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Central Starter

S12 : E31

TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 12.06.17

It’s the turn of the Central chefs. Returning chef, Pip Lacey is taking on two complete newcomers: Ryan Simpson, who was one of the youngest chefs in the country to be awarded a Michelin star and Nick Deverell-Smith, protégé of Marco Pierre White.

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Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a special four course banquet.

Cast

Andrea Oliver, Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona

Executive Producers

Tom Clarke

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London and South East Starter

S12 : E1 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 02.05.17

It's the turn of three chefs from London and the South East who are all first timers in the competition. Tom Kemble is one of the youngest chefs in the country to hold a Michelin star. He’s up against Mike Reid, and Selin Kiazim.
London and South East Fish

S12 : E2 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 02.05.17

The chefs do battle for the fish course. An unusual amberjack dish takes on barbecued octopus and a more traditional butter poached trout. Today the atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more intense as all the chefs take risks with their dishes.
London and South East Main

S12 : E3 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 03.05.17

It’s a smoke filled kitchen as the three chefs prepare their summer themed mains in the hope of impressing the veteran judge.
London and South East Dessert

S12 : E4 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 03.05.17

All three chefs are feeling the pressure as they attempt their technical summer desserts. With only the two highest scorers going through to tomorrow’s regional final, who will be sent home?
London and South East Judging

S12 : E5 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.05.17

The two remaining London and the South East chefs must cook their entire taste of summer menus again. Hoping to impress the formidable judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and for the first time this year, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
South West Starter

S12 : E6 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 08.05.17

It’s the South West heats as two ambitious newcomers, Tom Brown and Andy Clatworthy, take on returning chef Dominic Chapman. After meeting their surprise veteran judge, the chefs get in the kitchen where each is taking a risk with their starter.
South West Fish

S12 : E7 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 09.05.17

It's the fish course and with a seafood specialist in the kitchen the competition is stepping up a gear. Dom is eager to impress with his turbot dish, which uses both traditional and modern cooking techniques
South West Main

S12 : E8 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 10.05.17

It's the main course. With a refined summer barbecue going up against a traditional Cornish speciality and a historic Wimbledon related recipe, who will come out on top?
South West Dessert

S12 : E9 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 11.05.17

All three chefs are honouring Wimbledon and the British summer with their technically challenging strawberry desserts - but only two will make it through to tomorrow's regional final.
South West Judging

S12 : E10 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 12.05.17

The two remaining chefs compete for a place in the national finals. To get there they'll have to impress the formidable panel of judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and for the first time this year, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
North West Starter

S12 : E11 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 05.15.17

It's the North West regional heats and three ambitious newcomers are competing to win a place in the national finals. The three chefs are: Tom Parker, Paul Askew, and self-taught Ellis Barrie.
North West Fish

S12 : E12 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.16.17

It's the fish course and the atmosphere in the kitchen gets even tenser as the three newcomers begin to understand the perfection and skill the veteran chef demands.
North West Main

S12 : E13 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.17.17

It's the main course and the pressure is intense in the kitchen. In the hope of impressing the veteran judge, Paul Askew is serving an extremely personal main course based on his mother’s favourite food.
North West Dessert

S12 : E14 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.18.17

Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure in the kitchen is intense. Paul can’t afford to make any mistakes and is pushing himself with a technically challenging Baked Alaska.
North West Judging

S12 : E15 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.19.17

The two North West chefs must cook their entire taste of summer menus again. They’re hoping to impress the formidable panel of judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and for the first time this year, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
North East Starter

S12 : E16 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 05.22.17

It's the North East regional heats and returning banquet champion Tommy Banks takes on two ambitious newcomers Danny Parker and Josh Overington. They start by finding out who is the surprise veteran judge and who will be marking their dishes.
North East Fish

S12 : E17 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.23.17

The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more heated; the three chefs are cooking their fish courses. Josh Overington, creates a decadent dish inspired by the prestige of the Wimbledon Championships.
North East Main

