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Its the battle of the South West chefs returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. They cook their fish course, but which one but which one will prevail?
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Its the battle of the South West chefs returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. They cook their main course, but which chef will take gold?
Great British Menu
Its the battle of the South West chefs returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. Today is the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.
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It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the South West region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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The Great British Menu 2012 enters its final week. In todays programme the finalists cook their starters, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Richard Corrigan.
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Today the finalists cook their fish dishes, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Marcus Wareing.
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Today the chosen finalists cook their main courses, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Tom Kerridge.
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Its Desserts day in the finals and the last chance for the competing chefs to impress the judges and veteran Angela Hartnett. The judges finally reveal the winning four dishes which will make up this years Great British Menu.
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The winners have been announced and this final programme follows the successful chefs in the run up to the banquet, as they make the painstaking preparations, for what is one of the most important meals they will ever cook.
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The spotlight is on Scotland. Returning contenders Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Mark Greenaway are all determined to get one of their dishes to the banquet at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate 25 years of Comic Reliefs Red Nose Day.
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The competition continues as returning contenders Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Mark Greenaway cook their fish dishes. Will a traditional Scottish soup, or a chowder or a risky no cook mackerel dish impress veteran judge Angela Hartnett MBE?
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The competition heats up as the three returning Scottish contenders Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Mark Greenaway cook their main courses.
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Scottish returning contenders Michael Smith, Tony Sigh and Mark Greenaway have just one more chance to impress veteran judge Angela Hartnett MBE and win their place in front of the judges.
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It's decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs from Scotland. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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It is the turn of three chefs from the North West. Returning contender Aiden Byrne is determined to go all the way. Hes up against two fiercely competitive newcomers Mary-Ellen McTague and Chris Holland both of whom are determined to make their mark.
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The chefs from the North West cook their fish courses. Will Aiden Byrnes The Culinary Joke - a take on a classic prawn cocktail raise a laugh? Or will Mary-Ellen McTagues dish of Dover sole or Chris Hollands Gone Fishing salmon dish prove winners?
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The chefs cook their main course. Will Aiden Byrnes witty beef dish entitled Long Horn Beef With Noodle Pot prove a winner? Or will Mary-Ellen McTagues goat dish called Our Kid or Chris Holland's dish called A Tasting of Pork score highly?
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Its the North West's chefs' last chance to impress before the final two chefs are chosen to face the Great British Menu judging panel. Which dessert will help get two chefs through?
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Its decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs from the North West. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Its the curtain raiser as the Central chefs go all out. Three culinary heavyweights return, two Michelin star chef Daniel Clifford, Michelin star Richard Bainbridge and Will Holland who has beaten them both before in the Great British Menu kitchen.
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The chefs cook their fish courses. Daniel Clifford puts up a creative dish called Catch of the Day. Richard Bainbridges dish is titled Tongue in Cheek. And Will Hollands dish - Coconut poached brill, crab, celeriac and tomato essence.
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The chefs from the Central region cook their main courses. And veteran Marcus Wareing is looking for perfection.
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It's the last chance for the chefs from the Central region to impress before the final two are chosen to face the Great British Menu judging panel. Which dessert will help get two chefs through?
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Its decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs from the Central region. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Today nerves play a huge part as all three chefs from the South West, fresh to the competition, get to grips with their new environment. Chris Eden, Peter Sanchez-Iglesias and Emily Watkins cook their starters.
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In todays programme the South West chefs cook their fish courses. Cornishman Chris Eden takes inspiration from home to create a lobster and oyster dish called Gone Surfing.
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Today the South West chefs cook their main course. And veteran Tom Kerridge is looking for perfection.
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Today is the chefs last chance to impress before the final two chefs are chosen to face the Great British Menu judging panel. Which dessert will help get two chefs from the South West region through?
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Its decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs from the South West. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Today the chefs from Wales raise the curtain with their starters, but which one is going to produce a showstopper? Returning contender Michelin star chef Richard Davies, experienced Mary Ann Gilchrist or young gun 19 year old Luke Thomas?
