My Kitchen Rules

Two legends of British cuisine, two-times Michelin Star restauranteur and chef, Michael Caines, and Queen of home cooks and food writer, Prue Leith present a new entertaining and competitive cooking series. They will be joining forces to judge 16 pairs of entrepreneurial amateur cooks who open their own restaurant at home for one ambitious night, in a bid to scoop the £10,000 prize and the right to say, ‘My Kitchen Rules’.

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  E1Ireland

  Jan 23, 2014

  Best mates Clare and Rebecca say they're polar opposites in the kitchen. While care worker Clare is disorganised and messy - barrister Rebecca loves to make lists and is obsessively tidy. And while that sounds like a recipe for disaster, the Dublin-based duo have a few tricks up their sleeves as they artfully reinvent traditional dishes with innovative and ambitious cooking techniques. There's more to Irish food than bacon and cabbage, you know - and these girls are out to prove a point!

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  E2South England

  Jan 30, 2014

  Beefy Essex boys Danny and Kev bonded over food while working together as firefighters. As a former mess cook, Kev has lots of experience planning and catering for large numbers - while Danny dreams of serving eye-wateringly hot Asian street food from his own food van. This gutsy double act should definitely have a few fire engines on standby after serving their spicy menu to the MKR contestants.

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  E3North England

  Feb 6, 2014

  Inseparable mates Gabi & Steph not only work side-by-side at Gabi's auntie's restaurant - they live and socialise together, too. In fact, you'll rarely find them apart, particularly when it comes to getting creative in the kitchen. Sunderland-born Steph and Gabi, whose family is from Italy, love mixing their cooking influences to create no-nonsense northern food with a taste of the Mediterranean. If they win the show, the girls plan to travel the world selling pizza from their very own food truck.

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  E4The Midlands

  Feb 13, 2014

  Practical Stuart loves home-cooked English food. His good friend Duncan, meanwhile, brings a Ghanaian twist to their menu. They think the results are daring, delicious and highly original. The neighbours first started cooking together at a local 'bring-a-pot' night - and are very excited about their Afro Saxon fusion style of cuisine.

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  E5Wales

  Feb 20, 2014

  Foodie Emma met hairdresser Phillip when he started styling her hair. They discovered a shared love of cooking and now run their own supper club. While Phillip loves to play host, Emma gets busy in the kitchen producing top-quality dishes for an exclusive clientele. It's all about fine dining for the Welsh team and Emma and Phillip admit to having very high standards. It's not just fine foods they'll be dishing up on My Kitchen Rules - get ready for a few home truths, too!

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  E6Scotland

  Feb 27, 2014

  Interior designer Allanna likes her dinner parties to be aesthetically pleasing as well as delicious. And when she teams up with culinary whiz Catriona, the results are spectacular. They're inspired by Scottish produce and are proud of their traditional recipes, from clootie dumplings to mince and tatties. These ladies are out to put Scottish food back on the map!

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  E7Lake District Bed and Breakfast Challenge

  Mar 6, 2014

  For round two of the cooking contest, the teams go to the Lake District to concoct the ultimate breakfast for 50 B&B owners. Which dish will get the most votes?

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  E8Camper Van Challenge

  Mar 13, 2014

  In the ultimate test of culinary skill, the amateur cooks are challenged to produce restaurant quality food in basic camper van kitchens for 40 holidaymakers

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  E9Swanky Soiree Challenge

  Mar 20, 2014

  Hunger for the MKR crown grows. To enter next week's final, the three teams must cater for 30 VIP guests at a swanky soiree. But the judges have a twist planned.

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  E10FinaleFinale

  Mar 27, 2014

  Chefs Lorraine Pascale and Jason Atherton put on their judging hats for the final course of the contest. Which region will boast home to the best amateur cooks?

Two legends of British cuisine, two-times Michelin Star restauranteur and chef, Michael Caines, and Queen of home cooks and food writer, Prue Leith present a new entertaining and competitive cooking series. They will be joining forces to judge 16 pairs of entrepreneurial amateur cooks who open their own restaurant at home for one ambitious night, in a bid to scoop the £10,000 prize and the right to say, ‘My Kitchen Rules’.

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  E1Two Hungry Weegies

  Oct 3, 2016

  First to cook are Glasgow Gals, Ami and Nicola, the 'Two Hungry Weegies'. Will their menu of curried langoustine soup, slow-roasted pork belly, and millionaire shortcake be a winner?

