25x79 - Darlington, Charlotte Langley

April 12, 2012

Glamorous go-getter Charlotte Langley is laying on a "Night with the Stars". She's asked her guests to dress up as their favourite red carpet celebrity, although not everyone quite gets it right. Can Charlotte hold it all together to take the award for "Best Dinner Party" and the £1000?

25x80 - Darlington, Eseyoma

April 13, 2012

The final night in Darlington sees Eseyoma - the self-proclaimed "Queen of Sheba" - host a "right royal knees up", featuring a Nigerian menu, with an extra helping of glamour on the side. Can the strangest Eton Mess ever seen on a plate convince the others to crown the Queen of Sheba as the week's best host?

25x81 - East Hampshire, Nik Christides

April 16, 2012

The East Hampshire competition begins at cabby Nik Christides's home, where he surprises guests with unusual ingredients and ends the night with a game involving cheesy Wotsits.

25x82 - East Hampshire, Jax Naudi

April 17, 2012

Mum-of-four Jax's theme of Arty and Tarty for the night is misinterpreted by Natalie and the Russian comes dressed in black leather. While the food fails to impress Sue, the life-drawing competition proves a hit with all.

25x83 - East Hampshire, Natalie Edemska-Plant

April 18, 2012

Natalie hosts an evening of tradition, with Russian food, customs and dancing, but not all the guests are impressed.

25x84 - East Hampshire, Kyle Curtis

April 19, 2012

History buff Kyle hosts an evening of historical fun, with guests dressing as their favourite historical characters and playing historical charades. But will his food let him down?

25x85 - East Hampshire, Sue Hood

April 20, 2012

Glamorous Sue hopes to win her guests over with a Caribbean-themed evening that includes a game of hitting the pinata and ends with some down-and-dirty dancing.

25x86 - Kingston, Ken Oputa

June 18, 2012

Basketball-mad Ken Oputa is convinced that he is the best cook in London. Will his basketball-themed evening prove to be the winner or he will end up bottom of the league?

25x87 - Kingston, Erika Sager

June 19, 2012

Interior designer Erika Sager's pirate night on her boat starts well with her menu, but it's her hosting that proves to be the real star of the evening.

25x88 - Kingston, Sarah Brice

June 20, 2012

Sarah Brice hopes her 'dolled-up prawns', 'swanky lamb', and 'level with me' mousse will be the competition winners, but she has to cope with Ken's romantic poetry and Erika's flirting.

25x89 - Kingston, Jamie Baker

June 21, 2012

Will Jamie's evening of old-skool classics, complete with superstar DJ, prove to be a winner with his guests?

25x90 - Kingston, David Wicher

June 22, 2012

Retired golfer David has a winning menu and entertainment, from Louisiana seafood chowder to a bucking bronco, but then one of his pets breaks dinner party etiquette.

25x91 - Manchester, Alex Leigh

June 25, 2012

Five cooks go fork to fork in a brand new episode of the popular competitive dining show.

25x92 - Manchester, Ruth Downes

June 26, 2012

Five cooks go fork to fork in a brand new episode of the popular competitive dining show.

25x93 - Manchester, Naz Ahmed

June 27, 2012

Five cooks go fork to fork in a brand new episode of the popular competitive dining show.

25x94 - Manchester, Fiona Lewis

June 28, 2012

Five cooks go fork to fork in a brand new episode of the popular competitive dining show.

25x95 - Manchester, Stephen "Patsy" Wilson

June 29, 2012

Five cooks go fork to fork in a brand new episode of the popular competitive dining show.

25x96 - Reading, Sonya Smith

July 2, 2012

Fun-loving Sonya Smith knows her cooking skills aren't the best and hopes to bungle her way through the night, and win the guests over, with her good humour and Touch of Sparkle theme. There are kitchen calamities galore, and Sonya quite literally wets herself laughing. Grumpy geezer Glen is unimpressed with the choice of entertainment, curvaceous corset-maker Serine teaches some decorum, red meat-hater Sabi is challenged to eat beef and mature student Richard finds it all too much.

