Francois Gandolfi
Director
Great British Menu (2006)
Series 18
The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.
Released April 10, 2006
Episode 41 min
10+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.cooking, tmdb.food, tmdb.culinary-arts, tmdb.cooking-competition, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.cooking-show, imdb.judges + 5 more, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.competition, imdb.food, imdb.lifestyle, tmdb.professional-chefs
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, The CW, The Roku Channel, Peacock Premium + 5 more, Peacock Premium Plus, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Optomen Television
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S18E1 - North East Starter and Fish
Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Jan. 31, 2023, midnight
S18E2 - North East Mains and Dessert
The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
Feb. 1, 2023, midnight
S18E3 - North East Judging
Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
Feb. 2, 2023, midnight
S18E4 - South West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Feb. 7, 2023, midnight
S18E5 - South West England: Mains and Dessert
The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.
Feb. 8, 2023, midnight
S18E6 - South West England: Judging
Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
Feb. 9, 2023, midnight
S18E7 - Wales: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Feb. 14, 2023, midnight
S18E8 - Wales: Mains and Puddings
The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.
Feb. 15, 2023, midnight
S18E9 - Wales: Judging
The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
Feb. 16, 2023, midnight
S18E10 - North West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Feb. 21, 2023, midnight
9.0
S18E11 - North West England: Mains and Puddings
The remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
Feb. 22, 2023, midnight
S18E12 - North West England: Judging
The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.
Feb. 23, 2023, midnight
S18E13 - Scotland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Feb. 28, 2023, midnight
S18E14 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings
The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
March 1, 2023, midnight
S18E15 - Scotland: Judging
The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.
March 2, 2023, midnight
S18E16 - London and South East: Starter and Fish
Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
March 7, 2023, midnight
S18E17 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings
The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?
March 8, 2023, midnight
S18E18 - London and South East: Judging
Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
March 9, 2023, midnight
S18E19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
March 14, 2023, midnight
S18E20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.
March 15, 2023, midnight
S18E21 - Northern Ireland: Judging
The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
March 16, 2023, midnight
S18E22 - Central England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
March 21, 2023, midnight
S18E23 - Central England: Mains and Puddings
The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?
March 22, 2023, midnight
S18E24 - Central England: Judging
The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
March 23, 2023, midnight
4.0
S18E25 - The Finals: Starters
The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.
March 27, 2023, midnight
S18E26 - The Finals: Fish Course
The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is the guest judge.
March 28, 2023, midnight
S18E27 - The Finals: Main Course
Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Sir Lenny Henry is the guest judge.
March 29, 2023, midnight
S18E28 - The Finals: Dessert
The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna Banks, voice of Mummy Pig on Peppa Pig, is the guest judge.
March 30, 2023, midnight
S18E29 - Banquet Special
It’s the final of the series. The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars including Cressida Cowell and Sir Lenny Henry.
March 31, 2023, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 41 min.
Season Runtime: 21599 min.
Released: April 10, 2006
Last Air Date: March 28, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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