Come Dine with Me

Inverness. National Heritage worker Gillian hosts a 'Touch of Tartan' night, with a traditional Scottish menu, top-quality local produce and bagpipes galore. (Ep1/5)

Inverness. Melissa gives herself a sneaky advantage by taking cooking lessons from a local chef, who also makes her gravy and dessert. But she still manages to cremate the crumble. (Ep2/5)

Inverness. Teetotal David hosts a nautical night with a menu of basic but wholesome food, including 'shove it in soup'. But will his non-alcoholic drinks sink or swim with his crew? (Ep3/5)

Inverness. Melissa gives herself a sneaky advantage by taking cooking lessons from a local chef, who also makes her gravy and dessert. But she still manages to cremate the crumble. (Ep2/5)

Inverness. Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina claims to be an amazing cook. Could this tattooed party animal be the dark horse of the competition? (Ep4/5)

Inverness. Teetotal David hosts a nautical night with a menu of basic but wholesome food, including 'shove it in soup'. But will his non-alcoholic drinks sink or swim with his crew? (Ep3/5)

Inverness. Former professional footballer Jamie Tulloch serves up an ambitious menu of fresh local produce and entertainment from a Scottish dance troupe. (Ep5/5)

West Lancashire. Ross Chapman plans a fishy feast but suffers a string of errors and disasters. But one guest's behaviour causes even more embarrassment than Ross's burnt tart. (Ep1/5)

Inverness. Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina claims to be an amazing cook. Could this tattooed party animal be the dark horse of the competition? (Ep4/5)

West Lancashire. Lindsay Pulford hopes to impress her guests with Caribbean cuisine. But they're more interested in talking about what she got up to the night before... (Ep2/5)

Inverness. Former professional footballer Jamie Tulloch serves up an ambitious menu of fresh local produce and entertainment from a Scottish dance troupe. (Ep5/5)

West Lancashire. History student and bartender Chris Mosey claims he's a 'nine out of ten' in the kitchen. But how will his guests rate his blue cheesecake and Scouse tapas? (Ep3/5)

West Lancashire. Cleaner Louise Dee serves up a Spanish-inspired menu and some 'old skool rave' entertainment. (Ep4/5)

West Lancashire. The last host, medical photographer Lorraine Rimmer, plans to give her guests a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine. (Ep5/5)

In Cardiff, Claire hosts a cruise-themed night. But will her maiden voyage into vegan cooking hit rocky waters? (Ep2/5)

In Cardiff, Claire hosts a cruise-themed night. But will her maiden voyage into vegan cooking hit rocky waters? (Ep2/5)

Lincolnshire. University lecturer Amanda Sherratt hosts a Japanese evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. (Ep1/5)

Lincolnshire. Retail manager Ali Roberts plans a refined night of gourmet cuisine and fine dining. But will Alex's outrageous tales ruin the elegant atmosphere? (Ep2/5)

Lincolnshire. Farmer Chris Moore hosts a beetroot bonanza, injecting the root vegetable into every part of his night, while also shocking his guests with his hidden talents. (Ep3/5)

Lincolnshire. Retail manager Ali Roberts plans a refined night of gourmet cuisine and fine dining. But will Alex's outrageous tales ruin the elegant atmosphere? (Ep2/5)

Lincolnshire. Theatre student Jack Stone steps into the spotlight with a 'creative' evening, including DIY pizzas. But Alex steals the show with her shocking outfit. (Ep4/5)

Lincolnshire. Farmer Chris Moore hosts a beetroot bonanza, injecting the root vegetable into every part of his night, while also shocking his guests with his hidden talents. (Ep3/5)

Lincolnshire. Geordie Alex Coxon gives her guests a taste of her home 'Toon', on a night featuring glamorous glad rags, kitchen chaos and a surprising secret past. (Ep5/5)

Medway, Kent. Kickboxing granny Nina hopes to impress her guests with experimental dishes she's invented, including cucumber stuffed with corned beef, and gravy with coconut! (Ep1/5)

Lincolnshire. Theatre student Jack Stone steps into the spotlight with a 'creative' evening, including DIY pizzas. But Alex steals the show with her shocking outfit. (Ep4/5)

Medway, Kent. Barmaid Laura Leibo struggles with the stress of hosting on the second night. Can a robotic dance-off ease the tension? (Ep2/5)

Lincolnshire. Geordie Alex Coxon gives her guests a taste of her home 'Toon', on a night featuring glamorous glad rags, kitchen chaos and a surprising secret past. (Ep5/5)

Medway, Kent. Police communications officer Esther Kennedy has high standards and plans to host a gourmet dinner party. But her food receives mixed reviews. (Ep3/5)

Medway, Kent. Posh art graduate Patrick Fysh hopes to impress his guests with his molecular gastronomy. But some risqué pictures of his girlfriend shock Nina. (Ep4/5)

Medway, Kent. On the final night, cheeky chappy Michael Dodsworth keeps it simple in the kitchen, and ups the fun factor after dinner with party games and a piñata. (Ep5/5)

In Cardiff, Charlotte serves a homely hug of a dinner, but things turn spooky. Will the prize be no more than a ghostly apparition for Charlotte? (Ep3/5)