25x97 - Reading, Glen Wilkie

July 3, 2012

Cocky Cockney Glen Wilkie serves up a menu he is convinced will be a winner. Even a disaster with his own-named recipe of Super Duper Tiramisu doesn't dent his confidence. His guests will have to like it or lump it, even as the evening doesn't go to plan, with his main of Bambi on a Plate causing tears at the table from Sonya Smith and a refusal from Sabi Phagura. Sensitive student Richard Howse can only sit by and watch with his new best friend Serine Daou as the night descends into chaos. But it doesn't stop Glen from thinking he's got the prize in the bag.

25x98 - Reading, Richard Howse

July 4, 2012

It's the third night in Reading and the turn of mature student Richard Howse. With a menu and set of instructions from his omni-present girlfriend, Katy, Richard sets about making his pirate themed night the best of the week. A treasure hunt brings out Glen Wilkie's true feelings about fellow guest Serine Daou, and Sonya Smith takes a disliking to some of the gluten-free fare on offer. And for the third night in a row, fitness

25x99 - Reading, Sabi Phagura

July 5, 2012

Fitness fanatic Sabi Phagura goes back to her roots with a Bhangra themed evening that puts her healthy lifestyle on the backburner for one day as she cooks traditional Indian food for her four guests. The food doesn't quite live up to everyone's expectations, and her entertainment leaves Richard and Glen in an intimate situation. Now that his night is out of the way, Glen does everything he can to wind up Sabi and the rest of the guests.

25x100 - Reading, Serine Daou

July 6, 2012

On the final evening in Reading, corset-maker Serine Daou has the daunting task of trying to end the week with a bang, hosting recruitment consultant Glen, mature student Richard, sparky Sonya Smith and fitness writer Sabi Phagura. Her gourmet burgers are more burger than gourmet, but as part of her Burlesque night, the guests' costumes don't disappoint. When her entertainment doesn't appeal to Glen, he swings back into action with some more wind-ups.

25x101 - Milton Keynes, Ray Dodd

July 9, 2012

First to host in Milton Keynes is Ray Dodd, who finds his guests difficult to please. With his starter rejected and a main returned, Ray is left sweating over his chances of winning the prize.

25x102 - Milton Keynes, Michelle Watson

July 10, 2012

Michelle Watson's black tie evening definitely doesn't go to plan, as guests diss her food, including calling the main 'poison'. Will her luck turn with the Monte Carlo entertainment she's got planned?

25x103 - Milton Keynes, Stuart Henson

July 11, 2012

Stuart Henson is bringing the Serengeti to Milton Keynes. Can his exotic menu and parlour games smooth over the insults and tensions simering from the previous nights?

25x104 - Milton Keynes, Joseph Benneh

July 12, 2012

Nicknamed 'the assassin' for the harsh things he's said so far this week, choir director Joseph Benneh's chicken liver pate and groundnut soup with coconut rice needs to be sensational if he's to avoid a backlash.

25x105 - Milton Keynes, Susan Rogers

July 13, 2012

Despite an eventful week, country lover Susan Rogers is confident her back to basics French food has the edge. Plus, she has an origami master class planned as entertainment.

25x106 - Liverpool, Kenny Flynn

July 16, 2012

First to host in Liverpool is barber Kenny Flynn. Young at heart and always in search of a laugh, this 29 year old is hoping his 'Big Kids' party theme will prove a winner with his fellow guests - Nigerian 'supermodel' Cynthia Umezulike, biker and rocker Glen Simpson, multiple business owner Rob Spicer, and Jill Pollock. Featuring on the menu are burger buns striped like a zebra and baby octopus that look like spiders. And Kenny dresses in a donkey costume and gets chased around the room by his blindfolded guests as they try to pin a tail on him.

