In the first heat, Ben Marks’s dish takes inspiration from The Beatles track Glass Onion, while Paul Walsh opts for a delicate fish and fregola dish inspired by The Kinks.

The chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. Luke has plenty to do to get his duck dish Spice, inspired by his favourite girl band, ready in time.

The two remaining London chefs must cook their four-course menus again for the judges, including guest judge legendary bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield.

Three chefs new to the competition compete this week in the north east heats. Samira is taking her motivation from Elton John’s The Circle of Life and the versatile tomato.

The chefs serve up their main courses and desserts. Mike is confident his northern dish Rack 'n' Roll has the edge to help him claim the top spot.

Today the two remaining north east chefs must cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s feedback?

Two returnees and a newcomer face off in the central heats. Newcomer Kray brings an urban edge to proceedings with a starter inspired by grime music called Fire in the Booth.

The chefs are halfway through their heat. Sabrina Gidda is taking inspiration from her grandad’s collection of old 45s for her main of pork wellington and Black Country faggots.

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve their tributes to Britain’s music success?

The chefs begin cook their starters for a surprise veteran chef. Liam’s dish Banging Beets takes inspiration from Liverpool’s legendary Cream nightclub.

The chefs cook their all-important main courses. Michelin-starred newcomer Hrishikesh Desai is pushing himself to the limit with a complex multi-part venison dish.

The two remaining chefs cook their dishes head to head for a panel of expert judges, including multi-million selling singer-songwriter Amy MacDonald.

Three of Scotland’s finest chefs do battle. Gordon's dish, Fleetwood Mackerel, is a risky combination of raw mackerel and porridge.

The chefs cook their mains and desserts. Lorna is confident her lamb dish With A Little Help From My Friends, dedicated to supportive friends, is a dish fit for the banquet.

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their four courses again for Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and celebrity guest judge Keisha Buchanan.

This week it is the heats for the south west. For starters Joe goes out on a limb with his Beatles-inspired dish My Octopus’s Garden – an unorthodox pairing of seafood and cheese.

Emily’s David Bowie-inspired dish celebrates Britain’s food heroes and she is using Cornish duck meat from her local producer.

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for judges Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge Rev Richard Coles.

In the Welsh heats, two chefs cook lamb starters entitled Green, Green, Grass of Home.

Cindy’s beef main course, called Spice up Your Life, involves a risky combination of wasabi and horseradish that she is hoping will set her apart from the other two chefs.

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for the judges - Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge JB Gill.

This week it is the heat for the Northern Ireland region. Chris’s dish is his refined take on the post-gig junk food he ate after nights out at Brixton Academy.

Alex’s dish commemorates his late brother and the song by Northern Ireland artist Donna Taggart that he associates with the difficult time of his death.

The two remaining chefs from Northern Ireland recreate their four-course menu for the esteemed judges - Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge Loyle Carner.

In the first challenge of finals week, the eight chefs battle to get their starter course to the banquet and cook up dishes dedicated to everything from Tom Jones to grime.

Some of the finest chefs in the UK compete to cook a fish course worthy of serving at a banquet. The rivals need to impress guest judge Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO awards.

The regional champions compete to get their main courses onto the menu of the banquet at Abbey Road Studios. They are cooking for guest judge, former Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley.

Each chef needs to cook a dessert to impress guest judge Peter Hook – Joy Division and New Order bassist. With one place left on the banquet menu, the chefs pull out all the stops.

This year’s Great British Menu comes to a climax with a star-studded banquet celebrating Britain’s success in pop music at Abbey Road Studios.

Chefs from Derby, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham compete for the central region with a mushroom starter inspired by Lord of the Rings and a Roald Dahl Revolting Recipe.

The remaining chefs cook giant goose eggs based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a Harry Potter dessert, but two face potential disasters when their recipes go wrong.

The two remaining central chefs go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Guest judge Charlie Higson, comedian and author of the Young Bond series, helps decide the winner.

Veteran Tommy Banks decides which of the four London chefs to send home after a hazelnut starter inspired by The Gruffalo and a Commotion in the Ocean lobster dish.

The remaining chefs cook a dairy beef steak dish inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse and a Faraway Tree chocolate dessert. But two must improvise when their recipes go wrong.

The two remaining chefs from the region go head to head and cook their six-course menus for the judges, including guest judge Konnie Huq, children’s author and former Blue Peter presenter.

Four chefs from Edinburgh, Irvine, Fife and Buckie compete for Scotland with a venison starter inspired by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and a Treasure Island fish course.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a cow pie inspired by Desperate Dan and a golden snitch choux dessert. An unusual situation ramps up the competition.

Two top chefs from Scotland go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Bestselling children’s author and comedian David Baddiel is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with a starter inspired by CS Lewis and an Enid Blyton fish course. Veteran Tom Aikens sends one chef home at the end of the day.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Hogwarts feast inspired by Harry Potter and an Each Peach Pear Plum dessert.

