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Come Dine with Me Season 30

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Come Dine with Me

Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.

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Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.

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Come Dine with Me Season 30 Full Episode Guide

Episode 145 - Boston, Carolyn Whiley
First Aired: October. 17,2014

The fox hunting hard to please Carolyn plans on bringing her nice side to the table after a week spent criticising her fellow contestants. Can she pull off one of the biggest turnarounds in Come Dine with Me history or does she face oblivion?

Episode 144 - Boston, Sylwia Davy
First Aired: October. 16,2014

Polish-born carer Sylwia plans some top notch cooking that takes her guests on a tour of all the places she's lived in the world. There's also some strangely European entertainment in the pipeline.

Episode 142 - Boston, Katy Spence
Episode 141 - Boston, Annika Taylor
First Aired: October. 13,2014

In Boston, Lincolnshire self-confessed hippy Annika plans country fayre and game for her guests - 46-year-old farmer's wife Carolyn, electrical engineer, 46-year-old Adrian, 40-year-old Polish national Sylwia and glamorous mother, 33-year-old Katy.

Episode 139 - Vale of Aylesbury, Greg Pearson
Episode 138 - Vale of Aylesbury, Bekki Jones
First Aired: April. 30,2014

Competitive sales manager Bekki Jones is determined to win with her perfect hosting and delightful dinner. Bekki attempts to keep the mood light with stories of nudity and twin telepathy, but John manages to unintentionally insult Natalie Dixon when he compares her to Miss Piggy.

Episode 137 - Vale of Aylesbury, John Feore
First Aired: April. 29,2014

John Feore treats his guests to a taste of Ireland, cooking a traditional roast with all the trimmings, but has he bitten off more than he can chew with the challenge of timing a roast?

Episode 136 - Vale of Aylesbury, Natalie Dixon
First Aired: April. 28,2014

Australian Natalie Dixon plans an Asian fusion menu. Her guests are 74-year-old cabbie John Feore; foodie and food regulation lawyer Greg Pearson; football announcer Mike Botto; and sales manager Bekki Jones.

Episode 135 - South London, Charlotte Sundberg
First Aired: May. 16,2014

Swedish businesswoman Charlotte Sundberg hopes a night of schnapps, Swedish folk song singing and some classic Swedish cuisine will win her the prize on the last night in south London.

Episode 133 - South London, Licia Snow
First Aired: May. 14,2014

Print manager and live wire Licia Snow plans a laid back evening with a few rustic and homely touches. But there's fat chance of this happening, the way she and Michelle bicker.

Episode 132 - South London, Matt Wren
Episode 131 - South London, Michelle Camacho
First Aired: May. 12,2014

Divorce lawyer Michelle Camacho plans a seventies menu including duck a l'orange, 'psychedelic coleslaw', groovy veg and bloody Mary sorbet. Her guests are Licia Snow, trainee solicitor Raphael Steele, bar manager Matt Wren and Swedish financial adviser Charlotte Sundberg.

Episode 130 - Dumfries and Galloway, Tammy Rice
First Aired: April. 25,2014

The final night in Dumfries and Galloway, and host Tammy Rice is hoping her traditional Scottish fare and a side order of straight talking, is going to help secure her the top spot. Tammy is trying her best to rustle up a feast, serving chorizo and cous cous stuffed peppers for her starter and incorporating haggis into her chicken-based main course - but with chicken having already been on the menu twice this week - the battle of the stuffed chicken is about to commence.

Episode 129 - Dumfries and Galloway, Josh Jones
First Aired: April. 24,2014

It's the turn of trainee teacher and club DJ Josh Jones. Experimental cook Josh wants to broaden his fellow diners' palettes by cooking some Indian food, but things don't start off well for prison custody officer Tammy Rice who discovers something hiding in her glass that wasn't on the menu. With lamb passanda and tandoori monkfish on the menu, can Josh win round his guests?

Episode 128 - Dumfries and Galloway, Tommy Jardine
First Aired: April. 23,2014

It's the turn of local radio DJ and funny man Tommy Jardine to try and impress his guests with a Scottish staple, chicken stuffed with haggis. As if his traditional food and bizarre entertainment isn't enough, Tommy tries to impress his guest with a spot of celebrity name dropping. However young dance DJ and trainee teacher Josh Jones trumps him at his own game and shares with the group the time he met Rod Stewart.