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In todays programme the chefs cook their fish course: Richard Davies serves up Grilled and tartare of mackerel, while Mary Ann Gilchrist serves a lobster dish. Luke Thomas takes on a classic fish finger called Haddock smoky and lobster fish finger'.
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Today sees the chefs from Wales prepare their main course, but will any of them impress veteran Jeremy Lee enough to give them a top score?
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Today is the final chance for the chefs to impress Jeremy Lee with their dessert dishes. Which creation will help get two chefs through to the judging show?
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Its decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs representing Wales. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Three returning contenders from the North East are reunited in a culinary rematch. Colin McGurran, Stephanie Moon and Charlie Lakin. The three North East chefs will be judged by a veteran of the competition Michelin star chef Jason Atherton.
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In todays programme the chefs cook their fish courses. Will former champion Colin McGurrans dish inspired by his childhood memories, Cockles and Mussels with Salmon inspire veteran judge Jason Atherton?
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Today the chefs from the North East region cook their main course. And veteran Jason Atherton is looking for perfection.
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Today is the chefs last chance to impress before the final two chefs are chosen to face the Great British Menu judging panel. Which dessert will help get two chefs through?
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Its decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs from the North East. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Its the turn of three chefs from Northern Ireland - Chris Fearon, Raymond McArdle, and Ian Orr - who will be judged by a veteran of the competition Michelin star chef Glynn Purnell.
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The three Northern Ireland chefs cook their fish course. Chris Fearon serves up a creation called Stitched up like a kipper, Raymond McArdle serves Turbot called A day at the beach and Ian Orr creates a dish called Why did the scallop cross the roe.
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Its time for the main course. Chris Fearons dish called Cowboy supper is inspired by the Wild West. Raymond McArdle creates a dish called Titanic smoked venison, tongue and cheek while Ian Orr cooks lamb and baked hay.
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Today is the chefs last chance to impress before the final two chefs are chosen to face the Great British Menu judging panel. Which dessert will help get two chefs through?
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It's decision time for the chefs from Northern Ireland. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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The curtain raises on London and the South East - newcomers Matt Gillan and Adam Simmonds come face-to-face with returning contender Tom Aikens. Today its the starter course and someone makes a schoolboy error.
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Today its the fish course and Tom and Matt battle it out with scallop dishes while Adam delivers Langoustine and Oysters. But who will come out on top?
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Today its the main course. Rabbit, Rose veal and venison are all dished up for Great British Menu veteran Richard Corrigan. And one of the chefs is joined by Eastenders star June Brown for a fundraising challenge.
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Today its the dessert course, will a strawberry and coconut dessert, a frozen white chocolate dish or apple and cherries come out on top. Great British Menu veteran judge Richard Corrigan will decide who goes through to the judges.
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It's decision time on Great British Menu Does Comic Relief for the chefs from London and the South East. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.
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Actress Patricia Hodge, one of the stars of sit com Miranda will join judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort to taste all eight winning regional starter courses.
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The chefs cook their fish courses. Theyre all vying to finish in the top three and still be in with a chance of cooking at the special banquet.
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Its judgement day as the chefs not only learn the top three desserts but the judges announce the winning menu. Fast show writer and performer Charlie Higson helps judge the puddings.
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It's the climax of the competition as the winning chefs cook at the Comic Relief Banquet at the Royal Albert Hall. But its not plain sailing - the chefs have to contend with getting into the kitchen late.
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Today three of Scotlands top chefs, Jak ODonnell, Jimmy Lee, and Graham Campbell attempt to impress this weeks veteran judge. Returning finalist Jak is determined to make it to the banquet, but newcomers Jimmy and Graham are out to steal her crown.
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Today Scottish chefs, Jak ODonnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell fight it out for the fish course. Graham is in a confident mood but returning finalist Jak and Jimmy are pushing him hard. Will the pressure prove too much for ambitious Graham?
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Today Scottish chefs Jak ODonnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell are battling to plate up a perfect main course for this weeks veteran chef. Self-taught Jimmy is honouring his Mum with his rendition of her Chinese Beef Stew.
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Today its the Scottish chefs last chance to impress, with the dessert course. Only two can cook for the judges tomorrow, and with one chef in the lead after a triumphant main, the pressures on for the other two to plate up perfection.