Two top chefs from Northern Ireland go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Children’s TV presenter turned author Cerrie Burnell is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

Four chefs, two from Manchester and two from Cumbria, compete for the north west of England. Angela Hartnett, the surprise veteran judge, decides which chef goes home today.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Beatrix Potter extravaganza and a Not So Giant Peach. A surprise veteran judge helps with scoring the main dishes.

Two top chefs from the north west of England go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Julia Donaldson, best-selling author of The Gruffalo, is guest judge and helps decide the winner.

Four chefs from the south west of England compete, with dishes inspired by The Wind in the Willows, Enid Blyton and Jeremy Fisher. Veteran Richard Corrigan sends one chef home.

The three chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. One of the chefs unexpectedly leaves the competition and Richard and Susan invite the eliminated chef back.

Two top chefs from the south west of England go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Actress, comedian and children’s book author Nina Wadia is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

The nation's top chefs compete.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including Y Draig Goch, inspired by the legend of the Welsh red dragon, and a Willy Wonka golden egg dessert.

Two top chefs from Wales go head to head and cook their menus. Filch from the Harry Potter films - actor David Bradley - is the guest judge and helps decide the winner.

Four chefs from Yorkshire and County Durham compete for the north east region, with a homage to The Railway Children and a fish dish inspired by Flat Stanley.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts including two Skellig-inspired dishes and a Horrible Histories feast.

Bestselling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson helps decide which chef should make it through to the next round.

Eight finalists from across the UK compete to have their starter chosen for the banquet celebrating children’s literature. Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell helps decide the winner.

Bestselling author Malorie Blackman helps choose the winning fish dish for a banquet celebrating children’s literature. In a tight contest, just one point makes the difference.

Bestselling writer Anthony Horowitz helps choose the winner for the main course final, while a Harry Potter actor pops into the kitchen to taste a real life Hogwarts’s feast.

The dessert course is the last chance for the finalists to win a place at tomorrow night’s banquet celebrating children’s literature. Radio1 DJ and author Greg James is a guest judge.

After months of hard-fought competition, it is time for the Great British Menu banquet. The winning chefs cook their courses in celebration of nearly 200 years of British children’s literature.

Four chefs compete for the Central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. But with two chefs deciding to honour children’s television, who will win and who must go home?

Guest judge Cat Deeley helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have dishes celebrating iconic TV shows, including Blue Peter, Top of the Pops and Fawlty Towers.

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations, who will have the last laugh and who must go home?

Guest judge Sue Cleaver helps decide the north west England winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes celebrating iconic TV and radio shows.

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations, who will have the last laugh and who must go home?

Guest judge Steffan Rhodri helps decide the Welsh winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes celebrating iconic TV and radio shows.

Four chefs from south east England compete to represent the region - but one must go home.

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including homages to Mr Blobby, Churchill's speeches and iconic dramas.

Guest judge Anita Dobson helps the panel decide the winner for London and south east England. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of Game of Thrones and iconic Scottish comedies.

Guest judge Rory Bremner helps the judging panel decide the winner for Scotland. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.

Four chefs compete for Yorkshire and north east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of Saturday night TV and iconic dramas.

Guest judge Si King helps the judging panel decide the winner for north east England and Yorkshire. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of iconic radio and TV broadcasts.

Guest judge Priyanga Burford helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs from Northern Ireland compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of the moon landing and Eurovision.

Guest judge Dev Griffin helps the judging panel decide the winner for Northern Ireland. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.

The eight regional champions cook their starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at our banquet. Comedian and writer Steve Pemberton is guest judge.

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British broadcasting. TV presenter Dame Floella Benjamin is the guest judge.

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating 100 years of British broadcasting. Alison Steadman is the guest judge.

The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at a banquet celebrating British broadcasting. Newsreader Huw Edwards is the guest judge.

It’s the final, with the chefs cooking their banquet dishes at Alexandra Palace for a guest list of broadcasting stars. Who will be voted Champion of Champions?

Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.

Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.

Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.

The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.

The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.

The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.

Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.

The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?

Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.

The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.

Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?

The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.

The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is the guest judge.

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Sir Lenny Henry is the guest judge.

The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna Banks, voice of Mummy Pig on Peppa Pig, is the guest judge.

It’s the final of the series. The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars including Cressida Cowell and Sir Lenny Henry.

Four chefs compete for north east England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England. Former Team GB competitive climber Shauna Coxsey helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central England. Paralympic gold medal sprinter Jonnie Peacock helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Taekwondo silver medal winner Lutalo Muhammad helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. Scottish gold medal winning rower Dame Katherine Grainger helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three Welsh chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Former Olympic hurdler and world record holder Colin Jackson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Wheelchair rugby Paralympian Stuart Robinson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Paralympic multi-gold medallist Michael McKillop helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. Team GB Olympic gold medallist Joe Choong helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE is guest judge.

The eight finalists cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics. Weightlifter Emily Campbell is guest judge.

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at banquet celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics. Cyclist Dame Laura Kenny is guest judge.

The eight regional champions cook their desserts to secure the last place at a banquet celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics. Heptathlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is guest judge.

It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet at the British ambassador’s residence in Paris to celebrate the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be voted 2024 champion of champions?