The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.
Episode 1
Scotland Starter
Aug 29, 2016
Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.
Episode 2
Scotland Fish
Aug 30, 2016
Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.
Episode 3
Scotland Main
Aug 31, 2016
Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.
Episode 4
Scotland Dessert
Sep 1, 2016
One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.
Episode 5
Scotland Judging
Sep 2, 2016
It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
Episode 6
South West Starter
Sep 5, 2016
Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.
Episode 7
South West Fish
Sep 6, 2016
Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex fish dish.
Episode 8
South West Main
Sep 7, 2016
It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the kitchen.
Episode 9
South West Dessert
Sep 8, 2016
Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.
Episode 10
South West Judging
Sep 9, 2016
The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.
Episode 11
North West Starter
Sep 12, 2016
Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.
Episode 12
North West Fish
Sep 13, 2016
It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.
Episode 13
North West Main
Sep 14, 2016
It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.
Episode 14
North West Dessert
Sep 15, 2016
The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.
Episode 15
North West Judging
Sep 16, 2016
The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald.
Episode 16
Wales Starter
Sep 19, 2016
Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.
Episode 17
Wales Fish
Sep 20, 2016
Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.
Episode 18
Wales Main
Sep 21, 2016
Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.
Episode 19
Wales Dessert
Sep 22, 2016
It is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his Eton mess.
Episode 20
Wales Judging
Sep 23, 2016
The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.
Episode 21
Central Starter
Sep 26, 2016
Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.
Episode 22
Central Fish
Sep 27, 2016
For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.
Episode 23
Central Main
Sep 28, 2016
Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.
Episode 24
Central Dessert
Sep 29, 2016
Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.
Episode 25
Central Judging
Sep 30, 2016
The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.
Episode 26
London & South East Starter
Oct 3, 2016
Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.
Episode 27
London & South East Fish
Oct 4, 2016
Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.
Episode 28
London & South East Main
Oct 5, 2016
Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.
Episode 29
London & South East Dessert
Oct 6, 2016
It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.
Episode 30
London & South East Judging
Oct 7, 2016
In the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
Episode 31
North East Starter
Oct 10, 2016
Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.
Episode 32
North East Fish
Oct 11, 2016
It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.
Episode 33
North East Main
Oct 12, 2016
There has been a dramatic development ahead of the main course, and it is a tough day for the chefs as they react to the news.
Episode 34
North East Dessert
Oct 13, 2016
It is an emotional day for one of the chefs as he prepares a dish which is inspired by, and a tribute to, his late grandfather.
Episode 35
North East Judging
Oct 14, 2016
The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.
Episode 36
Northern Ireland Starter
Oct 17, 2016
Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.
Episode 37
Northern Ireland Fish
Oct 18, 2016
The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.
Episode 38
Northern Ireland Main
Oct 19, 2016
Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.
Episode 39
Northern Ireland Dessert
Oct 20, 2016
The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.
Episode 40
Northern Ireland Judging
Oct 21, 2016
The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.
Episode 41
Finals Starter
Oct 24, 2016
It is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight of the prize.
Episode 42
Finals Fish
Oct 25, 2016
It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.
Episode 43
Finals Main
Oct 26, 2016
It is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the banquet.
Episode 44
Finals Dessert
Oct 27, 2016
It is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the banquet.
Episode 45
Banquet
Oct 28, 2016
The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.