In Cardiff, Charlotte serves a homely hug of a dinner, but things turn spooky. Will the prize be no more than a ghostly apparition for Charlotte? (Ep3/5)

Lichfield. Enthusiastic business consultant James plans a complex Italian menu, a 1960s Italian dress code and a fun photoshoot. But he spends most of the night in the kitchen. (Ep1/5)

Lichfield. Former mental health nurse Ronnie Imlah shocks her guests with a revelation about her past, and guests JP and Amanda don't see eye to eye over plastic surgery. (Ep2/5)

Lichfield. JP Goodyear-Martinez treats his guests to Jamaican food, on a night of wacky wigs, alarming Lycra outfits and a hula-hooping drag queen. (Ep3/5)

Lichfield. Former mental health nurse Ronnie Imlah shocks her guests with a revelation about her past, and guests JP and Amanda don't see eye to eye over plastic surgery. (Ep2/5)

Lichfield. Football coach and first-time cook Tim Travers plans an American menu, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him every step of the way. (Ep4/5)

Lichfield. JP Goodyear-Martinez treats his guests to Jamaican food, on a night of wacky wigs, alarming Lycra outfits and a hula-hooping drag queen. (Ep3/5)

Lichfield. There are high hopes for recruitment consultant Amanda's sophisticated evening. But an accident at the table has her guests in hysterics. (Ep5/5)

Merseyside. Siobhan Parkinson hopes to impress her guests with her homely, no-nonsense menu of chicken liver pâté, slow-cooked lamb and pavlova. (Ep1/5)

Lichfield. Football coach and first-time cook Tim Travers plans an American menu, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him every step of the way. (Ep4/5)

Merseyside. Glamorous Ashley normally has her mum's help with everything - but today she's on her own. And things start to go downhill when she breaks a nail. (Ep2/5)

Lichfield. There are high hopes for recruitment consultant Amanda's sophisticated evening. But an accident at the table has her guests in hysterics. (Ep5/5)

Merseyside. French fitness instructor Jean-Jacques hosts with the unusual combination of fancy French food and a 'gym bunny' theme, complete with an assault course. (Ep3/5)

Merseyside. Electrician and prankster Justin Sumner is determined to prove that you can be both a clubber and a good cook. Will his Chinese food and cheesy crooner do the trick? (Ep4/5)

Merseyside. House-proud hospitality assistant Lin Rearden takes a super-organised approach to hosting. But can her 'surprise' desserts and party games impress her unruly guests? (Ep5/5)

In Cardiff, David hosts a vegan dining experience. Can he prove that you can have your cake and save the planet? (Ep4/5)

In Cardiff, David hosts a vegan dining experience. Can he prove that you can have your cake and save the planet? (Ep4/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Ice cream man Vincenzo hosts the first night in Surrey with a feast of family recipes, including Sicilian sausage. But the menu is a mystery to his guests. (Ep1/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Canadian craft-maker Sarah Maynard treats her guests to authentic Turkish delights. But has she bitten off more than she can chew? (Ep2/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Riot police officer Steve Carvill takes no prisoners with his homemade pasta and panna cotta. Will an evening of flirting, fun and feuding bag him the loot? (Ep3/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Canadian craft-maker Sarah Maynard treats her guests to authentic Turkish delights. But has she bitten off more than she can chew? (Ep2/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Keen gardener and dog trainer Sara Gilding hosts her first dinner party in over 20 years. Can she win round Vincenzo after rubbing him up the wrong way? (Ep4/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Riot police officer Steve Carvill takes no prisoners with his homemade pasta and panna cotta. Will an evening of flirting, fun and feuding bag him the loot? (Ep3/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Children's entertainer Kelly Cummins plans a fun-filled evening featuring funny footwear and an inflatable butler. And one guest lets loose... (Ep5/5)

Plymouth. Van driver Annie Wroe serves up a racy menu with a risqué name for each course, followed by unconventional entertainment. (Ep1/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Keen gardener and dog trainer Sara Gilding hosts her first dinner party in over 20 years. Can she win round Vincenzo after rubbing him up the wrong way? (Ep4/5)

Plymouth. After some fiery exchanges on Annie's night, Suzanne Hyde hopes that her 'simple' style of cooking will impress her rivals. (Ep2/5)

Woking and Weybridge. Children's entertainer Kelly Cummins plans a fun-filled evening featuring funny footwear and an inflatable butler. And one guest lets loose... (Ep5/5)

Plymouth. Former sailor Tony hopes to prove he's the best cook in the group with a triple-bird roast and a triple-chocolate mousse. He also makes some bold seating arrangements. (Ep3/5)

Plymouth. Sarah Joy has witnessed night after night of rows, and now wants to bring a sense of joy to proceedings by rolling out the disco. But she has a last-minute crisis. (Ep4/5)

Plymouth. On the final night, ex-Navy man Charlie plans to get the party started with a pirate theme, complete with fancy dress and a pirate's fish pie. But can he bag the loot? (Ep5/5)

In Cardiff, wise-cracking chiropractor Pete bends over backwards to impress his guests with some locally sourced fare. (Ep5/5)

In Cardiff, wise-cracking chiropractor Pete bends over backwards to impress his guests with some locally sourced fare. (Ep5/5)