S12 : E18 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 05.24.17

The chefs are cooking their main courses and are all taking risks to try and win a place at the banquet. Danny Parker, is trying to recreate the flavours of an American barbecue but the veteran chef is dubious about one of his ingredients.
North East Dessert

S12 : E19 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 05.25.17

Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure in the kitchen is intense. All the chefs are using unusual ingredients in their desserts.
North East Judging

S12 : E20 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.26.17

The two chefs from the North East must cook their entire taste of summer menus again. They’re hoping to impress the formidable panel of judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and for the first time this year, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
Scotland Starter

S12 : E21 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 05.29.17

It is the Scottish regional heats and returning chefs to the competition Michael Bremner and Ally McGrath battle ambitious newcomer Angela Malik for a place in the national finals. Today they are cooking their starters.
Scotland Fish

S12 : E22 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.30.17

The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more heated and the veteran chef is expecting perfection from the fish course. Ally McGrath creates an inventive dish based on his summer memories of rock pooling in the River Tweed.
Scotland Main

S12 : E23 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.31.17

Angela Malik is in her element, cooking a tiffin box that includes a summer biriyani, a quail scotch egg and spiced quail breasts based on memories of summer picnics.
Scotland Dessert

S12 : E24 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 01.06.17

Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure in the kitchen is intense. Michael Bremner is pushing himself with a dish in tribute to Wimbledon champion Andy Murray.
Scotland Judging

S12 : E25 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 02.06.17

The two Scottish chefs must cook their entire taste of summer menus again. They’re hoping to impress the formidable panel of judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and for the first time this year, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
Wales Starter

S12 : E26 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 05.06.17

It's the Wales regional heat and two determined newcomers; Paul Croasdale and Nick Brodie take on returning chef to the competition Phil Carmichael for a place in the national finals.
Wales Fish

S12 : E27 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.06.17

The pressure in the kitchen is high as the chefs prepare their fish courses. Paul Croasdale tries to recreate the elegance of Wimbledon with luxury ingredients such as king crab and scallops.
Wales Main

S12 : E28 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 07.06.17

It’s the main course and all 3 chefs are cooking Welsh lamb in the hope of impressing this week’s veteran. Paul Croasdale surprises the veteran chef with a number of unusual ingredients to accompany his lamb.
Wales Dessert

S12 : E29 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.06.17

It’s the dessert course and the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges so all three chefs are feeling the pressure. Phil Carmichael creates a tennis ball dessert that combines two British classics; Eton mess and trifle.
Wales Judging

S12 : E30 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.06.17

The two winning chefs from the Wales region must cook their entire taste of summer menus again. They’re hoping to impress the panel of judges: Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and for the first time this year, broadcaster and restaurateur Andi Oliver.
Central Starter

S12 : E31 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 12.06.17

It’s the turn of the Central chefs. Returning chef, Pip Lacey is taking on two complete newcomers: Ryan Simpson, who was one of the youngest chefs in the country to be awarded a Michelin star and Nick Deverell-Smith, protégé of Marco Pierre White.
Central Fish

S12 : E32 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.13.17

With the chefs all hoping to impress, today they’re each taking risks. Pip Lacey is combining lobster with strawberry in tribute to the classic Wimbledon strawberries and cream.
Central Main

S12 : E33 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.14.17

The chefs are cooking their main courses and all have very different takes on the Taste of Summer brief. Ryan Simpson’s hoping to elevate a ploughman’s lunch into a dish worthy of the banquet.
Central Dessert

S12 : E34 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.15.17

Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and they’re doing everything they can to get through. Pip Lacey’s pineapple dessert, in reference to the pineapple on the top of the Men’s Singles trophy.
Central Judging

S12 : E35 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.16.17

The two chefs who’ve made it through cook their four courses again. They must impress the formidable panel of judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and Andi Oliver, who this week are joined by guest judge Jordanne Whiley.
Northern Ireland Starter

