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Darlington, James Emson

April 10, 2012

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Come Dine with Me - S25 - E77

Second to host in Darlington is veterinary surgeon James Emson. He's serving up a mountain of curry and truly spicing up the evening with some of the most eye-opening entertainment ever seen. James might know animals inside out and upside down, but will his guests be able to match the ghoulish collection of eyeballs, tongues and the other bits of 'offal' he puts in front of them to the animal they came from?

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25x27 - Oxford, Richard Berrecloth
February 7, 2012
It's Day 2 in Oxford and inventor Richard Berrecloth serves up an entirely homemade extravaganza, including some rather 'unique' entertainment.
25x28 - Oxford, Victoria Collett
February 8, 2012
Mum of three Victoria Collett stars Day 3 in Oxford with a few culinary disasters and a Caribbean curry that leaves a bitter taste.
25x29 - Oxford, James Hearle
February 9, 2012
The knives are out on Day 4 in Oxford as doggy day-care owner James Hearle finds that tempers are rising on his night as host.
25x30 - Oxford, Heidi Kelloway
February 10, 2012
It's the final day of the competition in Oxford, and party girl Heidi Kelloway is determined to lighten the mood and host the best dinner party of the week. But will her guests let her?
25x31 - Glasgow, Craig Alexander Wilson
February 13, 2012
First to host in Glasgow is make-up artist Craig Alexander Wilson, who throws a glitz and glamour party complete with edible glitter and sparklers!
25x32 - Glasgow, Paul Cowan
February 14, 2012
It's Day 2 in Glasgow and cheeky Paul Cowan seems more interested in dishing out practical jokes than Balmoral steak and 'Cream Puff'!
25x33 - Glasgow, Mandy Wong
February 15, 2012
Dance fanatic Mandy Wong hosts a Latin dance-fever evening with an Asian-inspired menu - and a disastrous dessert.
25x34 - Glasgow, Siobhan Daley
February 16, 2012
It's day four and music teacher and professional flautist Siobhan Daley plans to beat the boys with a rock and pop icons evening.
25x35 - Glasgow, Caroline Wardrope
February 17, 2012
It's the final day of the competition, and bubbly blonde Caroline Wardrope hosts a '70s-themed disco diva party complete with a mystery menu... and some shocking revelations...
25x36 - Belfast, Marcus Hunter-Neill
February 20, 2012
First to host in Belfast is make-up artist and female impersonator Marcus Hunter-Neill - AKA Lady Portia Diamante - who steals the limelight with a red-carpet-themed evening.
25x37 - Belfast , Lenny Irving
February 21, 2012
It's Day 2 in Belfast and Jamaican lifeguard Lenny Irving serves up some authentic Caribbean cuisine with a hint of masculine flavour, in a bid to win over glamorous navy officer Fiona.
25x38 - Belfast , Cat Anderson
February 22, 2012
Twenty-five-year-old freelance feminist writer Cat Anderson hopes to raise the bar with a home-cooked feast, live music and her bohemian chic style on Day 3 in Belfast.
25x39 - Belfast , Rosie Smyth
February 23, 2012
Next to host in Belfast is charity worker and confident cook Rosie Smyth, who hopes to win over fussy Fiona and new best friend Cat with a 'come as your teenage self' evening.
25x40 - Belfast , Fiona Rush
February 24, 2012
It's the final day of the competition in Belfast and merchant navy officer Fiona Rush dishes up a nautical themed evening with maritime entertainment and a very fishy menu - which doesn't go down too well with spice-fanatic Lenny.
25x41 - York, Steve Carlyle
February 27, 2012
First to host in York is motivational master and training guru Steve Carlyle, whose 'sophisticated' dinner party, complete with butler and posh nosh, does anything but boost his reputation.
25x42 - York, Trevor Rooney
February 28, 2012
It's Day 2 in York, and eccentric ghost-walker Trevor Rooney throws a 'Fright Night' themed evening with a ghoulish menu in a haunted bric-a-brac warehouse, accompanied by his ventriloquist doll, Woody.
25x43 - York, Annie Albericci
February 29, 2012
Next to host in York is hippy hostess Annie Albericci, who hopes to bring peace, love and harmony to the table with her 'festival chic' themed evening, and some entertainment from Hendrix the dog! But will Steve Carlyle ruin the mood?
25x44 - York, Yvonne McGill
March 1, 2012
Pint-sized nurse Yvonne McGill hosts a 'black and white swinging 60s' dinner party on Day 4 in York - but she worries that straight-talking Steve will ruin the evening for everyone.
25x45 - York, Rebecca Ryan
March 2, 2012
Flirting and friction is on the menu on the final day of the competition in York, as foodie perfectionist Rebecca Ryan throws a Hollywood-themed evening of glitz and glamour - with a bit of help from 'Peggy' and 'Audrey', her kitchen appliances.
25x46 - Newport, Jay Coleman
March 5, 2012
Kicking-off the culinary competition in Newport is 43-year-old theatre enthusiast Jay Coleman, who hopes to razzle-dazzle his guests with a theatrical themed evening and international menu.
25x47 - Newport, Pippa Bartolotti
March 6, 2012
Day two in Newport and peace activist Pippa Bartolotti hopes to work her magic with an 'Up-cycling' dinner party, including locally-sourced vegetarian food, charity shop dress, and fortune-telling with witch doctor's bones!
