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Description: BBC TWO's successful cookery competition GREAT BRITISH MENU returns. The country's top chefs are competing to cook at a fabulous banquet to celebrate the very best local produce from across the land and the host will be HRH The Prince of Wales.

BBC TWO's successful cookery competition GREAT BRITISH MENU returns. The country's top chefs are competing to cook at a fabulous banquet to celebrate the very best local produce from across the land and the host will be HRH The Prince of Wales.

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This week it's the turn of the Scottish chefs; Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Alan Murchison. Today it's the battle of the starters. So which dish is going to fly the flag for Scotland?

Scotland Starter

It's judgement day on GREAT BRITISH MENU. One chef left the competition yesterday and now only one chef can make it through to the finals and have a chance to cook at this year's banquet.

North West Judging

This week it's the turn of the chefs from the Central region - Daniel Clifford, Richard Bainbridge and Will Holland. They're launching their culinary assault with the starters.

Central Starter

Today the chefs from the Central region - Richard Bainbridge, Daniel Clifford and Will Holland are all out to impress with their fish dishes: crab in barley soup with smoked oyster, hay baked rainbow trout and beetroot cured sea trout.

Central Fish

Today it's the battle of the main courses for the chefs from the Central region. So which dish will get top marks; pigeon and rabbit with carrot terrine; lamb with purple sprouting broccoli or lamb with asparagus crown?

Central Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs from the Central region to prove they've got what it takes to cook at this year's fabulous banquet. So which dessert will former champion Glynn Purnell think is worthy of The Prince?

Central Dessert

It's judgement day on GREAT BRITISH MENU. One chef left the competition yesterday and now only two remain to battle it out, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges.

Central Judging

This week it's the turn of the chefs from the South West, and today they begin their menus with the starters; rabbit with pea mousse, ham hock with pea puree and heather smoked macon with pickled beetroot.

South West Starter

Today the chefs from the South West - Henry Herbert, John Hooker and Nathan Outlaw are all out to impress with their fish dishes: cider cured sea trout, poached lobster with courgette flowers and trout, crayfish and pike mousse.

South West Fish

Today the chefs from the South West wage war with their main courses. Henry Herbert, John Hooker and Nathan Outlaw all want to score highly but which dish will get top marks?

South West Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs from the South West to prove they've got what it takes to cook at this year's fabulous banquet. So which dessert will former champion Michael Caines think deserves a place on the banquet menu?

South West Dessert

Today the Scottish chefs; Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Alan Murchison all all fighting for supremacy in the fish course. So who's going to come out on top?

Scotland Fish

It's crunch time for the chefs from the South West. Only two remain to battle it out, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges. Only one chef can make through to the finals.

South West Judging

This week the spotlight is on the chefs from Wales - Richard Davies, Aled Williams and James Sommerin. Today they kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

Wales Starter

Today the chefs from Wales - Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Aled Williams pull out all the stops with their fish dishes: poached lobster with confit potatoes, sea bass with brown crab and sea trout with smoked mussels.

Wales Fish

Today the pressure is immense as the chefs from Wales battle it out with their main courses. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Aled Williams are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

Wales Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs from Wales to impress. Richard Davies, Aled Williams and James Sommerin deliver their desserts but which dish will earn top marks?

Wales Dessert

Which chef will make it through to the finals to represent Wales and get the chance to cook at the banquet?

Wales Judging

All the North East chefs want the honour of cooking for HRH Prince of Wales and today they kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks? Former champion Nigel Haworth will decide.

North East Starter

Today the chefs from the North East - Kenny Atkinson, Tim Bilton & Lee Bennett pull out all the stops for their fish dishes: line-caught North Sea mackerel, pickled shellfish & smoked crispy prawns, and smoked trout soup.

North East Fish

Today the chefs from the North East battle it out with their main courses. Kenny Atkinson, Tim Bilton & Lee Bennett are determined to win but which dish will take poll position today?

North East Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs from the North East to impress as the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition today.

North East Dessert

Today it's the battle of the main courses, as Scottish chefs; Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Alan go allout to win, with their takes on hogget Scotch pie, steak and chips and lamb with haggis.

Scotland Main

Its decision time on GREAT BRITISH MENU for the chefs from the North East. One chef left the competition yesterday and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges.

North East Judging

This week the spotlight is on the chefs from Northern Ireland and today they begin with their starters.

