They use a mixture of dressing up, stripping off and wacky voices combined with homely food to try and win the prize. Oxfordshire: Sherry and Phil serve a traditional menu with a twist. The night begins in smashing fashion with an unexpected crockery disaster. While Janelle is the driving force in the kitchen, Max is tasked with putting the finishing touches to the main course, and believes his special sauce will be the vital element of the evening. In Hull, image-conscious Jay and Heather kick off the competition with a menu inspired by their love of American food. In an eclectic week comprising of golf-themed food, festival frolics and dog food, the jury's out on who will take home the 1000 cash prize. East Anglia: Flashy Paul and Jill kick off the competition with an Indian buffet. In Glasgow, Melanie and her husband David, Kenny and his husband Kenny, and Ami and her husband Stuart compete in a week featuring a Celtic-fusion menu and some belting bagpipes. With an international mix of cuisines up for critique this week, which one will take the 1000 cash prize? Finally, it's Jemma and Darren's chance to impress, and while Darren takes the lead in the kitchen, Jemma is the glamorous assistant who doesn't appear to actually assist! Welcome to the world of extreme cake making, where sugar craft specialists up and down the country dream up ever more elaborate ways to satisfy our sweet tooth. Day two sees Michael and Jenni host. And a cold soup starter divides opinions. Come Dine With Me takes people who are experts in the art of giving the perfect dinner party and puts their skills to the test. In Cornwall, Sam and Nick share their mutual love of Friesian cows and plans to survive a zombie apocalypse. This episode comes from Nottinghamshire, where building company owners Kirsty and Gary are first off with a refined menu inspired by their love of travel. Also coming to dinner is 28-stone Eddie 'The Beast' Hall - Britain's strongest man - with wife Alex, and sport-loving Simon and Lauren. Toots and Jamie have been married for more than 20 years. Will the hosts make the perfect team, or will their relationship be tested to the limit as they try to agree on the menu and entertainment? They are joined by charity worker Amber and marine engineer Lee, and retirees Adam and Mark. Despite Sophie and Elliot's confidence their guests find crab claws in their starter and the main has mixed reviews. They create a night of Asian cuisine inspired by Terry's travels to Thailand. But professional footballer Gary seems to prefer bickering with Linda, his wife of nine years, to being lovey-dovey. Michelle and Cameron hope that their 23 years together, Michelle's attention to detail, and their competitive spirit will help them take the crown. Day two it's the turn of fashion conscious duo Sam and Emma, who hope to wow their guests with a glamorous themed evening, including spray-painting a beef Wellington gold. In Kent, Katie and her 6ft 7in husband Dan are up first with a menu suited to Dan's huge appetite, but their massive portion sizes prove a challenge to some of the guests. Downloads only available on advert-free plans. TvProfil They are joined by Kelly and Rob, and retiree Denise and her partner Peter. The heat is on - and this chef's not mincing any words Australian bakers compete to impress judges Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. In Brighton, long-married couple David and Liz, newlyweds James and Paul, and loved-up Martin and Lorena are all keen to impress each other. The show heads to Essex, and first to showcase their cooking skills are partners Edith and Martin who are desperate to impress with their African themed menu, but things don't go quite to plan. Day two sees Nycola and Andy cooking 'poshed up' versions of classic dishes but the North/South divide is widened by Andy's welcome sign on their door and things go downhill from there. Things get prickly during the starter, continue through the night, and end in a table-top bust up. Finally it's Sian and Tim's chance to show what they can do with the second Thai-themed menu in two days. Finally it's Michelle and Matt's turn to host and Michelle continues in the same vein as she has all week. The group is less than impressed with their hosts' celebrity connections, things get heated when Sam gives Ange a dose of her own medicine, and a musical interlude fails to hit all the right notes. With it becoming clear that there are three nights of lamb in store, how will the guests cope? Engaged duo Tony and Ami kick off the competition in East Sussex with an evening of raucous fun, but foodies Chris and Charlene are baffled by the cultural references, and Polish pair Izabella and Michal are left tired from chewing on Ami's rock-solid banoffee pies. Three couples from Leeds compete to host the best dinner party, beginning with construction manager Martin and his wife Amanda, who are determined to win. Edinburgh lovebirds Andy and Pim hope to impress guests Jimmy and Jas and Stuart and Jack, with a Scottish and Thai-themed menu, with a bit of American thrown in for good measure. Kicking off the competition with some posh nosh are Kev and Chelsey, who reckon their expensive ingredients will help them bag the prize, but Kev is less than impressed when everyone wants their steak well done. Taking on the culinary