Come Dine with Me S30E55 · Northamptonshire - Carl Johnson

Air date: 2013-11-08

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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?

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  1. 1 1. Southend, Julie-Ann Rayner2013-03-04Dog-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
  2. 2 2. Southend, Carol Dolman2013-03-05Everyone 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
  3. 3 3. Southend, Damian Loneragan2013-03-06Science 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 t
  4. 4 4. Southend, Steph Barrett2013-03-07It'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 r
  5. 5 5. Southend, Scott Langley2013-03-08International 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
  6. 6 6. Inverness, Gillian Sutherland2013-06-10First 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 tradi
  7. 7 7. Inverness, Melissa Kirby2013-06-11It's the turn of Melissa Kirby, in Inverness, who has not only taken cooking lessons from one of the best local chefs, but has also got him to make her gravy and crumble.
  8. 8 8. Inverness, David Edes2013-06-12In 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 suspic
  9. 9 9. Inverness, Zarina Ainslie2013-06-13Rock '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?
  10. 10 10. Inverness, Jamie Tulloch2013-06-14It's the final night in Inverness and ex-professional footballer Jamie Tulloch has gone to town making sure his ingredients are all as fresh and local as possible.
  11. 11 11. Lincolnshire, Amanda Sherratt2013-07-01First 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.
  12. 12 12. Lincolnshire, Ali Roberts2013-07-02It'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
  13. 13 13. Lincolnshire, Chris Moore2013-07-03Farmer 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 u
  14. 14 14. Lincolnshire, Jack Stone2013-07-04Jack 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
  15. 15 15. Lincolnshire, Alex Coxon2013-07-05The 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 litt
  16. 16 16. Lichfield, James Herbert2013-06-03First 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 footbal
  17. 17 17. Lichfield, Ronnie Imlah2013-06-04Ronnie Imlah hosts, with a menu inspired by dishes she's eaten at friends' parties. But a revelation about her past leaves the guests in shock.
  18. 18 18. Lichfield, JP Goodyear-Martinez2013-06-05JP Goodyear-Martinez is the latest to host in Lichfield, treating his guests to a mix of Jamaican food, tight lycra outfits and a drag queen.
  19. 19 19. Lichfield, Tim Travers2013-06-06It'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 Am
  20. 20 20. Lichfield, Amanda Smith2013-06-07It'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 'wo
  21. 21 21. Harrogate, Jane Steele2013-09-30Fifty-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-
  22. 22 22. Harrogate, Cassy Bell2013-10-01Horse 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 he
  23. 23 23. Harrogate, Cathy McConaghy2013-10-02Veteran 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,
  24. 24 24. Harrogate, Simon Meyer2013-10-03Photographer 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 comme
  25. 25 25. Harrogate, Alasdair Moore2013-10-04The 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 see
  26. 26 26. Winchester, Ptol Slattery2013-05-27Livewire 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
  27. 27 27. Winchester, Francis Leigh2013-05-28It'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 s
  28. 28 28. Winchester, Patricia Pearson2013-05-29It'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 Peruv
  29. 29 29. Winchester, Georgia Groves2013-05-30Care-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
  30. 30 30. Winchester, William Tilsley2013-05-31William 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 an
  31. 31 31. North Kent, Yvette Tamara2013-07-15First 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 bu
  32. 32 32. North Kent, John Tower2013-07-16Data analyst John Tower is latest to host in North Kent. What will his guests make of John's Filipino fatty pork stew and psychedelic dessert?
  33. 33 33. North Kent, Yemi Christopher-Soares2013-07-17Project manager Yemi Christopher-Soares hopes her guests will lap up her Nigerian-inspired menu and share her fondness for spice.
  34. 34 34. North Kent, Jono Simm2013-07-18Jono Simm is convinced his wholesome and hearty menu is a winner. Sadly, two of his guests aren't convinced by the cooking.
  35. 35 35. North Kent, Lisa Townsend2013-07-19It'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.
  36. 36 36. Merseyside, Danielle Greenwood2013-07-08First 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 Chantel
  37. 37 37. Merseyside, Steven Booth2013-07-09Pastoral 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 wh
  38. 38 38. Merseyside, Jade Chantelle2013-07-10Glamorous 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.
  39. 39 39. Merseyside, Anna Senior2013-07-11Primary 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'
  40. 40 40. Merseyside, Jamie Somers2013-07-12As 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 l
  41. 41 41. Cardiff, Nicola Steele2013-10-21First to host in Cardiff is dog mad shop manager Nicola Steele, who serves prawn cocktail and meat-free lasagne.
  42. 42 42. Cardiff, Jerry Lockett2013-10-22King 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 celebrit
  43. 43 43. Cardiff, Rachael Smith2013-10-23No-nonsense army wife Rachael Smith is third to host in Cardiff. Competitive Rachel fully intends to win the prize, and things might get ugly if she doesn't.
  44. 44 44. Cardiff, Sam Clarke2013-10-24Flamboyant 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.