25x48 - Newport, Emma Jones
March 7, 2012
Up next in Newport is 23-year-old radio journalist Emma Jones, who serves up an American-themed evening of crab cakes, pulled pork and cheerleading! Will her stars and stripes night be enough to win her the prize?
25x49 - Newport, Sarah Kinnear
March 8, 2012
It's day four in Newport and loud-and-proud housewife Sarah Kinnear hosts an evening of all things Welsh - that is, except for the menu - with her guests arriving in full 'Welsh icon' attire, followed by a heated over-dinner debate.
25x50 - Newport, Duncan Powell
March 9, 2012
It's the final day of the competition in Newport, and recruitment boss Duncan Powell hosts a Hawaii-themed dinner party - but with prawn brains and sea bass bones gallore, has the confident cook done enough with his lemon posset dessert to bag himself the £1000 cash prize?
25x51 - Blackpool, Kathryn Hoskisson
March 12, 2012
First to host in Blackpool is housewife Kathryn Hoskisson, who's hoping to go to the top of the class with her 'Back2Skool'-themed dinner party.
25x52 - Blackpool, Jason Fubar
March 13, 2012
It's day two in Blackpool and DJ Jason Fubar is hoping to impress his dinner guests by transforming his front room into a nightclub.
25x53 - Blackpool, Paula Paradaema
March 14, 2012
It's the turn of clairvoyant and spiritual medium Paula Paradaema in Blackpool. However student nurse Nicole finds the menu a bit too fishy.
25x54 - Blackpool, Jason Howitt
March 15, 2012
In Blackpool driving Instructor Jason Howitt has a music-festival theme in mind for his evening. But as sparks begin to fly, is joker Jason able to keep things upbeat?
25x55 - Blackpool, Nicole Barrow
March 16, 2012
It's the final night in Blackpool and Nicole Barrow is hoping to amaze with an evening of red-carpet glamour. But a starter of shop-bought salamis doesn't go down well with her guests.
25x56 - East London, Simran Samra
March 19, 2012
It's day one of the competition in east London. Fashionista Simran Samra hosts a glitz and glam night for her guests as she goes head to head with doctor Chintu Gademsetty, comedian Yoshki Greenberg, city boy Alan Price and businesswoman Delia Elliot. Simran cooks meat despite being a vegetarian and buys wine despite the fact she knows nothing about it, and then the main course isn't a success. City boy Alan rubs a few of the guests up the wrong way with his over-bearing nature but Simran attempts to create a diversion with some comedy accents.
25x57 - East London, Yoshki Greenberg
March 20, 2012
On day two in east London, laid-back comedian Yoshki Greenberg aims to throw a relaxing dinner party and give her guests a good laugh. But Yoshki has a surprise up her sleeve - on arrival she hands her guests animal-themed pyjama suits. Sadly not all the guests are put at ease by wearing somebody else's clothes, especially as they haven't even been washed! And can Yoshki put a smile on her guests' faces with her stand-up comedy act?
25x58 - East London, Alan Price
March 21, 2012
It's day three in east London and jack-the-lad Alan Price aims to wow his guests with a medieval themed feast. After two nights of disappointing food, Alan hopes he can raise the standard this week with an ambitious menu. But his dinner party doesn't get off to the best start when his medieval table decoration - a whole pig's head! - sends vegetarian Simran in to a state of panic and earns him a tongue lashing from Delia. Things don't improve when dirty plates and hapless hosting leave Chintu and Yoshki less than impressed.
25x59 - East London, Delia Elliot
March 22, 2012
On day four in east London it's the turn of bar owner Delia Elliot to host. Cordon Bleu cook Delia has purposefully played down her menu in an attempt to wow her guests. Despite this, expectations are high. As the elder of the group, Delia's confident she can teach her young diners a thing or two about how to throw a good dinner party. However not all the youngsters want to listen; especially prankster Alan who ends up having a row with Delia, leading Simran to hide under the table!
25x60 - East London, Chintu Gademsetty
March 23, 2012
On the final day in east London doctor Chintu Gademsetty is confident of winning with his 80s-themed dinner party. But first he needs to create a cheery atmosphere following the tensions of the past two nights, and secondly he needs to out-do Delia's Cordon Bleu cookery. The night begins well when Chintu delights with his MC Hammer costume and Knight Rider car. And although Delia refuses to take part in Chintu's 80s dance competition, the host impresses with his break dancing. The food goes down well too - for a while! But after scenes which Delia can only describe as being 'like the Crimean War' is there any chance that Chintu can claim the £1000 prize?
25x61 - Bath, Liv Sargeant
March 26, 2012
It's day one of the competition in the picturesque town of Bath, and first up to host is posh girl about town Liv Sargeant. Liv decides to kick things off with a sophisticated evening, complete with black tie dress code, which goes down better with some guests than others. The complete strangers that Liv has to win over are vegetarian ex-raver Mel Lewis-Leger; sandwich fanatic Becky Tyler; French patriot and food snob Denis Verrier, and finally local handyman Jon Wicheard, a man with simple tastes. Will Liv manage to pull off the stylish soiree she's aiming for, or will her hopes of a chic night be dashed by Jon's sudden revelation that he can only eat his dinner if it's accompanied by a certain type of special red sauce...