Episode 127 - Dumfries and Galloway, Olive Melville
First Aired: April. 22,2014

It's the turn of carefree, horse-mad banker Olive Melville to show off her culinary skills in the kitchen. Can Olive impress with her risky crab starter? Or will it be a claw too far for local radio DJ and fish hater Tommy Jardine. A conversation about the royals between DJ Josh Jones and prison custody officer Tammy threatens to upset the harmony of the dinner party.

Episode 126 - Dumfries and Galloway, Charlene Fry-Henderson
First Aired: April. 21,2014

Another week of new episodes, from Dumfries and Galloway, is kicked off by dairy farmer's wife and self-confessed Disney princess Charlene Fry-Henderson. Can she win over her guests, local radio DJ Tommy Jardine, horse-mad banker Olive Melville, prison custody officer Tammy Rice and trainee teacher Josh Jones with her locally reared meat and home cooking?

Episode 125 - Woking and Weybridge, Kelly Cummins
First Aired: April. 11,2014

It's the last dinner and the turn of children's entertainer Kelly Cummins to host. After a pleasant evening the night before, the guests are hoping that dog-loving Sara Gilding does not return to her critical ways. But they should be more worried about her flatulence, as Sara lets loose on the final night.

Episode 124 - Woking and Weybridge, Sara Gilding
First Aired: April. 10,2014

It's the turn of dog-mad gardener Sara Gilding to host, for what will be her first dinner party for over 20 years. Fiery Vincenzo isn't looking forward to the night at all, having been rubbed up the wrong way by Sara all week. And riot policeman Steve Carvill is hoping for some respite from Sara's flirtations. Can Sara exceed her guests' low expectations?

Episode 123 - Woking and Weybridge, Steve Carvill
First Aired: April. 09,2014

Steve Carvill is hoping a night of fine food and fun will score him big points and is taking no prisoners with his menu, making home-made pasta and white chocolate panacotta from scratch.

Episode 122 - Woking and Weybridge, Sarah Maynard
First Aired: April. 08,2014

Canadian craft-maker and housewife Sarah Maynard is second to host, and her guests are in for a bit of a surprise as she won't be serving up maple syrup pancakes, but a three course Turkish feast. The group start to get to know each other more, which leads to shock revelations over dinner.

Episode 121 - Woking and Weybridge, Vincenzo Ferlita
First Aired: April. 07,2014

Ice cream man Vincenzo Ferlita stays true to his Italian and Sicilian roots, creating a home-made feast for his guests. With a wealth of family recipes at the ready, including a big Sicilian sausage, what could go wrong?

Episode 120 - Wigan, Caroline Heaven
First Aired: February. 28,2014

Nurse practitioner Caroline Heaven is hoping to end the week with a bang by showing her Wigan guests a 'proper' Lancashire night. However, with his behaviour this week, hospital theatre manager Geoff Conway is skating on thin ice and is on the verge of being kicked out by Caroline if he misbehaves. Will the guests be chuffed t' bits with Caroline's Lancashire do and will it be enough for her to bag her the grand, or will Geoff's behaviour result in an early exit?

Episode 119 - Wigan, Simon Grimwood
First Aired: February. 27,2014

It's the turn of 27-year-old gymnastics teacher Simon Grimwood. Simon's hoping for a celebration, because not only is it his turn to host but it's also his birthday. Simon's hoping his posh menu will be enough to dazzle his guests; however salon owner Natalie Crompton is concerned about some of the food. But it's not only Simon's food that surprises, as the guests uncover Simon's lifelong passion of ferreting.

Episode 118 - Wigan, Alan Gregory
First Aired: February. 26,2014

Music teacher and funeral singer Alan Gregory attempts the performance of a lifetime with an evening of what he hopes will be great Greek grub. His plans for a cultured soiree are ransacked by straight talking Geoff Conway who, after serving up a storm on the first night, is now intent on causing one. Geoff keeps it a secret that he has a 'manly Wigan food' list that means he can't eat certain foods or he will be considered less of a man by his friends.

Episode 117 - Wigan, Natalie Crompton
First Aired: February. 25,2014

In Wigan and the second host is 27-year-old hairdressing salon owner Natalie Crompton. Natalie loves a party and she has high hopes for a fun-filled evening, with some very special treats in store for her guests. Natalie is convinced she has what it takes to win the £1000 cash prize but has she got what it takes to cut it in the competition or will she be left high and dry?

Episode 116 - Wigan, Geoff Conway
First Aired: February. 24,2014

It's Viva Espana in Wigan as the competition kicks off with first host, hospital theatre practitioner Geoff Conway, who is attempting to wow his guests with an epic nine-course tapas feast. Can Geoff be the amigo with the mostest, or has his Spanish feast proved a patatas bravas too much for his guests?

