Overview of 'Great British Menu' Season 9

Episode 1 - Northern Ireland Starter

Release Date: 2014-04-07

The 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.

Episode 2 - Northern Ireland Fish

Release Date: 2014-04-08

This 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.

Episode 3 - Northern Ireland Main

Release Date: 2014-04-09

It'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?

Episode 4 - Northern Ireland Dessert

Release Date: 2014-04-10

It's the Northern Ireland chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts.

Episode 5 - Northern Ireland Judging

Release Date: 2014-04-11

The two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook their menus again for the judges.

Episode 6 - North West Starter

Release Date: 2014-04-14

The three chefs from north west attempt to impress with their starter courses.

Episode 7 - North West Fish

Release Date: 2014-04-15

The 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?

Episode 8 - North West Main

Release Date: 2014-04-16

It 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?

Episode 9 - North West Dessert

Release Date: 2014-04-17

It 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.

Episode 10 - North West Judging

Release Date: 2014-04-18

The two remaining north-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

Episode 11 - South West Starter

Release Date: 2014-04-21

Three of the south west's finest chefs fight it out with their starters.

Episode 12 - South West Fish

Release Date: 2014-04-22

The 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?

Episode 13 - South West Main

Release Date: 2014-04-23

The 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?

Episode 14 - South West Dessert

Release Date: 2014-04-24

It 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.

Episode 15 - South West Judging

Release Date: 2014-04-25

The two remaining south-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

Episode 16 - Central Starter

Release Date: 2014-04-28

The three central region chefs prepare a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.

Episode 17 - Central Fish

Release Date: 2014-04-29

Returning 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?

Episode 18 - Central Main

Release Date: 2014-04-30

The 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?

Episode 19 - Central Dessert

Release Date: 2014-05-01

It 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?

Episode 20 - Central Judging

Release Date: 2014-05-02

The two remaining central region chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

Episode 21 - London and South East Starter

Release Date: 2014-05-05

Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs attempt to dazzle with their starters.

Episode 22 - London and South East Fish

Release Date: 2014-05-06

Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

Episode 23 - London and South East Main

Release Date: 2014-05-07

The 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.

Episode 24 - London and South East Dessert

Release Date: 2014-05-08

The London and south east chefs hope their desserts win them a place in the judges' chamber.

Episode 25 - London and South East Judging

Release Date: 2014-05-09

The two remaining London and south east chefs cook their dishes again.

Episode 26 - North East Starter

Release Date: 2014-05-12

Three of the north east's finest attempt to dazzle the mystery judge with their starters.

Episode 27 - North East Fish

Release Date: 2014-05-13

Three of the north east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

Episode 28 - North East Main

Release Date: 2014-05-14

Frances Atkins, Paul Welburn and Colin McGurran try to impress the veteran judge with their main courses.

Episode 29 - North East Dessert

Release Date: 2014-05-15

It is the north east chefs' last chance to impress as only two will get to cook for the judges.

Episode 30 - North East Judging

Release Date: 2014-05-16

The two remaining north east chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

Episode 31 - Scotland Starter

Release Date: 2014-05-19

Enter three newcomers to the competition, Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin.

Episode 32 - Scotland Fish

Release Date: 2014-05-20

The 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?

Episode 33 - Scotland Main

Release Date: 2014-05-21

It'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?

Episode 34 - Scotland Dessert

Release Date: 2014-05-22

It 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.

Episode 35 - Scotland Judging

Release Date: 2014-05-23

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

Episode 36 - Wales Starter

Release Date: 2014-05-26

Welsh chefs Mary Ann Gilchrist, David Kelman and Andy Beaumont join the competition.

Episode 37 - Wales Fish

Release Date: 2014-05-27

The 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?