Am dram enthusiasts Hilary and Rowan get the competition underway with Hilary taking control in the kitchen. Finally it's Jane and John's chance to entertain with their version of a classic menu. Finally, it's footballer Richard and his fiancee Marina's turn to impress with an Italian-inspired menu. Dionne and Ameel prepare an Indian-inspired meal on the second night of the competition, before Angela and Jeff hope their no-nonsense menu can secure them the money. Meanwhile, things start to get interesting around the table. All are great cooks and excellent hosts - but they're all very. Some of the guests are left shocked when Kevin serves up black pudding, even though his wife is a pescatarian! In Cheltenham, perfectionist Michelle and her husband, Bryan Adams tribute singer Russell, are the first to host. 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. 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. Exhibitionist Phil showcases his credentials as the BBQ king of Stoke on Trent. Dinner Parties are given the Come Dine With Me treatment as couples have to host the perfect night. On the final night, everyone is impressed by NHS workers Mat and Lee's menu, but behind the scenes there's plenty of drama. 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? They are joined by Clayton and Nina, and Lee and Maemae. But tactile lovebirds Ciaran and Anita perceive a lack of passion in the food and, without being asked, try to reignite their spark for them. Joining them is Keith and his laid-back wife Maz, and foodies Dan and Les. 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. Then there're caravan enthusiasts Jane and Colin and 24-hour party people Rachel and Dave. In Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, there's a one-man comedy show, a posh take on some Yorkshire classic dishes, and a big surprise in store for one of the guests. It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet. But when they serve themselves something slightly different their guests are not impressed. In Berkshire, Julian showcases his home-cured pastrami, Tash and Rob's healthy menu fails on presentation, and Chris and Amanda's menu is inspired by love. They attempt to show that despite their combative exterior they can work in harmony to put on a good night. Last to host are Sean and Steve. In Crewe, married couple Natalie and Tomo vie with competitive Helen and boyfriend Deepe, and seasoned socialites Roly and Claire, who offer an adventurous ice cream starter. In south east London, kicking off the week are business owner Max, and his wife, professional singer Janelle, whose family roots are behind a complex Caribbean menu. Day two sees hopeless romantics Matt and Jay serving up a traditional Russian feast, but eyebrows are raised when shop bought items are thrown into mix, while Matt's boy band days provokes huge intrigue from their guests. Three couples host dinner parties in Bedfordshire, with Gavin and Jodie, Francis and Yvonne, and Lisa and Ed all competing for the cash prize of 1,000. But can their simple food done well make up for the weirdness? The second night sees Katie and Phil opt for an ambitious menu for their first ever dinner party. In Wiltshire, Andrew and David host a ritzy affair, but Andrew's celebrity name-dropping fails to impress, and David gets a horrified reaction to his collection of Victorian hair clippings. In Plymouth, an evening of Asian fusion, and a Cornish-themed menu that includes seaweed soup and Stargazy Pie, have to compete with constant displays of affection by Steve and Eleri. Their first guests are newlyweds Sam and Emma, followed by dinner party enthusiasts Alex and Richard. The hosts mix Eastern and traditional fayre for guests Louise and Danny, and Emma and Samson. In Manchester, Asia from Poland doesn't like lamb at all but Henry and Tom serve two different lamb dishes for their traditional British dinner, while Vinne and Tanz offer lamb three ways. But Victoria and Andrew are left feeling worse for wear after a game of smoothie pong involving sprout juice, and Terri is less than pleased with the sportswear dress code. First up in this episode from Essex are partners Mike and Heather, with a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Young competitive couple Stephen and Lucy are less than impressed with the lack of cooking, and transgender couple Judith and Charlene are disappointed when the salt-baked sea bass takes so long to serve. Finally, it's Dave and Gemma's turn to host. Next up, Chris and Hilary are convinced that no one can beat their idyllic holiday park setting and their flavoursome but healthy menu. Day two is the turn of happy campers, Oli and LC, who cook a fully vegetarian