Couples Come Dine with Me

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.

In this episode from Stoke, quirky young lovebirds Patrick and Lizzie host their first ever dinner party with an 'eclectic' menu. They gamble on some wartime food and beginners luck.

First up in this episode from Essex are partners Mike and Heather, with a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. But will fussy eaters Jess and Salv leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth?

The series continues with this episode from north and east London, where newly-weds Anita and Terry plan to recreate their wedding day; menu and speeches included!

In Liverpool, Ste and Danielle try to impress with their American themed menu. Danielle has a hidden talent that leaves the guests gawping. But can the stateside grub bag them that grand?

The dining show heads to the Sussex coast, where childhood sweethearts Jemma and James kick off with a menu based on their unlikely romance. And a cold soup starter divides opinions.

In this episode from and around Nottingham, Sushma and Gulab offer relationship advice and strong opinions. And country-dwellers John and Shaun try to impress with their home-grown menu.

In Brighton, will it be style-over-substance for young couple Hannah and Luke's ambitiously trendy menu? And after making a dubious first impression, Mark has a jaw-dropping revelation.

This episode comes from Dartford and Beckenham, where Jamie and his fiancée Carol kick off the competition with a party themed evening, inspired by their passion for all things 'crazy'

In Northamptonshire, competitive Felicity and Lawrence take their guests on an around the world adventure. But with their prawns still frozen, it's not a journey everyone wants to go on.

In South Yorkshire, Tasha and her fiancé Mark serve a Michael Jackson inspired menu. But the starter doesn't impress Rosie and her partner Sam who compare it to cutting into vomit!

In East Sussex, Freddy and Anita serve up a traditional Ghanaian menu which proves to be quite controversial, with cow's feet and tripe too much for Peter and Lisa to swallow

Kicking off the competition in Glasgow are Jean and hubby Ron who never uses one word if he can use 50. Will their taste of Scotland menu impress more than Ron's longwinded stories?

In Bedfordshire, Gavin and Jodie serve a romantic menu styled around their first date, and dance-loving duo Francis and Yvonne bring a taste of their international lifestyle to their menu

In Liverpool, am dram enthusiasts Ryan and Kitty kick off with an experimental menu, while Karen and Alun try to hold a sophisticated evening, but parts of their menu resemble breakfast

In Lincolnshire, Su and Dylan attempt to impress with food from their own smallholding, and there's an unusual combination of a pagan fireside ritual and a tribute to Gary Barlow

In East Sussex, one guest reveals an apparent Royal 'connection', in a week full of good food, wine tasting and sing-a-longs, but which couple will bag the grand?

In Edinburgh young lovebirds Andy and Pim are hoping to impress their guests with a Scottish and Thai-themed menu, with a bit of American thrown in for good measure

In Bristol, a scary doll joins guests for dinner at Libby and Graham's. Nico and Sky aim to liven things up with a Mexican theme and a piñata, but will their evening be siesta or fiesta?

In Nottingham, Karen and Nigel serve a Bajan themed menu. Jo and Charlie offer Greek gastro goodies, and there are a few potentially 'explosive' surprises in store for Karen and Nigel...

In north east England, musicians Nick and Kelly get the ball rolling, diner style, with their rock 'n' roll themed night. But will it be Happy Days or will the guests be All Shook Up?

In Bournemouth, John and Karen showcase their home grown food. But Sarah-Jane is worried that she'll be eating their 'pets' and pescatarian Zoe is accidentally given meat for her starter.

In Essex, Mark and Diane bring a taste of their Mediterranean travels to their menu - by way of their very own garden, and encourage their guests to sing with them, to mixed reviews.