Episode 109 - North Devon, Jenny Fox
First Aired: February. 13,2014

It's the final night and retired housekeeper Viv Foster feels confident about her posh dinner party, after years of experience serving the rich and famous, and is going all out to impress with a butler, silver service and her favourite tried and tested recipes.

Episode 108 - North Devon, Damion Fearnley
First Aired: February. 12,2014

Slate salesman Damion Fearnley aims to impress his guests with a carefully crafted menu of restaurant quality food. Unfortunately, two of his guests seem more intent on taking verbal swipes at each other than bites out of his food.

Episode 107 - North Devon, Kirsten Brend
First Aired: February. 11,2014

Former cabaret queen and make-up artist Kirsten Brend hosts a Danish themed night. Her traditional Danish menu goes down a treat and Kirsten is keen to illustrate her past singing career with a Eurovision showpiece.

Episode 106 - North Devon, Hector Christie
First Aired: February. 10,2014

Eco campaigner Hector Christie hopes to wow everyone with a selection of raw food delights and home grown produce. However the guests are more amazed by Tapeley Park, the stately home he lives in.

Episode 105 - Eastbourne, Russell Turnbull
First Aired: February. 07,2014

It's time for funny man Russell Turnbull to take his turn as host for the final night in Eastbourne. Russell's played his cards close to his chest all week concerning his culinary skills, and some of his rivals are intrigued to discover he plans a fancy menu.

Episode 104 - Eastbourne, Adam Holt
First Aired: February. 06,2014

Food aficionado Adam Holt takes his turn at hosting on Day 4 in Eastbourne, and expectations are high. But some of his guests are surprised by a menu that doesn't amount to much more than posh bangers and mash. Has Adam set himself up for a fall?

Episode 103 - Eastbourne, Becci Moloney
First Aired: February. 05,2014

It's Day 3 in Eastbourne and hairdresser Becci Moloney's outdoor bar is a hit with Kirsty and Ann-Marie. But Russell and Adam don't know what to make of Becci's collection of recycled toilets in the garden. Is Becci's hearty grub be up to Adam's dinner party standards?

Episode 102 - Eastbourne, Anne-Marie Hamilton
First Aired: February. 04,2014

It's Ann-Marie Hamilton's turn to host on Day 2 in Eastbourne, and she plans to reveal her fun side by singing in her garden. Resident joker Russell Turnbull can't help throwing in some funnies, but serious foodie Adam Holt isn't amused.

Episode 101 - Eastbourne, Kirsty Davenport
First Aired: February. 03,2014

First to host is 27-year-old trainee teacher Kirsty Davenport. Will opting to keep her food simple prove a wise move by Kirsty? And will she and the other guests tire of Russell's constant jokes?

Episode 100 - Welsh Valleys, Gill Leonard
Episode 99 - Welsh Valleys, Ryan Woodward
First Aired: January. 30,2014

Man about town Ryan Woodward has put a lot of thought into his dinner party and yet each of his courses goes wrong. From a bread blunder to a clam crisis, his cooking goes from bad to worse. But Ryan hopes an Ibizan dance lesson and drinks in the hot tub will turn the evening round.

Episode 98 - Welsh Valleys, Tasnim Sardar
First Aired: January. 29,2014

Shop owner Tasnim Sardar hopes her Pakistani-inspired party will bag her the prize. Financial advisor Gill Leonard likes her curries - and her men - to be hot and spicy, and is left feeling especially satisfied with Tasnim's curried cauliflower.

Episode 96 - Welsh Valleys, Kerry Bolwell-Williams
First Aired: January. 27,2014

Dog lover Kerry Bolwell-Williams keeps the food simple while welcoming her guests with a full Welsh choir in her driveway. But how will Kerry respond when a guest alleges that her home has a definite whiff of dog?

Episode 95 - Come Dine with Me Christmas, Mrs. Moneypenny
First Aired: December. 20,2013

This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.

Episode 94 - Come Dine with Me Christmas, Alex Carter
First Aired: December. 19,2013

This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.

Episode 93 - Come Dine with Me Christmas, Jennifer Ellison
First Aired: December. 18,2013

This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.

Episode 92 - Come Dine with Me Christmas, Rebecca Adlington
First Aired: December. 17,2013

This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.

Episode 91 - Come Dine with Me Christmas, Rav Wilding
First Aired: December. 16,2013

This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.

