Newcastle, Lee Eley

S10 E01 • Monday, Jan 5, 2009 • Jan 5 • 23m

2009 begins with four episodes in a single night, with Newcastle the venue of choice. But will Lee Eley's James Bond-themed party go to plan when his guests are so demanding, and Lee keeps drinking throughout?

Newcastle, Brian Moore

S10 E02 • Monday, Jan 5, 2009 • Jan 5 • 24m

Brian is the second host in Newcastle, revealing himself to be a Conservative politician. Yet despite Brian trying everything to meet his guests' needs, he's met with constant criticism throughout, especially from Brenda.

Newcastle, Rebecca Hambley

S10 E03 • Monday, Jan 5, 2009 • Jan 5 • 23m

Rebecca, the quietest of the group, gets her turn to host a Moroccan-style party. But when Brenda arrives saying she's been continuously vomiting from Brian's food the night before, it proves to be a topic that she won't drop.

Newcastle, Brenda Mallam

S10 E04 • Monday, Jan 5, 2009 • Jan 5 • 24m

It's the final night in Newcastle, and it's left to boxer Brenda to host the final party. But as she's spent all week being the pickiest guest, has she attracted too many enemies for it to be a success?

Sheffield, Susanne Bell

S10 E05 • Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 • Jan 6 • 23m

Four nights in Sheffield are presented on a single Tuesday evening on Channel 4. First up is businesswoman Susanne, with her guests including flirty Oliver and shop owner Hazel. But will artist Christopher allow anyone else chance to talk?

Sheffield, Christopher Crossley

S10 E06 • Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 • Jan 6 • 23m

For the second night it's the turn of 4'8 artist Christopher. But after he spent the first night dominating the conversation, will his guests still be frustrated by his company, or change their initial perception?

Sheffield, Hazel Glossop

S10 E07 • Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 • Jan 6 • 23m

With Christopher having turned around his reputation among the other guests, it's left to Hazel to host the third dinner party. For lighter moments she organises a kissing game, while for a more serious tone she reveals more about herself.

Sheffield, Ollie Baxter

S10 E08 • Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 • Jan 6 • 23m

Ollie hosts the final party of the week, showcasing the view of the local dog track and performing magic tricks after dinner. Yet when Ollie's own assessment of his entertainment value is "piss poor", then what will his guests think?

Norwich, Zara Davies

S10 E09 • Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 • Jan 7 • 24m

Four nights in Norwich are presented in a single evening on Channel 4. Single mum Zara Davies starts the week, cooking for David, Seamus and Wendy. But right from the start, the chemistry isn't there, and tensions are already in the air.

Norwich, David Knight

S10 E10 • Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 • Jan 7 • 24m

"If I never see some of these people again, so long as I live, it wouldn't be a bad thing." It's David's turn to host the second evening, and the underlying tensions between the four diners begin to rise to the surface.

Norwich, Seamus Farrelly

S10 E11 • Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 • Jan 7 • 24m

It's Seamus's turn to host, and also his birthday. While tensions between Seamus and Zara begin to ease, David begins to find Zara's overbearing nature difficult to deal with.

Norwich, Wendy Holdsworth

S10 E12 • Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 • Jan 7 • 24m

After a week of minor spats, niggles and tongue biting, the competitors from Norwich get to eat at Wendy's house and find out who was the winner.

West Country, Sarah Hillman

S10 E13 • Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 • Jan 8 • 23m

The West Country plays host to the culinary clash, where the first host is Kenyan-born Sarah Hillman. Her menu, which includes zebra and ostrich, could be too exotic for some

West Country, Simon Goddard Palmer

S10 E14 • Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 • Jan 8 • 23m

Bachelor Simon Goddard Palmer is so confident of his cooking abilities that he's found time to go on a pheasant shoot, although he's not quite the hot-shot that he thought

West Country, Adrian Dando

S10 E15 • Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 • Jan 8 • 24m

Bath is home to this week's dinner party hosts, all hoping win the £1,000 first prize. Town crier Adrian's hopes to win are scuppered when he discovers his moggy has eaten his canapés.

West Country, Annie Todd

S10 E16 • Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 • Jan 8 • 24m

Show-jumping fan Annie Todd has some high hurdles to clear, as Simon is looking for revenge. She criticised his food so he's determined to turn the tables as the culinary clash culminates.

Coventry, James Payley

S10 E17 • Friday, Jan 9, 2009 • Jan 9 • 24m

Pub landlord James Payley is the first to host the culinary competition in Coventry. In true pub tradition, ambitious James gives his guests a choice of dishes for each course.

