Couples Come Dine With Me Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

North London and Hertfordshire

Mon, Jul 7, 2014 60 mins

Three couples from North London and Hertfordshire go fork to fork. Dawn and Simon, who've been married for 27 years, and hipsters Darren and Sian find themselves to be kindred spirits. But bonding with multilingual lawyer Ayesha, and astrophysicist and spinet-playing Stephen, proves more difficult for some.

Episode 2

Greater Manchester

Sun, Jul 20, 2014 60 mins

Greater Manchester is the location for three couples to host a trio of dinner parties. Married couple Colette and Richard kick off the competition with their glitz and glam evening inspired by Colette's love of all things shiny. They're joined by professional Thai boxer Candy and her fellow fighter and partner Michael, who don't hold back when it comes to their opinions on the food, somewhat unsettling their hosts. The third couple are food technology teacher Kim and her fireman boyfriend Sean.

Episode 3

Birmingham

Wed, Jul 9, 2014 60 mins

Episode 4

Essex

Thu, Jul 10, 2014 60 mins

Episode 5

Lancashire

Fri, Jul 11, 2014 60 mins

German-born Rosie and husband David have been married for 25 years, and are as loved-up now as the day they met. But professional footballer Gary seems to prefer bickering with Linda, his wife of nine years, to being lovey-dovey. The third couple are young newlyweds Melisa and Kyle - who has the appetite of a growing lad and, after he scoffs his own food, starts scoffing his wife's.

Episode 6

Nottinghamshire

Mon, Jul 14, 2014 60 mins

Episode 7

Birmingham: Amanda & Anthony

60 mins

In Birmingham, Amanda and her husband Anthony kick off the competition with an ambitious menu. Festival lovers Oli and LC are taken aback by Anthony's joke about Amanda's job, while partners Sean and Steve feel that Anthony's hosting is a bit full-on. Oli and LC cook a fully vegetarian menu, but their night is tainted by a comment from Anthony that leaves Sean and Steve extremely upset. Last to host are Sean and Steve who hope Anthony doesn't cause any more problems.

Episode 8

Brighton: Hannah & Luke

Wed, Jul 16, 2014 60 mins

Episode 9

Edinburgh

Thu, Jul 17, 2014 60 mins

Episode 10

Kent

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 60 mins

Episode 11

Berkshire

Mon, Jul 21, 2014 60 mins

Episode 12

Blackburn

Tue, Jul 22, 2014 60 mins

First night hosts are 30-year-old beauty salon owner Carla and her fiancé Marcus, whose wedding is just weeks away. It's Marcus who takes charge in the kitchen, but when the guests aren't keen on the halibut starter in tin foil, it's down to novice-cook Carla to make amends with a risky dessert of chocolate soufflé.

Episode 13

Plymouth

Wed, Jul 23, 2014 60 mins

Episode 14

South Wales

Thu, Jul 24, 2014 60 mins

Episode 15

Manchester

Tue, Jul 8, 2014 60 mins

Episode 16

South London

Mon, Jul 28, 2014 60 mins

Catherine and Julian kick off with simple home cooking, hosting Lucie and Alex and last hosts Joe and Sheila, who struggle with serving food on the hottest day of the year

Episode 17

Southend

Tue, Jul 29, 2014 60 mins

Kicking off the competition with a night of fine-dining are partners Dan and Jacqui, who between them reckon they've got it cracked with their combination of cooking and presentation skills. Day two is the turn of Hannah and Lucy, who hope to seal the prize with a menu that packs a punch, but it's Jacqui's provocative questioning of Simon and Edyta's relationship that steals the show. Last to host are Simon and Edyta, who treat their rival couples to a night of international cuisine.

Episode 18

Nottingham

Wed, Jul 30, 2014 60 mins

In Nottingham, fun-loving couple Karen and Irena kick off the competition with a no-frills menu of belly-busting comfort food. They are joined by Clayton and Nina, and Lee and Maemae.

Episode 19

Staffordshire

Thu, Jul 31, 2014 60 mins

Jodie and Ben are hoping to impress their guests with a varied menu, which includes a risky starter of raw lamb tartare. But straight- talking Michelle isn't convinced about the food, and even tells Ben he has alien ears. Day two sees joker Dave and sous chef Siân cooking up some traditional favourites, including bread and butter pudding. They perform a show-tune for their guests, but, once again, Michelle steals the limelight, as she shows she really can't stomach the dessert.

Episode 20

Edinburgh 2

Fri, Aug 1, 2014 60 mins

Episode 21

Berkshire

Sat, Oct 24, 2015 60 mins

Cultured types Eveleen and her ex-thespian husband Michael compete against couple Leanne and Ricci, with a 22 year age gap between them, and unromantric Paul and Natasha.

Episode 22

Plymouth

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 60 mins

Episode 23

Maidstone

Wed, Aug 6, 2014 60 mins

Kicking off the competition are drama school owners Lisa and Iain, who celebrate Iain's Highland roots by cooking an entirely Scottish menu - they even bring out the bagpipes. Second hosts are marketing manager Hannah and her fiancé Paul, who cause a stir with their cutting comments to one another. Finally, Ling and Mark serve a meal that represents her Chinese heritage and his English roots - a food type they like to call Chinglish.

Episode 24

Merseyside

Thu, Aug 7, 2014 60 mins

The first dining duo are foster carer Sandra and her hubby Graham who met in the army over 17 years ago. The second couple are 38 year-old travel agent Joanne and her 32 year-old partner Simon, and completing the line-up are housewife Helen and banking manager Adam.

Episode 25

Blackburn, Lancashire

Fri, Sep 19, 2014 60 mins

Episode 26

Derby

Mon, Aug 11, 2014 60 mins

Nicky and Lee's night features scallops with a white chocolate foam and Lee dressing as a hotdog. Ghost hunter Richard and his wife Julia aim to impress with their traditional menu, which includes a homemade pate. Finally, it's Dave and Gemma's turn to host. While Dave takes charge in the kitchen, Lee changes into a belly dancer.

Episode 27

North London

Tue, Aug 12, 2014 60 mins

Episode 28

Greater Manchester 2

Wed, Feb 18, 2015 60 mins

Episode 29

South West London

Thu, Aug 14, 2014 60 mins

Butchers Roland and Anne, who have been married for 41 years, start the ball rolling on a night of many jokes. Day Two sees an organised Penny taking charge in the kitchen, while it's left to Thom to lower the tone by announcing that Penny takes pictures of her poo. Finally, it's the turn of fancy dress enthusiasts Tony and Rebecca to host, with a dessert based on Tower Bridge and a starter resembling a rugby pitch.

Episode 30

Cardiff and Newport

Fri, Aug 15, 2014 60 mins

Rachel and Mark launch the competition with an Asian themed menu, inspired by their passion for travelling. But outspoken sisters Sue and Joyce are not loving the sushi. On day two eyebrows are raised when baked beans are served with chives by Sue and Joyce. On day three it's Philippe's chance to show the Brits how it should be done as he bosses wife Trish around the kitchen.