Episode 90 - York, Estella Nicholson
Episode 89 - York, Harry Baines
First Aired: December. 12,2013

It's the fourth day of Christmas in York and 23 year-old host Harry Baines wants to prove to his fellow contestants that his youth doesn't mean he can't hold his own in the kitchen.

Episode 88 - York, Nicola Gregory
Episode 87 - York, Gyles Morrison
Episode 86 - York, Rachel Speight-McGregor
Episode 85 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andy Harvey
First Aired: October. 18,2013

It's the turn of DJ Andy Harvey, who plans to pull out all the stops in his house in Stevenage, with extravagant food and mind-blowing entertainment, including a luminous underwater disco.

Episode 84 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Nicola O'Donnell
First Aired: October. 17,2013

Dance instructor Nicola O'Donnell plans a Caribbean-inspired night. But while her guests are expecting very little from the night, Nicola's determined to prove them wrong.

Episode 83 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Tim Lawson
Episode 82 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Penny Peklivanas
Episode 81 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andrea Nichols
First Aired: October. 14,2013

First to host is marketing manager and proud village dweller Andrea Nichols, who welcomes her guests into her garden that has been decked out with straw and stuffed chickens. Will her mousse made from cottage cheese prove her undoing?

Episode 79 - Cheltenham, Kimberley Thomas
First Aired: October. 10,2013

Aussie admin assistant Kimberley Thomas aims for a sophisticated evening, and hopes to impress with her meaty starter of pork belly and apple salad and her pie main course.

Episode 78 - Cheltenham, Zak Roby
Episode 77 - Cheltenham, Jan Blomer
First Aired: October. 08,2013

Nurse Jan Blomer hopes to impress with her good honest home cooking: chicken with sun dried tomatoes for her main and home-made ice cream for dessert. Last night's host Oli Delaunoy keeps things lively and loud, but stay-at-home dad Paddy Castledine and fitness fanatic Zak Roby go head to head on more than one occasion.

Episode 76 - Cheltenham, Oli Delaunoy
First Aired: October. 07,2013

First to host in Cheltenham is 46-year-old hotel consultant Oli Delaunoy. Oli plans to wow his guests with his posh scallop starter and meaty main, but it's his loud and vivacious personality he's banking on to help him bag the £1000 prize. The guests he hopes to impress are 36-year-old year events company director Zak Roby, 23-year-old Aussie-born administrator Kim Thomas, 48-year-old house husband Paddy Castledine and 56-year-old glamorous nurse Jan Blomer. With male moisturising and dodgy fake tans flagged up around the table, no-one is backward in coming forward - but will this hilarity be enough to bag the big cash for Oli?

Episode 75 - Yeoville, Andy Neil
First Aired: December. 06,2013

Last to host in Yeovil is 50-year-old used car dealer Andy Neil, whois supremely confident that his fine dining experience, along with the beautiful surroundings of his 'amazing home', will bag him the £1000 prize.

Episode 74 - Yeoville, Alan Bunter
First Aired: December. 05,2013

Business owner and muscle man Alan Bunter hopes that his enthusiasm for all things Japanese will brush off on his guests and propel him into the lead. But guests Andy and Steve don't feel the Zen spirit...

Episode 73 - Yeovil, Mel Dunsford
First Aired: December. 04,2013

Hosting the third dinner party in Yeovil is diminutive fork-lift driver Mel Dunford. With an exotic menu, Mel hopes to prove her doubters wrong. And if the food doesn't work, there's always her singing...

Episode 71 - Yeovil, Emmy Webster
First Aired: December. 02,2013

First to host in Yeovil is 28-year-old PR manager Emmy Webster, who hopes to impress her guests with locally sourced produce and a main course of Somerset pork. Emmy's guests are self- proclaimed 'country bumpkin' Mel Dunford, second hand car salesman Andy Neil, radio broadcaster Steve Carpenter, and businessman Alan Bunter.

Episode 70 - Peterborough, Robin Hills
First Aired: November. 29,2013

Veterinary nurse Robin Hills is the final host in this new competition in Peterborough and hopes his animal-themed night will be a big hit with his guests, as well as his well-presented cuisine.

Episode 69 - Peterborough, Vicki Culverhouse
Episode 68 - Peterborough, Susie Hutson
First Aired: November. 27,2013

On the third night in Peterborough, glamour model and columnist Susie Hutson is out to prove she's not the dizzy blonde some of the guests assume she is. It doesn't take long for ethical trader Donna Trafford and wannabe rapper Warren Temple to make an unexpected discovery that proves there's more to Susie than meets the eye.

