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Ready, Steady, Cook: Specials

32 episodes · premiered Dec 28, 1996

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  1. Episode 1: 1996 Christmas Special Dec 28, 1996 · 30m Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson, from Birds of a Feather, join chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Ainsley Harriott for a festive edition of the cookery challenge. With Fern Britton.
  2. Episode 2: 2000 Poppy Day Special Nov 10, 2000 · 45m Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
  3. Episode 3: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1) Dec 3, 2001 · 45m To celebrate today's 1,000th programme, a week of special editions starts with a rematch of two contestants from the very first show.
  4. Episode 4: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2) Dec 4, 2001 · 45m Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
  5. Episode 5: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3) Dec 5, 2001 · 45m Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
  6. Episode 6: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4) Dec 6, 2001 · 45m Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
  7. Episode 7: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5) Dec 7, 2001 · 45m Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
  8. Episode 8: Britain's Strongest Men Special Dec 27, 2001 · 45m In the first of two specials, two of Britain's strongest men, Glen Ross and Steve Brooks, are asked to create 20-minute meals. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.
  9. Episode 9: CBBC Special Dec 28, 2001 · 45m In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
  10. Episode 10: 2002 Specials (1) Dec 23, 2002 · 45m First of seven editions showing over the holiday fortnight in which Ainsley Harriott reviews the past year in the company of celebrity chefs and guests. Today he is joined by Rhona Cameron…
  11. Episode 11: 2002 Specials (2) Dec 27, 2002 · 45m Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
  12. Episode 12: 2002 Specials (3) Dec 30, 2002 · 45m Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
  13. Episode 13: 2002 Specials (4) Dec 31, 2002 · 45m An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.
  14. Episode 14: 2002 Specials (5) Jan 1, 2003 · 45m Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
  15. Episode 15: 2002 Specials (6) Jan 2, 2003 · 45m Another edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of more celebrity guests.
  16. Episode 16: 2002 Specials (7) Jan 3, 2003 · 45m How to Cook a Tart author Nina Killham guests in the last of this week's looks back over the past year of the against-the-clock culinary contest. With Ainsley Harriot.
  17. Episode 17: Six Nations Special Feb 14, 2003 · 45m England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
  18. Episode 18: 2003 Children in Need Special Nov 21, 2003 · 45m In a Children in Need special, Pudsey Bear joins chefs Lesley Waters and Antony Worrall Thompson plus Trading Up's Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan.
  19. Episode 19: 2004 Specials (1) Dec 20, 2004 · 45m An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
  20. Episode 20: 2004 Specials (2) Dec 21, 2004 · 45m Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
  21. Episode 21: 2004 Specials (3) Dec 22, 2004 · 45m Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
  22. Episode 22: 2004 Specials (4) Dec 23, 2004 · 45m With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
  23. Episode 23: 2004 Specials (5) Dec 27, 2004 · 45m Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
  24. Episode 24: 2004 Specials (6) Dec 29, 2004 · 45m With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
  25. Episode 25: 2004 Specials (7) Dec 30, 2004 · 45m Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
  26. Episode 26: 2004 Specials (8) Dec 31, 2004 · 45m Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
  27. Episode 27: 2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright Dec 22, 2008 · 45m Survival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.
  28. Episode 28: 2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton Dec 23, 2008 · 45m TV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.
  29. Episode 29: 2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox Dec 24, 2008 · 45m Esther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.
  30. Episode 30: 2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry Dec 26, 2008 · 45m Singer Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.
  31. Episode 31: 2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead Dec 27, 2008 · 45m Guests Lee Mead, star of Any Dream Will Do, and his brother Casey compete in a family edition of the cookery challenge with Ainsley Harriott.
  32. Episode 32: 2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes Dec 30, 2008 · 45m Former heavyweight boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper and superstrong man Geoff Capes make light work of their kitchen tasks.