29 episodes

Great British Menu - Series 20

First aired Jan 28, 2025Season 20

The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?

Episodes

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Episode 1

North West England: Starters and Fish

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Jan 28, 202559 min

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 2

North West England: Mains and Dessert

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Jan 29, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 3

North West England: Judging

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Jan 30, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Campaigner Margaret Aspinall helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 4

South West England: Starter and Fish

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Feb 4, 202559 min

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 5

South West England: Mains and Dessert

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Feb 5, 202558 min

The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 6

South West England: Judging

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Feb 6, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. The former director of public health for Wiltshire, Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, helps decide the winner.

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Episode 7

Scotland: Starter and Fish

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Feb 11, 202558 min

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 8

Scotland: Mains and Dessert

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Feb 12, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 9

Scotland: Judging

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Feb 13, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. RNLI volunteer and Pride of Scotland winner Ben Thompson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 10

North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish

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Feb 18, 202559 min

Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 11

North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert

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Feb 19, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 12

North East England and Yorkshire: Judging

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Feb 20, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Historian Greg Jenner helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 13

Wales: Starter and Fish

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Feb 25, 202559 min

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 14

Wales: Mains and Dessert

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Feb 26, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 15

Wales: Judging

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Feb 27, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster Cerys Matthews helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 16

Central and Eastern England: Starter and Fish

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Mar 4, 202559 min

An exceptionally strong group of four chefs compete for central and eastern England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 17

Central and Eastern England: Mains and Dessert

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Mar 5, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from central and eastern England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 18

Central and Eastern England: Judging

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Mar 6, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central and eastern England. Olympic heptathlete Dame Denise Lewis helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 19

Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

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Mar 11, 202559 min

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 20

Northern Ireland: Mains and Dessert

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Mar 12, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 21

Northern Ireland: Judging

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Mar 13, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Broadcasting legend Pamela Ballantine helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 22

London and South East England: Starter and Fish

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Mar 18, 202559 min

Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

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Episode 23

London and South East England: Mains and Dessert

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Mar 19, 202559 min

The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?

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Episode 24

London and South East England: Judging

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Mar 20, 202559 min

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Archdeacon and campaigner Mina Smallman helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

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Episode 25

The Finals: Starters

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Mar 24, 202559 min

The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Film director Gurinder Chadha is the guest judge.

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Episode 26

The Finals: Fish Course

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Mar 25, 202559 min

The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Comedian Russell Kane is the guest judge.

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Episode 27

The Finals: Main Course

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Mar 26, 202559 min

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Chef Clare Smyth is guest judge.

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Episode 28

The Finals: Dessert

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Mar 27, 202559 min

The eight finalists compete to win the dessert course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year, with Dame Prue Leith returning to help judge.

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Episode 29

Banquet Special

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Mar 28, 202559 min

It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet for modern-day heroes at Blenheim Palace, with dishes celebrating historic Britons. Who will be voted 2025 champion of champions?