Episode 67 - Peterborough, Donna Trafford
Episode 66 - Peterborough, Warren Temple
First Aired: November. 25,2013

First to host in Peterborough is salesman and wannabe rapper Warren Temple, who believes his Spanish menu is good enough to win him the prize. Warren's guests are ethical trader Donna Trafford, glamour model Susie Hutson, straight-talking businesswoman Vicki Culverhouse and veterinary nurse Robin Hills.

Episode 65 - Dundee, Kim Gillespie
First Aired: November. 22,2013

On the final night in Dundee, Kim Gillespie plans a 'Yorkshire-themed' menu featuring dishes from Spain and Thailand, accompanied by a Scottish choir singing American songs!

Episode 64 - Dundee, Phil Petrie
First Aired: November. 21,2013

Fourth to cook in Dundee is self-styled food critic Phil Petrie, who has been less than impressed with the standard of food so far. Phil has big plans for his night, but runs out of ingredients, leaving his guests feeling hungry.

Episode 63 - Dundee, Hannah Wilson
Episode 62 - Dundee, Alex Pithouse
First Aired: November. 19,2013

Architectural technician Alex Pithouse is second to host in Dundee and plans on giving his guests an education in fine dining with a complex menu and some fine wines. Alex also looks forward to introducing his guests to the 'fur babies' - his three pet ferrets.

Episode 61 - Dundee, Bill Black
First Aired: November. 18,2013

First to cook in Dundee is alarm company owner Bill Black, who plans a belt-busting menu for his guests: proud Arbroathian Phil Petrie, opinionated English student Hannah Wilson, ferret fancier Alex Pithouse, and 28-year-old Kim Gillespie.

Episode 60 - Exeter, Estelle Macrow
Episode 59 - Exeter, Sarah Wallis
Episode 58 - Exeter, Glen King
First Aired: November. 13,2013

Self-assured PR/marketing bod Glen King is confident she will be the 'hostess with the mostest' in Exeter, and has gone all out to impress, even co-ordinating her dishes with her surname.

Episode 57 - Exeter, Richard Kaye
First Aired: November. 12,2013

Music-mad foodie Richard Kaye is second to host in Exeter and is confident he can impress his guests with his culinary know-how. He especially hopes to dazzle one guest in particular.

Episode 55 - Northamptonshire - Carl Johnson
First Aired: November. 08,2013

Managing director and proud Northerner Carl Johnson plans a menu that includes gammon cooked in two litres of cola. Stephanie and Lauren are treated to a glimpse of Carl in all his glory when they see what he has hung above his bed. But what will the guests make of his lumpy chocolate mousse?

Episode 54 - Northamptonshire - Lauren Oxlade
First Aired: November. 07,2013

Tweny-six-year-old business planning manager Lauren Oxlade is an organised and passionate cook and has a few surprising friends who she's invited along to her party. Could she be the dark horse of the competition?

Episode 53 - Northamptonshire - Stephanie Reeder
First Aired: November. 06,2013

Stay-at-home mum Stephanie Reeder's nerves are evident from the outset on her night in Northamptonshire. She's planning to serve classic fish and chips and a glamorous swishing session for fun.

Episode 52 - Northamptonshire - Peter Pickering
First Aired: November. 05,2013

Funeral service manager Peter Pickering is dead set on hosting a traditional dinner party reminiscent of the 1920s. But his guests don't much like the thought of his bread and butter pudding.

Episode 51 - Northamptonshire - Jules Osmany
First Aired: November. 04,2013

Makeup artist Jules Osmany hopes that her Indian/ Moroccan fusion menu and laid-back attitude to life will win her the prize. Her guests are tomboy Lauren Oxlade, stay-at-home mum Stephanie Reeder, MD Carl Johnson and funeral service manager Peter Pickering.

Episode 50 - Rochdale, Sadiya Hussein
Episode 49 - Rochdale, Dean Fox
First Aired: October. 31,2013

Psychic medium Dean Fox plans to put his supernatural skills to good use on night four in Rochdale. His main goes down very well, even with Tanya, only for the pudding to bomb.

Episode 48 - Rochdale, Claire Lemon
First Aired: October. 30,2013

HR manager Claire Lemon hopes to compensate for 'imperfect cooking skills' with her bubbly personality and superior hosting ability on day three in Rochdale. But tension rises when Tanya barely touches the starter or her main.

Episode 47 - Rochdale, Rod Tonge
First Aired: October. 29,2013

Business coach and passionate foodie Rod Tonge is determined to impress. But he has already offended glamorous fitness instructor Tanya and HR manager Claire Lemon predicts fireworks at the table.

