Hastings and Rye. Nursery owner Louise plans a Thai menu. But one of her guests is a self-professed Thai food expert, and a power cut threatens to ruin her night before it's begun. (Ep1/5) [S]
Hastings and Rye. Horse-mad Emily hosts a wholesome evening of comfort food. The night starts with a surprise new guest: Irish crooner Dec, who was in The Bachelors in the 1960s. (Ep2/5) [S]
Hastings and Rye. Flamboyant mature student Gary's fun-filled evening features fancy dress, diabolical dancing, fits of giggles and some tactless table manners. (Ep3/5) [S]
Hastings and Rye. Former pop star Dec plans some musical surprises and a simple seaside menu, on a night that features 'talking' olives, celebrity stories and a peculiar pudding. (Ep4/5) [S]
Hastings and Rye. Beauty therapist Chiara goes back to her Italian roots. But Dec compares his host to a Page Three glamour girl, and Gary gets in a fluster in a game with Emily. (Ep5/5) [S]
Milton Keynes. The first host, Ray Dodd, finds his guests hard to please. With his starter rejected and a main returned, he's left sweating over his chances of winning the prize... (Ep1/5) [S]
Milton Keynes. Michelle's black-tie evening doesn't go to plan, as her guests diss her food and call the main course 'poison'. Will her luck turn with the Monte Carlo entertainment? (Ep2/5) [S]
Milton Keynes. Joke-loving Stuart offers his guests a flavour of the Serengeti. Can his exotic menu and parlour games smooth over the insults and tensions of the previous nights? (Ep3/5) [S]
Milton Keynes. Choir director Joseph gives his guests a warm welcome, as he serves Ghanaian dishes of chicken liver pÃatÂe and groundnut soup with coconut rice, and a musical treat. (Ep4/5) [S]
Milton Keynes. After a tension-filled week, country lover Susan is confident that she can bring the group together with her back-to-basics French food and origami masterclass. (Ep5/5) [S]
Windsor. Estate agent and horse racing fan Vikki hosts a ladies day-themed dinner party. But there's some cutting commentary and difficult diners. (Ep1/5) [S]
Windsor. Radio DJ Mary serves up traditional Irish dishes, and an Eton mess with an Irish twist. But her evening becomes less about the craic, as cracks appear among the guests. (Ep2/5) [S]
Windsor. Retired sales manager and football fan Angie hosts a night of 1960s-inspired fun, featuring a rousing singalong, red cards galore and a curious card game. (Ep4/5) [S]
Windsor. Car salesman Rob unleashes the mother of all surprises: his enormous country mansion, complete with swimming pool and Ferrari. And it completely upstages one guest. (Ep5/5) [S]
Liverpool. Business owner Rob Spicer dresses up as Margaret Thatcher, as part of his historical leaders theme, and is joined by guests including 'the Queen' and 'Naomi Campbell'. (Ep2/5) [S]
Liverpool. Nigerian model and barrister Cynthia Umezulike hopes to raise the bar with her menu of fish, joloff rice and an exotic fruit platter. (Ep3/5) [S]
Liverpool. Jilly Pollock hosts the last night with a menu of Jilly's figs, Jilly's hot beef and Jilly's berry delight. Can some ballroom dancing heal the tension between her guests? (Ep5/5) [S]
Aberdeen. Glaswegian offshore logistics supervisor Michelle hopes to impress her guests with her 'Weegie' wit and the mother of all balloon games. (Ep1/5) [S]
Aberdeen. Confident economics undergraduate David hosts with a 1920s Gatsby theme. His dress code goes down a storm, but will his student grub impress? (Ep2/5) [S]
Aberdeen. Oil and gas buying specialist Sylvian hopes to wow her guests with her ambitious East-meets-West menu. But her toffee pudding turns out to be sticky in more ways than one. (Ep3/5) [S]
Aberdeen. Comedy promoter Naz has his work cut out to pull off the winning party: he's managed to offend nearly all of his guests during the week, and he's not the greatest cook... (Ep4/5) [S]
Aberdeen. Journalist Turid serves up a menu of home-grown produce, on a night featuring shocking revelations, farmyard antics and plenty of laughter. (Ep5/5) [S]
Crewe and Nantwich. Hairdresser Mushgon Dadfar serves up Caribbean cuisine. But how will her Zumba entertainment go down after a heavy meal? (Ep1/5) [S]
Crewe and Nantwich. Landscape gardener and joker Darren's evening features fine food and lashings of his unique entertainment, including big laughs at Darren's bottom. (Ep3/5) [S]
Crewe and Nantwich. The week of dining is rounded off with hypnotherapist Russell Stubbs' 'British rock night'. Will Russell's great British produce win him the prize? (Ep5/5) [S]
Huddersfield. First to host is cheeky mum-of-three Virginia Houslin, who hopes to wow her guests with her charm, flirtatious fun and some Caribbean home cooking. (Ep1/5) [S]