menu, and welcome their guests for drinks in a specially erected festival tent. In Birmingham, super competitive Corinne and her partner Dal are the first to host, and they think they have the competition - Jack and girlfriend Georgie, and James and Adele - licked. Partners Hannah and Fiona kick off the competition with a Moroccan themed menu. Jan and Anton host first in Birmingham, with a Spanish menu, before Chris and Kelly and Bally and Manjeet take their turns entertaining the others in the hope of winning 1,000. Finally it's Sian and Tim's chance to show what they can do with the second Thai-themed menu in two days. Twice. Reality-TV The new series continues in Blackpool, Lancashire, where former dancer Rowan and businessman John meet competitive Holly and Ollie, and Sally and Joanne in their matching tie-dye outfits. Finally it's the turn of girlfriends Jess and Dale, who aim to take their guests on an Asian taste journey combining hot, sweet, and sour. Daniela and Stuart serve an Italian spread, Josh and Georgie turn on the style with a private party bus, and Manisha and Akshay are sure Manisha's fusion menu will blow the guests away. They are joined by Kelly and Rob, and retiree Denise and her partner Peter. Union J singer Jaymi Hensley, TV presenter Gail Porter and ex-EastEnders actor Ricky Groves team up with their partners and compete to be the best dinner hosts. . And country-dwellers John and Shaun try to impress with their home-grown menu. Three pairs of partners from Blackpool compete to win the 1,000 prize, including former dancer Rowan and businessman John, who start the proceedings. The third couple are young newlyweds Melisa and Kyle - who has the appetite of a growing lad and, after he scoffs his own food, starts scoffing his wife's. Day two sees Michael and Jenni host. Can their hearty menu trump Sam and Paula's experimental flavours and Mark and Debbie's red carpet hosting? Amateur dramatics enthusiasts Ryan and Kitty kick off proceedings in Liverpool, followed by hairdresser Karen and builder Alun, and Birkenhead couple Tony and Debby. In north London, married couple Elorm and Mimi are confident that their Afro-fusion menu and some Afro-beats will see them triumph. There'll be conflict in the kitchen as the pressure piles on to serve the most delicious meal. In and around Newcastle, Jamie and Georgi think Laura and Kevin's steak and chips is too basic, but is that just their posh palette? Greater Manchester is the location for three couples to host a trio of dinner parties. And if that's not enough, everyone's made to wear dog collars and doggie masks to add to the experience. Anthony shocks everyone again with a revelation from his own wedding day before Steve reveals his personal 'Suarez' moment. Can Carl and Brianha impress in Bognor Regis with an evening inspired by the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera, including lasers and an asthma-friendly smoke machine display? Have they done enough to win the cash? Day two sees school inspectors Dave and Linda offer French fine dining. So, if one person's perfect dinner party is another person's evening from hell, how will our hosts cope with a whole week of each other's hospitality?Each night for a week, one of our hosts will throw a dinner party for the others. In Nottingham, married couple Karen and Nigel kick off the competition with a Bajan-themed menu, followed by Beth and Clem's meal, and Jo and Charlie's Greek night. But when Tash finds a hair in her chicken, and Lee finds a greenfly in an edible pansy can Judy and Will pull their evening back? Where to watch. In Warwickshire, Katie and Clive's attempt at a fine dining menu fails to please discerning diner Bianca, while Levi and Hannah's Scottish menu with an Asian twist gets a mixed reception. Finally it's James and Kate's chance to win with James taking centre stage. Finally it's Michelle and Matt's turn to host and Michelle continues in the same vein as she has all week. Will Luan's bog roll entertainment go down well? And after making a dubious first impression, Mark has a jaw-dropping revelation. In Cornwall, artistic couple Zaya and Damian serve an aspirational modern British menu, but there's competition; can Cornish songs, Jon in a skirt and impromptu graffiti take the prize? But will their effort to win the grand be de-railed by Bonita's outspoken comments and Tony's love of army style 'banter'? Married couple Caroline and Steve, newly engaged Jade and Seb and married co-workers Bev and Nick vie for the crown and the cash in Plymouth. Sadly for them, music-loving Dennis and Tina are less than impressed. Finally it's the turn of youngsters Andy and Emma to host and they are feeling confident, despite the guests finding out about Andy's star chart, where Emma gives him rewards for good behaviour. 