Episode 46 - Rochdale, Tanya Manock
First Aired: October. 28,2013

Fitness instructor Tanya Manock hosts a stylish Mediterranean feast for her guests at the start of a week of competitive dining in Rochdale. But is this glamourpuss host more style than substance? Meanwhile, psychic medium Dean Fox wonders why Tanya has so much lingerie in her bedroom.

Episode 45 - Cardiff, Andrea Grainger
Episode 44 - Cardiff, Sam Clarke
First Aired: October. 24,2013

Flamboyant costume designer Sam Clarke hosts a Mexican themed night for an evening that is full of sizzle and spice. Two of the guests fight, while a game leaves everyone crying.

Episode 43 - Cardiff, Rachael Smith
Episode 42 - Cardiff, Jerry Lockett
First Aired: October. 22,2013

King of the name droppers Jerry Lockett is second to host in Cardiff. Jerry holds his night at his cousin's mansion and serves up dollops of food with a huge side order of celebrity.

Episode 40 - Merseyside, Jamie Somers
First Aired: July. 12,2013

As the week in and around Merseyside draws to a close, it's the turn of 36-year-old Michael Bublé impersonator Jamie Somers to host. Can Jamie and Jade put their differences from last night aside?

Episode 39 - Merseyside, Anna Senior
First Aired: July. 11,2013

Primary school teacher Anna Senior plans a fairytale evening, featuring a Mad Hatter's soup and a sandwich, a special pork dish cooked three ways, and baked cheesecake. Will Anna's menu prove too childish for grown up palettes? And is the tension between Jamie and Jade about to simmer over?

Episode 38 - Merseyside, Jade Chantelle
First Aired: July. 10,2013

Glamorous PR lady Jade Chantelle is convinced her guests will be blown away by her night as host, which features a high class menu, lashings of champagne and a game of roulette.

Episode 37 - Merseyside, Steven Booth
First Aired: July. 09,2013

Pastoral care manager Steven Booth is a mega Tina Turner fan and has named each of his courses after one of the diva's songs. The food goes down well, but tensions begin to rise when one of the guests puts her foot in it

Episode 36 - Merseyside, Danielle Greenwood
First Aired: July. 08,2013

First to host is Danielle Greenwood, who has high hopes for her down-to-earth menu and her warm welcoming style of hosting. Her guests are 36-year-old flashy divorcee Jade Chantelle, 37-year-old professional Michael Bublé impersonator Jamie Somers, 24-year-old self-styled diva and pastoral care manager Steven Booth, and 23-year-old nursery school teacher Anna Senior.

Episode 35 - North Kent, Lisa Townsend
First Aired: July. 19,2013

It's the turn of cheeky, party-loving Lisa Townend, with her menu full of mysterious French fancies - including coq surprise. Her innovative entertainment is human roulette.

Episode 33 - North Kent, Yemi Christopher-Soares
Episode 32 - North Kent, John Tower
Episode 31 - North Kent, Yvette Tamara
First Aired: July. 15,2013

First to host is clairvoyant and medium Yvette Tamara. The night gets off to a spooky start when data analyst John Tower and working mum Yemi Christopher-Soares discover a ghost busting machine. But while salesman Jono Simm fails to see the point in ghost busting, jeweller Lisa Townend is so impressed with Yvette's psychic abilities she wants to come back for a reading.

Episode 30 - Winchester, William Tilsley
First Aired: May. 31,2013

William Tilsley plans a vegetarian menu and a blind food-tasting game for the last night in Winchester. Later on, Patricia does an impression of Ptol and spits her wine all over another guest.

Episode 29 - Winchester, Georgia Groves
First Aired: May. 30,2013

Care-home worker Georgia Groves plans a black tie affair for her evening in Winchester, with red carpet, posh frocks... and a spray-tan booth. Everyone seems to be in high spirits until Patricia tells Ptol what she thinks of him and his wine antics.

Episode 28 - Winchester, Patricia Pearson
First Aired: May. 29,2013

It's the turn of waitress Patricia Pearson to see if she can win over her guests with her Peruvian food and Latin-themed dinner party. Patricia serenades her guests with the Peruvian national anthem and treats them to a traditional dance that involves a candle and a donkey jaw.

Episode 27 - Winchester, Francis Leigh
First Aired: May. 28,2013

It's the turn of DJ Francis Leigh to try and dazzle his guests. Francis plans a Thai meal with a twist, including sunburnt chicken curry and a dessert simply called 'sticky', and some weird and wonderful entertainment including dead flowers on the table, a song about spring rolls and a main served in tutu and fur coat.

