Episode 1
Aired Apr 9, 2012
Scotland Starter
The fight is on as the nation's greatest chefs battle for the chance to cook a glittering Olympic Banquet; it's the battle of the Scottish chefs; returning chef Alan Murchison and newcomers Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway.
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Episode 2
Aired Apr 10, 2012
Scotland Fish
Scottish chefs, Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway, cook their respective fish course: grilled mackerel with beetroot meringues and horseradish ice cream, crab cannelloni, and poached halibut with squid ink.
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Episode 3
Aired Apr 11, 2012
Scotland Main
It's the battle of the Scottish chefs, Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan, and Mark Greenaway; cooking main course.
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Episode 4
Aired Apr 12, 2012
Scotland Dessert
It's the battle of the Scottish chefs, Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan, and Mark Greenaway; the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.
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Episode 5
Aired Apr 13, 2012
Scotland Judging
It's decision time for the chefs from Scotland; one chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the judges.
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Episode 6
Aired Apr 16, 2012
Central Starter
It's the battle of the Central chefs, returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster; they kick things off with their starters.
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Episode 7
Aired Apr 17, 2012
Central Fish
It's the battle of the Central chefs, returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster, cooking their fish course.
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Episode 8
Aired Apr 18, 2012
Central Main
It's the battle of the Central chefs; returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster; cooking main course.
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Episode 9
Aired Apr 19, 2012
Central Dessert
It's the battle of the Central chefs, returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster; the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.
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Episode 10
Aired Apr 20, 2012
Central Judging
It's decision time for the chefs from the Central region; one chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the judges.
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Episode 11
Aired Apr 23, 2012
North East Starter
It's the battle of the North East chefs; returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin; they kick things off with their starters.
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Episode 12
Aired Apr 24, 2012
North East Fish
It's the battle of the North East chefs; returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin; they cook their fish course.
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Episode 13
Aired Apr 25, 2012
North East Main
It's the battle of the North East chefs; returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin; they cook their main course.
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Episode 14
Aired Apr 26, 2012
North East Dessert
It's the battle of the North East chefs; returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin; it is the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.
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Episode 15
Aired Apr 27, 2012
North East Judging
It's decision time for the chefs from the North East region; one chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the judges.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 30, 2012
Northern Ireland Starter
It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs; returning contenders, Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna, kick things off with their starters.
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Episode 17
Aired May 1, 2012
Northern Ireland Fish
It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs, Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna; each one cooks their fish course.
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Episode 18
Aired May 2, 2012
Northern Ireland Main
The chefs prepare a menu featuring roast Lissara duck, Bakewell tart, cocoa and basil, Dexter beef with miso and fresh almonds as well as spring lamb.
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Episode 19
Aired May 3, 2012
Northern Ireland Dessert
It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs, returning contenders, Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna; they cook their main course.
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Episode 20
Aired May 4, 2012
Northern Ireland Judging
It's decision time for the chefs from the Northern Ireland region; one chef left the competition yesterday and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the judges.
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Episode 21
Aired May 7, 2012
North West Starter
Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan kick things off with their starters; Johnnie makes foie gras ice cream; Aiden offers black cherry and foie gras terrine; Simon's entry is grilled salad.
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Episode 22
Aired May 8, 2012
North West Fish
Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan present their respective fish courses; Johnnie concocts a seafood recreation; Aiden makes beetroot poached salmon; Simon serves up lobster with pickled beetroot.
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Episode 23
Aired May 9, 2012
North West Main
Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan are challenged to cook their mains and Marcus Wareing judges the dishes.
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Episode 24
Aired May 10, 2012
North West Dessert
Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan present their respective desserts. It's the final chance for the chefs to impress veteran Marcus Wareing as he decides who will go through to cook for the judges.
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Episode 25
Aired May 11, 2012
North West Judging
Chefs compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. The North West finalists go head-to-head as they prepare a lavish meal for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Episode 26
Aired May 14, 2012
London and South East Starter
London and South East newcomer chefs Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness present their starters; pickled rabbit, iced lamb liver parfait and a salad of spring vegetables.
