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Great British Menu: Series 13

45 episodes · premiered Aug 13, 2018

Top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.

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  1. Episode 1: North East - Starter Aug 13, 2018 · 29m Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his offal starter will be a fitting tribute to the NHS's life-saving organ donation scheme.
  2. Episode 2: North East - Fish Aug 14, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his dish will be a fitting tribute to his mum, who has worked as a chiropodist for the NHS for 25 years.
  3. Episode 3: North East - Main Aug 15, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. One chef dedicates his dish to the air ambulance staff who saved the life of his fiance.
  4. Episode 4: North East - Dessert Aug 16, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes to transform a childhood comfort classic into a show-stopping dessert.
  5. Episode 5: North East - Judging Aug 17, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook their 'Feast to Say Thank You' menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Anne Weaver.
  6. Episode 6: London and South East - Starter Aug 20, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. One chef serves a deeply personal mushroom dish, dedicated to the NHS staff who cared for his late mother.
  7. Episode 7: London and South East - Fish Aug 21, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Scott elevates a classic fish pie, dedicated to his mum who worked in the NHS for 23 years.
  8. Episode 8: London and South East - Main Aug 22, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. Selin serves a duck dish using ingredients from around the world to honour 'Our Global NHS'.
  9. Episode 9: London and South East - Dessert Aug 23, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. It is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges. Selin puts a twist on tea and toast.
  10. Episode 10: London and South East - Judging Aug 24, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest Jenny Turner, Britain's longest-serving nurse.
  11. Episode 11: Scotland - Starter Aug 27, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. Three newcomers are vying to be crowned champion of Scotland. Lorna is fusing Scottish produce with unusual Japanese flavours.
  12. Episode 12: Scotland - Fish Aug 28, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. The chefs are out to impress with the fish dish. Ben sets himself a mammoth task with a dish featuring an unusual array of ingredients.
  13. Episode 13: Scotland - Main Aug 29, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. It is main course day and the heat is on. Ross aims to impress with a tribute to Alexander Fleming featuring an unusual yeast element.
  14. Episode 14: Scotland - Dessert Aug 29, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. Lorna cooks a personal tribute to the NHS staff who have cared for her during treatment for a rare blood condition.
  15. Episode 15: Scotland - Judging Aug 30, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Matthew Fort and guest judge Dr Sara Kayat, a GP and media figure.
  16. Episode 16: Central Starter Sep 3, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. Three chefs compete in the heat for the central region. Ryan hopes his inventive brown sauce ice cream and pork cheek donuts will impress.
  17. Episode 17: Central Fish Sep 4, 2018 · 29m Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Marianne pays tribute to the 'angels' in her local hospital who looked after her during a recent illness.
  18. Episode 18: Central Main Sep 5, 2018 · 29m The chefs cook their mains and following yesterday's results, tension is high. Both Marianne and Ryan cook muntjac in the hope of impressing the veteran judge, while Sabrina does an…
  19. Episode 19: Central Dessert Sep 6, 2018 · 29m Culinary competition. With one dish left to impress, Marianne looks to raise a smile with her 'carry on' themed dessert, complete with surprise presentation.
  20. Episode 20: Central Judging Sep 7, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. The two chefs cook for the judges, including Dan Smith, a paramedic who was one of the first at the scene of the Manchester Arena bombing.
  21. Episode 21: Wales - Starter Sep 10, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. This week sees three chefs representing Wales compete. Andrew honours NHS staff with his innovative take on a traditional healing recipe.
  22. Episode 22: Wales - Fish Sep 11, 2018 · 30m After the starter results, the chefs return to the kitchen hoping for high scores with their fish dishes. Chris once again is using ingredients he has foraged from around his restaurant…
  23. Episode 23: Wales - Main Sep 12, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. All three main dishes pay tribute to the founder of the NHS Aneurin Bevan. Jason's For the Rich and the Poor showcases lamb.
