Episode guide

Great British Menu: Series 9

45 episodes · premiered Apr 7, 2014

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

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Episode 1: Northern Ireland Starter Apr 7, 2014 · 30m The nation's top chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. First up, the chefs from Northern Ireland create their starters.
Episode 2: Northern Ireland Fish Apr 8, 2014 · 30m This time the Northern Ireland chefs, returning finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will Brown, fight it out for the fish course.
Episode 3: Northern Ireland Main Apr 9, 2014 · 30m It's main course day for former finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will Brown. Ray is going all out to impress the veteran judge by cooking…
Episode 4: Northern Ireland Dessert Apr 10, 2014 · 30m It's the Northern Ireland chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts.
Episode 5: Northern Ireland Judging Apr 11, 2014 · 30m The two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook their menus again for the judges.
Episode 6: North West Starter Apr 14, 2014 · 30m The three chefs from north west attempt to impress with their starter courses.
Episode 7: North West Fish Apr 15, 2014 · 30m The north-west chefs - returning contender Mary Ellen McTague, Jason Atherton's protégé James Durrant and fellow newcomer Mark Ellis - go head to head for the fish course. Mary Ellen faces…
Episode 8: North West Main Apr 16, 2014 · 30m It is main course day for north-west chefs Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis. After a disastrous fish course, they are all desperate to impress the veteran judge. But who…
Episode 9: North West Dessert Apr 17, 2014 · 30m It is the north-west chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts, as one chef must leave the competition. The pressure is on for Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis…
Episode 10: North West Judging Apr 18, 2014 · 30m The two remaining north-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
Episode 11: South West Starter Apr 21, 2014 · 30m Three of the south west's finest chefs fight it out with their starters.
Episode 12: South West Fish Apr 22, 2014 · 30m The south-west chefs - returning contender Emily Watkins and Michelin-starred chefs Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton - do battle for the fish course. Dom has been inspired by his research…
Episode 13: South West Main Apr 23, 2014 · 30m The south-west chefs Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With the competition so tight, can one of them pull out in front before…
Episode 14: South West Dessert Apr 24, 2014 · 30m It is the dessert course and the south-west chefs' last chance to secure a place in the regional final. Two will make it through to cook their menus for the judges, but either Emily…
Episode 15: South West Judging Apr 25, 2014 · 30m The two remaining south-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
Episode 16: Central Starter Apr 28, 2014 · 30m The three central region chefs prepare a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.
Episode 17: Central Fish Apr 29, 2014 · 30m Returning champion Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford's protégé Mark Poynton and ambitious newcomer Jason Hodnett fight it out for fish course glory. After plating up late yesterday will Aktar…
Episode 18: Central Main Apr 30, 2014 · 30m The central region chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poynton and Jason Hodnett cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With Mark and Aktar fighting for the lead, can Jason sneak under the…
Episode 19: Central Dessert May 1, 2014 · 30m It is dessert day and the central chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poyton and Jason Hodnett are all striving for one of two spots in the regional final. Will Jason's elaborate chocolate medal…
Episode 20: Central Judging May 2, 2014 · 30m The two remaining central region chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
Episode 21: London and South East Starter May 5, 2014 · 30m Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs attempt to dazzle with their starters.
Episode 22: London and South East Fish May 6, 2014 · 30m Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.
Episode 23: London and South East Main May 7, 2014 · 30m The London and south east chefs Adam Simmonds, Tom Sellers and Adam Byatt cook their main courses. At the crucial half way stage the chefs must do all they can to score highly to put them…
Episode 24: London and South East Dessert May 8, 2014 · 30m The London and south east chefs hope their desserts win them a place in the judges' chamber.
Episode 25: London and South East Judging May 9, 2014 · 30m The two remaining London and south east chefs cook their dishes again.
Episode 26: North East Starter May 12, 2014 · 30m Three of the north east's finest attempt to dazzle the mystery judge with their starters.
Episode 27: North East Fish May 13, 2014 · 30m Three of the north east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.
Episode 28: North East Main May 14, 2014 · 30m Frances Atkins, Paul Welburn and Colin McGurran try to impress the veteran judge with their main courses.
Episode 29: North East Dessert May 15, 2014 · 30m It is the north east chefs' last chance to impress as only two will get to cook for the judges.
Episode 30: North East Judging May 16, 2014 · 30m The two remaining north east chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
Episode 31: Scotland Starter May 19, 2014 · 30m Enter three newcomers to the competition, Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin.
Episode 32: Scotland Fish May 20, 2014 · 30m The Scottish chefs, double-Michelin-starred Stevie McLaughlin, experienced Jacqueline O'Donnell and newcomer Neil Rankin fight it out for the fish course. Which chef will deliver with a…
Episode 33: Scotland Main May 21, 2014 · 30m It's the main course for Scottish chefs Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin. With the scores close, the pressure is on for all three and they are each hoping to impress…
Episode 34: Scotland Dessert May 22, 2014 · 30m It is the dessert course and the Scottish chefs' fates hang in the balance as, at the end of today, one of them must be sent home. For Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil…
Episode 35: Scotland Judging May 23, 2014 · 30m The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
Episode 36: Wales Starter May 26, 2014 · 30m Welsh chefs Mary Ann Gilchrist, David Kelman and Andy Beaumont join the competition.
Episode 37: Wales Fish May 27, 2014 · 30m The Welsh chefs - newcomer Andy Beaumont, military man David Kelman and returning contender Mary Ann Gilchrist - go head to head for the fish course. Ambitious Andy and determined David…
Episode 38: Wales Main May 28, 2014 · 30m The Welsh chefs are all hoping to score highly with their very individual main courses.
Episode 39: Wales Dessert May 29, 2014 · 30m The dessert course is the last chance for the Welsh chefs to impress before one of them is sent home.
Episode 40: Wales Judging May 30, 2014 · 30m The two remaining Welsh chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
Episode 41: Finals Starter Jun 2, 2014 · 1h It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their starters for the judges.
Episode 42: Finals Fish Jun 3, 2014 · 1h It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their fish course for the judges.
Episode 43: Finals Main Jun 4, 2014 · 1h There is a shock result for the chefs as their competitors' votes make all the difference.
Episode 44: Finals Dessert Jun 5, 2014 · 1h It is the last chance for the chefs to get their dish in contention for the final.
Episode 45: Banquet Jun 6, 2014 · 1h The banquet arrives and the victorious four chefs put their finest dishes on a plate for those who served both on the front line and the home front during WWII.