Series 25

2011–2013

Dec 12, 2011 · 23m

In Lincolnshire, Carrie Bradshaw-wannabe Jose hosts teacher Skip, tattoo artist Indy, entrepreneur Sharon and admin worker Jessica. Jose's night features Spanish food and party games.

E2. Lincolnshire: Night 2 - Skip

Dec 13, 2011 · 23m

Day two in Lincolnshire sees history teacher Skip plan an evening celebrating his American roots. But what secret does Skip have to reveal to his guests?

E3. Lincolnshire: Night 3 - Sharon

Dec 14, 2011 · 23m

In Lincolnshire it's the turn of entrepreneur Sharon Wright - who is bringing to the competition all the tenacity and commitment she applies to her business career.

E4. Lincolnshire: Night 4 - Indy

Dec 15, 2011 · 23m

It's day four in Lincolnshire, and tattoo artist Indy Nijjar is hosting a summer-themed dinner party. But what do his guests make of the 'bring swimwear' dress code?

E5. Lincolnshire: Night 5 - Jessica

Dec 16, 2011 · 23m

It's the final day in Lincolnshire and the turn of ditzy but endearing 23-year-old Jessica Carroll. Will Jessica's Chinese dinner and unusual house pet impress enough to win her the prize?

E6. Worcestershire, Claire Wier

Dec 19, 2011 · 25m

It's the first day of the competition in Worcestershire and fitness enthusiast Claire Wier is producing a low-fat menu for her guests. As if healthy eating wasn't enough, she gets them working up an appetite with an aerobic workout. But will her healthy options win the diners over or will she just end up getting a skinny score?

E7. Worcestershire, Pippa Langhorne

Dec 20, 2011 · 25m

On day two of the competition in Worcestershire, beauty pageant queen and dinner party virgin Pippa Langhorne throws a sophisticated Midsummer Night's Dream themed evening for her guests. She also provides entertainment with her singing dog Buddy, a local celebrity. But will she bewitch the diners with her canine crooner or is great hosting more about the grub?

E8. Worcestershire, Tim Lawson

Dec 21, 2011 · 25m

It's day three in Worcestershire and party boy publican Tim Lawson is hoping to win over his guests with a raucous country-themed blow-out featuring a novel take on a prawn cocktail. But when one participant brings along hand-crafted 'egg-a-likes' of her fellow diners, not everyone is impressed. And a disagreement over a white bread allergy turns the evening a little sour.

E9. Worcestershire, Teresa Cox

Dec 22, 2011 · 25m

On day four in Worcestershire, Teresa Cox is hoping to win over her guests with a rich, sumptuous feast that should score top marks. She's asked the diners to come dressed as 'Ghosts of Old London' and begins the night by sending them off to the cellar on a hunt for apparitions. The lobster starter impresses everyone, but when the conversation turns to the paranormal there are mixed reactions.

E10. Worcestershire, Chris Sheppard

Dec 23, 2011 · 25m

For the final night of the competition in Worcestershire, super-competitive Chris Sheppard throws a sophisticated black-tie-themed dinner. His starter goes down a treat, with everyone agreeing his home-made sweet chilli sauce is the best they've ever tried. The evening's going as planned, but will his posh nosh be enough to bag him the £1000 prize?

E11. East Lancashire, Vicki Fairbrother

Jan 16, 2012 · 25m

First to host in East Lancashire is Vicki Fairbrother, who cooks up sexy steak and banging banoffee cake, and also lays on a game involving a helmet and water.

E12. East Lancashire, Jenna Tattersall

Jan 17, 2012 · 25m

Young businesswoman Jenna Tattersall is hosting an evening dressed in white - to party all night. But will Jenna's bouncy-castle entertainment on full stomachs end badly?

E13. East Lancashire, Chris Slater

Jan 18, 2012 · 25m

Perfectionist Chris Slater does his best to add a touch of class to the week. He even makes the guests take off their shoes. But the spicy main course leads to acid reflux for Jenna.