25x107 - Liverpool, Rob Spicer

July 17, 2012

Second to host is multiple business owner Rob Spicer, who dresses up as Margaret Thatcher as part of his historical leader party theme. His distinguished guests for the night are 'Jesus', 'Fidel Castro', 'the Queen' and 'Naomi Campbell'.

25x108 - Liverpool, Cynthia Umezulike

July 18, 2012

Nigerian supermodel and barrister Cynthia Umezulike treats her guests to some tribal fish, a traditional Jeloff and an exotic fruit platter.

25x109 - Liverpool, Glen Simpson

July 19, 2012

Hairy rocker Glen Simpson serves sticky blackened pork and an Elvis-inspired dessert of deep-fried chocolate bars in peanut butter ice cream.

25x110 - Liverpool, Jilly Pollock

July 20, 2012

It's the final day in Liverpool and Jilly Pollock hopes to bag the prize with her black tie evening featuring Jilly's figs, Jilly's hot beef, and Jilly's berry delight.

25x111 - Crewe and Nantwich, Mushgon Dadfar

July 23, 2012

First to host is hairdresser Mushgon Dadfar. How will her Caribbean-themed menu work with her choice of zumba for entertainment?

25x112 - Crewe and Nantwich, Pip Massey

July 24, 2012

Second to host is 44-year-old housewife Pip Massey who, as a lady who lunches, has high expectations for her `glamorous¿ evening turning out to be a big success.

25x113 - Crewe and Nantwich, Darren Leech

July 25, 2012

Landscape gardener and joker Darren's evening features fine food and lashings of his unique entertainment - including big laughs at Darren's bottom.

25x114 - Crewe and Nantwich, Emma Davies

July 26, 2012

Student Emma Davies serves up her inventive stuffed pork, homemade gnocchi and a musical performance for her guests.

25x115 - Crewe and Nantwich, Russell Stubbs

July 27, 2012

The week of dining is rounded off with hypnotherapist Russell Stubbs's 'British rock night'. Will Russell's great British produce win him the prize?

25x116 - West Dorset, Ed

September 17, 2012

It's day one of the competition and music teacher Ed hosts an Elton John themed evening, which features a surprise guest appearance...

25x117 - West Dorset, Tristan Murliss

September 18, 2012

Bon viveur Tristan Murliss attempts to impress his guests with an evening of fine dining, an Upstairs Downstairs theme and a spot of chicken hypnosis.

25x118 - West Dorset, Melissa

September 19, 2012

Staunch veggie Melissa hosts a Wild West dinner party. She has a go at cooking chicken for her meat-eating guests, but forgets to warn them about a fiery garnish.

25x119 - West Dorset, Dave Taylor

September 20, 2012

Expectations are low for radio DJ Dave Taylor's dinner party, and he doesn't do himself any favours with his vegetarian option. Can a darts match win his guests round?

25x120 - West Dorset, Christine

September 21, 2012

Lady farmer Christine treats her guests to a trip to Oz, providing meat from her own land and accompanying everything with showtunes.

25x121 - County Durham & Wearside, Eve Booth

September 10, 2012

First to host in County Durham and Wearside is personal trainer Eve Booth, who is concerned that her haggis and black pudding tower starter might not be to everyone's taste. Her guests are interior designer Paula Thompson, joker Ken Brown, outspoken debt collector Eleri Watson, and student Donal Anand Shaw, who Eve mistakenly calls 'Doughnut'. Despite the lukewarm reception for Eve's main course the bigger problem seems to be the poor quality of Ken's jokes...

25x122 - County Durham & Wearside, Paula Thompson

September 11, 2012

Interior designer and gypsy wedding supplier Paula Thompson hopes to bring a touch of sparkle with her 'black and bling' themed evening, which features a menu including fresh lobster and 'hairy' prawns, and a spot of belly dancing.

