Couples Come Dine with Me

Three couples from North London and Hertfordshire go fork to fork. Dawn and Simon, who've been married for 27 years, and hipsters Darren and Sian find themselves to be kindred spirits. But bonding with multilingual lawyer Ayesha, and astrophysicist and spinet-playing Stephen, proves more difficult for some.

Battling it out for the £1000 prize are the 'absolutely fabulous' Martyn and Russell, who've been together for 18 months and think their menu sparkles. Then there're caravan enthusiasts Jane and Colin and 24-hour party people Rachel and Dave. With desserts arriving by zip wire, an impromptu sing-off, and perhaps a little bit too much honesty, this contest is wide open.

Middle-aged couple Helen and husband Lorne put their 24 years of experience together into a safe, solid menu. But tactile lovebirds Ciaran and Anita perceive a lack of passion in the food and, without being asked, try to reignite their spark for them. Finally, Rob still can't believe his luck in meeting his Lithuanian wife Egle and feels the need to regularly pinch himself whenever he looks at her. But which couple will win the cash prize?

Three couples from Leeds compete to host the best dinner party, beginning with construction manager Martin and his wife Amanda, who are determined to win. They are rivalled by competitive engaged couple Amy and Nico who impress with their entertainment and Hannah and Nick, who try to prove their doubters wrong by cooking duck to order.

Three pairs of partners from Blackpool compete to win the £1,000 prize, including former dancer Rowan and businessman John, who start the proceedings. Also vying to win are Sally and Joanne who hope to impress their guests with an unusual menu that features a Tandoori Tower and a belly-busting breakfast, before competitive duo Holly and Ollie pull out all the stops in an attempt to secure the cash.

Engaged duo Tony and Ami kick off the competition in East Sussex with an evening of raucous fun, but foodies Chris and Charlene are baffled by the cultural references, and Polish pair Izabella and Michal are left tired from chewing on Ami's rock-solid banoffee pies. Day two sees an international-themed menu being served up, while a menu of hearty cuisine and obscure meats are prepared on the final night.

In Crewe, married couple Natalie and Tomo vie with competitive Helen and boyfriend Deepe, and seasoned socialites Roly and Claire, who offer an adventurous ice cream starter.

Guernsey and Alderney: Sophie and Turk kick off with a locally sourced menu, but Sophie gets caught out on her shop-bought ice cream. And Dudley and Karla cook a South African-style feast.

In Plymouth, beauty therapist Christine and fiancé Kevin surprise their guests with a menu even Christine herself isn't sure of. And a well-disguised burnt dessert is uncovered.

Couples Come Dine with Me is back, and this episode comes from east Kent, where outspoken estate agent Sean and his girlfriend Beth kick off the competition with a Welsh themed menu

In West Yorkshire, looks are everything to glamorous couple Katie and Neil as they kick off the competition with a meal almost as beautifully presented as they are.

In Cheltenham, perfectionist Michelle and her husband, Bryan Adams tribute singer Russell, are the first to host. As the night develops, so does a budding bromance.

This episode heads to the north east of England where married couple Kevin and Lalita kick off the competition with a menu inspired by Italian food and local produce. But their love of hearty portions proves a challenge for the other couples: loved-up Richard and Christine, and married couple Michelle and Charlotte. Some of the guests are left shocked when Kevin serves up black pudding, even though his wife is a pescatarian! Day two sees local girl Michelle and her southerner wife Charlotte put on an Asian themed evening. Finally, it's the turn of oldest couple Richard and Christine to host an evening of what they call dinner party classics. Their simple salad starter and French-inspired chicken leave Kevin thinking the grand is his for the taking. Is his confidence justified or will someone else scoop the cash?

This brand new series kicks off in Stockport, where three rival duos battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a £1000 cash prize. Builder Lee and his girlfriend Tash start with an inventive menu that includes vanilla cured salmon and hazelnut chocolate calzone. Day two sees refined duo Judy and Will attempt to woo their guests with a fresh healthy menu. But when Tash finds a hair in her chicken, and Lee finds a greenfly in an edible pansy can Judy and Will pull their evening back? Finally it's the turn of girlfriends Jess and Dale, who aim to take their guests on an Asian taste journey combining hot, sweet, and sour. There's a big shock in store for Will and Judy when Jess reveals a tattoo of their names on her arm but all is not what it seems, and when Jess takes something off at the table will it be all over for the lively duo? Or will they bring them home the grand?

In Cambridgeshire, big kids Wizz and Luke kick off with a children's party themed night. Trying to make sense of it all are guests Diana and Mark, and Ed and Steve.

