Celebrity Special, Ben de Lisi

S02 E01 • Monday, Sep 12, 2005 • Sep 12 • 24m

Ben de Lisi drew on his Italian cooking skills to prepare this broccoli pasta dish in the celebrity week of Come Dine With Me.

Celebrity Special, Mica Paris

S02 E02 • Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 • Sep 13 • 24m

Jamaican flavourings and the classic Caribbean accompaniment of rice and pea, make for a sunshine filled chicken dish

Celebrity Special, Ulrika Jonsson

S02 E03 • Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 • Sep 14 • 24m

Ulrika surprises everyone when she doesn't cook anything Swedish, instead opting for risotto and sea bass.

Celebrity Special, Helen Lederer

S02 E04 • Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 • Sep 15 • 24m

Comedian Helen Lederer hosta this evening and it's a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.

Celebrity Special, David Quantick

S02 E05 • Friday, Sep 16, 2005 • Sep 16 • 24m

It's the final night and a winner will be announced, Once host David quantick get's his steaks on the table.

Essex, Jane Phillips Martin

S02 E06 • Monday, Sep 19, 2005 • Sep 19 • 23m

Sales rep Jane from Essex chooses lamb shanks for her main course, but gets off to a bad start when she forgets the veg. There's more trouble back in the kitchen, where she cuts her finger preparing the asparagus.

Essex, June Tedaldi

S02 E07 • Tuesday, Sep 20, 2005 • Sep 20 • 23m

Belly dancer June plans a relaxed night in Essex and is hoping to say 'ciao' to her rivals with her Italian-style menu, including sea bass and apricot tart. But she's picked the same starter, asparagus, as last night's host Jane and soon finds herself in trouble when she over cooks it.

Essex, Kevin Reynolds

S02 E08 • Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 • Sep 21 • 23m

Fitness fanatic Kevin serves up a health-conscious meal of carrot soup and salmon in Essex and then reveals exactly how many calories his guests are eating. His plan is to pour plenty of drink down his guests' throats, but will his transparent plan succeed?

Essex, Keeley Lawrence

S02 E09 • Thursday, Sep 22, 2005 • Sep 22 • 23m

Trainee actress Keeley in Essex has just moved house, hasn't got any cooking utensils and claims that asking a local restaurant to prepare her food is the only solution. But she isn't telling her guests what she's up to and has to use all her acting skills to keep them in the dark. Will Keeley escape detection by the curious Amanda?

Essex, Amanda Swanwick-Aharoni

S02 E10 • Friday, Sep 23, 2005 • Sep 23 • 23m

Interior designer Amanda from Essex draws up plans for a formal banquet, brings in a friend to play butler for the night and wears pearls and a tiara for her dinner party. But after an exhausting week of fine dining, her guests prefer to chill out in her summerhouse between courses, where Jane and Kevin start to bicker with one another.

Doncaster, Neena Rainey

S02 E11 • Monday, Sep 26, 2005 • Sep 26 • 24m

The first night in Doncaster is hosted by Neena, a no-nonsense child minder. But her guests don't seem to realise she's biting her tongue when questioning everything from her class, her taste in art, and even whether she was born male.

Doncaster, Katherine Taylor

S02 E12 • Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 • Sep 27 • 23m

The first night in Doncaster didn't produce blossoming friendships as much as it produced irritations and potential enemies. The ill feeling continues on the second night, particularly when Kathryn admits to using help to prepare the food.

Doncaster, Steve Clift

S02 E13 • Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 • Sep 28 • 24m

After two prickly evenings, there's hope for the third, as host Steve is the only contestant yet to clash with anyone else. But even laid back Steve isn't safe from suspicions and hostility, as he's accused of not cooking his own food.

Doncaster, Danny Churchill

S02 E14 • Thursday, Sep 29, 2005 • Sep 29 • 24m

Leg-pulling tailor Danny is the fourth host, and after three bad atmospheres in a row, he realises he needs to introduce some harmony to the group. While his Italian menu is appreciated, even more savoured is a night without arguments.

Doncaster, Rosslyn Thompson

S02 E15 • Friday, Sep 30, 2005 • Sep 30 • 23m

Former company director "Ross" invites the guests to her 400 year old farmhouse on her five acre estate. But her plans for a great evening become undermined by her own nervousness, the pressure causing her to argue with her guests.

Brighton, Margaret O'Loughlin

S02 E16 • Monday, Oct 3, 2005 • Oct 3 • 22m

This round features fun-loving, flamboyant females from Brighton. Margaret fell in love with the West Indies while on holiday, so she's bringing a Caribbean theme to her menu.

Brighton, Julia John

S02 E17 • Tuesday, Oct 4, 2005 • Oct 4 • 22m

Actress Julia has to put on the show of her life if she's going to scoop that first prize. She's decided to hire a butler to help her out, but will the others mark her down for cheating?

Brighton, Paula Pearson

S02 E18 • Wednesday, Oct 5, 2005 • Oct 5 • 22m

Tough-talking PR Paula knows some of Brighton's top restaurateurs and she's not too proud to call in a few favours, but even then the culinary cock-ups seem to flow from start to finish.

Brighton, Nathalie Clarke

S02 E19 • Thursday, Oct 6, 2005 • Oct 6 • 22m

Glamour model-turned-housewife Nathalie may have braved the cameras but she's a bundle of nerves when it comes to cooking for her four feisty female guests.