Huddersfield. Business development manager Iyesha Atkins hosts a sophisticated dinner party. But will a discussion about religion derail her evening? (Ep2/5) [S]
Huddersfield. Wedding singer Richard serves steak. But rather than asking his guests how they'd like theirs cooked, in the words of his hero Frank Sinatra, he's doing it 'my way'. (Ep3/5) [S]
Huddersfield. Self-styled 'King of Clubs' Tommy Mack hosts a Hollywood Silent Movie night, with mysterious dishes and his own brand of rapping. (Ep4/5) [S]
Huddersfield. Hairdresser Kim Connor plans an American diner-themed menu, with a little help from her mum, and some rock 'n' roll entertainment. (Ep5/5) [S]
Norwich. Mind reader and magician the 'Amazing' Anthony hopes to wow his guests with dishes close to his heart. Does he have the magic touch? (Ep1/5) [S]
Norwich. Cleaner Hannah hopes to wipe the floor with her rivals, with a night of glitz, glam and great grub. Can she sweep up the £1000 prize? (Ep2/5) [S]
Norwich. Service manager and Adele superfan Jess plans a menu of nutritious nosh, and asks everyone to come dressed as their favourite singer. But will her guests go easy on her? (Ep3/5) [S]
Norwich. Hairdresser Sarah's confident that her menu of family favourites will be a cut above the rest. But will ghostly conversations make her guests curl up and dye? (Ep4/5) [S]
Norwich. Surgeon and foodie Luke hopes to impress with a menu full of flavour, quality and skill. But will his scallops, Sri Lankan curry and tarte Tatin be too much to stomach? (Ep5/5) [S]
Bournemouth. Pharmacist Shikha kicks off the week with a traditional Indian dinner. Will her rich homemade recipes and extravagant garden party impress her guests? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Bournemouth. CafÂe-bar owner and former royal butler Ed treats his guests to an evening of royal regalia. Will Ed's food be fit for a king and reign supreme? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Bournemouth. Accountant Ksara serves up a menu inspired by her worldwide travels and demonstrates her pole-dancing skills. But the vegetarian option makes one guest gag. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Bournemouth. Sales manager Andy serves the second Indian menu of the week. Will his veggie grub be as good as Shikha's food, and can he win over his meat-eating guests? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Bournemouth. Will driving instructor Sarah's wedding-themed evening be a marriage made in heaven, or will there be more 'tiers' than a wedding cake? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. The first host, super-confident software sales rep Simon, hopes to impress with a night full of charm and hearty, home-cooked food. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. Business consultant Linda serves a game-based menu including pheasant and venison, and pastry swans. But Simon puts the cat among the pigeons... (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. Expectations are high as drama teacher Ben serves up a Middle Eastern and Asian menu. Simon raises eyebrows when he calls the group 'vanilla'. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. Ex-military police officer Debs treats her guests to a medieval feast of local legends, including 'flying monk' and 'lamb leg of barmaid-gobbled tiger'. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Warwickshire. The first host, 50-year-old fitness instructor Liza, plans to impress her guests with a French menu and three well-oiled hunks. (Ep1/5) [S]
Warwickshire. Sailor Steve hosts a nautical evening. But what will his four female guests think when they discover the secrets of his love ship? (Ep2/5) [S]
Warwickshire. Talkative admin manager Emma lays on an Indian menu with a 'Bollywood or bust' dress code and dancing. But it's bottoms up for Steve on the dancefloor. (Ep3/5) [S]
Warwickshire. PA Pinky plans to introduce her guests to the finer things in life with a night of sophistication and pageantry. But Liza doesn't think much to her starter. (Ep4/5) [S]
Warwickshire. Eccentric driving instructor Alison hosts a 1980s disco-themed night that reaches a sticky end with a marshmallow competition. (Ep5/5) [S]