25x123 - County Durham & Wearside, Donal Anand-Shaw

September 12, 2012

Nineteen-year-old languages student Donal Anand-Shaw goes all out with a black tie dinner party, complete with string quartet and a locally sourced scallop starter.

25x124 - County Durham & Wearside, Eleri Watson

September 13, 2012

Twenty-eight-year-old debt collector Eleri Watson is a Welsh farmer's daughter and a fierce Welsh patriot, and for her night she has plumped for a Welsh menu, Welsh ingredients, and Welsh dress code. With soil in the leek soup and burned lamb, a lot is riding on whether local fireman Tony's performance as Tom Jones can turn things around for Eleri...

25x125 - County Durham & Wearside, Ken Brown

September 14, 2012

The final host in County Durham and Wearside is cheeky businessman Ken Brown, with his 'wear a wig' themed evening. He's far from happy when his rhubarb and custard 'with a twist' gets the thumbs down... maybe his unique entertainment can turn his fortunes around?

25x126 - Hastings, Andrew Batsford

October 1, 2012

First to host in Hastings is 42-year-old charity manager Andrew Batsford, who is hoping to inspire his guests with foraged ingredients of sea broccoli and stinging nettles. Even if the food doesn't win them over Andrew hopes his Wham! theme will.

25x127 - Hastings, Adrian Carter

October 2, 2012

Retired solicitor Adrian is hoping to impress his guests with a Moroccan themed evening. But disaster strikes and his tagine burns.

25x128 - Hastings, Sally-Anne Keller

October 3, 2012

Well-travelled former corporate wife Sally-Anne Keller hosts a German-themed evening with her guests required to dress, sing and dance accordingly. Sally-Anne's night comes complete with dumplings, bierkeller singing and some traditional slap-dancing, with businessman Stelios and charity worker Andrew ending up in a tussle on the sofa in their lederhosen.

25x130 - Hastings, Stelios Michael

October 5, 2012

Confident wheeler dealer Stelios Michael is hoping to blow his guests away with an authentic Greek night in Hastings, including a master class in Greek dancing, where Adrian steals the show with some flamboyant moves.

25x131 - Leicester, Helen

October 22, 2012

First to host in Leicester is larger-than-life NHS manager Helen Mather, whose strategy is to keep her menu simple so she can concentrate on entertaining her guests: cheeky chap and software company manager Ryan Bruce, food snob and estate agent director Terry Robinson, glamorous beauty salon manager Porchia Lee, and double glazing salesman Richard Deeping. Accident-prone Helen's dishes may require minimal cooking, but she still ends up on the wrong side of some raw pig's blood...

25x132 - Leicester, Terry

October 23, 2012

Estate agent Terry Robinson is on a mission to reach the holy grail of a perfect score: 40 points. Confidence oozes from the kitchen as Terry prepares what he believes is a Michelin-star menu. But not all Terry's guests are as impressed as he'd like them to be...

25x133 - Leicester, Porchia

October 24, 2012

Beauty spa manager Porchia Lee hosts a French-themed dinner party. Porchia cooks chicken liver pate, pan fried chicken with tarragon sauce and crème brulee, but can't help concentrating on herself rather than her cooking, and there's a disaster in every course, including a pudding that reduces her guests to tears...

25x134 - Leicester, Ryan

October 25, 2012

Twenty-year-old ex-rugby player and IT geek Ryan Bruce bravely prepares his ambitious Spanish menu in his open plan kitchen in front of his guests. Entertainment comes from Ryan's sister, West End actress Charlie Bruce, who puts her brother and the guests through their paces in a salsa class.

25x135 - Leicester, Richard

October 26, 2012

It's the final night in Leicester and the turn of double glazing salesman Richard Deeping to host. Richard's boisterous behaviour has offended most of the group this week but he hopes to win them round with his passion for cooking and great food. His guests aren't expecting much, but then Richard's first course goes down so well he is overcome with emotion at the positive response! The food continues to impress, but when it's time for his choice of entertainment Richard reveals a saucy past as well as a little too much of himself...

