Episode 1
Celebrity Special, Rowland Rivron
Jul 24, 2006
Rowland's meringues are stuck to the baking tray, his pancakes are falling flat and for once our comedian host just can't get his timings right.
Episode 2
Celebrity Special, Linda Robson
Jul 25, 2006
Linda may have starred on theatre and television but she’s never before cooked a dinner party. She’s pinning her hopes on an “Italian” and “organic” menu, seeking inspiration from her best friend and a favourite local restaurant. Linda is second in the line up on the Come Dine With Me celebrity special.
Episode 3
Celebrity Special, Anneka Rice
Jul 26, 2006
Anneka’s more used to being wined and dined than getting her hands dirty, but still opts for an adventurous menu full of Mediterranean flavour, including a Catalan Paella in the celebrity special
Episode 4
Celebrity Special, Toby Young
Jul 27, 2006
Our celebrities on the celebrity special have bonded well – with the exception of restaurant critic Toby Young. His acerbic remarks have not gone unnoticed and he’s not been winning friends.
Episode 5
Celebrity Special, Aggie MacKenzie
Jul 28, 2006
Hoping to wipe the floor with the competition on the celeb special is Aggie Mackenzie: she’s the co-presenter of ‘How Clean Is Your House’ and former Associate Editor of Good House Keeping Magazine…so her guests have very high expectations of her home and cooking.
Episode 6
Liverpool, Terry White
Jul 31, 2006
71-year-old Terry White from Liverpool hopes to win over four complete strangers with his classic Cordon Bleu menu. He’s been cooking for over 40 years, but now he’ll have to learn some new tricks.
Episode 7
Liverpool, Dan Redfern
Aug 1, 2006
It’s the second gathering in Liverpool and tonight’s host is fishmonger Dan Redfern. Super competitive, he tries to impress his guests by spending £200 on alcohol alone to accompany an ambitions four course meal and an array of fish canapés.
Episode 8
Liverpool, Nikki O'Leary
Aug 2, 2006
Tonight it’s Nikki O’Leary’s turn to have a shot at the £1000 prize in Liverpool – but it’s not going to be easy because she’s planning to serve a three course vegan meal to four meat loving food connoisseurs.
Episode 9
Liverpool, Ian Cook
Aug 3, 2006
Customer Service Manger Ian Cook, in Liverpool, tries to grab the top prize by planning his cooking as a military operation. Armed with the freshest ingredients, his own recipes and a superb knowledge of his critical guests, he tries to win them over one by one, by appeasing their particular tastes.
Episode 10
Liverpool, Margaret Twemlow
Aug 4, 2006
It’s the final night of the culinary stand off in Liverpool and it’s the turn of etiquette queen and Royalist, Margaret Twemlow. She has a hard act to follow, after a week featuring some of the highest scores seen on Come Dine With Me. But Margaret has a plan which just might put her in the lead.
Episode 11
Edinburgh, Tracy Dobbie
Aug 7, 2006
Delicatessen owner Tracy is the first of five hosts in Edinburgh. Yet her plan to introduce malt whiskey to the group sees her clash with James, who regards himself as knowledgeable on the subject and gets competitive as a result.
Episode 12
Edinburgh, Paul Dwyer
Aug 8, 2006
The second meal in Edinburgh is hosted by 67-year-old vegetarian and wine critic Paul Dwyer. Paul is planning a meat-free Tuscan meal.
Episode 13
Edinburgh, Tanya Williams
Aug 9, 2006
Texan Tanya hopes to wow her guests with six courses of southern American cuisine
Episode 14
Edinburgh, James Gammie
Aug 10, 2006
Barman-turned-catering-manager James has been boasting about his skills all week
Episode 15
Edinburgh, Jennifer Crosbie
Aug 11, 2006
Lady of leisure Jennifer Crosbie hosts the final round in Edinburgh
Episode 16
London, Linda Shanson
Aug 14, 2006
It’s the start of five days of stiff culinary competition in London. Cooking for four complete strangers tonight is anthropologist Linda Shanson. She’s planned her menu to reflect her well travelled past, with no less than sixteen dishes from around the world.
Episode 17
London, Jonathan Norris
Aug 15, 2006
It’s day two in London and tonight fishmonger Jonathan Norris is entertaining. He’s passionate about all things fish, and when he lays his eyes on a prize turbot, it’s love at first sight.
Episode 18
London, Patricia Varley
Aug 16, 2006
Night three in London and it’s the turn of seventy year old opera singer Patricia Varley who’s hoping to impress her guests with a retro menu of dinner party hits straight out of the seventies.
Episode 19
London, John Santamaria
Aug 17, 2006
It’s the fourth day of the competition in London and tonight is the turn of Italian estate agent John Santamaria.
Episode 20
London, Richard Whitaker
Aug 18, 2006
It’s the last night of the competition and our five London food lovers are about to find out who’s won that £1,000 first prize. Tonight’s host is architect, surveyor and property developer Richard Whitaker. Richard is a stickler for detail and when it comes to food everything has to be just so.