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. Day two sees the turn of the Judith and Charlene to host, and it's an evening full of revelations. Finally, it's Cleo and Nick's chance to impress with their American inspired dishes, but will their shortcuts in the kitchen go unnoticed? But will fussy eaters Jess and Salv leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth? Will it be Indian, Russian or will a good old British dinner nab the grand? Fifty-somethings Lesley and Roger kick off the competition in Leicester with an international themed menu inspired by their love of luxury cruises. Their simple salad starter and French-inspired chicken leave Kevin thinking the grand is his for the taking. Taking up the culinary gauntlet in the East Midlands are partners Kev and Chelsey, Jayne and Ricky, and straight-talking Louise and Mark. But outspoken sisters Sue and Joyce are not loving the sushi. Asset manager Amie and hubby Mark got married last year, and Amie reckons she's in charge - not only of the relationship but in the kitchen too. . In Plymouth, beauty therapist Christine and fianc Kevin surprise their guests with a menu even Christine herself isn't sure of. But with their prawns still frozen, it's not a journey everyone wants to go on. Amanda and her husband Anthony kick off proceedings with an ambitious menu. And after Jim reels off wisecrack after wisecrack, Stewart and Lynn fear he might become a little too much to handle. Dinner Parties are given the Come Dine With Me treatment as couples have to host the perfect night. 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. The starter is too hot to handle for Karla and Aiden, and eyebrows are raised when a little too much of host Delilah is revealed at dinner. After the hosts' comments last night, both couples are expecting everything to be homemade, leading to a dramatic revelation at dessert. Day two sees Ange and Dave cook up recipes using only the finest ingredients - according to them. Eyebrows are raised at Mike's collection of model buses. In Nottingham, fun-loving couple Karen and Irena kick off the competition with a no-frills menu of belly-busting comfort food. Kate and Mike serve a Tex-Mex menu inspired by Kate's homeland of Texas. Day two sees competitive duo Donna and Simon attempt a traditional dinner party, but the food is anything but classic, leaving their chances of bagging the grand hanging by a thread. The third couple are Lehandra and Joe, who have only been dating for five months, and have never thrown a dinner party together before. This brand new series kicks off in Stockport, where three rival duos battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a 1000 cash prize. TvProfil The guests are expecting big things, but are surprised by the simplicity of the menu. First to host in Ashford, Kent, are Francophiles Stephanie and Ian who amaze their guests by living in a tiny version of the Palace of Versailles. They are rivalled by competitive engaged couple Amy and Nico who impress with their entertainment and Hannah and Nick, who try to prove their doubters wrong by cooking duck to order. Will hubby Stuart be able to keep his cool in the kitchen? In Essex, air stewardess Penny and her partner Chris kick off the competition by serving up a homely menu to guests 'bling'-loving Tatia and husband Mick, and young duo Lewis and Krystal. Farm-dwelling self-confessed recluses Nikki and Clive kick off in East Anglia with their first ever dinner party, vying with Lloyd and Molly's Thai menu and seasoned hosts Pete and Kirsty. Finally, Chris and Barb rely on their years of hosting experience and their teamwork skills to deliver a tried and tested menu, and throw in a little something extra. In Coventry, self-confessed joker Neal and his level-headed wife Hazel serve their attempt at 'restaurant standard' food. In Newcastle, Sharna and Silvar are first to host with a menu of family favourites. Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/3aHSbtKLet's Get Social: Facebook: https://bit.ly/2YVr8so Instagram: https://bit.ly/3vfuXV6 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FQt7yY TikTok: https://bit.ly/3Nhc9gLYouTube: https://bit.ly/3aHSbtKWatch Full Episodes On All 4:https://bit.ly/3BOYOq6 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. The heat is on - and this chef's not mincing any words Australian bakers compete to impress judges Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. Night two and it's the turn of the tribal elders Julie and Keith. 