25x62 - Bath, Mel Lewis-Leger
March 27, 2012
Second to host in the Roman Spa town of Bath is ex-raver and single mum Mel Lewis-Leger. Mel's treating her guests to a night of Cajun food and an "Old School" rave party. But will that go down well with Jon, the ketchup-loving handy man, who has an aversion to anything spicy, and social climber Liv who detests any form of forced entertainment? Picky Frenchman Denis has already rubbed the other guests up the wrong way after the first night with his arrogant bragging. Will he be able to contain himself tonight? Mel may be intending to send her guests "raving" mad, but will her food be too hot to handle?
25x63 - Bath, Jon Wicheard
March 28, 2012
It's day three of the competition in Bath and the turn of handyman Jon Wicheard to wow his four guests. Jon is a man of simple, yet strange taste, bemusing his fellow diners by dousing all his meals in his special sauce: tomato ketchup. Tonight is no different, and his secret stash is finally revealed. Expectations for Jon's food are pretty low as his fellow guests are convinced he can't cook, none more so than arrogant Frenchman Denis Verrier, who thinks the food won't be up to his usual standards. Likewise sandwich fanatic Becky isn't expecting much, but ex-raver Mel is excited at the possibility of a disco on the night. Will Jon's simple grub leave him bottom of the pile?
25x64 - Bath, Becky Tyler
March 29, 2012
Fourth to host in Bath is cafe worker Becky Tyler. With her day job heavily influencing her choice of starter, Becky sets out to put on a menu of great British fare, but what will Denis, the fussy French foodie and society gal Liv make of sandwiches for a starter? The theme for the evening is "Mad Hat" tea party and Becky is making the hats, so no surprises to see Jon's is covered in tomato sauce sachets. With a theme like that no one will expect a visit from a troop of Morris dancers, which will delight fancy footed ex-raver Mel, but horrify an already traumatised Liv. And just exactly where did that horse come from?
25x65 - Bath, Denis Verrier
March 30, 2012
It's the final day of the competition in Bath and it's the turn of patriotic Frenchman Denis Verrier. Working in the hospitality industry, Denis is pretty confident he knows what it takes to throw an amazing dinner party, and Denis has grand plans to give his English guests a lesson about culinary excellence and French superiority. To add a twist to his evening Denis is breaking the 'Entente Cordiale' when he challenges the English to a penalty shoot-out competition which is far from what the guests expect. Will there be a European Union, or will the cross channel rivalry come to a head? Find out as the winner of the £1000 cash is revealed.
25x71 - Chelmsford, Alex Sullivan
April 2, 2012
First to cook in Chelmsford yummy mummy Alex Sullivan aims to impress with a birthday party-themed night that includes an uncomfortable school reunion for two guests and a striptease.
25x72 - Chelmsford, Scott Johnson
April 3, 2012
Businessman Scott Johnson hosts an Essex Glam night, complete with disco. But will his kitchen shortcuts prevent him from waltzing off with the prize?
25x73 - Chelmsford, Deborah Croghan
April 4, 2012
On day three married mum Deborah Croghan hosts a tarts and vicars party that includes the unusual entertainment of a cucumber-based family game.
25x74 - Chelmsford, John Mabey
April 5, 2012
In homage to his family John Mabey's Shakespeare-themed party features Italian food, but not exactly as 'mama' would have made it, and guest performances of Romeo and Juliet.
25x75 - Chelmsford, Martin Young
April 6, 2012
It's the final day in Chelmsford, and the food at Martin Young's Caribbean themed party shocks guests, as does his secret talent. Is the night of sun, sea and surprises enough to win the prize?
25x76 - Darlington, Clair Sherwood-Parkin
April 9, 2012
First to host in Darlington is perfectionist Clair Sherwood-Parkin who's cooking up a Moroccan-inspired feast. Marketing manager Clair, a self-proclaimed "Hostess with the Mostess", is hoping to impress glamour-puss Eseyoma Sodje, feisty recruitment manager Charlotte Langley, cheeky chappy Barry I'Anson and posh equine vet and Boris Johnson lookalike, James Oliver Embleton Emson.
25x77 - Darlington, James Emson
April 10, 2012
Second to host in Darlington is veterinary surgeon James Emson. He's serving up a mountain of curry and truly spicing up the evening with some of the most eye-opening entertainment ever seen. James might know animals inside out and upside down, but will his guests be able to match the ghoulish collection of eyeballs, tongues and the other bits of 'offal' he puts in front of them to the animal they came from?
25x78 - Darlington, Barry I'Anson
April 11, 2012
Bachelor Barry I'Anson is pulling out all the stops with a "Love" inspired dinner party, an unexpected choice of theme that shows the group a very different side to the guy they all think is a Jack the lad. But will Barry's "Splashes of Love" dessert go down well with his guests?
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.