Episode 26 - Winchester, Ptol Slattery
First Aired: May. 27,2013

Livewire Ptol Slattery is first to host in Winchester and is convinced his high quality food and fine wine make victory inevitable. Sadly Ptol's menu leaves his guests underwhelmed. Ptol's guests are Peruvian-born waitress Patrician Pearson, quirky DJ Francis Leigh, party girl and care-home worker Georgia Groves, and competitive estate agent William Tilsley.

Episode 25 - Harrogate, Alasdair Moore
First Aired: October. 04,2013

The final night from in and around Harrogate finds local toff Alasdair Moore looking to impress his guests with smart wines and 'proper' dinner party food. But an early slip-up sees Alasdair's confidence fall away. His monkfish is well received, but his guests are unimpressed with the portion sizes. And a rather risky parlour game doesn't endear him to farm lady Jane Steele.

Episode 24 - Harrogate, Simon Meyer
First Aired: October. 03,2013

Photographer and all round cool cat Simon Meyer takes a laid-back approach to hosting in Harrogate. Simon's chicken soup starter goes down almost too well as his guests' kind comments leave an emotional Simon struggling to hold it together.

Episode 23 - Harrogate, Cathy McConaghy
First Aired: October. 02,2013

Veteran punk turned cupcake seller Cathy McConaghy has decided to go back to her Irish roots on Day 3 in Harrogate, with a menu including homemade soda bread, cockle soup, oysters, roast lamb and stout-infused sticky toffee pudding. But the oyster starters and cockle soup are not to everyone's liking.

Episode 22 - Harrogate, Cassy Bell
First Aired: October. 01,2013

Horse enthusiast Cassy Bell hopes her jockey-themed evening will put her in the running to win the £1000, confident that her gastro-pub food is just the ticket - just so long as her trusty chicken timer doesn't let her down.

Episode 21 - Harrogate, Jane Steele
First Aired: September. 30,2013

Fifty-two-year old fun farm-girl Jane Steele is the first to host. She plans a meal featuring twists on classic dishes and some fancy wine to wash it down. Her guests are 27-year-old horse enthusiast Cassy Bell, 47-year-old photographer Simon Meyer, 33-year-old country gent Alasdair Moore, and 41-year-old adventurous punk and cupcake seller Cathy McConaghy.

Episode 20 - Lichfield, Amanda Smith
First Aired: June. 07,2013

It's the final night, and there are high hopes for Amanda's evening. But an accident at the table has the guests in hysterics, with straight-talking Ronnie describing it as her 'worst nightmare'.

Episode 19 - Lichfield, Tim Travers
First Aired: June. 06,2013

It's the turn of football coach Tim Travers to host, and Tim is determined to prove his worth in the kitchen, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him out with his American-themed menu.

Episode 18 - Lichfield, JP Goodyear-Martinez
Episode 17 - Lichfield, Ronnie Imlah
Episode 16 - Lichfield, James Herbert
First Aired: June. 03,2013

First to host is business consultant James Herbert, who has high hopes for his complex Italian menu. He also has some fun photo frolics planned. His guests are 22-year-old football coach Tim Travers, 30-year-old sales assistant and all-round party boy JP Goodyear-Martinez, 38-year-old businesswoman Amanda Smith, and straight-talking retired mental health nurse Ronnie Imlah.

Episode 15 - Lincolnshire, Alex Coxon
First Aired: July. 05,2013

The week of competitive dining concludes with proud Geordie Alex Coxon taking a turn as host. Alex's menu includes dishes called 'wey-aye-man!', 'a taste of toon' and 'a canny little dessert like'. But some chaos in the kitchen plus a dark secret revealed may hinder Alex's chance of victory.

Episode 14 - Lincolnshire, Jack Stone
First Aired: July. 04,2013

Jack Stone plans to win over his guests with his 'creative' evening, the theme including the guests making their own food. The night starts with a shocking outfit from Alex, which certainly catches beetroot farmer Chris Moore's attention. Meanwhile, Jack's food gets some mixed reviews and the DIY pizzas don't quite go to plan.

Episode 13 - Lincolnshire, Chris Moore
First Aired: July. 03,2013

Farmer Chris Moore plans to win over his guests with his beetroot themed dinner party, managing to inject beetroot into every part of the night and surprising his guests with his unusual twists on conventional meals.