Northern Ireland Starter

Today the chefs from Northern Ireland - Derek Creagh, Brian McCann & Niall McKenna pull out all the stops with their fish dishes: black sole fillet with crab; seared hand dived scallops and shellfish with seaweed butter.

Northern Ireland Fish

Today the chefs from Northern Ireland battle it out with their main courses. Derek Creagh, Brian McCann & Niall McKenna are determined to win but which dish will take poll position today?

Northern Ireland Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs from Northern Ireland to impress, one will leave the contest today.

Northern Ireland Dessert

Its decision time on GREAT BRITISH MENU for the chefs from Northern Ireland. The judges aren't easily pleased and only first class cooking will do. Only one chef can make it through to the finals.

Northern Ireland Judging

This week it's the turn of the chefs from London and the South East - Tristan Welch, Tom Kerridge and Anthony Demetre. They're out to impress with their starters.

London & South East Starter

Today the chefs from the London and South East region - Tom Kerridge, Tristan Welch and Anthony Demetre want to score top marks with their fish dishes.

London & South East Fish

Today it's the battle of the main courses, as the chefs from London and the South East - Tom Kerridge, Tristan Welch and Anthony Demetre - face off, so which dish will come out on top?

London & South East Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs from London and the South East to prove they've got what it takes to cook at this year's fabulous banquet.

London & South East Dessert

Today it's the last chance for the Scottish chefs; Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Alan Murchison to show they've got what it takes to win. So which dessert will deliver the sweet smell of success and which chef will be going home early?

Scotland Desert

One chef left the competition yesterday and now only two of the chefs from the South East & London remain to battle it out, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges.

London & South East Judging

It's the finals of GREAT BRITISH MENU. In today's programme the finalists cook their starters, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and in a twist to the competition there's a new addition to the judging panel.

Finals Starter

Today the finalists cook their fish dishes for the Great British Menu judges, who are joined by fourth member to assist them in their decision. Which chefs will sink and which will swim?

Finals Fish

It's day 3 of the finals of GREAT BRITISH MENU, when the panel of judges give their verdict on the main courses. 8 of the country's top chefs are fiercely focussed on the task in hand, for the honour of serving a dish to HRH The Prince of Wales.

Finals Main

It's dessert day in the finals of GREAT BRITISH MENU and the last chance for the competing chefs to impress.

Finals Dessert

This year's GREAT BRITISH MENU competition has been the most fiercely fought yet. This special documentary follows the successful chefs in the run up to the banquet, the pressure to deliver is immense and the chefs aren't leaving anything to chance.

The Banquet

It's judgement day on GREAT BRITISH MENU and the chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges. Only one can win the chance to cook at this year's banquet hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales.

Scotland Judging

This week it's the turn of the chefs from the North West - Johnnie Mountain, Lisa Allen and Aiden Byrne. Today it's the starters, so which dish will be deemed worthy of the banquet?

North West Starter

Today sparks fly as the chefs from the North West - Johnnie Mountain, Lisa Allen and Aiden Byrne are fighting to win the fish course. So which dish is going to be king?

North West Fish

Today it's the battle of the main courses, as the chefs from the North West square off. The main course is the pivotal point of any meal, so which dish will get top marks?

North West Main

Today it's the last chance for the chefs - Lisa Allen, Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne to prove they are fit to cook at this year's prestigious banquet. So to which dessert will Marcus Wareing award top marks?

North West Dessert

It's the battle of the North East chefs - Andrew Pern, Stephanie Moon and Tim Bilton. They kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

The chefs from the North East pull out all the stops with their fish dishes.

The chefs from the North East battle it out with their main courses. Stephanie Moon, Andrew Pern and Tim Bilton are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

It's the last chance for the chefs from the North East to impress as the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition today. Tim Bilton, Andrew Pern and Stephanie Moon deliver their desserts.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the North East. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs - Brian McCann, Chris Bell and Chris Fearon. All of them are determined to knock out their rivals in the race to the banquet. They kick things off with their starters.

The chefs from the Northern Ireland - Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Brian McCann pull out all the stops with their fish dishes.