baton are Esther and her show-off husband Darryl, quirky Louise and her partner David, and flamboyant theatre loving Carl, and his more reserved husband Brian. Couples Come Dine with Me It's double the fun, as couples come together to host dinner parties in an exciting twist for the popular competitive dining show Sign in to play Wed 12 Feb 2020:. Danny & Holly's Tex-Mex Menu! Lee and fiance Nicky begin the competition in Bristol with an Italian-themed menu, followed by Libby and Graham, who have been married for 54 years, and lively couple Nico and Sky. Day two sees the turn of the Judith and Charlene to host, and it's an evening full of revelations. Day two sees Steven and Claire's German-inspired menu. But which couple will win the cash prize? Hoping to inspire an atmosphere of love and sharing, the hosts are surprised by just how much their guests get on board with the theme. In Glasgow, young parents Kirsty and Alistair, Elvis impersonator Adrian and his wife Amanda, and Mark and Claire compete in a week featuring musical chairs, karaoke and edible bowls. Watch Come Dine with Me Couples 2014 2 Seasons Dinner parties are given the Come Dine With Me treatment as couples have to host the perfect night. Three pairs of partners from Blackpool compete to win the 1,000 prize, including former dancer Rowan and businessman John, who start the proceedings. Loved-up partners of 23 years, happy-go-lucky Lisa and her cabbie husband Nick are happy to try it all. In Cheltenham, ditzy youngsters Will and Kim keep everyone entertained with their lack of general knowledge and random comments. In Hastings, Scoutmaster Ben admits to having a man crush, there's a shock revelation from Alfie, and eyebrows are raised when pine nuts are served with the starter Phil and his wife Ali kick off with their A-list menu, but with one vegetarian and one guest with a severe duck aversion, the group could prove tough to please. This episode comes from Dartford and Beckenham, where Jamie and his fiance Carol kick off the competition with a party themed evening, inspired by their passion for all things 'crazy'. With some of the highest divorce rates in the country, three Essex couples hope to last the distance - or at least till the end of this competition - Day two is the turn of German born Kat, and her partner Scott, an RAF air cadet trainer. But will all the spice ruin their chances of winning the grand? Suzanne's determined to win, but will Simon prove a hindrance when things hot up in the kitchen? In Swindon, fashion-conscious Carla and Hayley, who serve up a spicy, Caribbean-themed menu, are joined by self-confessed food snob Jeanette and husband Rob, plus lovebirds Tim and Kath. Have they done enough to win the cash? Finally, Rob still can't believe his luck in meeting his Lithuanian wife Egle and feels the need to regularly pinch himself whenever he looks at her. But Leroy and Hayley's Caribbean menu has a mixed reception. Novice hosts and accomplished bickerers Debbie and Richard are up next, but tension in the kitchen spills over to the table, leading to some cold food and awkward chat. And Neil's marriage proposal leaves the guests gagging. Dinner Parties are given the Come Dine With Me treatment as couples have to host the perfect night. Terri bosses husband David around the kitchen and the night ends with dessert up the walls! The final day sees youngsters Lucy and Stephen risk it all with an exotic menu inspired by Lucy's travels to Asia. Three pairs of partners from Blackpool compete to win the 1,000 prize, including former dancer Rowan and businessman John, who start the proceedings. Glasgow pair Jean and Ron hope their `taste of Scotland' menu will impress their guests. Meanwhile, things start to get interesting around the table. The second couple are 38 year-old travel agent Joanne and her 32 year-old partner Simon, and completing the line-up are housewife Helen and banking manager Adam. After rising tension at the table, the hosts have a job on their hands to get the group in the mood to party. The final hosts, Alan and Elisa, have dished out blunt feedback all week, so their guests could be out for revenge. Competing are Sharon and Brian, and Emma and Trevor, with their musical tribute to Bob Marley. Kate and Mike serve a Tex-Mex menu inspired by Kate's homeland of Texas. Danielle has a hidden talent that leaves the guests gawping. In West Yorkshire, Stacey handles chicken livers for the first time, Robin and Kaz steal the night with terrible jokes and comedy false teeth, and Kiwi couple Leigh and Toni are bemused. They are joined by Shan and Lauren, and Jared and Ian. Come Dine with Me Couples - Newcastle Today's show heads to the Newcastle area where three rival couples battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a 1000 cash prize. In Cardiff, newly-weds Laura and Sean, fine-dining-fan Lesley and Keith, and Rachel and Lee compete in a week featuring fruity surprises, posh nosh and controversial curry. And the 1000 on the table adds spice to the proceedings Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent - all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, Celebrity contestants host dinner parties as they compete to bag a 1000 cash prize for their chosen charity, Celebrity bakers enter Britain's most famous tent and put their skills to