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Today the two remaining Scottish chefs cook their entire menus again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort. Theyre joined by WI Calendar Girl Angela Baker, who will help decide which chef will go forward to the National Finals.
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Today three of the South Wests finest chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman - attempt to impress this weeks veteran judge with their starters.
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Today the three South West chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman fight it out for the fish course. Despite school-boy errors yesterday, experienced Dominic is determined to get a high score today.
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Today its a battle for the main course with the three South West chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman going head to head.
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Today its the last chance for the South Wests chefs to impress, with the dessert course. Only two chefs can go through to cook for the judges so with everything to play for, who will plate up perfection and who will be sent packing?
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Today the two remaining South West chefs cook their entire menus again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort. Joining the judges is Radhika Bynon, a member of the Forest Gate, Womens Institute, a modern urban group of women.
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Today representing Wales Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael are challenged to plate up perfect starter courses for this weeks veteran judge.
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Today the three Welsh chefs - Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael fight it out for the fish course. Experimental chef Stephen is determined to prove himself with a fish course honouring the WIs tradition of preserving.
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Its a battle for the main course with the Welsh chefs - Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael are going head to head. With all 3 chefs paying homage to Welsh lamb; the pressure is on to deliver a main worthy of their veterans approval.
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Today its the tricky dessert course, and the last chance for the Welsh chefs to secure their place in tomorrows regional final. Only two can make it through, and one will leave the competition for good.
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Today the two remaining Welsh chefs cook their four courses again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort along with guest judge and long serving WI member Rosemary Bishton.
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Three of Northern Irelands top chefs Chris McGowan, Danni Barry and Ben Arnold go head to head with their starter courses to impress this weeks veteran judge.
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Today three of Northern Irelands top chefs Chris McGowan, Danni Barry and Ben Arnold are cooking their fish courses. Ambitious Ben is determined to steal Chriss regional crown.
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Today its a battle for the main course for three of Northern Irelands finest chefs Chris McGowan, Danni Barry and Ben Arnold. Ambitious Ben is out to prove himself with a perfect lamb main course.
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Its dessert day and the Northern Irish chefs are all striving for one of the two spots in tomorrows Regional Final. The pressure is intense, and in the end one chef must leave the competition empty handed.
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Today the two remaining North Irish chefs are cooking all four courses again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort.
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Three newcomers, Mini Patel, Michael OHare and Tim Allen are going head to head this week for a chance to represent the North East region in the National Finals. Today its a battle for starter course, and the first chance to impress their veteran chef.
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Its the fight for the fish course, as three of the North Easts finest chefs Mini Patel, Michael OHare and Tim Allen are out to impress.
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Today three of the North Easts most dynamic chefs - Mini Patel, Michael OHare and Tim Allen - go head to head cooking their main courses. Michelin starred Tim is super keen to bag the first ten of the week, but Michael and Mini are hot on his heels.
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Its the North East chefs last chance to impress with the dessert course. Its been a week of highs and lows, modern audacious dishes and classic masterpieces but with only two places are up for grabs cooking for the judges.
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Two remaining North East chefs must cook all four courses again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort. Theyre joined by a guest judge who will help decide who will go through to represent the North East in the National Finals.
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Representing the North West are Eve Townson, Matt Worswick and returning contender Mark Ellis. Todays the starter course, and after failing to cook for the judges last year Marks out to redeem himself.
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Its the fish course, as three of the North Wests finest chefs Eve Townson, Matt Worswick and Mark Ellis go head to head. Eve and Matt are hoping their classic approach to cooking fish will win the day.
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Its the battle for the main course for the three North West chefs - Eve Townson, Matt Worswick and Mark Ellis. Mark remains determined and focused on his battle to get to judges chamber this year.
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Today its the North West chefs last chance to impress, with the dessert course. Only two can cook for the judges tomorrow Its the end of the road for one chef, but who will it be?
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Today the two remaining North West chefs cook their entire menus again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort. Theyre joined by award winning food writer Sabrina Ghayour.