Coventry, Vera Phillips Griffith

S10 E18 • Friday, Jan 9, 2009 • Jan 9 • 24m

Scientist and writer Vera Phillips Griffiths doesn't get off to a good start when she burns the veg and can't remember if she put sugar or salt in the dessert

Coventry, Jon Bramley

S10 E19 • Friday, Jan 9, 2009 • Jan 9 • 24m

Even though he has a hangover, Jon Bramley is determined to pull out all the stops. Fancying himself as a creative cook, he goes out on a limb, customising recipes.

Coventry, Marie Hughes-Price

S10 E20 • Friday, Jan 9, 2009 • Jan 9 • 23m

Dinner party veteran Marie Hughes Price hopes her wealth of experience will bag her the prize. The preparation goes like clockwork, but not all the diners can keep the food down.

Celebrity Special, Rodney Marsh

S10 E21 • Monday, Jan 12, 2009 • Jan 12 • 23m

Celebrity Special, Lesley Joseph

S10 E22 • Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 • Jan 13 • 24m

Celebrity Special, Paul Ross

S10 E23 • Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 • Jan 14 • 23m

Celebrity Special, Abi Titmuss

S10 E24 • Thursday, Jan 15, 2009 • Jan 15 • 23m

Celebrity Special, Linda Lusardi

S10 E25 • Friday, Jan 16, 2009 • Jan 16 • 24m

Preston, Nigel Evans

S10 E26 • Monday, Jan 19, 2009 • Jan 19 • 24m

Arguably the most famous and beloved week in the history of the show, as some of the most eccentric and combustible contestants get together for an eventful run. The first night sees Nigel accused of neglecting three of his guests.

Preston, Valerie Holliday

S10 E27 • Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 • Jan 20 • 24m

It's eccentric Val's turn to host the dinner party, but the tensions of the first night still remain. Bernard's detailing of exotic foods causes Dawn to be sick, while Dawn's later discussion of a holiday sees Bernard throw a tantrum.

Preston, Bernard Dorsett

S10 E28 • Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009 • Jan 21 • 24m

Bernard hosts a Caribbean-themed evening, and presents a bouquet of flowers for both ladies by way of apology for his tantrums. But the guests confess they're on edge after his previous behaviour, and no one is in the mood to party.

Preston, Dawn Barry

S10 E29 • Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 • Jan 22 • 24m

A tired and emotional Dawn falls asleep during her own dinner event, and leaves the cooking to Nigel. While arguably the most lauded and loved episode of the series, it would retrospectively have a downbeat air four years later.

Preston, Paul Morris

S10 E30 • Friday, Jan 23, 2009 • Jan 23 • 24m

After a week of arguments, upheavals and recriminations, it's left to Paul to host the most relaxed party of the week. There's a peaceful atmosphere for a change, and after the food generally goes down well, it's time to reveal the winner.

Ipswich, Zoë Condon

S10 E31 • Monday, Jan 26, 2009 • Jan 26 • 24m

The five contestants for this week, all from Ipswich, are: former pub landlady Zoë Condon, who is straightforward about her opinions toward meals; insurance claims technician Barry Davis, who is overly opinionated about what he likes and doesn't like about people; butcher Gerard King, who likes the fun in theatrical people; waitress Lisa Quinton, who detests dirt, either in her surroundings (especially her home and that of others she visits) or people; and school matron Angie Robertson, who's a musical theater fanatic who will sing at any opportunity she can. Zoë Condon is the first to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of gratinéed potatoes with bacon and asparagus as the starter, a shellfish platter as the main course, and strawberries in Pimms jelly with Cointreau ice cream for dessert. Besides the food, the five seem to get along. Does the congenial atmosphere of the evening set the tone for things to come for the rest of the week?

Ipswich, Barry Davis

S10 E32 • Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 • Jan 27 • 24m

Leading into the second dinner, four of the five participants discuss the one remaining person as the most immature of the group (despite they all being about the same age), the immaturity not all a bad thing. And another group of four discuss the excessive alcohol consumption of the fifth, especially in light of that person being "little". Barry Davis is the next to host the dinner party, he who is quietly confident despite nursing a hangover and admitting that his menu contains little effort in terms of cooking skill needed. His menu consists of white Russians for cocktails, Peggy's parsnip soup as the starter, beef goulash with paprika dumplings as the main course, and chocolate and orange risotto as the dessert. Barry is hoping that his entertainment makes up for some lapses in the kitchen. Although the evening still has a congenial tone similar to the evening before, a comment from the one considered the "loose cannon" may prove to be problematic.