S12 : E36 | TV-PG | 29 min | Aired: 06.19.17

It’s the turn of the chefs from Northern Ireland to battle it out. Returning chef Eddie Attwell takes on two newcomers: experimental chef Joery Castel and Tommy Heaney.
Northern Ireland Fish

S12 : E37 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.20.17

Joery Castel is looking to triumph by combing mackerel and cucumber in his dish Who Remembers 2nd, while Tommy Heaney hopes his Murray Mound is a fitting tribute to Andi Murray’s apparent love of sushi.
Northern Ireland Main

S12 : E38 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.21.17

The chefs are cooking their main courses and the heat is on as two of the chefs are using BBQs. Tommy Heaney’s BBQ dish is a surf and turf combination – but will serving lamb with cockles bring him a ten?
Northern Ireland Dessert

S12 : E39 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.22.17

Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place in the regional final. Both Eddie Attwell and Tommy Heaney are attempting technical desserts, while Joery Castel is cooking poffertjes, a traditional Dutch pancake.
Northern Ireland Judging

S12 : E40 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.23.17

The two chefs who’ve made it through cook their four courses again. They’re hoping to impress the formidable panel of judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and Andi Oliver who are joined this week by tennis’ greatest entertainer, Mansour Bahrami.
Final Starter

S12 : E41 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 06.26.17

The 8 regional champions will now face each other for the first time in the kitchen. They'll be cooking one of their courses for the discerning panel of judges: Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Oliver Peyton.
Final Fish

S12 : E42 | TV-PG | 58 min | Aired: 06.27.17

The chefs must cook their fish courses but with some exceptionally high scoring dishes in the regional heats each chef will need to deliver perfection in order to see off the competition.
Final Main

S12 : E43 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 06.28.17

It's main course day and with only two spots remaining on the banquet menu, the competition is fierce. As the barbecues are fired up, all 8 chefs are feeling the heat.
Final Dessert

S12 : E44 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 06.29.17

It's dessert day and with just one place remaining at the Wimbledon banquet, each chef is giving everything they've got. With three completely new desserts in contention, whose dish will triumph?
Banquet

S12 : E45 | TV-PG | 60 min | Aired: 06.30.17

It’s the grand finale of Great British Menu as the winning chefs must now cook their dishes at the incredible Taste of Summer banquet. Determined to do their absolute best for the celebrations, the chefs are feeling the nerves in the kitchen.
North East Starter

S13 : E1 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.13.18

This week it’s the heats for the North East region, and today the chefs are cooking their starters.
North East Fish

S13 : E2 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.14.18

After a tense Starter courses the chefs are all aiming for 10s with their unique fish dishes.
North East Main

S13 : E3 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.15.18

As the chefs approach the halfway point of their regional heat, the pressure is mounting.
North East Dessert

S13 : E4 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.16.18

It’s the chefs’ last chance to impress and tensions are high.
North East Judging

S13 : E5 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.17.18

Today the two remaining North East chefs must cook their four course menus again.
London South East Starter

S13 : E6 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.20.18

This week it's the turn of three chefs from London and the South East.
London South East Fish

S13 : E7 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.21.18

The chefs do battle for the fish course, they all strive for perfection the atmosphere in the kitchen is tense
London South East Main

S13 : E8 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.22.18

The three chefs prepare their celebratory mains in the hope of impressing the veteran judge.
London South East Dessert

S13 : E9 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.23.18

It’s the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure is rising.
London South East Judging

S13 : E10 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.24.18

Today the two remaining London and the South East chefs must cook their four course menus again.
Scotland Starter

S13 : E11 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.27.18

This week, vying to be crowned champion of Scotland are three talented newcomers to the GBM kitchen.
Scotland Fish

S13 : E12 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.28.18

It's the fish course in Scotland and the chefs are all out to impress.
Scotland Main

S13 : E13 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.29.18

Ross is hoping to impress , Lorna is also cooking venison. Ben's dish features duck.
Scotland Dessert

S13 : E14 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.30.18

It’s dessert day and the last chance for the chefs to impress before one is sent home.
Scotland Judging

