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45 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
29 mins
Some of the nation's greatest chefs battle for the chance to cook a glittering Olympic banquet. his time it is the battle of the Scottish chefs - returning contender Alan Murchison and newcomers Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway.
Episode 2
Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan, and Mark Greenaway must cook their fish course, but which one will prevail? Will it be grilled mackerel with beetroot meringues and horseradish ice cream, crab 'cannelloni' or poached halibut with squid ink?
Episode 3
This is the big one, the main course, but which one will get top marks? Will it be barbecued veal with macaroni cheese, spinach and watercress; beef rump and terrine; or loin of blackface lamb with sweetbreads?
Episode 4
29 mins
The Scottish chefs have a final chance to impress 'Great British Menu' veteran Jeremy Lee with their dessert dishes - 'Going for Gold', modern day Eton mess, and beetroot cake with chocolate mousse and fennel ice cream.
Episode 5
29 mins
It is decision time for the chefs from Scotland. Only one chef can make it through to the national finals to represent Scotland. If they win, one of their dishes could be on the menu at The Olympic Feast.
Episode 6
Central chefs kick things off with starters: pork neck with ribwort plantain and pork scratchings, veal tartare with caramelized sweetbread and burnt onions and breast of squab with confit leg and chili and sweetcorn shoots.
Episode 7
Central chefs: Will it be poached ray wing with chicken skin and sea vegetables, stuffed red mullet with roasted artichoke and parmesan puree, or pickled mackerel with smoked langoustine and infused coconut milk?
Episode 8
Central mains: Will it be Goosnargh duck breast and hearts with potatoes cooked in pine, slow poached chicken and sweetcorn egg or coriander crumbed lamb loin with sweetbread bhajis and pea pulao?
Episode 9
Central desserts: whipped sea buckthorn with meringue and crispy rice, raspberry and tarragon roulade with cookie dough and tarragon oil, and dark chocolate with raspberry jelly and raspberry sorbet.
Episode 10
Two chefs from England's Central Region cook for 3 judges their 4 course menu for a banquet celebrating the 2012 London Olympics.
Episode 11
29 mins
In the battle of North East chefs, returning contender Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin prepare their respective starters. Will it be Stephanie's goat's cheese, Charlie's wild rabbit with carrot and Douglas fir needles, or Colin's quail in the woods?
Episode 12
Three chefs from England's Northeast Region compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 13
29 mins
Today, the chefs from the North East battle it out with their main courses.
Episode 14
Three chefs from England's Northeast Region compete for a chance to serve their dessert at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 15
29 mins
Only one chef can make it through to the finals to represent North East and get the chance to cook at this year's banquet, but who's going to come out on top?
Episode 16
Three chefs from Northern Ireland compete for a chance to serve their starter at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 17
Three chefs from Northern Ireland compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 18
Three chefs from Northern Ireland compete for a chance to serve their main dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 19
28 mins
It's the last chance for the chefs from Northern Ireland to impress as the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition today.
Episode 20
Two chefs from Northern Ireland compete for a chance to serve their menu at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 21
Three chefs from England's Northwest Region compete for a chance to serve their starter at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 22
Three chefs from England's Northwest Region compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 23
With Johnnie's surprise departure the two remaining chefs from England's Northwest Region compete for a chance to serve their main dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 24
With Johnnie's surprise departure the two remaining chefs from England's Northwest Region compete for a chance to serve their dessert at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 25
Two chefs from England's Northwest Region cook their best menu for 3 judges to win a place at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 26
Three chefs from London and England's Southeast Region compete for a chance to serve their starter at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 27
Three chefs from London and England's Southeast Region compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 28
Three chefs from London and England's Southeast Region compete for a chance to serve their main dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 29
Three chefs from London and England's Southeast Region compete for a chance to serve their dessert at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 30
Two chefs from London and England's Southeast Region compete for a chance to serve their menu at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 31
Three chefs from Wales compete for a chance to serve their starter at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 32
Three chefs from Wales compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 33
Three chefs from Wales compete for a chance to serve their main dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 34
Three chefs from Wales compete for a chance to serve their dessert at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 35
Two chefs from Wales compete for a chance to serve their menu at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 36
Three chefs from England's Southwest Region compete for a chance to serve their starter at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 37
Three chefs from England's Southwest Region compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 38
Three chefs from England's Southwest Region compete for a chance to serve their main dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 39
Three chefs from England's Southwest Region compete for a chance to serve their dessert at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 40
Two chefs from England's Southwest Region compete for a chance to serve their menu at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 41
58 mins
Over the past two months, 24 of the country's top chefs have been competing to cook at a fabulous banquet to celebrate the very best local produce from across the land and only eight chefs remain. Today, the finalists cook their starters.
Episode 42
60 mins
The best 8 chefs from all over Britain compete for a chance to serve their fish dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 43
58 mins
The best 8 chefs from all over Britain compete for a chance to serve their main dish at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 44
59 mins
The best 8 chefs from all over Britain compete for a chance to serve their dessert at a special banquet for 100 athletes at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Episode 45
60 mins
4 winning chefs prep for the Olympic banquet at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Painstaking preparations for one of the most important meals they will ever cook and serve a splendid 4 course menu for a truly Olympian guest list.