The chefs from the Northern Ireland battle it out with their main courses. Chris Bell, Brian McCann and Chris Fearon are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

Northern Ireland Mains

It's the last chance for the chefs from the Northern Ireland to impress as the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition today. Brian McCann, Chris Fearon and Chris Bell deliver their desserts.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from Northern Ireland. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the North West chefs - Bruno Birkbeck, Johnnie Mountain and Lisa Allen. All of them are determined to knock out their rivals in the race to the banquet. They kick things off with their starters.

The chefs from the North West - Lisa Allen, Bruno Birkbeck and Johnnie Mountain pull out all the stops with their fish dishes.

The chefs from the North West battle it out with their main courses. Johnnie Mountain, Lisa Allen and Bruno Birkbeck are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

It's the last chance for the chefs from the North West to impress as the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition. Bruno Birkbeck, Johnnie Mountain and Lisa Allen deliver their desserts.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from North West. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the Central chefs battling it out - Richard Bainbridge, Aktar Islam and Sue Ellis. Former Great British Menu champion Glynn Purnell will decide which dishes deserve the highest scores.

The chefs from the Central region- Sue Ellis, Richard Bainbridge and Aktar Islam pull out all the stops with their fish dishes, hoping to impress former champion Glynn Purnell.

The chefs from the Central region battle it out with their main courses. Aktar Islam, Sue Ellis and Richard Bainbridge are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

It's the last chance for the chefs from the Central region to impress former champion Glynn Purnell, as today the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from Central region. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the South West chefs battling it out - John Hooker, Paul Ainsworth and Andre Garrett. Former Great British Menu champion Michael Caines will decide which dishes deserve the highest scores. The chefs begin with their starters.

The chefs from the South West region- Paul Ainsworth, John Hooker and Andre Garrett pull out all the stops with their fish dishes, hoping to impress former champion Michael Caines.

The chefs from the South West battle it out with their main courses. Andre Garrett, Paul Ainsworth and John Hooker are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

It's the last chance for the chefs from the South West to impress former champion Michael Caines, as today the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from South West. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the Scotland chefs battling it out - Michael Smith, Philip Carnegie and Tony Singh. The chefs begin with their starters, in a bid to get their menu through to the judges tasting.

The chefs from Scotland - Tony Singh, Michael Smith and Philip Carnegie pull out all the stops with their fish dishes, hoping to impress veteran chef Alan Murchison.

The chefs from Scotland battle it out with their main courses. Philip Carnegie, Tony Singh and Michael Smith are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

It's the last chance for the chefs from Scotland to impress veteran chef Alan Murchison. Michael Smith, Tony Singh and Philip Carnegie deliver their desserts but which dish will earn top marks?

Scotland Dessert

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from Scotland. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the Welsh chefs battling it out - Aled Williams, Gareth Jones and Hywel Jones, with Angela Hartnett deciding who will get through to the judges on Friday The chefs begin with their starters.

The chefs from Wales - Aled Williams, Gareth Jones and Hywel Jones pull out all the stops with their fish dishes, hoping to impress veteran chef Angela Hartnett.

The chefs from Wales battle it out with their main courses. Aled Williams, Gareth Jones and Hywel Jones are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

Wales Mains

It's the last chance for the chefs from Wales to impress veteran chef Angela Hartnett, as the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition. Aled Williams, Gareth Jones and Hywel Jones deliver their desserts.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from Wales. One chef left the competition yesterday and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the chefs from London and the South East battling it out - Tom Kerridge, Phil Thompson and Tom Aikens.

London and South East Starter

The chefs from London and the South East - Tom Kerridge, Phil Thompson and Tom Aikens pull out all the stops with their fish dishes, hoping to impress veteran chef Jason Atherton.

London and South East Fish

The chefs from London and the South East battle it out with their main courses. Tom Kerridge, Phil Thompson and Tom Aikens are determined to win but which dish will take poll position?

London and South East Main

It's the last chance for the chefs from London and the South East to impress veteran chef Jason Atherton.

London and South East Dessert

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from London and the South East. One chef left the competition and only two remain, as they cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

London and South East Judging

It's the finals for Great British Menu. Over the past two months 24 of the country's top chefs have been competing for a place to cook at the People's Banquet - a magnificent street party to be held at the historic Leadenhall Market.

Final Starter

It's the finals for the fish course for the Great British Menu. Twenty four of the country's top chefs have been competing for a place to cook at the People's Banquet - a magnificent street party to be held at the historic Leadenhall Market.

