Episode 1
Aired Jan 31, 2023
North East England: 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.
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Episode 2
Aired Feb 1, 2023
North East Mains and Dessert
Four chefs from the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber compete for the top spot; they must create a dish in accordance with the theme of British invention and innovation to secure their place in the next round.
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Episode 3
Aired Feb 2, 2023
North East England: Judging
The two highest-scoring chefs from North East England must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again; Joe Sugg, creator of a graphic novel who has voiced animated films, serves as the guest judge.
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Episode 4
Aired Feb 7, 2023
South West England: Starter and Fish
The heats for the south west of England begin; returning are Nick Beardshaw, head chef at Kerridge's Bar and Grill, and chef Charlotte Vincent, who cooked her whole menu last year but didn't make it to the judges.
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Episode 5
Aired Feb 8, 2023
South West England: Mains and Dessert
The three chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure mounts and one chef leaves the competition; Richard and Susan invite the eliminated chef back to cook their entire menu.
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Episode 6
Aired Feb 9, 2023
South West England: Judging
The two highest-scoring chefs from south west England must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again.
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Episode 7
Aired Feb 14, 2023
Wales: Starter and Fish
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 8
Aired Feb 15, 2023
Wales: Mains and Puddings
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 9
Aired Feb 16, 2023
Wales: Judging
The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for the judges Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge JB Gill.
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Episode 10
Aired Feb 21, 2023
North West England: Starter and Fish
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 11
Aired Feb 22, 2023
North West England: Mains and Puddings
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 12
Aired Feb 23, 2023
North West Judges Final
It's judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 28, 2023
Scotland: Starter and Fish
Competing for the top spot are four chefs; three of them are known to each other as they all have their own restaurants in Edinburgh.
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Episode 14
Aired Mar 1, 2023
Scotland: Mains and Puddings
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 15
Aired Mar 2, 2023
Scotland: Judging
The two highest-scoring chefs from Scotland must cook their six-course menus and they need to impress chef Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur Nisha Katona and comedian and food podcaster Ed Gamble; there's also guest judge Frank Quitely.
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Episode 16
Aired Mar 7, 2023
London and South East: Starter and Fish
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 17
Aired Mar 8, 2023
London and South East: Mains and Puddings
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 18
Aired Mar 9, 2023
London and South East: Judging
It's judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and southeast England; Archdeacon and campaigner Mina Smallman helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
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Episode 19
Aired Mar 14, 2023
Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 20
Aired Mar 15, 2023
Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
The three chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting; once again, they each serve their unique take on the brief celebrating British animation and illustration, inspired by Paddington's 65th birthday.
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Episode 21
Aired Mar 16, 2023
Northern Ireland: Judging
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 21, 2023
Central England: Starter and Fish
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 22, 2023
Central England: Mains and Puddings
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 23, 2023
Central England: Judging
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 27, 2023
Regional Finals Starter
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.
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Episode 26
Aired Mar 28, 2023
Regional Finals Fish
It's national finals week, where the winners from the regional heats compete to earn a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration for Paddington's 65th birthday.
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Episode 27
Aired Mar 29, 2023
Regional Finals Main
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.
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Episode 28
Aired Mar 30, 2023
The Finals: Dessert
Great Britain's top chefs compete for the honor of cooking an incredible four-course banquet.
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Episode 29
Aired Mar 31, 2023
Banquet Special
The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars including Cressida Cowell and Sir Lenny Henry.
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