  45. 45 45. Cardiff, Andrea Grainger2013-10-25Child-minder Andrea Grainger plans a traditional Welsh menu and a warm welcome. And if this doesn't work she has some fun and games lined up to help her win the prize.
  46. 46 46. Rochdale, Tanya Manock2013-10-28Fitness 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 styl
  47. 47 47. Rochdale, Rod Tonge2013-10-29Business 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 firewor
  48. 48 48. Rochdale, Claire Lemon2013-10-30HR 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 whe
  49. 49 49. Rochdale, Dean Fox2013-10-31Psychic 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.
  50. 50 50. Rochdale, Sadiya Hussein2013-11-01It's the last night in Rochdale and the turn of feisty mum Sadiya Hussein to host. Will the tension between Sadiya and Tanya finally explode?
  51. 51 51. Northamptonshire - Jules Osmany2013-11-04Makeup 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
  52. 52 52. Northamptonshire - Peter Pickering2013-11-05Funeral 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 butt
  53. 53 53. Northamptonshire - Stephanie Reeder2013-11-06Stay-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 ses
  54. 54 54. Northamptonshire - Lauren Oxlade2013-11-07Tweny-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 t
  55. 55 55. Northamptonshire - Carl Johnson2013-11-08Managing 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
  56. 56 56. Exeter, Steve Levy2013-11-11New Zealander Steve Levy is first to host and has gone to town with his home inspired menu, cooking prawns, fish and two desserts.
  57. 57 57. Exeter, Richard Kaye2013-11-12Music-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 particul
  58. 58 58. Exeter, Glen King2013-11-13Self-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 s
  59. 59 59. Exeter, Sarah Wallis2013-11-14n Exeter, Sarah Wallis is ready to explode out of her shell with a hilarious evening including a terrifying greeting and some rather unusual cocktails.
  60. 60 60. Exeter, Estelle Macrow2013-11-15It's the final night in Exeter and singleton Estelle Macrow is keen to discover whether she has it in her to successfully host a dinner party.
  61. 61 61. Dundee, Bill Black2013-11-18First 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, f
  62. 62 62. Dundee, Alex Pithouse2013-11-19Architectural 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 lo
  63. 63 63. Dundee, Hannah Wilson2013-11-20Vegetarian cat lover Hannah Wilson is cooking Italian in Dundee and has a cunning plan to win over her carnivore guests - dish up some meat with her starter.
  64. 64 64. Dundee, Phil Petrie2013-11-21Fourth 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
  65. 65 65. Dundee, Kim Gillespie2013-11-22On 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!
  66. 66 66. Peterborough, Warren Temple2013-11-25First 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 D
  67. 67 67. Peterborough, Donna Trafford2013-11-26Hippy entrepreneur Donna Trafford is second to host in Peterborough and plans a colourful evening of delicious food and relaxed fun.
  68. 68 68. Peterborough, Susie Hutson2013-11-27On 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
  69. 69 69. Peterborough, Vicki Culverhouse2013-11-28It's the turn of straight-talking business woman Vicki Culverhouse to host in Peterborough. She surprises the group when she unleashes some poetry at the table.
  70. 70 70. Peterborough, Robin Hills2013-11-29Veterinary 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-pres
  71. 71 71. Yeovil, Emmy Webster2013-12-02First 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
  72. 73 73. Yeovil, Mel Dunsford2013-12-04Hosting 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
  73. 74 74. Yeoville, Alan Bunter2013-12-05Business 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
  74. 75 75. Yeoville, Andy Neil2013-12-06Last 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 ho
  75. 76 76. Cheltenham, Oli Delaunoy2013-10-07First 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
  76. 77 77. Cheltenham, Jan Blomer2013-10-08Nurse 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 Delaun
  77. 78 78. Cheltenham, Zak Roby2013-10-09Super competitive events director and body building fanatic Zak Roby cooks Thai Tien of Crab served with fashionable micro herbs and a duo of duck main.
  78. 79 79. Cheltenham, Kimberley Thomas2013-10-10Aussie 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.
  79. 80 80. Cheltenham, Patty Castledine2013-10-11It's the final day of the competition in Cheltenham, and the turn of stay-at-home dad Paddy Castledine to host.
  80. 81 81. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andrea Nichols2013-10-14First 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
  81. 82 82. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Penny Peklivanas2013-10-15Kitchenware saleswoman Penny Peklivanas is confident her majestic house will impress her guests. But her croissant-based main and bragging prove controversial.
  82. 83 83. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Tim Lawson2013-10-16Twenty-five-year-old IT analyst and music producer Tim Lawson plans to wow his guests with ingredients brought back from Morocco.
  83. 84 84. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Nicola O'Donnell2013-10-17Dance 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.
  84. 85 85. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andy Harvey2013-10-18It'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 underwate
  85. 86 86. York, Rachel Speight-McGregor2013-12-09It's the first day of Christmas in York and host Rachel Speight-McGregor plans to wow her guests with a full-on Christmas night including carol singers on arrival.
