Great British Menu – Series 9
The nation's chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
Episodes
Northern Ireland Starter
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.
Northern Ireland Fish
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.
Northern Ireland Main
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 two separate dishes, but will he let the pressure get to him?
Northern Ireland Dessert
It's the Northern Ireland chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts.
Northern Ireland Judging
The two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook their menus again for the judges.
North West Starter
The three chefs from north west attempt to impress with their starter courses.
North West Fish
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 a frozen fish meltdown - will it leave her battered?
North West Main
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 will redeem themselves?
North West Dessert
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 - any slip-up may cost them a place in the regional final.
North West Judging
The two remaining north-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
South West Starter
Three of the south west's finest chefs fight it out with their starters.
South West Fish
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 trip to the scene of the D-Day landings, but will Emily's nerves get the better of her in the kitchen?
South West Main
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 the deciding dessert course?
South West Dessert
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 Watkins, Dominic Chapman or Josh Eggleton must leave the competition for good.
South West Judging
The two remaining south-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
Central Starter
The three central region chefs prepare a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.
Central Fish
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 manage to be on time today? And can Michelin-starred Mark stand the heat of the kitchen?
Central Main
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 radar to take them by surprise?
Central Dessert
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 dessert see him triumph or sent home empty-handed?
Central Judging
The two remaining central region chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
London and South East Starter
Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs attempt to dazzle with their starters.
London and South East Fish
Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.
London and South East Main
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 in pole position. Adam Simmonds is hoping that a trip to Churchill's War Cabinet will help him to victory.
London and South East Dessert
The London and south east chefs hope their desserts win them a place in the judges' chamber.
London and South East Judging
The two remaining London and south east chefs cook their dishes again.
North East Starter
Three of the north east's finest attempt to dazzle the mystery judge with their starters.
North East Fish
Three of the north east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.
North East Main
Frances Atkins, Paul Welburn and Colin McGurran try to impress the veteran judge with their main courses.
North East Dessert
It is the north east chefs' last chance to impress as only two will get to cook for the judges.
North East Judging
The two remaining north east chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
Scotland Starter
Enter three newcomers to the competition, Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin.
Scotland Fish
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 dish which both hits the brief and tastes delicious too?
Scotland Main
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 with unique and individual dishes. Which chef will receive the ultimate accolade from the veteran judge?
Scotland Dessert
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 Rankin there is no room for error, as any mistake might cost them a place in the judges' chamber.
Scotland Judging
The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
Wales Starter
Welsh chefs Mary Ann Gilchrist, David Kelman and Andy Beaumont join the competition.
Wales Fish
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 are hoping to steal a lead over Mary Ann. Will choosing to cook a fish she doesn't like to eat be her undoing?
Wales Main
The Welsh chefs are all hoping to score highly with their very individual main courses.
Wales Dessert
The dessert course is the last chance for the Welsh chefs to impress before one of them is sent home.
Wales Judging
The two remaining Welsh chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
Finals Starter
It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their starters for the judges.
Finals Fish
It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their fish course for the judges.
Finals Main
There is a shock result for the chefs as their competitors' votes make all the difference.
Finals Dessert
It is the last chance for the chefs to get their dish in contention for the final.
Banquet
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.