Ipswich, Angie Robertson

S10 E33 • Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 • Jan 28 • 24m

Narrator Dave Lamb feels compelled to tell Angie to shut up during her musical night, as she won't stop singing. While Angie's food goes well, her entertainment makes half her guests feel uncomfortable, and there's another bad atmosphere.

Ipswich, Lisa Quinton

S10 E34 • Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 • Jan 29 • 24m

The falling out between Angie and Zoë is the main topic of conversation following last night's dinner, especially by Angie and Zoë, the former who finally has come to realization that Zoë probably doesn't like her. As the next host, Lisa Quinton is hoping to be able to keep the peace at her party, but others don't believe Lisa will be able to pull at least that part of the evening off successfully. Lisa's menu consists of king scallops with pancetta chorizo salad as a starter, chicken mafiosa as the main course, and apple crumble with homemade cinnamon ice cream for dessert.

Ipswich, Gerard King

S10 E35 • Friday, Jan 30, 2009 • Jan 30 • 24m

The on-going rift between Angie and Zoë is still playing on the minds of all the diners. The fact of Gerard King being the next and last to host may ease everyone's minds about the rift as Gerard seems to have a special place in everyone's heart. Most of his guests expect a meat-laden menu seeing as to his occupation. His menu consists of chicken liver, black pudding and streaky bacon on toast as a starter, pork chops roasted in cider as the main course, and strawberry and cream filo tart as the dessert. He confesses to the camera in private that he is nervous since he has never hosted a sit down dinner party on his own. By the end of the night, the food takes a back seat to the issue of guest relations. But he'll find out then if his food and guest relation services are enough as Gerard announces the winner of the £1,000.

London, Judi Lembke

S10 E36 • Monday, Feb 2, 2009 • Feb 2 • 23m

Five nights in London begin with American-Swedish journalist Judi. Her four chatty guests are lawyer Lisa, schoolteacher Peter, office manager Moni and product manager Matthew.

London, Lisa Connell

S10 E37 • Tuesday, Feb 3, 2009 • Feb 3 • 24m

The guests from last night's dinner discuss their chances of winning in light of the quality of the first party. Lisa Connell is the next to host the dinner party, she who is concerned about two of the guests who have stated that they are highly critical. She is also fastidious about the cleanliness of her work area and her house in general. Her menu consists of king prawn, crab & butternut squash risotto as the starter, roasted lamb shanks and pan-fried sea bass as the two main courses, and a milk chocolate fountain and a cheese plate as the desserts. She has a kitchen equipment malfunction which could spell disaster. A malfunction of a different kind happens during the post-main course drinks in the living room. A final change occurs with the menu as it's being served.

London, Peter Rixham

S10 E38 • Wednesday, Feb 4, 2009 • Feb 4 • 24m

The guests are still discussing the wine spilling incident from last night, Judi, the supposed culprit, still not quite admitting to it being her fault. Peter Rixham is third on the list to host the dinner party. He is confident about his menu and hopes he can execute it well. He also hopes the evening will be light and fun for his guests. His menu consists of asparagus wrapped in Parma ham with hollandaise (served ham-less for vegetarian Moni) as a starter, boeuf bourguignon and ratatouille as the main courses, and chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis for dessert. As the evening rolls on, the five discuss the importance of winning versus the importance of having a good time at each party.

London, Moni Bharij

S10 E39 • Thursday, Feb 5, 2009 • Feb 5 • 22m

Moni Bharij is the hostess for the evening. Most of her guests expect that she will go to her Indian roots both for the menu and any additional table décor. They aren't wrong, but are surprised by the ingredients in the main. Her menu consists of king prawn curry as a starter, mixed thali of lamb, chicken, aubergine and lentil curry as the main course, and strawberry and champagne surprise for dessert. Lisa decides to bring Moni a gift reflecting Moni's gifts to everyone else thus far. Conversely, Lisa seems purely by chance to receive the short end of the stick on several occasions during the evening.

London, Matthew Baker

S10 E40 • Friday, Feb 6, 2009 • Feb 6 • 23m

The five reflect on the four new friends they have out of this experience, many no longer caring if they win the top prize. Matthew Baker is the last of this fivesome to host. He believes he has a good shot at winning having grown up in what he has coined the Jamie Oliver generation. Because of Matthew's boasting during the previous parties, his guests have high expectations of him. His menu consists of basil wrapped tortelloni, mozzarella and tomato as a starter, grilled red mullet as the main course, and duo of tiramisu and experimental fruit soup as the desserts. He hopes his choice of wine impresses one of his guests. They all have a good laugh at Judi's expense about a past indiscretion before Matthew announces the winner of the £1,000.