Brighton, Melinda Padley

S02 E20 • Friday, Oct 7, 2005 • Oct 7 • 22m

Fiery farm-owner Melinda hopes to harvest the £1,000 prize with an upmarket evening. She's laying on a bumper crop of food including Beef Wellington, crab salad and a pudding of prunes.

Glasgow, Aileen Dunn

S02 E21 • Monday, Oct 10, 2005 • Oct 10 • 23m

72-year-old Aileen likes to face fresh challenges, and thinks hosting an evening will be an ideal experience. With her flat containing such attractions as a lift that enters her home, her guests enjoy Aileen's food and and her company.

Glasgow, Paul Lydon

S02 E22 • Tuesday, Oct 11, 2005 • Oct 11 • 23m

Paul Lydon is Tuesday's host. He takes contests seriously and intends to make everything from scratch, so much that he goes fishing for trout to make his own pate.

Glasgow, Christine Thornton

S02 E23 • Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 • Oct 12 • 23m

Glamorous Christine Thornton is Wednesday's host. She likes a bit of "glitz" in her life and has her own sure fire way of pocketing the money.

Glasgow, Sharon Eaton

S02 E24 • Thursday, Oct 13, 2005 • Oct 13 • 23m

Business woman Sharon Eaton is Thursday's host. She lays out an extravagant 10 course Thai banquet in the hope of pocketing the grand.

Glasgow, Ishrat Gazala

S02 E25 • Friday, Oct 14, 2005 • Oct 14 • 23m

Ishrat Gazala is Friday's host, she serves up an authentic Indian curry. Plus, the week's winner is revealed.

Nottingham, Karen Cullen

S02 E26 • Monday, Oct 17, 2005 • Oct 17 • 24m

Entrepreneur Karen Cullen starts a week in Nottingham, yet having just returned from holiday, she hasn't given herself much chance to get prepared. When her own assessment of her cooking is "absolute crap", what will her guests think?

Nottingham, Gordon Todd

S02 E27 • Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 • Oct 18 • 23m

Hairdresser-turned-restaurant critic Gordon Todd is Tuesday's host. His motto is "If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail".

Nottingham, Jenny Cross

S02 E28 • Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 • Oct 19 • 23m

Psychic Jenny Cross is Wednesday's host. She claims to have already foreseen that Gordon will be the week's winner, but still attempts to outdo him.

Nottingham, Jarrod Pepper

S02 E29 • Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 • Oct 20 • 23m

Cocky Aussie sales rep Jarrod Pepper is Thursday's host. He's laying on the most unusual menu ever seen on Come Dine with Me: crocodile and prawn kebabs followed by roasted kangaroo.

Nottingham, Sam Hughes

S02 E30 • Friday, Oct 21, 2005 • Oct 21 • 23m

First class airline hostess Sam Hughes is Friday's host. She believes presentation is the key to a good meal.

London, Isabelle Goldstein

S02 E31 • Monday, Oct 24, 2005 • Oct 24 • 23m

This week's first host is steely PR Isabelle Goldstein. She's got one aim in life: to win, no matter what it takes. And she's not afraid to speak her mind. The north Londoner is convinced she's got the recipe for success with her menu of spicy soup, pancetta wrapped chicken, pears, good wine and the finest ingredients she can find. Can Isabelle talk her way to victory?

London, Chris D'Slyva

S02 E32 • Tuesday, Oct 25, 2005 • Oct 25 • 23m

Second to play host in London is Aussie smoothie Chris D'Sylva. He's a laid-back drinks PR, who takes a relaxed attitude to entertaining. But his carefree approach soon gets him into trouble: he's doing panna cotta, but hasn't left enough time for it to set: will a few hours in the freezer do the trick? Cool cat Chris isn't feeling the heat in the kitchen.

London, Bill Buckley

S02 E33 • Wednesday, Oct 26, 2005 • Oct 26 • 23m

Bill Buckley is used to entertaining in his day job as a local radio DJ. But he's determined to put on the show of his life today. A perfectionist, he's planned his menu of prawn mousse, baked skate and chocolate cheesecake with military precision. Will Bill's attention to detail ensure a relaxed evening for the other guests, or just put them on edge?

London, Jacqueline Gill

S02 E34 • Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 • Oct 27 • 23m

Jacqueline Gill hosts this evening's dinner party. Will her cooking be enough to secure her the coveted prize.

London, Serena Wilson

S02 E35 • Friday, Oct 28, 2005 • Oct 28 • 23m

Friday's host is 30-year-old north Londoner Serena Wilson. She admits there's a touch of Bridget Jones about her, although at first she seems to avoid Bridget-esque disasters with a mushroom risotto using only the best ingredients. But just when she thought it was all under control, ill-feeling between two of her guests flares up into a full-blown argument.

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Episode 37

S02 E37 • Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 • Sep 11

Episode 38

S02 E38 • Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007 • Sep 12

Episode 39

S02 E39 • Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 • Sep 13

Episode 40

S02 E40 • Friday, Sep 14, 2007 • Sep 14

Episode 41

S02 E41 • Monday, Sep 15, 2008 • Sep 15

Episode 42

S02 E42 • Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 • Sep 16

Episode 43

S02 E43 • Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008 • Sep 17

Episode 44

S02 E44 • Thursday, Sep 18, 2008 • Sep 18

Episode 45

S02 E45 • Friday, Sep 19, 2008 • Sep 19