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. The evening seems to go well with Glen polishing off his own food, and everyone else's too. Their well-presented food is turned out with military precision, a theme reinforced by Scott taking his guests outside for a bit of parade ground drill practice! Karl and Mukta serve an Indian menu, while Karl reveals a love for birds and one of the party's past as a strippergram comes to light. Halloumi in an onion bhaji and chocolate in a samosa anyone? But will it be Happy Days or will the guests be All Shook Up? Straight-talking Jodie and mellow Rob take on middle-aged lovebirds Neil and Claire and ambitious Ben and Samara in Yorkshire, in an episode with huge portions, tarot cards and a glass eye, In Colchester, touchy-feely Yvonne and Neil compete against fitness fanatics Darren and Amy, and social worker Tony, who makes uncomplimentary comments about his partner Victoria. They gamble on some wartime food and beginners luck. In this episode from and around Nottingham, Sushma and Gulab offer relationship advice and strong opinions. In Birmingham, Talisa and her boyfriend Luke kick off the competition with a traditional Italian menu. Suzanne's determined to win, but will Simon prove a hindrance when things hot up in the kitchen? Day two sees Delilah and Laurence cook up a romantic Italian feast. Trying to make sense of it all are guests Diana and Mark, and Ed and Steve. In the West Country, Charlotte and Miguel's Venezuelan menu competes with Pansy and Rob's sophisticated fare and alternative healing practitioners Elle and Dave's organic wheat-free feast. 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. With it becoming clear that there are three nights of lamb in store, how will the guests cope? Finally, it's the turn of Sabbi and Ashley to host with an Indo-Caribbean fusion they think is destined to win them the 1000. As of July 2020, there have been 45 series. In Portsmouth, an organic, nutritionally balanced meal competes with a night of glitter and sparkle, and a main that's compared to a school dinner. 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. On day two eyebrows are raised when baked beans are served with chives by Sue and Joyce. In Bournemouth, the first hosts are couple of 20 years Nikki and Steve. zatarain's chicken fry mix ingredients New Lab; brown service funeral home obituaries; orange high school graduation 2021; the dragon paper airplane; couples come dine with me blackpool holly. Finally, Ling and Mark serve a meal that represents her Chinese heritage and his English roots - a food type they like to call Chinglish. But their 'rations' style menu goes down badly with Kev and Chelsey. Day two sees Shawn and Kendra cooking up dishes inspired by their travels and a dessert reflecting their Canadian heritage. 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. Three couples from the West Country compete, with Tam and Stuart kicking off the week with an evening of local cuisine, followed by Ian and Phil, and Kyle and Renee. The new series continues in Blackpool, Lancashire, where former dancer Rowan and businessman John meet competitive Holly and Ollie, and Sally and Joanne in their matching tie-dye outfits. There'll be conflict in the kitchen as the pressure piles on to serve the most delicious meal. The second night sees married couple Ruth and her husband Martin present a traditional, romantic meal to their guests. In Bromley, Ryan and Julie's food fails to wow, with one guest comparing the main to vomit! Day two sees Steven and Claire's German-inspired menu. The night begins in smashing fashion with an unexpected crockery disaster. On night three Dylan and holistic canine nutritionist Emma decide to share their passion by feeding their guests food they'd be happy to serve their dogs! After bearing the brunt of Graham's humour for most of the week, Alex finally outshines him in a fact-off, but like most of the week, the food is hit and miss. Finally, it's the turn of fancy dress enthusiasts Tony and Rebecca to host, with a dessert based on Tower Bridge and a starter resembling a rugby pitch. The knives (and forks) are out as a group of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host. Completing the line-up are festival-lover Oli and his girlfriend LC. This all new episode comes from West Sussex, where married couple Bettina and husband Giovanni start the contest with an Italian themed menu. Danielle has a hidden talent that leaves the guests gawping. Nicky and Lee 's night features scallops with a white chocolate foam and Lee dressing as a hotdog. Day two sees refined duo Judy and Will attempt to woo their guests with a fresh healthy menu. South Wales: South African born Nigel, and his Welsh wife Nikki, kick off with dishes from Nigel's