25x136 - Salisbury, Natasha Conti

September 24, 2012

First to host is Natasha Conti, who's putting on a 'summer fete', complete with hilarious prizes, and has asked her guests to dress in country casuals.

25x137 - Salisbury, Sophie McConnell

September 25, 2012

Farm manager Sophie McConnell plans pig racing as part of the entertainment on her night, and her home-grown cow Levi for the main course.

25x138 - Salisbury, Anthony Brown-Hovelt

September 26, 2012

Former army major Anthony Brown-Hovelt is serving a worldly mix of dishes on his night in Salisbury, including Uzbek food, and porridge ice cream.

25x139 - Salisbury, Chris Hiller

September 27, 2012

Cost conscious Chris Hiller plans an eclectic menu for his night that includes chicken a l'orange and peppers stuffed with baked beans. He's hoping the total cost of the meal for five will be just £18 and even plans to water down the wine. Is this any way to win Natasha's affections?

25x140 - Salisbury, Jane Arnold

September 28, 2012

Part time care worker Jane Arnold is the last to host and plans an English menu sourced from the great Wiltshire outdoors. But it's Jane's revelations concerning her naughtier side in the bedroom that raise the most interest from her guests on an emotional night that includes tears at the table.

25x141 - Warwickshire, Liza

November 5, 2012

First up for the challenge is International DJ Mark Eteson, who hopes to create a hands-in-the-air experience with his rave themed evening. Mark prepares an Ibiza inspired menu - from Bora Bora Beach brownies to paella - but what will 59-year-old alternative therapist Gill Bright, 36-year-old housewife Sally Rachael, 46-year-old amateur dramatics lover Michaela Kearns and 42-year-old financial advisor Scott Hillier make of his big fish little fishcakes? Also, Mark expects each guest to take part in a rave off, judged by himself. Will his guests don their white gloves and get into the summer of love, or will it all be a washout?

25x142 - Warwickshire, Steve

November 6, 2012

Amateur dramatics enthusiast Michaela Kearns plans a glamour themed evening including melted chocolate with dipping treats. By her own admission, Michaela isn't a great cook, plus she may have trouble persuading each of her guests to perform a show tune accompanied by a full band...

25x143 - Warwickshire, Emma

November 7, 2012

Financial advisor Scott Hillier hopes to blow the competition away with a Wild West themed evening. Scott is the joker of the group but makes a shocking confession about how he met his wife, and dinner table harmony isn't helped much by Gill's awkward apology to last night's host Michaela. Maybe Scott can smooth things over with his own unique style of Wild West country rapping or his song about the Swindon railway network?

25x144 - Warwickshire, Pinky

November 8, 2012

Direct sales manager Sally Rachael hosts a 'girls night in' themed evening, with mysteriously titled dishes that leave her guests with no idea what they're going to be served. DJ Mark isn't happy with the dress code and some of the other guests notice that he's a bit too cool for school. Will Sally's cryptic menu be a hit and will the group be able to look each other in the eye after a very eventful dessert?

25x145 - Warwickshire, Alison

November 2, 2012

Final host alternative therapist Gill Bright has big plans for an 'upstairs downstairs' Edwardian themed evening, featuring some sophisticated food followed by circle dancing to Bob Marley. After Gill's party the results of the voting are announced and the winner declared. Who will it be?

25x146 - Swindon, Mark

November 12, 2012

Retired businesswoman Angie Battye combines her Asian roots with her love of Barbadian cuisine for her guests IT Contractor Joel Rowbottom, tattooist Donna Stephenson, hairdresser and lecturer Francesca Saynor and window cleaner Jake Coxon. Things get off to a lively start when Joel and Donna get physical downstairs, while Jake and Francesca have a root around in one of the bedrooms. Later entertainment includes limbo dancing.

