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- The knives (and forks) are out as a group of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host. And the £1000 on the table adds spice to the proceedings...
- Each week four contestants come together as a team to recreate a historical battle via computer simulator. With two of the group playing generals with an overview of the battlefield, the other two play Lieutenants who are more in touch with the progress of the battle. When they lose or win, two military historians take them through on the simulator what actually happened in the real battle.
- In this episode of Time Commanders, the show recreates the Battle of Watling Street, pitting the team against the Iceni warrior queen Boudicca. The team takes command of a 10,000 strong Roman army, facing at least 60,000 Britons.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The five contestants from London for this week are: landscape gardener Greg Basire, who describes himself as "mediocrity personified"; events planner Sabrina Ghayour, who likes to win but admits having lost a few times in her life; former model Hugo Preece, a fashionista who likes fashionistas; PR consultant Amii van Amerongen, a young woman attracted to 'silver foxes'; and freelance food writer and silver fox Thoby Young, who is nicknamed Mr. Tarty for more than one reason. Greg Basire is the first to host the dinner party. His Spanish inspired menu consists of a selection of hot and cold tapas as a starter, paella Valenciana as the main course, and raspberry and turon semifrio for dessert. Greg is not looking forward to the evening as he hates meeting new people. He does however have a game plan for winning: get people drunk. His guests are impressed by the ambitiousness of his menu. By the end of the evening, Greg has a pretty accurate assessment of his guests' scores.
- The five contestants not only sum up their competition, but all have strong opinions on who they like and don't like. Hugo Preece is second on the list to host the dinner party. He is feeling a bit worse for wear after the long previous evening, but he soldiers on. His menu consists of foie gras and poached pear as the starter, Alaskan salmon and mint peas the main course, and a banana flambé with red wine and lavender sorbet for dessert. Besides the controversial topic of the foie gras and the fact that one of the diners has never eaten Britain's national dish of fish and chips, most of the conversation occurs post meal, when the diner's talk about their continuing like and more dislikes of the fellow diners. But they do have strong opinions about the quality of Hugo's meal, and score accordingly.
- Sabrina Ghayour is third on the list to host the dinner party. She is quietly confident and wants now more to win if only to beat those she doesn't like. Her Persian inspired menu, true to her own ethnic heritage, consists of Arabian mezze platter as the starter, spiced rack of lamb with pomegranate sauce as the main course, and rose water & cardamom poached pears with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. Beyond discussion of the food, the diners become increasingly open about their fellow diners. Some admit to changes in the perception of the others, but one feels like the outsider which the others confirm.
- Amii van Amerongen is the hostess for the evening. With warring factions emerging among the group, Amii decides to be the charming hostess to everyone to keep the peace, although she, with strong feelings about the others herself, is uncertain if she will be able to accomplish this task. In preparation for the meal, she goes to the extreme when going shopping. Her menu consists of bacon wrapped maraschino cherries as an entrée, tian of crab & avocado as a starter, phyllo wrapped noisette of lamb as the main course, and sorbet drenched in vodka for dessert. In the kitchen, she confesses she likes cooking but hates touching food. At dinner, a controversial subject breaks the ice and gets the warring words between diners started again. But they may all forget those words due to the amount of alcohol in the dessert.
- Thoby Young is the last of this fivesome to host. The other four have listened to Thoby talk and talk and talk about his knowledge of food during the week, and so he will have to put his meal where his mouth was (as they do not want another dissertation at dinner) to impress. Ethical foodie Thoby hopes that knowing where his food comes from will help make the meal better. His menu consists of buckwheat blinis with smoked salmon and *farmed* (ethical) caviar as the starter, osso bucco with risotto bianco as the main course, and Mr. Tarty's blackberry and apple tart for dessert. He also has an after dinner surprise listed on the menu. The ethical issues of food are again brought to the forefront during the meal. Believing Mr. Tarty will win the day, Thoby soon finds out if that is indeed the case as he announces the winner of the £1,000.