  24. Episode 24: Wales - Dessert Sep 13, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the last opportunity for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it through to the judging chamber?
  25. Episode 25: Wales - Judging Sep 14, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for the judges, including Aneira Thomas, the first baby born on the NHS. Who will win a place in the finals?
  26. Episode 26: South West - Starter Sep 17, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. Chefs from the south west meet their veteran judge and cook celebratory starters. Jude creates a playful savoury jelly and ice cream.
  27. Episode 27: South West - Fish Sep 18, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. Tom renowned cooks his take on a classic British fish supper in tribute to a charity which looks after the health of local fishermen.
  28. Episode 28: South West - Main Sep 19, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. It is the main course and Olivia is hoping her unusual cuts of beef will score top points. Olivia also visits her local children's hospital.
  29. Episode 29: South West - Dessert Sep 20, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. With just one more chance to impress the veteran judge, the chefs are all hoping to use their pastry skills to deliver complex desserts.
  30. Episode 30: South West - Judging Sep 21, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Barbara Childs, a matron at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who isn't afraid to speak her mind in the chamber.
  31. Episode 31: North West - Starter Sep 24, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. Three chefs bid to represent the north west. Ellis pays tribute to the founder of the NHS with his re-imagining of a Welsh breakfast.
  32. Episode 32: North West - Fish Sep 25, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. It is the fish course and the chefs are gunning for tens. Craig pays tribute to a friend who revolutionised hospital food in Morecambe Bay.
  33. Episode 33: North West - Main Sep 26, 2018 · 30m Creative culinary competition. Liam meets his personal hero, Nola Ishmael OBE, who became the UK's first ever black director of nursing.
  34. Episode 34: North West - Dessert Sep 27, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. It is the last chance for the north west chefs to impress. Ellis's dish is dedicated to the staff who saved his brother's life.
  35. Episode 35: North West - Judging Sep 28, 2018 · 30m Penultimate regional final of the culinary competition. The judges are joined by Dr Jake Dunning MBE, recognised for his work during the west Africa Ebola epidemic.
  36. Episode 36: Northern Ireland - Starter Oct 1, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. Three chefs battle to represent Northern Ireland. James Devine hopes to transform tea and toast into a banquet-worthy feast.
  37. Episode 37: Northern Ireland - Fish Oct 2, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. Shauna takes inspiration from a personal connection with a tribute to staff from a facility in her hometown of Londonderry.
  38. Episode 38: Northern Ireland - Main Oct 3, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. It is the battle of beef with each chef using the same meat in their creations. Tommy also meets the first baby ever born on the NHS.
  39. Episode 39: Northern Ireland - Dessert Oct 4, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the final chance for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it through to the regional final?
  40. Episode 40: Northern Ireland - Judging Oct 5, 2018 · 30m Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Shehan Hettiaratchy, a trauma surgeon who helped treat victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
  41. Episode 41: Finals - Starter Oct 8, 2018 · 59m Culinary competition. The finalists cook their starters for the judges, including guest judge Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Who will win the first spot on the final banquet menu?
  42. Episode 42: Finals - Fish Oct 9, 2018 · 59m Culinary competition. The chefs cook their fish courses and everyone is desperate to deliver perfection. The guest judge is Chris Ogden, a pioneer of robotic surgery.
  43. Episode 43: Finals - Main Oct 10, 2018 · 59m The chefs serve up venison, rabbit, duck, beef, lamb and pork for scrutiny. The guest judge is Tom Lynch MBE, a former BMX world champion turned healthcare hero.
  44. Episode 44: Finals - Dessert Oct 11, 2018 · 59m Culinary competition. The fourth and final spot on the banquet menu is awarded and there is a surprising announcement for the chefs who have made it through.
  45. Episode 45: Banquet Oct 12, 2018 · 59m Culinary competition. In the grand finale, the winning chefs cook their dishes at a banquet for the heroes of the NHS, and one chef is crowned Champion of Champions.