Cardiff area. On the first night, 26-year-old IT architect Anna serves up classic British cooking with a twist. But her jus proves elusive and her posset provokes confusion. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. Charlotte splashes the cash on luxury ingredients. But her floodlit pink house and fancy champagne raise eyebrows, and Anna compares her soufflÂe to scrambled egg. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. On the third night of the competition, beautician Claire serves up her favourite dishes - on planks. Because, for some reason, she really, really loves planks... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. Part-time football referee Scott plans a menu of family favourites, with cheese in every course. But tension is running high after last night's drama. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. Restaurateur Giovanni plans a menu from his native Italy. But Charlotte wants revenge after he criticised her night, and the other guests think he's trying too hard. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Swindon. International DJ Mark hosts a rave-themed evening, with an Ibiza-inspired menu including 'big fish little fishcakes' and 'Bora Bora Beach brownies'. (Ep1/5) [S]
Swindon. Amateur dramatics fan Michaela plans a glamorous evening with a full band accompaniment for her guests to sing show tunes. There's just one problem: she's not a great cook. (Ep2/5) [S]
Swindon. The joker of the group, financial advisor Scott, hopes to blow away the competition with a Wild West theme, including his unique style of country rapping. (Ep3/5) [S]
Swindon. Alternative therapist Gill has big plans for an 'upstairs downstairs' Edwardian evening, featuring sophisticated food, followed by circle dancing to Bob Marley. (Ep5/5) [S]
Essex area. On the second night, money broker Paul plans an evening of fine dining. And he's travelled more than 300 miles to source his ingredients! (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Essex area. Recruitment consultant Adam, who's 25, hopes to exceed his guests' expectations with a menu of posh nosh... at his dad's house. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Essex area. On the final night, 24-year-old Grace, who's a lover of all things Essex, plans to dazzle her guests with a glamorous party. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
County Durham and Wearside. Personal trainer Eve worries that her haggis and black pudding tower might not be to everyone's taste. But there's a bigger problem: Ken's bad jokes. (Ep1/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Interior designer and wedding supplier Paula Thompson hopes to bring a touch of sparkle with her bling theme and belly dancing. (Ep2/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Languages student Donal goes all-out with a black-tie dinner party, complete with a string quartet and a locally sourced scallop starter. (Ep3/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Debt collector Eleri hosts a Welsh night, with a Welsh menu, a Welsh dress code and a local firefighter performing as Tom Jones. (Ep4/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Cheeky businessman Ken Brown holds a wear-a-wig-themed evening and serves up rhubarb and custard 'with a twist'. (Ep5/5) [S]
Cardiff. Flamboyant costume designer Sam hosts a Mexican-themed night that's full of sizzle and spice. But two of the guests fight, and a game makes everyone cry... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. Extremely competitive army wife Rachael Smith hosts the third night. She isn't used to losing, and things might get ugly if she doesn't win the prize! (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. King of the name-droppers Jerry Lockett hosts at his cousin's mansion, where he serves up dollops of food and a side order of celebrity. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. The first host, dog-loving shop manager Nicola, serves up prawn cocktail and meat-free lasagne, as well as some doggy surprises and unusual entertainment. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Primary school teacher Anna Senior plans a fairy-tale evening, featuring a Mad Hatter's soup and a special pork dish cooked three ways. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Glamorous PR professional Jade Chantelle places her bets on a casino-themed evening featuring a high-class menu, lashings of champagne and a game of roulette. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Pastoral care manager Steven Booth names each of his courses after songs by his favourite singer, Tina Turner. But tensions rise when one guest puts her foot in it. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Fun-loving oil and gas co-ordinator Danielle Greenwood hopes to impress her guests with her down-to-earth menu and warm and welcoming style of hosting. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Party-loving Lisa Townend hosts the final night with a mysterious menu of French fancies and innovative human roulette entertainment. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Competitive project manager Yemi Christopher-Soares adds some heat to the competition with a Nigerian-inspired menu. But is her main too spicy for her guests? