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The Best Episodes of Great British Menu Season 17

Every episode of Great British Menu Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Great British Menu Season 17!

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Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 1 - Central Starter and Fish Courses
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Central Starter and Fish Courses

    S17:E1

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 2 - Central Main and Dessert Courses
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Central Main and Dessert Courses

    S17:E2

    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?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 3 - Central Judging
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Central Judging

    S17:E3

    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.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 4 - North West Starters and Fish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - North West Starters and Fish

    S17:E4

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 5 - North West Main and Dessert
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - North West Main and Dessert

    S17:E5

    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?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 6 - North West Judging
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - North West Judging

    S17:E6

    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.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 7 - Wales Starter and Fish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Wales Starter and Fish

    S17:E7

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 8 - Wales Main and Dessert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Wales Main and Dessert

    S17:E8

    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?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 9 - Wales Judging
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Wales Judging

    S17:E9

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 10 - London and the South East Starter and Fish
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - London and the South East Starter and Fish

    S17:E10

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 11 - London and the South East Main and Dessert
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - London and the South East Main and Dessert

    S17:E11

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 12 - London and the South East Judging
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - London and the South East Judging

    S17:E12

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 13 - Scotland Starter and Fish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Scotland Starter and Fish

    S17:E13

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 14 - Scotland Mains and Dessert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Scotland Mains and Dessert

    S17:E14

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 15 - Scotland Judging
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Scotland Judging

    S17:E15

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 16 - North East and Yorkshire Starter and Fish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - North East and Yorkshire Starter and Fish

    S17:E16

    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?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 17 - North East and Yorkshire Mains and Dessert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - North East and Yorkshire Mains and Dessert

    S17:E17

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 18 - North East and Yorkshire Judging
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - North East and Yorkshire Judging

    S17:E18

    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.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 19 - South West Starter and Fish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - South West Starter and Fish

    S17:E19

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 20 - South West Mains and Dessert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - South West Mains and Dessert

    S17:E20

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 21 - South West Judging
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - South West Judging

    S17:E21

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 22 - Northern Ireland Starter and Fish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Northern Ireland Starter and Fish

    S17:E22

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 23 - Northern Ireland Mains and Dessert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Northern Ireland Mains and Dessert

    S17:E23

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 24 - Northern Ireland Judging
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Northern Ireland Judging

    S17:E24

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

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 25 - The Finals - Starter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Finals - Starter

    S17:E25

    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.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Central Starter and Fish Courses" is the best rated episode of "Great British Menu" season 17. It scored 6.9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Francois Gandolfi and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Central Main and Dessert Courses".