Series 17

Season 17 · 2022 · 29 episodes

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at a four-course banquet.

1Central Starter and Fish CoursesFour chefs compete for the Central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
2Central Main and Dessert CoursesThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. But with two chefs deciding to honour children’s television, who will win and who must go home?
3Central JudgingGuest judge Cat Deeley helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have dishes celebrating iconic TV shows, including Blue Peter, Top of the Pops and Fawlty Towers.
4North West Starters and FishFour chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
5North West Main and DessertThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations, who will have the last laugh and who must go home?
6North West JudgingGuest judge Sue Cleaver helps decide the north west England winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes celebrating iconic TV and radio shows.
7Wales Starter and FishFour chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
8Wales Main and DessertThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations, who will have the last laugh and who must go home?
9Wales JudgingGuest judge Steffan Rhodri helps decide the Welsh winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes celebrating iconic TV and radio shows.
10London and the South East Starter and FishFour chefs from south east England compete to represent the region - but one must go home.
11London and the South East Main and DessertThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including homages to Mr Blobby, Churchill's speeches and iconic dramas.
12London and the South East JudgingGuest judge Anita Dobson helps the panel decide the winner for London and south east England. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.
13Scotland Starter and FishFour chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
14Scotland Mains and DessertThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of Game of Thrones and iconic Scottish comedies.
15Scotland JudgingGuest judge Rory Bremner helps the judging panel decide the winner for Scotland. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.
16North East and Yorkshire Starter and FishFour chefs compete for Yorkshire and north east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
17North East and Yorkshire Mains and DessertThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of Saturday night TV and iconic dramas.
18North East and Yorkshire JudgingGuest judge Si King helps the judging panel decide the winner for north east England and Yorkshire. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.
19South West Starter and FishFour chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
20South West Mains and DessertThe remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of iconic radio and TV broadcasts.
21South West JudgingGuest judge Priyanga Burford helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.
22Northern Ireland Starter and FishFour chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?
23Northern Ireland Mains and DessertThe remaining chefs from Northern Ireland compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of the moon landing and Eurovision.
24Northern Ireland JudgingGuest judge Dev Griffin helps the judging panel decide the winner for Northern Ireland. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.
25The Finals - StarterThe eight regional champions cook their starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at our banquet. Comedian and writer Steve Pemberton is guest judge.
26The Finals - FishThe eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British broadcasting. TV presenter Dame Floella Benjamin is the guest judge.
27The Finals - MainEight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating 100 years of British broadcasting. Alison Steadman is the guest judge.
28The Finals - DessertThe eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at a banquet celebrating British broadcasting. Newsreader Huw Edwards is the guest judge.
29Banquet SpecialIt’s the final, with the chefs cooking their banquet dishes at Alexandra Palace for a guest list of broadcasting stars. Who will be voted Champion of Champions?

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