E14. East Lancashire, Chelsea

Jan 19, 2012 · 25m

Chelsea's Mediterranean evening begins with the boys having a punch-up over a punchbag. And then the girls discover a secret Chelsea's been keeping from them.

E15. East Lancashire, Nigel Womack

Jan 20, 2012 · 25m

It's the final day and hairdresser Nigel Womack is hosting an epicurean evening of love with a mix of aphrodisiacs he hopes will get his guests in an amorous mood.

E16. Ipswich, Claire Flatt

Jan 23, 2012 · 25m

First to host is theatre-lover Claire, who is hoping to impress with her panto-themed night. But with one guest reluctant to join in, can Claire even win over the rest of her guests?

E17. Ipswich, Kerrie Pankhurst

Jan 24, 2012 · 25m

Millwall fan Kerrie Pankhurst is playing host with a football-themed evening. Kerrie contends with fish-hating Dave and a guest's snub of her beloved club.

E18. Ipswich, David J. Marks

Jan 25, 2012 · 25m

Host David J Marks is under pressure to win over Kerrie, whom he offended last night. His salmon starter impresses all but DJ Dave, who details the gruesome things he'd rather do than eat it.

E19. Ipswich, Dave James

Jan 26, 2012 · 25m

DJ Dave James is preparing a showbiz-themed evening for his guests and has asked them to come dressed as pop stars. Later, a shock revelation leaves some of the guests cold.

E20. Ipswich, Nikki Yucel

Jan 27, 2012 · 25m

It's the final day in Ipswich and speed-dating expert Nikki Yucel is determined to spread a little love. One contestant reveals feelings for another, and the winner is revealed.

E21. East Kent, Wes Leaver

Jan 30, 2012 · 25m

First to host in East Kent is 34-year-old carpenter Wes Leaver, a dinner party virgin who has high hopes for his science-themed evening.

E22. East Kent, Alexandra Austen

Jan 31, 2012 · 25m

It's day two in East Kent and Alexandra plans a sophisticated menu of pan-European cuisine. But her starters put Sally's bean phobia under stress, and her veal main is controversial.

E23. East Kent, Emma Phillips

Feb 1, 2012 · 25m

Day three's host in East Kent is Emma. Sadly the self-professed foodie finds her main described as 'a pet on a plate', while straight-talking Alex describes the whole thing as rather odd.

E24. East Kent, Sally Parry

Feb 2, 2012 · 25m

In East Kent dog-lover Sally hopes to charm her guests with a 'Pretty in Pink' night, with posh pink food and pink table decorations. Even her pooches can't escape the pink dress code

E25. East Kent, Stephen Drew

Feb 3, 2012 · 25m

Flamboyant extrovert Stephen Drew is the last to host and hopes to win the prize by entertaining his guests with an Ab Fab dress code.

E26. Oxford, Marlon Williams

Feb 6, 2012 · 25m

First to host in Oxford is resident ladies' man Marlon Williams, whose love- island themed evening gets off to a rather shambolic start - and ends with smashing plates!

E27. Oxford, Richard Berrecloth

Feb 7, 2012 · 25m

It's Day 2 in Oxford and inventor Richard Berrecloth serves up an entirely homemade extravaganza, including some rather 'unique' entertainment.

E28. Oxford, Victoria Collett

Feb 8, 2012 · 25m

Mum of three Victoria Collett stars Day 3 in Oxford with a few culinary disasters and a Caribbean curry that leaves a bitter taste.

E29. Oxford, James Hearle

Feb 9, 2012 · 25m

The knives are out on Day 4 in Oxford as doggy day-care owner James Hearle finds that tempers are rising on his night as host.

E30. Oxford, Heidi Kelloway

Feb 10, 2012 · 25m

It's the final day of the competition in Oxford, and party girl Heidi Kelloway is determined to lighten the mood and host the best dinner party of the week. But will her guests let her?