Episode guide
Come Dine with Me: Season 3
70 episodes · premiered Jul 24, 2006
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- Episode 1: Celebrity Special, Rowland Rivron Jul 24, 2006 · 23m 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 · 23m 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…
- Episode 3: Celebrity Special, Anneka Rice Jul 26, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 4: Celebrity Special, Toby Young Jul 27, 2006 · 23m 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 · 23m 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…
- Episode 6: Liverpool, Terry White Jul 31, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 7: Liverpool, Dan Redfern Aug 1, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 8: Liverpool, Nikki O'Leary Aug 2, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 9: Liverpool, Ian Cook Aug 3, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 10: Liverpool, Margaret Twemlow Aug 4, 2006 · 24m 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…
- Episode 11: Edinburgh, Tracy Dobbie Aug 7, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 12: Edinburgh, Paul Dwyer Aug 8, 2006 · 23m 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 · 23m Texan Tanya hopes to wow her guests with six courses of southern American cuisine
- Episode 14: Edinburgh, James Gammie Aug 10, 2006 · 23m Barman-turned-catering-manager James has been boasting about his skills all week
- Episode 15: Edinburgh, Jennifer Crosbie Aug 11, 2006 · 23m Lady of leisure Jennifer Crosbie hosts the final round in Edinburgh
- Episode 16: London, Linda Shanson Aug 14, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 17: London, Jonathan Norris Aug 15, 2006 · 22m 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 · 23m 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…
- Episode 19: London, John Santamaria Aug 17, 2006 · 23m 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 · 24m 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…
- Episode 21: Derby, Julia Knight Aug 21, 2006 · 24m Fancy Dress company owner Julia Knight serve up a mexican theme Dinner Party.
- Episode 22: Derby, Graham Fox Aug 22, 2006 · 24m 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 · 24m Holistic Therapist Patsy serves up a spicy caribbean menu.
- Episode 24: Derby, Michelle Cooper Aug 24, 2006 · 24m Erotic dancer Michelle Cooper tries to impress her guests with chicken hotpot.
- Episode 25: Derby, Danny Fletcher Aug 25, 2006 · 23m 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 · 24m 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…
- Episode 31: Cambridge, Rachael Tooher-Rudd Sep 11, 2006 · 23m 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 · 24m 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…
- Episode 33: Cambridge, Phill Webb Sep 13, 2006 · 23m 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 · 23m 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 · 23m 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 · 23m 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 · 23m 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 · 23m 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…
- Episode 39: Ayr, Lizzy McCubbin Sep 21, 2006 · 23m 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…
- Episode 40: Ayr, Sarah Pickering Sep 22, 2006 · 24m 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
- Episode 42: Series 3, Show 42 Jan 2, 2007
- Episode 43: Series 3, Show 43 Jan 3, 2007
- Episode 44: Series 3, Show 44 Jan 4, 2007
- Episode 45: Series 3, Show 45 Jan 5, 2007
- Episode 46: Series 3, Show 46 Sep 3, 2007
- Episode 47: Series 3, Show 47 Sep 4, 2007
- Episode 48: Series 3, Show 48 Sep 5, 2007
- Episode 49: Series 3, Show 49 Sep 6, 2007
- Episode 50: Series 3, Show 50 Sep 7, 2007
- Episode 51: Series 3, Show 51 Sep 10, 2007
- Episode 52: Series 3, Show 52 Jan 1, 2008
- Episode 53: Series 3, Show 53 Jan 2, 2008
- Episode 54: Series 3, Show 54 Jan 3, 2008
- Episode 55: Series 3, Show 55 Jan 4, 2008
- Episode 56: Series 3, Show 56 Aug 25, 2008
- Episode 57: Series 3, Show 56 Dec 31, 2007
- Episode 58: Series 3, Show 58 Aug 27, 2008
- Episode 59: Series 3, Show 59 Aug 28, 2008
- Episode 60: Series 3, Show 60 Aug 29, 2008
- Episode 61: Series 3, Show 61 Sep 1, 2008
- Episode 62: Episode 62 Sep 2, 2008
- Episode 63: Episode 63 Sep 3, 2008
- Episode 64: Episode 64 Sep 4, 2008
- Episode 65: Episode 65 Sep 5, 2008
- Episode 66: Episode 66 Sep 8, 2008
- Episode 67: Episode 67 Sep 9, 2008
- Episode 68: Episode 68 Sep 10, 2008
- Episode 69: Episode 69 Sep 11, 2008
- Episode 70: Episode 70 Sep 12, 2008