Manchester, Dave Wheeler

S10 E41 • Monday, Feb 9, 2009 • Feb 9 • 23m

Joker Dave Wheeler starts off a week in Manchester with a night of sophisticated humour - a fake turd and a fart machine. When Dave's food goes badly, it's left to his entertainment to try to salvage the night: a Mick Jagger impression.

Manchester, Matthew Nichols

S10 E42 • Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 • Feb 10 • 23m

Drama teacher Matthew is the second host of the week, with a meticulously-planned menu. Unfortunately Dave takes centre stage once again, bringing up the subject of Shaida's age and never letting the subject drop.

Manchester, Jane Bates

S10 E43 • Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 • Feb 11 • 23m

Celebrity fan Jane plans an "Oscar Night", with all courses based around film, and "paparazzi" to snap her guests as they arrive on a red carpet. With the diners suitably impressed by the fun, it produces an evening without arguments.

Manchester, Shaida Shipping

S10 E44 • Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 • Feb 12 • 23m

The five competitors discuss how well they have all gotten along so far, with the exception of one person who they feel is the outsider, who isn't aware of this perception. Shaida Shipping is the hostess for the evening. She has listed a surprise as an opening to the evening, that surprise which taps into one of her hobbies. The guests are nervous about what that surprise is. Shaida's menu consists of roly-poly meatloaf as a starter, lamb kichro as the main course, and pineapple cheesecake for dessert. Beyond the quality of the food itself, the guests are surprised that the menu doesn't seem to reflect what they would have expected from her. After the party, the guests remark most about the tone of the evening.

Manchester, Chris Brady

S10 E45 • Friday, Feb 13, 2009 • Feb 13 • 23m

The four previous hosts reflect on their respective evenings. Shaida has come to the realization of her outsider status among the group. Chris Brady is the last of this fivesome to host. Much like Shaida, Chris has a surprise for his guests, but doesn't tell them that there even is a surprise until their arrival, which he keeps until the end as a cap to the evening. His menu starts with grilled haloumi with salsa. He has an Italian trio as the main course: lasagna, chicken and tomato tagliatelle, and tomato, basil and mozzarella towers. Summer fruit pudding ends the meal. Immediately following the surprise, Chris announces the winner of the £1,000.

Celebrity Special: All In One

S10 E46 • Sunday, Feb 15, 2009 • Feb 15 • 48m

Christopher Biggins, Edwina Currie, Julia Bradbury and Philip Olivier all compete to win £1000 for charity. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.

Sunderland, Tony Griffiths

S10 E47 • Monday, Feb 16, 2009 • Feb 16 • 23m

Guests discover if you can buy class when nightclub owner Tony invites them to his huge house, complete with £26,000 chandelier - and serves them a '70s style menu. Barrister Anthony describes him as "new money" and discovers he cheated.

Sunderland, Bernice Saltzer

S10 E48 • Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 • Feb 17 • 23m

The four guests from the previous evening assess their chances of winning based on first host Tony's performance. Bernice Saltzer is second on the list to host the dinner party. She is hoping to dazzle not only with her food but also her foot wear. Being a PR executive, she kiddingly threatens to mount smear campaigns against her guests if they mark her low. Her menu consists of pear and warm blue cheesecake as the starter, teriyaki salmon as the main course, and a duo of chocolate treats for dessert. During the meal, one diner is the target of the others, not for what is said but for what is not said. Beyond the food, Anthony and Roy dislike something else that Bernice hands over to them. At the end of the evening, Bernice is uncertain of how she will be scored.

Sunderland, Ashley Hughes

S10 E49 • Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 • Feb 18 • 23m

Ashley Hughes is third on the list to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of salmon and tarragon mousse as the starter, beef medallions with a Stilton crust (and sea bass for kosher Bernice) as the main course, and blackberry and lemon ice in brandy snap cups for dessert. In preparing her meal, she demonstrates by its overuse her favourite kitchen gadget, and on which items she spends little thought. Besides the food, she is overly meticulous about another aspect of the evening. By the end of the meal, the one thing her guests did notice was her constant need for approval.

Sunderland, Anthony Merton-Smith

S10 E50 • Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 • Feb 19 • 23m

Anthony Merton-Smith is the host for the evening. His guests are expecting great things from him as the "posh" one of the group, but as he has not divulged much information about himself during the week either, they also believe he could totally surprise them. He is confident about his chances of winning, especially after the first three meals. His menu consists of game terrine with chutney (fish terrine for kosher Bernice) as a starter, roast venison with black cherry sauce (seared tuna for Bernice) as the main course, and crêpes Suzette for dessert.