Episode 21
Derby, Julia Knight
Aug 21, 2006
Fancy Dress company owner Julia Knight serve up a mexican theme Dinner Party.
Episode 22
Derby, Graham Fox
Aug 22, 2006
Postman Grahm Fox aims for the £100 prize but there's a crab bone in the fish cakes!
Episode 23
Derby, Patsy Sewell-Mwamba
Aug 23, 2006
Holistic Therapist Patsy serves up a spicy caribbean menu.
Episode 24
Derby, Michelle Cooper
Aug 24, 2006
Erotic dancer Michelle Cooper tries to impress her guests with chicken hotpot.
Episode 25
Derby, Danny Fletcher
Aug 25, 2006
Half French Web designer Danny Fletcher tries to impress his guests with an all-French menu.
Episode 26
Belfast, Rosemary McLoughlin
Sep 4, 2006
Episode 27
Belfast, Marty Henderson
Sep 5, 2006
Episode 28
Belfast, Colin McAllister
Sep 6, 2006
Episode 29
Belfast, Jon Cross
Sep 7, 2006
Episode 30
Belfast, Caroline Teeling
Sep 8, 2006
Caroline is the final host and with her boyfriend a chef, she uses his contacts to source the best possible products. With Caroline also a café owner, the others feel she has an advantage, and Jon, desperate to win, tries to undermine her.
Episode 31
Cambridge, Rachael Tooher-Rudd
Sep 11, 2006
Rachel ropes in her husband and kids but the move backfires when the kids brownies end up in the bin.
Episode 32
Cambridge, Gael Norris
Sep 12, 2006
It’s day two in Cambridge and the turn of flash estate agent Gael Norris to show her skills. Gael is a perfectionist so goes to extraordinary lengths to make sure her meal is beautifully presented.
Episode 33
Cambridge, Phill Webb
Sep 13, 2006
Night three in Cambridge and it’s the turn of house husband and home grown produce fan Phil Webb, who’s hoping to impress his guests with a menu of pork straight from his own little piggies.
Episode 34
Cambridge, Simone Breneis
Sep 14, 2006
It’s day 4 of the competition in Cambridge and German born domestic goddess Simone Breneis is planning to pull out all the stops to make sure she wins.
Episode 35
Cambridge, Carolyn Tycer
Sep 15, 2006
The final night in Cambridge and it’s the turn of ex-nightclub singer turned market researcher Carolyn Tycer who’s concentrating more on the entertainment than the food.
Episode 36
Ayr, Maureen McKissock
Sep 18, 2006
It’s the first night of a week of fine dining in Ayr, and white witch Maureen McKissock is off to a spell-binding start as she prepares to throw a dinner party for four complete strangers.
Episode 37
Ayr, Elaine Munro
Sep 19, 2006
It’s day two of the food lovers’ competition in Ayr, and the turn of college lecturer Elaine Munro. Elaine’s hoping her no-nonsense approach to dining will score highly.
Episode 38
Ayr, Forbes Robertson
Sep 20, 2006
Tonight it’s the turn of the only man in the group – Ayr's answer to Donald Trump – Forbes Robertson. Casino owner Forbes is no stranger to the high life, but he’s from humble beginnings and he’s planning a dinner party that reflects his down-to-earth roots.
Episode 39
Ayr, Lizzy McCubbin
Sep 21, 2006
It’s day four of the competition in Ayr and time for upmarket Englishwoman Lizzy McCubbin to show off her skills. She’s pulling out all the stops to offer polished presentation and the finest cuisine.
Episode 40
Ayr, Sarah Pickering
Sep 22, 2006
The prize for best host will be awarded this evening and Sarah will have to work hard to beat Elaine, who impressed everyone with her cool and collected hosting earlier in the week.
Episode 41
Series 3, Show 41
Jan 1, 2007
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Series 3, Show 42
Jan 2, 2007
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Series 3, Show 43
Jan 3, 2007
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Series 3, Show 44
Jan 4, 2007
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Series 3, Show 45
Jan 5, 2007
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Series 3, Show 46
Sep 3, 2007
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Series 3, Show 47
Sep 4, 2007
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Series 3, Show 48
Sep 5, 2007
Episode 49
Series 3, Show 49
Sep 6, 2007
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Series 3, Show 50
Sep 7, 2007
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Series 3, Show 51
Sep 10, 2007
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Series 3, Show 52
Jan 1, 2008
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Series 3, Show 53
Jan 2, 2008
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Series 3, Show 54
Jan 3, 2008
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Series 3, Show 55
Jan 4, 2008
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Series 3, Show 56
Aug 25, 2008
Episode 57
Series 3, Show 56
Dec 31, 2007
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Series 3, Show 58
Aug 27, 2008
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Series 3, Show 59
Aug 28, 2008
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Series 3, Show 60
Aug 29, 2008
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Series 3, Show 61
Sep 1, 2008
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Sep 2, 2008
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Sep 3, 2008
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Sep 4, 2008
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Sep 5, 2008
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Sep 8, 2008
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Sep 9, 2008
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Sep 10, 2008
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Sep 11, 2008
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Episode 70
Sep 12, 2008
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