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  E2The Time Machine

  Oct 4, 2016

  In this episode Hugh and Ste from Edinburgh are out to impress with a haggis rissole starter, pheasant breast main, and border tart desserts. Their themed restaurant is 'The Time Machine'.

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  E3The Bonnie Tropicana

  Oct 5, 2016

  This time it's the turn of Rebecca and Nansai in the 'The Bonnie Tropicana'. Will their Scottish-Caribbean fusion menu score highly?

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  E4The Gaelic Coast

  Oct 6, 2016

  Paula and David, the Hearty Hebrideans from the Isle of Lewis, have seven hours to shop, prep and cook for their restaurant themed 'The Gaelic Coast' due to the couple's love of the sea

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  E5Kitchen Headquarters

  Oct 7, 2016

  The competition heats up as the action moves to Kitchen Headquarters. The week's second and third placed teams will cook off to secure the remaining spot in the next leg of the contest.

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  E6Mam 'n' Son

  Oct 10, 2016

  'Mam 'n' Son' team, Linda and Simon from Wakefield, kick off the first restaurant of the Northern region. Their themed restaurant at home is 'Proper Yorkshire' but will their food impress?

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  E7Hunter Gatherers

  Oct 11, 2016

  'Hunter Gatherers' team, married couple Angela and Rob, stage their themed restaurant 'The Natural Bounty' at their home in North Allerton. Will their fresh meat wow their rivals?

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  E8Syrian Siblings

  Oct 12, 2016

  Former refugees, the 'Syrian Siblings' team, sister and brother Razan and Reda, stage their themed restaurant 'Sharazan or Arabian Nights' at the local college in Huddersfield

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  E9Healthy Mummies

  Oct 13, 2016

  The 'Healthy Mummies', best friends Anna and Faye, stage their health-conscious restaurant 'The Provincial Kitchen' at home in Harrogate, with the number of calories listed by each course

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  E10Kitchen HQ

  Oct 14, 2016

  All week the four teams from the Northern region have been battling in their kitchens to cook the best meal. But now the pressure is upped at Kitchen HQ. With guest judge Frances Atkins.

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  E11The Village Team

  Oct 18, 2016

  This time, the Ladies of the Village team, Catherine and Debbie from Lasham in Hampshire, kick off the Southern region in their Jane Austen inspired regency restaurant Persuasion

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  E12Bollywood Spice

  Oct 19, 2016

  In this edition, the 'Bollywood Spice' team, married couple Sarah and Ramjan, stage their themed restaurant at home, serving keema capsicum for the starter and cassava cake for the dessert

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  E13Barbecue Buddies

  Oct 20, 2016

  It's the turn of Ben and Dan, the 'Barbecue Buddies'. The boys are workmates who promise to cook their three course 'Southern Smoke' restaurant standard meal on their barbecues outside.

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  E14Country Couple

  Oct 21, 2016

  It's married couple Beverley and Sarah's turn to stage their 'Provenance' restaurant at home. The 'Country Couple' team really care about where their food comes from.

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  E15Kitchen Headquarters

  Oct 22, 2016

  The competition moves up a gear to Kitchen Headquarters where the scores are revealed. Michael and Prue are joined by guest judge Allegra McEvedy, founder of fresh food takeaway Leon.

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  E16Foodie Fiancés

  Oct 24, 2016

  'Foodie Fiancés' Laura and Louis from Wales have seven hours to shop, prep and cook a meal. Their themed restaurant is 'Melin Drw' ('Water Mill' in English) but will their menu impress?

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  E17Inseparable Sisters

  Oct 25, 2016

  'Inseparable Sisters' Thuy and Thu have seven hours to shop, prep and cook a three-course meal in their themed restaurant 'Spice of Asia', but will their exotic foodie display win the day?

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  E18Medical Mates

  Oct 26, 2016

  'Medical Mates' Raechel and Andy from the Midlands have seven hours to produce a meal. Their restaurant 'The Bees Knees' is named after the cocktail.