S13 : E15 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 08.31.18

The two remaining chefs must impress the judges - Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and Matthew Fort.
Central Starter

S13 : E16 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 03.09.18

This week three chefs compete in the heat for the Central region.
Central Fish

S13 : E17 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 04.09.18

On todays episode, it’s the fish course and the chefs are pulling out all the stops.
Central Main

S13 : E18 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.09.18

Both Marianne and Ryan are cooking muntjac, while Sabrina is creating a technical take on a family feast.
Central Dessert

S13 : E19 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 06.09.18

In a last chance to impress, the chefs from the Central region cook their desserts.
Central Judging

S13 : E20 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 07.09.18

The two remaining Central region chefs vie for a place in the national finals.
Wales Starter

S13 : E21 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 10.09.18

This week it's the turn of three chefs representing Wales who are all first timers in the competition.
Wales Fish

S13 : E22 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 11.09.18

The chefs return to the kitchen hoping for high scores with their fish dishes.
Wales Main

S13 : E23 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 12.09.18

The chefs are pulling out all the stops in a bid for big scores with their mains.
Wales Dessert

S13 : E24 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.13.18

It's the dessert course and the last opportunity for the chefs to impress.
Wales Judging

S13 : E25 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.14.18

It's the Wales regional final as the two remaining chefs do everything they can to impress the judging panel.
South West Starter

S13 : E26 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.17.18

Now the 3 chefs representing the South West compete: Jude Kereama, Tom Brown, and Olivia Barry.
South West Fish

S13 : E27 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.18.18

It's the fish course and with Tom renowned as a fish specialist all eyes are on him.
South West Main

S13 : E28 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.19.18

It's the main course in the South West, and two of the chefs are hoping duck will win the day...
South West Dessert

S13 : E29 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.20.18

The chefs are all hoping to use their pastry skills to deliver technically complex desserts.
South West Judging

S13 : E30 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.21.18

It's time for the two remaining chefs from the South West to go head to head as they cook for the judges.
North West Starter

S13 : E31 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.24.18

This week three chefs enter the contest to represent the North West in the national final.
North West Fish

S13 : E32 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.25.18

With cod, mackerel, shrimp and cockles on the menu, which of the chefs will score highly today?
North West Main

S13 : E33 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.26.18

It's time for the main courses and after yesterday's scores the pressure is on.
North West Dessert

S13 : E34 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.27.18

It's the last chance for the North West chefs to impress and make it through to tomorrow's regional final.
North West Judging

S13 : E35 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 09.28.18

The two highest scoring chefs from the week return to cook their menus again.
Northern Ireland Starter

S13 : E36 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 01.10.18

Tommy Heaney, last year’s regional winner, is taken on by two newcomers: Shauna Froydenlund and James Devine.
Northern Ireland Fish

S13 : E37 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 02.10.18

After a tense starter course, the chefs return to the kitchen to cook their fish dishes.
Northern Ireland Main

S13 : E38 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 03.10.18

With two courses down it's time for the chefs to cook their main courses.
Northern Ireland Dessert

S13 : E39 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 04.10.18

It's dessert course and the final chance for the chefs from Northern Ireland to impress.
Northern Ireland Judging

S13 : E40 | TV-PG | 30 min | Aired: 05.10.18

It's the last regional final of the series as the two chefs representing Northern Ireland go head to head.
Finals Starter

S13 : E41 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 08.10.18

It’s Finals Week on Great British Menu as the competition reaches its thrilling climax.
Finals Fish

S13 : E42 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 09.10.18

Today the chefs must cook their fish courses everyone is desperate to deliver perfection.
Finals Main

S13 : E43 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 10.10.18

It's main course day and with only two spots remaining on the banquet menu, the competition is fierce.
Finals Dessert

S13 : E44 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 11.10.18

It's dessert day and with just one place remaining at this year’s banquet feast.
Banquet

S13 : E45 | TV-PG | 59 min | Aired: 12.10.18

It's the grand finale, the winning chefs cook their dishes at a banquet for the heroes of the NHS.

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