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Today its the starter course for three of London and the South Easts hottest chefs Matt Gillan, Lee Westcott and Marcus Wareings protg Mark Froydenlund.
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Today the London and South East chefs - Matt Gillan, Lee Westcott and Marcus Wareings protg Mark Froydenlund - go head to head with their fish courses.
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Its a battle for the main course for three of London and the South Easts finest chefs Matt Gillan, Lee Westcott and Mark Froydenlund.
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Its dessert day and the London and South East chefs are striving to secure one of the two spots in tomorrows Regional Final. The scores are close, so its all to play for, as today marks the end of the competition for one man.
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Today the two remaining London and South East chefs are cooking all four courses again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort. Together theyll decide which chef goes through to represent the region in the National Finals.
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Today three of the Central Regions finest chefs, Pip Lacey, Richard Bainbridge and Jason Hodnett, attempt to impress this weeks veteran judge with their starters. With big boots to fill, Angela Hartnetts protg Pip is the only newcomer in the kitchen.
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Today the three Central Region chefs - newcomer Pip Lacey, 4th time competitor Richard Bainbridge and returning chef Jason Hodnett fight it out for the fish course. Pip is hoping to outclass her rivals with smoked haddock dish inspired by her Grandma.
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Today its a battle for the main course with three Central Region chefs - Pip Lacey, Richard Bainbridge and Jason Hodnett. Once again Jason is taking risks with his unusual collection of ingredients.
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Today its the last chance for the Central Region chefs to impress, with the dessert course. Only two chefs can go through to cook for the judges so with everything to play for, who will plate up perfection and who will be sent packing?
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Today the two remaining Central Region chefs cook their entire menus again for the judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort.
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Today its the starter course, and 8 of the finest chefs in the country are battling it out to plate up impeccable dishes worthy of the Womens Institute. The judges are joined by WI Calendar Girl Angela Bake
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Its the battle for the fish course, and those chefs who didnt make it onto the shortlist with their starters yesterday are hoping to do better today.
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Its main course day, the half-way point in Finals Week, and those chefs who have yet to get a dish on the shortlist are feeling the heat. The standards are higher than ever before.
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Today its a battle for dessert, and the last chance for the 8 regional champions to get a dish in contention for the final banquet. Those whove failed to make the judges shortlist so far are going all out.
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The banquet is finally here. Its the culmination of months of hard work as the winning chefs strive to plate up perfect dishes for the ladies of the Womens Institute, at Londons historic Drapers Hall where pioneers of the WI once gathered.
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Todays challenge is to create outstanding dishes that capture a taste of summer and the prestige of Wimbledon
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Today the atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more intense as all the chefs take risks with their fish courses
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Its a smoke filled kitchen as the three chefs prepare their summer themed mains in the hope of impressing.
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All three chefs are feeling the pressure as they attempt their technical summer desserts.
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Both chefs impress the judges with their inventive dishes; but only one can go through to the national final
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In the South West heats, this week, Tom Brown and Andy Clatworthy take on returning chef Dominic Chapman
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Today it's the fish course and with a seafood specialist in the kitchen the competition steps up a gear.
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Today we have refined barbecue going up against a traditional Cornish dish and an historic tennis related recipe
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chefs are honouring Wimbledon and the British summer with technically challenging strawberry desserts
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Guest judge Marion Regan joins, whose farm provides the famous Wimbledon strawberries to the Championships
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It's the North West regional heats, and three ambitious newcomers are competing for a place in the finals
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Today is the fish course and the newcomer chefs begin to understand the perfection and skill that're demanded
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Today is the main course, all three chefs have several elements to complete and are feeling the pressure
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Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure is intense.
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Guest judge Greg Rusedski, former British number one, understands the high standards expected at Wimbledon.
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At the North East heats returning champion Tommy Banks takes on two newcomers Danny Parker and Josh Overington
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Today the atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more heated; the three chefs are cooking their fish courses.
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Today the chefs are cooking their main courses and are all taking risks to try and win a place at the banquet.
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All of the chefs are using unusual ingredients in their desserts and the pressure in the kitchen is intense
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The chefs raise their game for this weeks guest judge, Judy Murray, mother of tennis champions Andy and Jamie