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Episode 27
Aired May 15, 2012
London and South East Fish
London and South East chefs Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness present their respective fish dishes; mackerel, pollock and octopus.
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Episode 28
Aired May 16, 2012
London and South East Main
London and South East chefs Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness present their respective main courses; spring lamb, blade of beef and slow cooked lamb shoulder.
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Episode 29
Aired May 17, 2012
London and South East Dessert
London and South East chefs Phil Howard, Graham Garrett, and Marcus McGuinness present their respective desserts; rhubarb and custard souffle, sweet asparagus cream, and lemon meringue.
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Episode 30
Aired May 18, 2012
London and South East Judging
The two remaining London and South East chefs go head-to-head as they prepare a lavish meal for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort, and Oliver Peyton for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet.
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Episode 31
Aired May 21, 2012
Wales Starter
Wales returning contenders Richard Davies and James Sommerin along with one-time champion Stephen Terry present their starters.
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Episode 32
Aired May 22, 2012
Wales Fish
Wales returning contenders Richard Davies and James Sommerin along with one-time champion Stephen Terry present their respective fish courses; fish and shellfish medley, a compression of tomato, lobster and scallop, and lobster and Iberico ham.
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Episode 33
Aired May 23, 2012
Wales Main
Wales returning contenders Richard Davies and James Sommerin along with one-time champion Stephen Terry present their respective main courses; mangalitsa pork, slow cooked rib of beef, and bunny pentathlon.
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Episode 34
Aired May 24, 2012
Wales Dessert
Wales returning contenders Richard Davies and James Sommerin along with one-time champion Stephen Terry present their respective desserts; passion fruit cream, raspberry and lemon cheesecake, and bronze, silver or gold.
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Episode 35
Aired May 25, 2012
Wales Judging
It is decision time for the chefs from Wales. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton. The judges aren't easily pleased and only world class cooking will do.
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Episode 36
Aired May 28, 2012
South West Starter
South West returning contenders Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw along with newcomer Simon Hulstone kick things off with their starters; Breakfast of Champions, hog's pudding, and Track and Field.
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Episode 37
Aired May 29, 2012
South West Fish
The chefs cook their fish course, but which one will prevail? Will it be Paul Ainsworth with monkfish `Two Showings'; Nathan Outlaw with mackerel, horseradish and oyster sauce; or Simon Hulstone with `The Swimming Pool'?
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Episode 38
Aired May 30, 2012
South West Main
South West returning contenders Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw along with newcomer Simon Hulstone present their main courses; roast duck with barbecue monkfish, lamb, and Wishful Chicken.
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Episode 39
Aired May 31, 2012
South West Dessert
South West returning contenders Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw along with newcomer Simon Hulstone present their desserts; Then and Now, elderflower and lemon tart, and Closing Ceremony.
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Episode 40
Aired Jun 1, 2012
South West Judging
The two South West finalists go head-to-head as they prepare a lavish meal for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton for the chance to cook at an Olympic banquet.
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Episode 41
Aired Jun 4, 2012
Starters Final
The 2012 competition enters its final week as winners of the regional heats prepare their starters for the chance for their dish to be on the final banquet menu at a prestigious event for British Olympians.
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Episode 42
Aired Jun 5, 2012
Fish Final
The eight winners of the regional heats prepare to cook their fish dishes, which will be tasted and scored by the judges.
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Episode 43
Aired Jun 6, 2012
Mains Final
On day three, the chosen finalists cook their main courses, which will be tasted and scored by the `Great British Menu' judges and veteran judge Tom Kerridge.
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Episode 44
Aired Jun 7, 2012
Dessert Final
On the fourth day of the 2012 competition, winners of the regional heats prepare their dessert courses for the chance for their dish to be on the final banquet menu at a prestigious event for British Olympians.
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Episode 45
Aired Jun 8, 2012
Banquet
The four winning chefs must prepare an outstanding four-course menu at a prestigious event for Olympic and Paralympic heroes, past and present.
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