the test, as they Stand Up To Cancer and inspire viewers to do the same, Harry Hill hosts the junior version of the baking competition. Night two sees Team Texas, Ilyas and his wife Amanda, present a menu of tried and tested food along with a little homegrown southern hospitality. Finally it's time for the youngsters of the group, Alex and Emily, to offer up their tour of European culinary delights. Finally, David decides a charm offensive is needed for his and Sonia's night, Three pairs of partners compete for the 1,000 prize in North Devon, with one couple's menu of rustic cuisine inspired by their 22 years of living in France. Couples Come Dine With Me (Tuesday December 15, 2015) Come Dine With Me Takip et Series 03 | Episode 17 | Manchester Hard-to-please Gillian and long-suffering husband Steve kick things off with a simple menu delivered with an emphasis on presentation. With two businesses, and four children, they have very little time for anything else, and spend little time together. But Richard and Marina aren't impressed by their simple fare, and Shawn and his wife Kendra find Peter's behaviour even less palatable. The host with the most points at the end of the week wins 1,000 pounds. The first couple to tee off are golf fanatics Sam and his cabin crew wife Kelly and they're hoping that a golf-themed menu will score them a hole in one - but it could all turn into a bit of a bogey. But straight- talking Michelle isn't convinced about the food, and even tells Ben he has alien ears. In West Yorkshire, looks are everything to glamorous couple Katie and Neil as they kick off the competition with a meal almost as beautifully presented as they are. On the last day, Alex and Richard are calm, collected, and on the ball. Kicking off the competition in Jersey are hairdresser Jade and her partner Harley. They're joined by professional Thai boxer Candy and her fellow fighter and partner Michael, who don't hold back when it comes to their opinions on the food, somewhat unsettling their hosts. 0% In Aberdeen, aspiring singer Lek and footballer boyfriend Josh's Asian/West Indian fusion food competes with Ange and Davie's kangaroo curry and Jennifer and Jason's travel-inspired menu. But the starter doesn't impress Rosie and her partner Sam who compare it to cutting into vomit! And a well-disguised burnt dessert is uncovered. Three East Sussex couples compete for the 1,000 prize, including one pair who divide up the cooking and the hosting, and another duo who cannot seem to stop bickering. The strategic ace up their sleeve is to try to make Maxine and Lee let their hair down a little. Roxi and Glen hope to impress with a menu of restaurant-inspired dishes, Russell and Lisa's pork starter gets raised eyebrows and John and Suzy hope to transfer their tennis tactics to the kitchen. But when they serve themselves something slightly different their guests are not impressed. They are joined by Clayton and Nina, and Lee and Maemae. Day two is the turn of competitive footballer Luke and his fiance Nikki who, despite having never been to the country, feel sure their Thai menu will win them the cash prize. In Sheffield, there's non-stop bickering and an evening of romance as car salesman Paul and his partner Sara compete with newlyweds Russell and Shane and kooky duo Janine and Neil. With the hosts feeling the pressure as the 'lamb-off' reaches its conclusion, will their different takes on the meat snatch them the victory or leave them feeling sheepish? In Bournemouth, married couple David and AJ kick off with a menu inspired by David's homeland South Africa. At the table there's a hair-raising confession from Richard and a few home truths for Peter. They all have their own unique styles of cooking and entertaining, but they're all determined to impress, because at the end of each evening, the guests will give their host a mark out of ten. Twice. And will everyone appreciate Mike and Stef's school dinner throwback? However, Sarah's exacting standards and attention to detail have the potential to derail their day. Rugby fan Andy and dental nurse Holly kick off in Yorkshire with a Mexican fiesta - but with a few blunders in the kitchen. Newly engaged Andrew and Sue offer up a menu of classic tried and tested dishes, Ben and prankster Ruth intrigue with breakfast-themed grub and Helen and Victoria show the others how things are done. Night two and it's the turn of the tribal elders Julie and Keith. They gamble on some wartime food and beginners luck. Will Luan's bog roll entertainment go down well? Channel 4 | E4 | BBC America | Air Date: August 18, 2010 Starring: Dave Lamb Summary: This week, the hosts include an infamous drag queen and a B&B landlady. With the food not universally loved, will that be enough to keep them in the running? Newlywed am-dram lovers Mel and Richard raise the curtain for this competition in Belfast. Will it be Indian, Russian or will a good old British dinner nab the grand? But can their simple food done well make up for the weirdness? Day two sees refined duo Judy and Will attempt to woo their guests with a fresh healthy menu. There are multiple Chrises, a royal doppelganger, nautical costumes and sea-themed games in Plymouth, as Mena and Chris take on Vicky and Chris and Sarah and Chris. Meanwhile, things start to get interesting around the table.