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Data analyst John has a passion for military re-enactment and barks orders at the dinner table. But not everyone likes his Filipino pork stew and psychedelic dessert. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Clairvoyant and medium Yvette Tamara hosts the first night, which gets off to a spooky start when two of her guests find a ghostbusting machine. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. Estate agent William Tilsley serves up a vegetarian menu and a blind-tasting food game. But one guest ends up spitting wine over another... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. Patricia plans a Latin party with Peruvian food, on a night of singing and dancing. But Ptol mistakenly thinks he's eating llama instead of lamb... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. DJ Francis Leigh serves a Thai meal with a twist, on a weird and wonderful night featuring dead flowers on the table and a song about spring rolls. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. Live wire Ptol is convinced that high-quality food and fine wine will win him the prize. But his guests find his menu underwhelming and his hosting style over the top. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Local toff Alasdair Moore plans to impress his guests with 'proper' dinner party food and fine wines. But an early slip-up dents his confidence. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Photographer Simon Meyer takes a laid-back approach to hosting and narrowly avoids a kitchen cat-astrophe. But he gets emotional over his chicken soup starter. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Veteran punk Cathy McConaghy goes back to her Irish roots, with homemade soda bread, cockle soup, oysters and a very boozy dessert that packs a punch. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Horse enthusiast Cassy hopes to gallop into first place with a jockey theme and gastropub grub. But how will her snail racing on the dinner table go down with her guests? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Fun-loving Jane serves up classic dishes with a twist and matches her wine to her food, on a night featuring burnt buns, jammy finds and marriage revelations. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
Lincolnshire. University lecturer Amanda Sherratt hosts a Japanese evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. (Ep1/5) [S]
Inverness. Former professional footballer Jamie Tulloch serves up an ambitious menu of fresh local produce and entertainment from a Scottish dance troupe. (Ep5/5) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
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) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. International DJ Scott Langley hosts with a risky menu and an 'outrageous' dress code. But how will his pigeon main go down with his guests? (Ep5/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Bartender and self-confessed 'airhead' Steph Barrett hosts a 1940s fancy dress night. But she has to call on her nan to bail her out with a pastry problem. (Ep4/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Science teacher and self-confessed geek Damian experiments with a spicy menu and a chemistry demo. But Scott brands his main the worst dish he's ever eaten... (Ep3/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Glamorous grandmother Carol Dolman puts on a dazzling display, on a night featuring saucy discoveries, flirty tango lessons and a wig reveal. (Ep2/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Dog-mad PA Julie-Ann serves up a surfing theme, with two fish dishes and a surf shack in her garden. There's a shock when glamorous guest Carol reveals her age. (Ep1/5) [S]
Manchester. On the final night, Italian Nico plans to show the Brits how it's done. But there are shocks and confrontations, and a game of table football nearly ends in a riot... (Ep5/5) [S]
Manchester. After dishing out criticism all week, can launderette owner Linzi impress her guests with her food and ironing competition entertainment, or is she just full of hot air? (Ep4/5) [S]
Manchester. Glamorous 'domestic delegator' Fiona serves a classy but effortless menu. But Linzi takes issue with Fiona's mum chopping the veg and her cousin making the honeycomb. (Ep3/5) [S]
Manchester. Lorry-driving film buff Ryan plans a movie-inspired menu, including a 'Prawn Identity' starter, 'Sausage Meat the Fockers' main and 'Chocolate Clockwork Orange' dessert. (Ep2/5) [S]
Manchester. Johanna dedicates the first night to her favourite food - takeaways - from kebabs to chicken curry. But the main course proves hard for her guests to swallow. (Ep1/5) [S]