Summary: In Luton, Michael's fine wine fails to impress larger-than-life Russell. Barbara tries to deliver good energy with reiki. And Sarah reckons she's got the week sewn up.

Summary: Royalist Brendan doesn't understand Andrew's Brian Blessed-themed evening in this episode from Brighton. Karen serves pink food. Rock chick Binny thinks she has the competition sewn up.

Summary: In this episode from Swansea, blacksmith Arwel walks mud onto glamorous Anna's carpets, and hosts his night in an off-grid cabin with a compost toilet. Leon's Welsh dinner annoys Anna.

Summary: The four hosts serves up a South African menu, a night of Mexican mayhem, a bit of Bollywood with an Indian feast, and a roast

Summary: This episode from Bedfordshire features a shock in a bedroom, a disaster with a starter, a complicated Thai feast and a forest-themed evening with a wardrobe for a front door

Summary: Four hosts in north London battle it out for the £1000. Wendy winds up her rivals at every opportunity, but will this scupper her chances of winning?

Summary: Inedible recipes, wholesome home cooked favourites, fiery curries and a sprinkling of rivalry are on the menu in Preston.

Summary: Shocking revelations and a night of French sophistication from a French teacher are on the menu in Chester.

Summary: Eccentric pensioner Joy hosts first in Nottingham, with a ritzy, glitzy night of entertainment. But will it be enough to win the £1000 prize?

Summary: Beach-dweller Bob takes on nutritionist Karen, student and politician Ashley and mum-of-six and high-flying businesswoman Laura in a week featuring healthy food, locally sourced grub and foodie chat

Summary: This episode comes from sunny Eastbourne and features some celebrity name-dropping, 'Jim Davidson's stroganoff', some bad table manners and one guest letting rip at the table

Summary: This episode comes from Chester, and features some baffling anecdotes, chicken lollipops, a 'moo off', some fish hating, flirting, and a pole dance round a plant

Summary: This episode comes from Bolton and features some foodie one-upmanship, new ageism, Ukrainian cooking, and the usual pressure in the kitchen

Summary: This episode comes from Birmingham and features a Caribbean feast, a vegetable banquet, some heavy-handed criticism at the table and a dark horse

Summary: Coming from in and around Worcester, this episode features a night of traditional Maltese cooking, some Indian food, country fayre, confusing celeb lookalikes, and raunchy calendars

Summary: In St Helens, cougar-loving recruitment consultant Bryan hits it off with fitness fanatic Sarah, but will pigeon, prawns and politics prove a successful mix at the dinner table?

Summary: In Berkshire, Emma's garden picnic theme falls flat when Anne-Marie flatly refuses to wear fancy dress. And will the shock arrival of a celebrity guest be enough to win the grand?

Summary: In Edinburgh, vegetarian Gemma brings up the controversial topic of fox hunting and James cranks up the fun factor, but it's final host Tony who provides the biggest shock on his night

Summary: In Preston, Louise hopes to impress her guests with an unusual menu. But can she compete with grandmother of eight and 'hostess with the mostest' Elaine's elegant evening of fine dining?

Summary: This episode comes from Bolton, where Dale Peters, Babs Eldred, Kevin Booth and Belle Davis compete for the £1,000 prize.

Summary: In and around Worcestershire featuring beauty therapist Shelley, construction manager Scott, Amelia, and wise cracking racecourse manager Rob. Kicking off proceedings is Shelley, with a menu of simple, no-nonsense food. Next to host is Scott, who thinks he's onto a winner recreating recipes of his Mum's. Everyone's expecting a memorable evening from Amelia, and she doesn't disappoint. Last to host is Rob, who's confident he's got in the bag with his racing themed evening.

Summary: In Southport, beautician Jo hopes an evening of French sophistication will win her guests over, but not everyone's a fan of the French. And Martyn impresses with his wild party games.

Summary: In Maidenhead, we kick off with posh tree surgeon Alastair's 'Kill it, Cook it, Eat it' menu, and Stacey is hoping her houseboat will wow the guests, even if her food doesn't

Summary: There's drama and dog hairs in north London as Thai kick box champion Maria, male model Toby, Brazilian businesswoman Francine, and brainy retired librarian Bart compete to win the grand.

Summary: Kicking things off in Birmingham is care home worker and former cage dancer Kenzie, who hopes to wow his guests with a best of British feast and something a bit risqué with his dessert.