Final Fish

It's day 3 of the Great British Menu Finals, and today the judges will give their verdict on the main courses. The eight remaining chefs are all competing to cook at the People's Banquet where they will serve their special guests of honour.

Final Main

It's Desserts day in the finals of the Great British Menu, and the final chance for the competing chefs to impress the judges and win a place to cook at The People's Banquet.

Final Dessert

The winners have been announced and this special documentary follows the successful chefs in the run up to the banquet, as they make the painstaking preparations, for what is one of the most important meals they will ever cook.

Banquet

It's the battle of the Scottish chefs - chef Alan Murchison and newcomers Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway.

Scottish chefs - Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway cook their fish course, but which one will prevail? Will it be Grilled Mackerel with beetroot meringues and horseradish ice cream; Crab 'cannelloni' or poached halibut with squid ink?

It's the battle of the Scottish chefs. Today is the big one, the main course, but who will get top marks?

It's the battle of the Scottish chefs - Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway. Today is the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from Scotland. One chef left the competition and only two remain, who will cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the Central chefs - returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster. They kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

Central Ireland Starter

It's the battle of the Central chefs - returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster. Today they cook their fish course, but which one will prevail?

Central Ireland Fish

It's the battle of the Central chefs - returning contenders, Aktar Islam and Daniel Clifford and newcomer Paul Foster. Today is the big one, the main course, but which one will get top marks?

Central Ireland Mains

It's the battle of the Central chefs. Today is the final chance to impress with their dessert dishes.

Central Ireland Dessert

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the Central region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

Central Ireland Judging

It's the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin. Today they kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin. Today they cook their fish course, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the North East chefs. Today they cook their main course, but which one will take gold?

It's the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender, Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin. Today is the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the North East region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs - returning contenders, Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna. Today they kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs - returning contenders, Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna. They cook their fish course, but which one but which one will prevail?

It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs. They cook their main course, but which one will take gold?

It's the battle of the Northern Ireland chefs - returning contenders, Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna. They cook their desserts, but which one will take gold?

It's decision time for the chefs from the Northern Ireland region; one chef left the competition yesterday and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the judges.

It's the battle of the North West chefs - returning contenders, Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne and newcomer Simon Rogan. They kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the North West chefs - newcomers, Phil Howard and Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness. They cook their fish course, but which one but which one will prevail?

It's the battle of the North West chefs - returning contenders, Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne and newcomer Simon Rogan. They cook their main course, but only one chef will take gold.

It's the battle of the North West chefs - returning contenders, Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne and newcomer Simon Rogan. Today is the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the North West region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the London and South East chefs - newcomers, Phil Howard and Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness. They kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the London and South East chefs. They cook their fish course, but who will prevail?

It's the battle of the London and South East chefs. They cook their main course, but who will take gold?

It's the battle of the London and South East chefs. It's the final chance to impress with their desserts.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the London and South East region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the Wales chefs - returning contenders, Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry. They kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the Wales chefs - returning contenders, Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry. They cook their fish course, but which one but which one will prevail?

It's the battle of the Wales chefs - returning contenders, Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry. They cook their main course, but only one chef will take gold?

It's the battle of the Wales chefs. It's the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the Wales region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

It's the battle of the South West chefs - returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. They kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks?

It's the battle of the South West chefs - returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. They cook their fish course, but which one but which one will prevail?

It's the battle of the South West chefs - returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. They cook their main course, but which chef will take gold?

It's the battle of the South West chefs - returning contenders, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone. Today is the final chance to impress the veteran with their dessert dishes.

It's decision time on Great British Menu for the chefs from the South West region. One chef left the competition and only two remain to cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton.

The Great British Menu 2012 enters its final week. In today's programme the finalists cook their starters, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Richard Corrigan.

Today the finalists cook their fish dishes, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges.

Today the chosen finalists cook their main courses, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges and veteran judge Tom Kerridge.

It's Desserts day in the finals and the last chance for the competing chefs to impress the judges and veteran Angela Hartnett. The judges finally reveal the winning four dishes which will make up this year's Great British Menu.

The winners have been announced and this final programme follows the successful chefs in the run up to the banquet, as they make the painstaking preparations, for what is one of the most important meals they will ever cook.

The spotlight is on Scotland. The Scottish chefs are all determined to get one of their dishes to the banquet.

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