25x147 - Swindon, Michaela

November 13, 2012

Disco fanatic Joel Rowbottom is hoping to impress his guests with both good food and dancing. But Joel faces some awkward questions in the light of his disco pants which result in some frank revelations. Can Joel's 'dad dancing' competition can turn his night around?

25x148 - Swindon, Scott

November 14, 2012

Glamourpuss Donna Stephenson shocks her guest with the many animals in her home and her extreme beauty routine. And also with her main course of bunny delight.

25x149 - Swindon, Sally

November 15, 2012

Shoeless window cleaner Jake Coxon takes his turn in Wakefield. Apart from a tasty beef Wellington, Jake has an ace up his sleeve with his entertainment, performing his classic song God is a Rocking Chair with his band The Sourheads.

25x150 - Swindon, Gill

November 9, 2012

Hairdresser Francesca Saynor makes her bid for the prize. Will her simple menu and her back-to-school theme for the evening do the trick?

25x151 - West Midlands, Gemma Willock

November 19, 2012

First to host is Gemma Willock, who is planning an evening of glitz and glamour, with a few shortcuts.

25x152 - West Midlands, Andrew

November 20, 2012

Second to host is Andrew, who hopes to add a pop art dimension to his 50s beatnik-themed dinner party.

25x153 - West Midlands, Jules

November 21, 2012

Latest to host is Jules, who plans to win her guests' favour with a medieval dinner party, including putting straw on the dining room floor.

25x154 - West Midlands, Lucy

November 22, 2012

It's massage therapist Lucy's turn in this brand new competition in the West Midlands. Her meal will beThai, with a massage thrown in, and a present for each guest.

25x155 - West Midlands, Lloyd Cast

November 23, 2012

Last to host in the West Midlands is Lloyd Cast, who plans a chilled night where his elegant food can take centre stage.

25x156 - Huddersfield, Virginia Houslin

November 26, 2012

First to host is 49-year-old mum-of-three Virginia Houslin, who is hoping to wow her guests with her charm and Caribbean home cooking.

25x157 - Huddersfield, Iyesha Atkins

November 27, 2012

Business development manager Iyesha Atkins tries to impress her guests with a sophisticated dinner party.

25x158 - Huddersfield, Richard Wood

November 28, 2012

Singer and confident cook Richard Wood has steak on the menu that he's going do, in the words of his hero Frank Sinatra, 'My Way'. But it's his starter that makes Virginia want to throw up. Only for Virginia to leave everyone else feeling the same when she shows them her false eye.

25x159 - Huddersfield, Tommy Mack

November 29, 2012

It's the turn of self-styled king of clubs Tommy Mack to host in Huddersfield, and Tommy is planning a Hollywood silent movie themed evening that includes some unique entertainment.

25x160 - Huddersfield, Kim Connor

November 30, 2012

Hairdresser Kim Connor is hosting an American diner menu on the final night in Huddersfield.

25x161 - Bury St Edmunds, Richard Negus

December 3, 2012

Horse enthusiast Richard Negus hosts a Day at the Races dinner party featuring a spot of snail racing for entertainment.

25x162 - Bury St Edmunds, Amber Elba Porter

December 4, 2012

Lecturer Amber Elba Porter plans to show the group her spiritual side as well as her nutty meringues.

25x163 - Bury St Edmunds, Tim Reinman

December 5, 2012

Tim Reinman hopes his Bring your Trunks dinner party will go swimmingly. But domestic goddess Hannah Totman soon upstages him and spiritualist Amber Elba-Porter and hypnotherapist Sue Smith are not best pleased with Hannah.

25x164 - Bury St Edmunds, Sue Smith

December 6, 2012

Sue Smith plans a Back to School theme. But Sue's menu leaves most of her guests totally baffled.

25x165 - Bury St Edmunds, Hannah Totman

December 7, 2012

Self-styled domestic goddess Hannah Totman takes a turn to host.

