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Seasons: 14
Total Episodes: 490
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Networks: BBC Two
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: Apr 10, 2006
Recent Air Date: Mar 22, 2024
Run Time: m
In Production: Yes
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
Website: Link
Production Companies: Optomen Television , Optomen
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Synopsis
The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?
Episodes
Episode 1
31 January 2023 - North East Starter and Fish
Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 2
01 February 2023 - North East Mains and Dessert
The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
Episode 3
02 February 2023 - North East Judging
Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
Episode 4
07 February 2023 - South West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 5
08 February 2023 - South West England: Mains and Dessert
The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.
Episode 6
09 February 2023 - South West England: Judging
Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
Episode 7
14 February 2023 - Wales: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 8
15 February 2023 - Wales: Mains and Puddings
The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.
Episode 9
16 February 2023 - Wales: Judging
The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
Episode 10
21 February 2023 - North West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 11
22 February 2023 - North West England: Mains and Puddings
The remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
Episode 12
23 February 2023 - North West England: Judging
The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.
Episode 13
28 February 2023 - Scotland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 14
01 March 2023 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings
The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
Episode 15
02 March 2023 - Scotland: Judging
The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.
Episode 16
07 March 2023 - London and South East: Starter and Fish
Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
Episode 17
08 March 2023 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings
The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?
Episode 18
09 March 2023 - London and South East: Judging
Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
Episode 19
14 March 2023 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 20
15 March 2023 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.
Episode 21
16 March 2023 - Northern Ireland: Judging
The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
Episode 22
21 March 2023 - Central England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 23
22 March 2023 - Central England: Mains and Puddings
The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 24
23 March 2023 - Central England: Judging
The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
Episode 25
27 March 2023 - The Finals: Starters
The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.
Episode 26
28 March 2023 - The Finals: Fish Course
The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is the guest judge.
Episode 27
29 March 2023 - The Finals: Main Course
Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Sir Lenny Henry is the guest judge.
Episode 28
30 March 2023 - The Finals: Dessert
The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna Banks, voice of Mummy Pig on Peppa Pig, is the guest judge.
Episode 29
31 March 2023 - Banquet Special
It’s the final of the series. The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars including Cressida Cowell and Sir Lenny Henry.
Crew
Department | Role | Name |
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Production | Producer |
Liz Rumbold
Avril Beaven
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Executive Producer |
Sarah Eglin
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Editing | Editor |
Antonia Lloyd
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Department | Role | Name |