This brand new series kicks off from in and around Bristol, where first night hosts, fitness fanatics Billy and Tasha, bring a taste of the east to the west with their Thai inspired menu. Sadly for them, music-loving Dennis and Tina are less than impressed. Night two sees hosts Dennis and Tina bring some razzle dazzle to proceedings but former news reporter Keith and wife Jane prove hard to please. It's Keith and Jane's turn to impress on night three, but it doesn't really go according to plan, as Keith goes full 'Alan Partridge'.

This all new episode comes from West Sussex, where married couple Bettina and husband Giovanni start the contest with an Italian themed menu. But married couples Linda and Dave and Chris and Ewelina are distinctly less than impressed with her lack of home cooking. Day two sees school inspectors Dave and Linda offer French fine dining. Inspired by their love of the countryside, they plan to utilise as much home-grown produce from their garden as possible. After the hosts' comments last night, both couples are expecting everything to be homemade, leading to a dramatic revelation at dessert. Finally, Polish-born Ewelina and her husband Chris show the others how it's done with a 100% homemade menu. Ewelina takes control in the kitchen while funny man Chris does his best to distract her, but will her hard work be enough to help them bag that grand?

The brand new series continues in Manchester, where married couple Victoria and Andrew kick off with an Italian themed menu. This divides girlfriends Ciara and Carley, while Terri and husband David aren't keen on the couples' decision to invite a gospel choir to perform. Day two sees fitness-loving Ciara and Carley cooking up a healthy, clean-eating menu. But Victoria and Andrew are left feeling worse for wear after a game of smoothie pong involving sprout juice, and Terri is less than pleased with the sportswear dress code. Finally, it's retro-loving Terri and David's chance to bring back the 70s to try to bag the grand. Terri bosses husband David around the kitchen and the night ends with dessert up the walls!

Essex is the location for three couples to host a trio of dinner parties, including a pantomime-themed menu and an evening of north Indian cuisine, while a couple's joke at one guest's expense threaten to cost them valuable points?

Greater Manchester is the location for three couples to host a trio of dinner parties. Married couple Colette and Richard kick off the competition with their glitz and glam evening inspired by Colette's love of all things shiny. They're joined by professional Thai boxer Candy and her fellow fighter and partner Michael, who don't hold back when it comes to their opinions on the food, somewhat unsettling their hosts. The third couple are food technology teacher Kim and her fireman boyfriend Sean.

In Yorkshire, partners Javvina and Tyrone kick off the competition with an international menu. They are joined by foodie couple Jake and Emily, and party-lovers Chantell and Lisa.

Three couples from North London and Hertfordshire go fork to fork. Dawn and Simon, who've been married for 27 years, and hipsters Darren and Sian find themselves to be kindred spirits.

Battling it out are the 'absolutely fabulous' Martyn and Russell, who think their menu sparkles. Then there're caravan enthusiasts Jane and Colin and 24-hour party people Rachel and Dave.

In Birmingham, Helen and Lorne put together a safe, solid menu. But lovebirds Ciaran and Anita perceive a lack of passion in the food, and Rob still can't believe his luck in meeting his wife Egle.

The series begins in Leeds with a week featuring a Pavarotti-style performance, a problem preparing duck and a mankini...

The new series continues in Blackpool, Lancashire, where former dancer Rowan and businessman John meet competitive Holly and Ollie, and Sally and Joanne in their matching tie-dye outfits

This edition heads to East Sussex where engaged couple Tony and Ami kick off with an evening of raucous fun, but the rock-solid banoffee pies prove a challenge for the other guests

In and around Cardiff, Oasis tribute singer Degsy and his wife Jackie serve a Manchester-themed menu, but there are mixed feelings from couples Jo and Vikki and Chris and Bex

In and around Bristol, DJ Syvieng and his partner Abbi create Thai classics, gym buff Adele and husband Dave are out of their comfort zone, and Jim and Sandra get into the swing of things

Newlyweds Jen and Callum kick off in Aberdeen with an American theme, while couples Debbie and Shaun and Sam and Jamie are shocked to find they are serving almost identical Scottish menus

This episode heads to the north east of England where Kevin and Lalita kick off with a menu inspired by Italian food and local produce. But their love of hearty portions proves a challenge.

This episode is in Stockport, where builder Lee and his girlfriend Tash start with an inventive menu that includes vanilla cured salmon and hazelnut chocolate calzone

In Cambridgeshire, big kids Wizz and Luke kick off with a children's party themed night. Trying to make sense of it all are guests Diana and Mark, and Ed and Steve.