25x166 - South East London, Jules Hobbs

December 10, 2012

Model agency boss Jules Hobbs puts on an evening of 'Glitz & Glamour'. After a less than traditional turkey main course, the night takes a turn for the surreal when dancing girls appear at the foot of the table for a Christmas sing-song. Jules's Yuletide guests are 'sarf' London geezer Charlie Spiteri, glamour puss Kate Kershaw, financial consultant and moustache-lover Tom Judge and history buff John Stevens.

25x167 - South East London, Tom Judge

December 11, 2012

Eccentric banker Tom Judge goes old school with a Dickensian-themed Christmas, including a Mr Fizzy Wigs punch, some wild bell ringing, a spot of kazoo playing and a dead eel for a table decoration.

25x168 - South East London, John Stevens

December 12, 2012

History buff John Stevens decides to give his guests an authentic taste of a wartime austerity with a Christmas dinner 1941-style.

25x169 - South East London, Kate Kershaw

December 13, 2012

Twenty-nine-year old personal assistant Kate Kershaw goes all out with a festive extravaganza, asking her guests to come as their favourite Christmas word. But tensions rise when the guests discover a surprising secret in Kate's wardrobe.

25x170 - South East London, Charlie Spiteri

December 14, 2012

The last to host in this Christmas competition in south east London is Charlie Spiteri. The uber-confident host plans oysters, champagne, and an ambitious three-bird roast.

25x171 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Chelsee Healey

December 17, 2012

This festive celebrity special stars not five but six celebs battling to win the £1000 prize for charity. Taking part are actors Chelsee Healey, Crissy Rock and Nick Pickard, singer Marcus Collins and model Jasmine Lennard. And, from the third show onwards, actress and TV presenter Margi Clarke joins the festive fun. First up is ditsy actress Chelsee Healey, who throws a Caribbean Christmas night. But she's never hosted a dinner party in her life, let alone cooked. It all proves too much for the host, who gets upset and storms off, abandoning her guests for most of dessert.

25x172 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Nick Pickard

December 18, 2012

Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard is determined to get everyone in the festive spirit with his gourmet cuisine and 'elf' dress code. He's even got 'Jack' from Hollyoaks to create a full-blown Santa's grotto in his spare room.

25x173 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Chrissy Rock

December 19, 2012

The latest to host in this new competition is actress Chrissy Rock, who is hoping to lift Christmas spirits with a retro-themed dinner party.

25x174 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Marcus Collins

December 20, 2012

The host in the competition is singer and proud Liverpudlian Marcus Collins. He's going all out to win the £1000 Christmas charity prize with a hefty main course of 'Scouse with a Kick' washed down with a sparkling slice of boy band entertainment.

25x175 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Margi Clarke

December 21, 2012

The final host of this new festive edition is actress Margi Clarke, who is serving 'Margi's Magic Flying Phoenix' and bringing in a psychic and a few practical jokes for laughs.

25x176 - Portsmouth, Allison Hampshire

January 7, 2013

Successful solicitor and glamorous mum Allison Hampshire is the first to host from Portsmouth. Allison is going all out with a sophisticated menu and quirky entertainment to bag top marks from her guests: sociology lecturer William Dixon, Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose Proenca, adult tutor Kathy Anderson and actor Christopher Marlowe.

25x177 - Portsmouth, Will Dixon

January 8, 2013

It's the turn of sociology lecturer Will Dixon to host. Will's soggy salad starter disgusts picky guest Rose Proenca, and his overcooked beef Wellington doesn't do him any favours with the rest of his guests. But some unexpected entertainment helps Will win back a few admirers.

25x178 - Portsmouth, Kathy 'Hurricane' Anderson

January 9, 2013

French tutor Kathy 'Hurricane' Anderson intends to wow her guests with her Gallic-inspired menu. But all does not go to plan in the kitchen for Kathy as she battles with a mischievous pineapple that leads to near disaster. Later on, Kathy surprises everyone with some very 'French' entertainment.

25x179 - Portsmouth, Christopher Marlowe

January 10, 2013