Series 9

Season 9 · 2014 · 45 episodes

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

1Northern Ireland StarterThe nation's top chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. First up, the chefs from Northern Ireland create their starters.
2Northern Ireland FishThis time the Northern Ireland chefs, returning finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will Brown, fight it out for the fish course.
3Northern Ireland MainIt's main course day for former finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will Brown. Ray is going all out to impress the veteran judge by cooking two separate dishes, but will he let the pressure get to him?
4Northern Ireland DessertIt's the Northern Ireland chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts.
5Northern Ireland JudgingThe two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook their menus again for the judges.
6North West StarterThe three chefs from north west attempt to impress with their starter courses.
7North West FishThe north-west chefs - returning contender Mary Ellen McTague, Jason Atherton's protégé James Durrant and fellow newcomer Mark Ellis - go head to head for the fish course. Mary Ellen faces a frozen fish meltdown - will it leave her battered?
8North West MainIt is main course day for north-west chefs Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis. After a disastrous fish course, they are all desperate to impress the veteran judge. But who will redeem themselves?
9North West DessertIt is the north-west chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts, as one chef must leave the competition. The pressure is on for Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis - any slip-up may cost them a place in the regional final.
10North West JudgingThe two remaining north-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
11South West StarterThree of the south west's finest chefs fight it out with their starters.
12South West FishThe south-west chefs - returning contender Emily Watkins and Michelin-starred chefs Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton - do battle for the fish course. Dom has been inspired by his research trip to the scene of the D-Day landings, but will Emily's nerves get the better of her in the kitchen?
13South West MainThe south-west chefs Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With the competition so tight, can one of them pull out in front before the deciding dessert course?
14South West DessertIt is the dessert course and the south-west chefs' last chance to secure a place in the regional final. Two will make it through to cook their menus for the judges, but either Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman or Josh Eggleton must leave the competition for good.
15South West JudgingThe two remaining south-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
16Central StarterThe three central region chefs prepare a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.
17Central FishReturning champion Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford's protégé Mark Poynton and ambitious newcomer Jason Hodnett fight it out for fish course glory. After plating up late yesterday will Aktar manage to be on time today? And can Michelin-starred Mark stand the heat of the kitchen?
18Central MainThe central region chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poynton and Jason Hodnett cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With Mark and Aktar fighting for the lead, can Jason sneak under the radar to take them by surprise?
19Central DessertIt is dessert day and the central chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poyton and Jason Hodnett are all striving for one of two spots in the regional final. Will Jason's elaborate chocolate medal dessert see him triumph or sent home empty-handed?
20Central JudgingThe two remaining central region chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.
21London and South East StarterThree of London and the south east's superstar chefs attempt to dazzle with their starters.
22London and South East FishThree of London and the south east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.
23London and South East MainThe London and south east chefs Adam Simmonds, Tom Sellers and Adam Byatt cook their main courses. At the crucial half way stage the chefs must do all they can to score highly to put them in pole position. Adam Simmonds is hoping that a trip to Churchill's War Cabinet will help him to victory.
24London and South East DessertThe London and south east chefs hope their desserts win them a place in the judges' chamber.
25London and South East JudgingThe two remaining London and south east chefs cook their dishes again.
26North East StarterThree of the north east's finest attempt to dazzle the mystery judge with their starters.
27North East FishThree of the north east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.
28North East MainFrances Atkins, Paul Welburn and Colin McGurran try to impress the veteran judge with their main courses.
29North East DessertIt is the north east chefs' last chance to impress as only two will get to cook for the judges.
30North East JudgingThe two remaining north east chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
31Scotland StarterEnter three newcomers to the competition, Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin.
32Scotland FishThe Scottish chefs, double-Michelin-starred Stevie McLaughlin, experienced Jacqueline O'Donnell and newcomer Neil Rankin fight it out for the fish course. Which chef will deliver with a dish which both hits the brief and tastes delicious too?
33Scotland MainIt's the main course for Scottish chefs Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin. With the scores close, the pressure is on for all three and they are each hoping to impress with unique and individual dishes. Which chef will receive the ultimate accolade from the veteran judge?
34Scotland DessertIt is the dessert course and the Scottish chefs' fates hang in the balance as, at the end of today, one of them must be sent home. For Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin there is no room for error, as any mistake might cost them a place in the judges' chamber.
35Scotland JudgingThe two remaining Scottish chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
36Wales StarterWelsh chefs Mary Ann Gilchrist, David Kelman and Andy Beaumont join the competition.
37Wales FishThe Welsh chefs - newcomer Andy Beaumont, military man David Kelman and returning contender Mary Ann Gilchrist - go head to head for the fish course. Ambitious Andy and determined David are hoping to steal a lead over Mary Ann. Will choosing to cook a fish she doesn't like to eat be her undoing?
38Wales MainThe Welsh chefs are all hoping to score highly with their very individual main courses.
39Wales DessertThe dessert course is the last chance for the Welsh chefs to impress before one of them is sent home.
40Wales JudgingThe two remaining Welsh chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.
41Finals StarterIt is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their starters for the judges.
42Finals FishIt is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their fish course for the judges.
43Finals MainThere is a shock result for the chefs as their competitors' votes make all the difference.
44Finals DessertIt is the last chance for the chefs to get their dish in contention for the final.
45BanquetThe banquet arrives and the victorious four chefs put their finest dishes on a plate for those who served both on the front line and the home front during WWII.

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