Episode 12 - Lincolnshire, Ali Roberts
First Aired: July. 02,2013

It's the turn of retail manager Ali Roberts, who is confident that her night of gourmet cuisine and elegant fine dining will win her the prize. As the evening unfolds, Geordie lass Alex shocks the diners with the tales of her outrageous exploits. Will Alex put Ali in the shade?

Episode 11 - Lincolnshire, Amanda Sherratt
First Aired: July. 01,2013

First to host is university lecturer Amanda Sherratt, who is taking a risk with a full Japanese themed evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. Her guests are beetroot farmer Chris Moore, flamboyant theatre student Jack Stone, retail manager Ali Roberts and 20-year-old Geordie and fitness enthusiast Alex Coxon.

Episode 10 - Inverness, Jamie Tulloch
Episode 9 - Inverness, Zarina Ainslie
First Aired: June. 13,2013

Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina Ainslie is the latest to host in Inverness. The tattooed party girl claims to be an amazing cook. Could she be the dark horse of the competition?

Episode 8 - Inverness, David Edes
First Aired: June. 12,2013

In Inverness, property tycoon David Edes hosts a nautical evening. David is a teetotaller and plans a menu of 'basic but wholesome food' - making his guests wary. A night of suspicion and hilarity ensues.

Episode 7 - Inverness, Melissa Kirby
Episode 6 - Inverness, Gillian Sutherland
First Aired: June. 10,2013

First to host is proud Scot and National Heritage worker Gillian Sutherland. Gillian's dinner party is a true Scottish affair and she's hoping her Touch of Tartan theme, with traditional Scottish menu, top quality local produce and bagpipes galore, will win over 35-year-old emergency call handler Melissa Kirby, 58-year-old property tycoon David Edes, 24-year-old hair stylist and party girl Zarina Ainslie, and 24-year-old personal fitness trainer Jamie Tulloch.

Episode 5 - Southend, Scott Langley
First Aired: March. 08,2013

International DJ and Jack-the-lad Scott Langley has taken a massive gamble and decided to serve fried pigeon for his main course. His dress code is 'outrageous,' and the guests go to town with their outfits. And he's planned something pretty special for his entertainment, which he's pretty sure is going to blow his guests away...

Episode 4 - Southend, Steph Barrett
First Aired: March. 07,2013

It's barmaid and self-confessed airhead Steph Barrett's turn to host. Her day gets off to a disastrous start as she attempts to make pastry for the first time, so it's Nan to the rescue with some ready-made pastry. Everyone goes all out with their costumes for her 1940s fancy dress code, including Carol as a US naval officer complete with short skirt and white high heels. The guests are bowled over by the authenticity of Steph 1940s-styled home, but the biggest surprise of the evening is the quality of the food, which goes down a treat despite the day's shenanigans in the kitchen. For entertainment Steph lays on some 1940s dancing, which goes down even better than the food. The evening is brought to a close when Damian asks if Steph's ditziness is for real, and gets an answer that leaves nobody in any doubt.

Episode 3 - Southend, Damian Loneragan
First Aired: March. 06,2013

Science teacher and self-confessed geek Damian Loneragan has two chilli-based dishes on his menu. Damian goes all out to cater for each guest's individual taste, but Scott thinks the main course is the worst thing he's ever eaten.

Episode 2 - Southend, Carol Dolman
First Aired: March. 05,2013

Everyone hit it off and had a whale of a time at Julie-Ann's dinner party, but glamorous grandmother Carol Dolman was the big surprise: she was dressed in hotpants and a tight top and the first one up dancing, so everyone was shocked to hear that she's 60. Now it's Carol's turn to host. She's pretty confident in the kitchen, and her menu includes scallops and roast lamb. Her dress code is 'Dress to Impress,' and everyone's making a special effort, with dicky bows and ball gowns aplenty. Carol's entertainment includes tango lessons, with some flirty results, and she's got a few secrets to reveal to her guests, so it promises to be a pretty racy night...

Episode 1 - Southend, Julie-Ann Rayner
First Aired: March. 04,2013

Dog-mad executive PA Julie-Ann Rayner is a dinner party veteran and has high hopes that her 'Taste of the Sea' menu - with two fish courses - will have her guests hooked, assuming that they all like fish, that is. The strangers she has to impress with her surf-themed evening are 31-year-old science teacher and proud geek Damian Loneragan, 37-year-old international DJ Scott Langley, 20-year-old barmaid and self-confessed airhead Steph Barrett and 60-year-old glamorous granny Carol Dolman. And if her fishy feast doesn't go down a treat, Julie-Ann has some musical mayhem up her sleeve.

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