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  E19Nottingham Newlyweds

  Oct 27, 2016

  'Nottingham Newlyweds' Karen and Alex hope their themed restaurant 'The Green Wood' will transport guests to Sherwood Forest with their love of fine dining mixed with earthy flavours

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  E20Semi Final Group A

  Oct 28, 2016

  With all four teams from the Midlands and Wales region having completed their themed restaurant tasks, the competition moves up a gear to Kitchen HQ. With guest judge chef Brad Carter.

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  E21The Farmer's Choice

  Oct 31, 2016

  Kitchen HQ goes al fresco for the first outdoor challenge. The eight strongest teams pack their pitch forks for a farmer's feast, and one team will be eliminated.

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  E22People's Choice Group A

  Nov 1, 2016

  The remaining teams have been split into two groups. This time it's Group A who have been given the challenge of tackling 120 canapés each on a barbecue outside for 40 special guests.

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  E23Sudden Death Group A

  Nov 2, 2016

  The competition moves up a gear, and now two teams from Group A face a Sudden Death cook-off. One will stay in for a place in the quarter final, while the losing team will be eliminated.

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  E24Quarter Finals Group A

  Nov 3, 2016

  In the grounds of Stoneleigh Abbey, the remaining three teams go head to head in the first quarter final, cooking the best chicken of their lives, on a barbecue, in just 90 minutes

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  E25Semi Final Group A

  Nov 4, 2016

  In the first Semi Final the winners from Group A must create an Italian inspired menu to impress not just Michael and Prue, but also guest judge, chef and restaurateur Francesco Mazzei

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  E26People's Choice Group B

  Nov 7, 2016

  The four members of Group B have been challenged to prepare lunch for 50 hungry school children at sports day, on barbecues. Will the kids be fooled by a chocolate imposter?

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  E27Sudden Death Group B

  Nov 8, 2016

  It's sudden death in Group B as the two lowest-scoring teams from the Kid's Challenge compete to win the last spot in the quarter finals and avoid elimination

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  E28Group B Quarter Finals

  Nov 9, 2016

  In the Group B quarter finals the three strongest teams face a double challenge: they must barbecue salmon and a side, and then use up the remaining salmon with a pastry of their choice

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  E29Group B Semi Final

  Nov 10, 2016

  The two strongest teams in Group B face the second Italian themed semi-final. Will fig stuffed pork, and limoncello semifreddo triumph: over duck ragu with pasta, and prosecco jelly?

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  E30Grand FinalFinale

  Nov 11, 2016

  The eight remaining teams have battled it out to win a place in the grand final. Now only the two strongest teams remain to compete for the £10,000 prize.

In season three, Michelin Star chef and restaurateur Glynn Purnell and renowned food writer and Queen of Irish cooking Rachel Allen take over as judges. Over eight weeks, aided by some of the UK’s finest chefs and culinary gurus, the duo judge 20 pairs of enterprising and inspired amateur cooks from four regions of the UK, who will open a home restaurant for one ambitious night, in a bid to scoop the £10,000 prize and the right to say, ‘My Kitchen Rules.’

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  E1Spice Street

  Sep 25, 2017

  The competitive cooking show returns with new judges Glynn Purnell and Rachel Allen. First up from the North are sisters and friends Shabana and Farzana and their restaurant 'Spice Street'.

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  E2The African Buka

  Sep 26, 2017

  Second to cook from the North are Yorkshire based friends Tosin and Geneviève, whose restaurant for the night, 'The African Buka', is inspired by their Nigerian and Cameroonian roots

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  E3Buddha's Bowl

  Sep 27, 2017

  In the third episode from the North, Sheffield natives and sisters-in-law, Yee Kwan and Natalie's themed restaurant is 'Buddha's Bowl', taking their guests on a tour of the Far East

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  E4The Lancashire Lounge

  Sep 28, 2017

  The penultimate team from the North are Lancashire friends, Bill and Graham, whose aptly named restaurant, the 'Lancashire Lounge', will serve the kind of no nonsense food they love to eat

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  E5The Outside Influence

  Sep 29, 2017

  The final team of the week from the North are friends Claire and Sarah from Cheshire and their restaurant 'The Outside Influence', with the emphasis on fresh produce and healthy eating

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  E6The Crystal Cove

  Oct 2, 2017

  First to cook in the South are mother and daughter Nathalie and Jade who serve up a Guyanese inspired menu at their restaurant for the night, 'The Crystal Cove'

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  E7The Captain's Table

  Oct 3, 2017

  Next from the South are Brighton friends Liz and Helen who showcase their love of fish and seafood at their nautically themed restaurant, 'The Captain's Table'. Will they set the bar high?