- The five contestants from Dundee, Scotland for this week are: office manager Laura Cunningham, an outgoing person who doesn't like dead silences in conversation; social worker Jimmy Fox, who has a thing against the English; artist Francis Glancy, who describes himself as sneaky in a cowardly way; interior décor shop manager and Englishman Adam Smith, who is meticulous about dining etiquette; and café owner Tara Tasker, who sees herself as the underdog out to win. Tara Tasker is the first to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of cream of Arbroath smokie soup as a starter, drunken duck with bramble wine and plum bree as the main course, and Tara's tantalizing trio for dessert. Her game plan is to be as attentive to her guests' needs as possible. True to her self-professed underdog status, she is stressed throughout the cooking process, especially of her main course, which she admits to being terrible in her test earlier in the week. Is the final product any better in her guests' opinions? Beyond the food, the four Scots have a laugh over the one Englishman.
- Francis Glancy is second on the list to host the dinner party. He's worried about having a panic attack if something goes not according to plan. He is fussy about his food and its presentation, which reflects the artist in him. He uses his artistic talents both as décor and as an offering to his guests, the latter which he hopes doesn't offend. His menu consists of summer bruschetta as a starter, iskenderoni as the main course, and vanilla and ginger cheesecake with balsamic strawberries for dessert. Something during the evening does not go according to Francis' plan, but will that affect either his demeanor or his guests' appreciation of the evening?
- The third night in Dundee sees Laura having to cook in front of the full view of her guests. However, most of the attention for the night is directed towards the ever-growing bromance between Adam and Jimmy.
- Jimmy uses his creativity and imagination for his menu, including a main course in the shape of bagpipes. Yet while Jimmy's warm company is much appreciated by his guests, his cooking is less savoured.
- The week ends not actually in Dundee, but 14 miles down the road to Adam's house in St. Andrew's. With Adam tired after the week, he accidentally cuts his finger while cooking, yet the atmosphere is warm, particularly from Jimmy.
- The five contestants from Portsmouth for this week are: holistic therapist Lynne Derry, who comes across as being blunt; supermarket sales manager Kate Hibbert, who does not suffer fools gladly; detective constable Sheena Ives, who describes herself as a bit loopy and deranged; flight attendant Lee Stafford, who is attracted to outgoing, bubbly people; and restaurateur Maria Wilkinson, whose stern demeanor masks a generally happy person. Kate Hibbert is the first to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of goat's cheese and Parma ham on a pear walnut salad as a starter, Posh Pompey fish pie as the main course, and cinnamon spiced oranges with blueberries and pomegranate for dessert. She hopes that fresh produce from the garden of her father, a television gardener, and specially chosen wine to each course will add extra marks. At dinner, one of the guests seems to be the odd person out amongst this fivesome. After dinner, the guests remark on Kate's demeanor as a hostess, which does not match her own assessment while she was working away earlier in the kitchen. At the end, Kate confesses to the camera her thoughts about winning or losing.
- Lee Stafford is second on the list to host the dinner party. Being a flight attendant, Lee believes being used to being attentive will serve him well for the dinner party. His guests presuppose that his house and menu will be immaculate and exotic. They are expected to be immaculate to Lee's red and black dress code to match the décor. His menu consists of cheesy stuffed mushrooms as a starter, Spatchcock-style chicken breast with pancetta and sausage stuffing as the main course, and raspberry soufflé with dark chocolate sauce for dessert. He takes a chance at preparing the dessert in front of his guests. He hopes his gifts to each will impress. And last night's outsider makes an attempt to explain to the others to mixed results.
- Maria Wilkinson is third on the list to host the dinner party. Being a restaurateur, Maria believes she has an upper hand, despite not being a professional chef. On the flip side, some of her guests hope she will be fair and not have her restaurant chefs prepare the meal. But Maria does use the services of her business partner who will act as server. Maria's menu consists of double baked smoked applewood soufflé as a starter, crab and mint mousse stuffed chicken breast as the main course, and white chocolate pannacotta for dessert. Instead of a palette cleanser between courses, Maria decides on a bit of activity for her guests, which doesn't go exactly according to plan. By the end of the evening, the guests have as much to say about Maria as they do about her business partner.