  86. 87 87. York, Gyles Morrison2013-12-10The second Christmas host is laid back junior doctor Gyles Morrison, who serves up a uniquely Caribbean take on a traditional Christmas dinner.
  87. 88 88. York, Nicola Gregory2013-12-11It's the third day of Christmas in York and vegetarian host Nicola Gregory hopes to convert four carnivores with her completely meat-free festive menu.
  88. 89 89. York, Harry Baines2013-12-12It'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
  89. 90 90. York, Estella Nicholson2013-12-13It's the fifth and final day of a festive week in York, and pub landlady Estella Nicholson hosts Christmas dinner in her own boozer. But who will win the prize?
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  91. 92 92. Come Dine with Me Christmas, Rebecca Adlington2013-12-17This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
  92. 93 93. Come Dine with Me Christmas, Jennifer Ellison2013-12-18This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
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  96. 97 97. Welsh Valleys, Dave Morris2014-01-28Confident foodie Dave Morris hopes his home-grown herbs, hand-picked fruit and complicated menu will win him the prize.
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  99. 100 100. Welsh Valleys, Gill Leonard2014-01-30It's the final night and the turn of financial advisor Gill Leonard to don the oven gloves. Later, Gill makes a remarkable revelation to her shocked guests.
  100. 101 101. Eastbourne, Kirsty Davenport2014-02-03First 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
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  102. 103 103. Eastbourne, Becci Moloney2014-02-05It'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 recyc
  103. 104 104. Eastbourne, Adam Holt2014-02-06Food 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 mo
  104. 105 105. Eastbourne, Russell Turnbull2014-02-07It'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
  105. 106 106. North Devon, Hector Christie2014-02-10Eco 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 h
  106. 107 107. North Devon, Kirsten Brend2014-02-11Former 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
  107. 108 108. North Devon, Damion Fearnley2014-02-12Slate 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 verb
  108. 109 109. North Devon, Jenny Fox2014-02-13It'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
  109. 116 116. Wigan, Geoff Conway2014-02-24It'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 tap
  110. 117 117. Wigan, Natalie Crompton2014-02-25In 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
  111. 118 118. Wigan, Alan Gregory2014-02-26Music 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
  112. 119 119. Wigan, Simon Grimwood2014-02-27It'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
  113. 120 120. Wigan, Caroline Heaven2014-02-28Nurse 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 th
  114. 121 121. Woking and Weybridge, Vincenzo Ferlita2014-04-07Ice 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 bi
  115. 122 122. Woking and Weybridge, Sarah Maynard2014-04-08Canadian 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 cours
  116. 123 123. Woking and Weybridge, Steve Carvill2014-04-09Steve 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 s
  117. 124 124. Woking and Weybridge, Sara Gilding2014-04-10It'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
  118. 125 125. Woking and Weybridge, Kelly Cummins2014-04-11It'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 doe
  119. 126 126. Dumfries and Galloway, Charlene Fry-Henderson2014-04-21Another 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 guest
  120. 127 127. Dumfries and Galloway, Olive Melville2014-04-22It'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 f
  121. 128 128. Dumfries and Galloway, Tommy Jardine2014-04-23It'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 bizarr
  122. 129 129. Dumfries and Galloway, Josh Jones2014-04-24It'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
  123. 130 130. Dumfries and Galloway, Tammy Rice2014-04-25The 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
  124. 131 131. South London, Michelle Camacho2014-05-12Divorce 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 sol
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  126. 133 133. South London, Licia Snow2014-05-14Print 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.
  127. 134 134. South London, Raphael Steele2014-05-15It's Raphael Steele first ever dinner party and he plans some ackee, saltfish, curried goat, and steel drums for entertainment.
  128. 135 135. South London, Charlotte Sundberg2014-05-16Swedish 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 Lon
  129. 136 136. Vale of Aylesbury, Natalie Dixon2014-04-28Australian 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; an
  130. 137 137. Vale of Aylesbury, John Feore2014-04-29John 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 r
  131. 138 138. Vale of Aylesbury, Bekki Jones2014-04-30Competitive 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 tel
  132. 139 139. Vale of Aylesbury, Greg Pearson2014-05-01Greg reckons his foodie knowledge will help him bag the grand. But Bekki's out for revenge after Greg caused a fuss about her lemon tart.
  133. 140 140. Vale of Aylesbury, Mike Botto2014-05-02Mike Botto hopes his Italian evening will be a winner, including spag bol and a Pavarotti impersonator to sing for his guests.
  134. 141 141. Boston, Annika Taylor2014-10-13In 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-yea
  135. 142 142. Boston, Katy Spence2014-10-14Competitions fanatic Katy is convinced her organised approach will help her bag the prize. But what will Katy's guests make of her savoury profiteroles?
  136. 143 143. Boston, Adrian Daubney2014-10-15Adrian is on the charm offensive with some impressive spicy food. But his final surprise of the evening could be one step too far.
  137. 144 144. Boston, Sylwia Davy2014-10-16Polish-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
  138. 145 145. Boston, Carolyn Whiley2014-10-17The 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 turna