Couples Come Dine with Me

In Cumbria, Sarka and Paul's massive Czech portions defeat almost all of their guests. Plus: there's a musical extravaganza, and a menu that takes a tour of Europe.

In east London, there's pressure in the kitchen, glamorous cuisine and a surprise performance, as three couples compete to host the best dinner party.

In east London, there's pressure in the kitchen, glamorous cuisine and a surprise performance, as three couples compete to host the best dinner party.

In Leicester, there's food inspired by luxury cruises, a moving musical performance that reduces one guest to tears, some outspoken comments and a serving of army-style 'banter'.

In Leicester, there's food inspired by luxury cruises, a moving musical performance that reduces one guest to tears, some outspoken comments and a serving of army-style 'banter'.

In South Wales, there's a power tussle in the kitchen, a shared appreciation of bargains, and a few home truths, as three couples compete to host the best dinner party.

In Manchester, 'absolutely fabulous' Martyn and Russell, caravan fans Jane and Colin, and party lovers Rachel and Dave compete in a week when desserts are served via zip wire!

In the Lake District, Paul and Glenda welcome their rival diners to their caravan. Gadget geek David's hosting leaves a lot to be desired. Matt and Polly serve home-grown 'good life' grub.

There are silly dances, jokes, accents and plenty of pranks as couples put their hosting skills to the test in Hertfordshire, in a week featuring Asian, Anglo-Indian and Irish food.

There are silly dances, jokes, accents and plenty of pranks as couples put their hosting skills to the test in Hertfordshire, in a week featuring Asian, Anglo-Indian and Irish food.

In Rugby, party queens Soroya and Jodie's unusual pie horrifies super-confident Raj. And estate agent Michael and Caroline search for flaws in Raj and Freddie's 'perfect' relationship.

In Rugby, party queens Soroya and Jodie's unusual pie horrifies super-confident Raj. And estate agent Michael and Caroline search for flaws in Raj and Freddie's 'perfect' relationship.

Three couples compete to host the best dinner party. In Birmingham, a safe and solid menu prompts a pair of tactile lovebirds to offer advice on reigniting the spark.

In Lancashire, love is in the air for Rosie and 'Perfect Dave', newly-weds Melisa and Kyle cook together for the first time, and there's a football revelation on Linda and Gary's night.

How will self-confessed food snob Jeanette react when fashion-conscious Carla adds her own hot pepper sauce to Jeanette's £40 beef in Swindon?

In Devon, there's tension at Frankie and Jason's table, Kate and Ian entertain their guests with a bird of prey, and a surprise discovery could make Chris and Amy's meal hard to stomach...

In Devon, there's tension at Frankie and Jason's table, Kate and Ian entertain their guests with a bird of prey, and a surprise discovery could make Chris and Amy's meal hard to stomach...

In Bristol, the table talk ranges from romantic meetings to naked gardening, and the purple mash is more like Play-Doh, as Colin and Mandy, PJ and Owen, and joker Geoff and Gemma compete.

In Bristol, the table talk ranges from romantic meetings to naked gardening, and the purple mash is more like Play-Doh, as Colin and Mandy, PJ and Owen, and joker Geoff and Gemma compete.

In Brighton, romance, bedroom revelations and dancing in a tiny club are on the menu, as Sam and Nick, Maria and Terry, and Dave and Sarah compete to host the best dinner party.

In Nottingham, three couples compete with holiday-inspired menus, in a week featuring a sweaty confession, an underwhelming paella and an alpha male arm wrestle.

There's celebrity name-dropping, Victorian hair clippings, bromance, fishcake-related bust-ups and wedding dance hilarity as three couples compete to host the best party in Wiltshire.

In Devon, Matt and Sarah admit to not knowing what scallops or celeriac are, Jake and Ian question the canapés (crisps), and foodies James and Laura get competitive with a French theme.

In Devon, Matt and Sarah admit to not knowing what scallops or celeriac are, Jake and Ian question the canapés (crisps), and foodies James and Laura get competitive with a French theme.

In Somerset, Norman and Dee serve up Indian cuisine and charisma. Ashley lets down Sophie by wearing a creased shirt. And Brett and Vicky's chances become rarer as their steaks misfire.

In Somerset, Norman and Dee serve up Indian cuisine and charisma. Ashley lets down Sophie by wearing a creased shirt. And Brett and Vicky's chances become rarer as their steaks misfire.

On Merseyside, Sandra dishes out orders to her husband Graham, Joanne and Simon serve too much spice, and Helen and Adam plan a Michelin star-inspired night of fine dining.

In Manchester, three couples compete in a week featuring refined dining, strippergram revelations and awkward conversations about age differences.

In Kent, Stephanie and Ian's home, a tiny version of the Palace of Versailles, amazes their guests. Is their food as impressive? Later in the week, there's dressing up - and stripping off.

In Leeds, the competition features a Pavarotti-style vocal performance, home-cooked fare and fine dining, a problem preparing duck to order, and a mankini...

In Leeds, the competition features a Pavarotti-style vocal performance, home-cooked fare and fine dining, a problem preparing duck to order, and a mankini...

Stevan and Clare serve up Eastern European cuisine in Hampshire. James and Victoria plan a Spanish fiesta. And can Josh and Bettie prove there's more to student cooking than beans on toast?

In London, Anita and Terry recreate their wedding day, from the menu to the speeches. Chris and Flora serve restaurant favourites. And there are fireworks on Cecelia and Paul's night.

In Devon, there's tension at Frankie and Jason's table, Kate and Ian entertain their guests with a bird of prey, and a surprise discovery could make Chris and Amy's meal hard to stomach...

In north London, Anita and Cash take inspiration from their Indian heritage, Keith and Maz plan some honest home cooking, and foodies Dan and Les serve a starter that has eight elements!

In Southend, Dan and Jacqui offer up fine dining, while Hannah and Lucy make a startling discovery in a bedroom, and Simon and Edyta face some provocative questions.

There are home truths, awkward questions and a generous helping of bickering, as three couples compete to host the best dinner party in Essex.

In Cardiff and Newport, Rachel and Mark plan an Asian menu, Sue and Joyce serve 'posh' versions of classic dishes, including baked beans with chives, and there's a shock on the final night.