- Sheena Ives is the hostess for the evening. Her mixed Scottish/Mexican menu consists of a trio of Scottish salmon as a starter, chicken fajitas, guacamole and jalapeño cheese sauce as the main course, and Scottish cranachan for dessert. Although Sheena's menu is now a known to her guests, something that isn't is her occupation, which she has not yet mentioned to the others but to which she leaves clues around her house for them to guess. Will the guessing game leave her guests inspired or bored?
- Lynne Derry is the last of this fivesome to host. Because she's had a cold all week, her guests haven't really warmed up to her at the previous parties, and so she's hoping her hosting will add that spark that's been missed all week. Besides her invited guests, some uninvited guests she hopes won't show up are of the rodent variety. Lynne's menu consists of goat's cheese and glazed plums on walnut bread as a starter, rolled leg of lamb with orange, garlic and rosemary as the main course, and boozy ginger and rhubarb trifle with lemon syllabub for dessert. They continue to party into the hallway before Lynne announces the winner of the £1,000.
- The five contestants from Torbay for this week are: part-time estate agent Alison Deer, a clean freak; street warden Gavin Dyer, a loud larger than life man who hates cheese and seafood; sales assistant Carol Sylvester, who doesn't like boring, old fuddy-duddies; American-Brit property developer Patrick Walker, whose friends think is a bit eccentric; and political activist David Ward, who likes fine dining and dressing up for the occasions. Gavin Dyer is the first to host the dinner party. His menu consists of fig, goat's cheese and caramelized onion tartlet as the starter, stuffed pork and mustard mash as the main course, and chocolate fondant for dessert. A person who is used to making prepared meals but is starting from scratch to impress, Gavin is treating the meal preparation like a science experiment. The five seem to get along during the evening until the person that is deemed "the posh one" starts making what are considered rude comments, which places a slight damper at the end of the evening.
- Third host Mark is determined to impress, so arranges for a celebrity-laden night: Stephen Brogan from Rotherham F.C. and the Chuckle Brothers. Toni has to leave early due to still feeling unwell, so misses out on the star attractions.
- The five contestants from Manchester for this week are: sales manager Jane Bates, who strives to be the best; recruitment manager Chris Brady, who tells it like it is; drama teacher Matthew Nichols, who doesn't like to be described as average; optometrist Shaida Shipping, who is equally as blunt in her comments, and whose biggest fear is to get fat; and quantity surveyor Dave Wheeler, a prankster and music aficionado. Dave Wheeler is the first to host the dinner party. His menu consists of two starters: Dave's mushroom soup with dry sherry; and fish pie à la Dave. His main course is tenderloin of pork in cognac with vegetables and mash. And for dessert, he is making Karen's dead good dead gooey chocolate pud. Before his guests arrive, he is hoping to complete his meal preparation quickly so that he can go for a quick drink at the pub before dinner, and is hoping his "pranks" will entertain his guests. At dinner, all his guests make a joint confession, and talk amongst themselves about the quality of the dinner while Dave is out of the room. After dinner, Dave has one more surprise for his guests which he wants to be the crowning touch for the evening. Dave assesses his chance of success after his guests leave. His assessment matches his score.
- The guests are still discussing Dave's approach to dinner party hosting. They also speak of the other guests' personalities, and their own chances of winning. Matthew Nichols is the next to host the dinner party. He wants his food to speak for itself, without him having to resort to gimmicks. He takes a strict approach to the preparation. His menu consists of Cheshire cheese and leek tart with vine tomatoes as the starter, lemon and pepper lamb fillet with boulangere potatoes and seasonal vegetables for the main, and passion fruit bhapa doi and dark chocolate mousse for dessert. At the dinner table, the conversation focuses on controversial issues, which brings a serious tone to the evening. And one guest has extremely high expectations for a future party.
- Jane Bates is third on the list to host the dinner party. Being a celebrity idolizer, she is making it a Hollywood Oscar glam night, with a recommended dress code. The menu also has a Hollywood theme. It consists of Vinnie Jones Lock Stock and Smokin' Salmon as a starter, Johnny Depp Pirates' 'Planked' Steak as a main course, and Dean Martin Little Old Wine Jelly for dessert. The Oscar theme extends to the guests' arrival at Jane's house. Beyond the food, will Jane's guests be impressed by being treated like movie stars?
- 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.
- 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.