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25x27 - Oxford, Richard Berrecloth

25x28 - Oxford, Victoria Collett

25x29 - Oxford, James Hearle

25x30 - Oxford, Heidi Kelloway

25x31 - Glasgow, Craig Alexander Wilson

25x32 - Glasgow, Paul Cowan

25x33 - Glasgow, Mandy Wong

25x34 - Glasgow, Siobhan Daley

25x35 - Glasgow, Caroline Wardrope

25x36 - Belfast, Marcus Hunter-Neill

25x37 - Belfast , Lenny Irving

25x38 - Belfast , Cat Anderson

25x39 - Belfast , Rosie Smyth

25x40 - Belfast , Fiona Rush

25x41 - York, Steve Carlyle

25x42 - York, Trevor Rooney

25x43 - York, Annie Albericci

25x44 - York, Yvonne McGill

25x45 - York, Rebecca Ryan

25x46 - Newport, Jay Coleman

25x47 - Newport, Pippa Bartolotti

25x48 - Newport, Emma Jones

25x49 - Newport, Sarah Kinnear

25x50 - Newport, Duncan Powell

25x51 - Blackpool, Kathryn Hoskisson

25x52 - Blackpool, Jason Fubar

25x53 - Blackpool, Paula Paradaema

25x54 - Blackpool, Jason Howitt

25x55 - Blackpool, Nicole Barrow

25x56 - East London, Simran Samra

25x57 - East London, Yoshki Greenberg

25x58 - East London, Alan Price

25x59 - East London, Delia Elliot

25x60 - East London, Chintu Gademsetty

25x61 - Bath, Liv Sargeant

25x62 - Bath, Mel Lewis-Leger

25x63 - Bath, Jon Wicheard

25x64 - Bath, Becky Tyler

25x65 - Bath, Denis Verrier

25x71 - Chelmsford, Alex Sullivan

25x72 - Chelmsford, Scott Johnson

25x73 - Chelmsford, Deborah Croghan

25x74 - Chelmsford, John Mabey

25x75 - Chelmsford, Martin Young

25x76 - Darlington, Clair Sherwood-Parkin

25x77 - Darlington, James Emson

25x78 - Darlington, Barry I'Anson

25x79 - Darlington, Charlotte Langley

25x80 - Darlington, Eseyoma

25x81 - East Hampshire, Nik Christides

25x82 - East Hampshire, Jax Naudi

25x83 - East Hampshire, Natalie Edemska-Plant

25x84 - East Hampshire, Kyle Curtis

25x85 - East Hampshire, Sue Hood

25x86 - Kingston, Ken Oputa

25x87 - Kingston, Erika Sager

25x88 - Kingston, Sarah Brice

25x89 - Kingston, Jamie Baker

25x90 - Kingston, David Wicher

25x91 - Manchester, Alex Leigh

25x92 - Manchester, Ruth Downes

25x93 - Manchester, Naz Ahmed

25x94 - Manchester, Fiona Lewis

25x95 - Manchester, Stephen "Patsy" Wilson

25x96 - Reading, Sonya Smith

25x97 - Reading, Glen Wilkie

25x98 - Reading, Richard Howse

25x99 - Reading, Sabi Phagura

25x100 - Reading, Serine Daou

25x101 - Milton Keynes, Ray Dodd

25x102 - Milton Keynes, Michelle Watson

25x103 - Milton Keynes, Stuart Henson

25x104 - Milton Keynes, Joseph Benneh

25x105 - Milton Keynes, Susan Rogers

25x106 - Liverpool, Kenny Flynn

25x107 - Liverpool, Rob Spicer

25x108 - Liverpool, Cynthia Umezulike

25x109 - Liverpool, Glen Simpson

25x110 - Liverpool, Jilly Pollock

25x111 - Crewe and Nantwich, Mushgon Dadfar