homeland, but self-confessed fine-diners Simon and Darren prove tough to impress. Kicking off the competition in Blackpool are practicing Buddhist Antonio and ex-redcoat Jason. Finally, it's the turn of Maxine and Lee to impress. The cooking contest moves to Lincolnshire, with former soldier Scott and partner Clare kicking off the week, followed by Su and Dylan, and ending with ex-army couple Adele and Dave. The new series continues in Blackpool, Lancashire, where former dancer Rowan and businessman John meet competitive Holly and Ollie, and Sally and Joanne in their matching tie-dye outfits. Three couples host dinner parties in Lincolnshire, with Lara and Greg, Jenna and Mitch, and Andrew and Liz all competing for the cash prize of 1,000. Completing the line-up are Simon and Suzanne, who've been married for 19 years. In the West Midlands, image-conscious couple Sarah and Jack kick off with a clean-living menu which is a little too healthy for the guests, but they all let loose at the silent disco. Day two sees local girl Michelle and her southerner wife Charlotte put on an Asian themed evening. In Glasgow, tour operator and laird Davey decides to make a confession which leaves his wife Irene and the rest of the guests gobsmacked. They're hoping a traditional Punjabi menu will be a winner. The show heads to South Yorkshire, where Phil and Kate get the competition started with a menu inspired by some of their most romantic meals. Toots and Jamie have been married for more than 20 years. This episode from East Anglia features a performance from unlikely rappers, a confusing spaghetti marrow main course, too many cooks and a fire alarm. Day two sees an international-themed menu being served up, while a menu of hearty cuisine and obscure meats are prepared on the final night. Day two sees fitness-loving Ciara and Carley cooking up a healthy, clean-eating menu. The night goes well, until Liz suggests a game of 'guess the age'. In Hertfordshire, Sinead and partner Tony lay on a Gaelic feast and there's a non-stop fun factory from Tony as he attempts silly dances, silly jokes and silly accents! In and around Cardiff, Oasis tribute singer Degsy and his wife Jackie serve a Manchester-themed menu, but there are mixed feelings from couples Jo and Vikki and Chris and Bex. Couples Come Dine with Me heads to Bournemouth, where Karen and wife Lindsay kick off the competition with an evening of trusted family favourites, winning over garrulous David and Elaine as well as newlyweds Matt and Jay. Their grand abode impresses, but will the food stand up? And will everyone appreciate Mike and Stef's school dinner throwback? What really impresses, however, is a moving musical performance that reduces Lesley to tears. This episode comes from Liverpool, where Essex-born Emma and her husband Mark kick off the competition with their take on the ultimate Mexican fiesta. This episode comes from in and around Glasgow, where Mandi and Ally kick off the competition with some family favourites, starting with some Scottish charcuterie. Genre (s): Reality, Game Show, Food & Cooking Season 1 Episodes tbd S1:E20. On day three it's the turn of romantic duo Gemma and Glen, who decide to go for a more refined dining experience. 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. Downloads only available on advert-free plans. Ollie and his girlfriend Deb think their holiday inspired menu has what it takes to win. They use a mixture of dressing up, stripping off and wacky voices combined with homely food to try and win the prize. Day two sees a squeamish Karen nearly throw up as Paul prepares the chicken liver pate, while Ari and Amanda get the wrong end of the stick when they turn up in Christmas jumpers. But prank loving guests Jo and Steve take centre stage. First to host are Sam and Karl with an 80s inspired menu, but rock-hard bread, soggy salmon and a hairy dessert leaves a nasty taste in the mouth for the guests. 0; But bonding with multilingual lawyer Ayesha, and astrophysicist and spinet-playing Stephen, proves more difficult for some. In Hull, image-conscious Jay and Heather kick off the competition with a menu inspired by their love of American food. We're in and around Marbella in Spain, where extrovert Jojo and Adrian's 1970s menu competes with young couple Mark and Zoe's international theme and Caz and Dave's Jewish family dishes. The first dining duo are foster carer Sandra and her hubby Graham who met in the army over 17 years ago. 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. 0% Their tactics seem to go down well as the smaller portions prove a hit, but it's Gemma's love for burlesque that grabs most attention. 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.