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  E8The Hungry Badger

  Oct 4, 2017

  The next team from the South, young couple Jenni and Will, showcase the best Devon produce, including potted Brixham crab, in their restaurant for the night, 'The Hungry Badger'

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  E9Repast

  Oct 5, 2017

  Sam and husband Neil from Sussex take their guests on a culinary time machine with their restaurant, 'Repast'. Will their nod to the past win them a place in the future of the competition?

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  E10Exclusive Eats

  Oct 6, 2017

  In-laws Luthfur and Inayat from Bournemouth are the last team from the South. Will they do enough for the next round with their fusion feast served at their restaurant, 'Exclusive Eats'?

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  E11Thai, Aye

  Oct 9, 2017

  It's the first heat from Scotland, and Edinburgh couple Angela and James combine their love of the Far East with Scottish produce at their restaurant for the night, 'Thai, Aye!'

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  E12The Gallery

  Oct 10, 2017

  Friends Jack and Phil are the second Scottish team, with a three course meal served in their restaurant 'The Gallery' - against a backdrop of photographer Jack's striking Scottish scenes

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  E13The Dough Hook

  Oct 11, 2017

  Australian bakers Geoff and Debra rise to the MKR UK challenge on the third night in Scotland. Their passion for sourdough prevails in their aptly named restaurant, 'The Dough Hook'.

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  E14The Galloway Kitchen

  Oct 12, 2017

  Best friends Annette and Rebecca are the penultimate team from Scotland. Their restaurant, 'The Galloway Kitchen', celebrates local ingredients and the pair's favourite family recipes.

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  E15The Misty Isle

  Oct 13, 2017

  The final Scottish team, childhood friends, Clare and Niall from the Isle of Skye create a menu using the best produce from land and sea in their restaurant for the night, 'The Misty Isle'

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  E16The Catch

  Oct 16, 2017

  The competition moves to the Midlands and Wales, where the first team to cook are Welsh friends Sian and Rob, with their patriotic menu served at their restaurant 'The Catch'.

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  E17Cee Cee's Kitchen

  Oct 17, 2017

  The second team from the Midlands and Wales region are married couple Celia and Dave, who bring a taste of Africa and the Caribbean to their restaurant for the night, 'Cee Cee's Kitchen'.

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  E18The Brewer's Arms

  Oct 18, 2017

  Midway through the Midlands and Wales region, microbrewery owner Ray and his friend and colleague Simon prepare their three course menu, which features beer in every course

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  E19The Global Gourmet

  Oct 19, 2017

  Next from the Midlands and Wales, globe-trotting sisters Lucy and Emily from Malvern create a menu inspired by British classics with an international twist

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  E20Jacqueline and Andrew

  Oct 20, 2017

  The final team to cook in the Midlands and Wales region are couple Jacqueline and Andrew from Shrewsbury, who run a small confectionery business making traditional nougat

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  E21Yee Kwan and Natalie

  Oct 23, 2017

  On the first day of the Mansion Round, Sheffield friends and in-laws Yee Kwan and Natalie are challenged by culinary legend Pierre Koffmann with his mystery ingredient of rabbit

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  E22Angela and James

  Oct 24, 2017

  World-renowned chef Ken Hom visits the MKR Mansion, where Edinburgh couple Angela and James face the challenge of creating a main course from Ken's mystery ingredient of whole salmon

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  E23Sam and Neil

  Oct 25, 2017

  Will food blogger Sam and her husband Neil impress guest judge Antonio Carluccio with their main course, based on his mystery ingredients of courgettes, courgette flowers and aubergine?

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  E24Ray and Simon

  Oct 26, 2017

  Microbrewery boss Ray and colleague Simon must create a main course using saddle of Welsh lamb, presented by guest judge and professional chef Stephen Terry

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  E25Geoff and Debra

  Oct 27, 2017

  As the first week of the Mansion Round draws to a close, there's still one last cook-off from Australian couple Geoff and Debra. At the end of the evening, which two teams will leave?

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  E26Episode 26

  Oct 30, 2017
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  E27Episode 27

  Oct 31, 2017
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  E28Episode 28

  Nov 1, 2017
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  E29Episode 29Finale

  Nov 2, 2017