The Best Episodes of Great British Menu Season 18

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.

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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.

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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?

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

Director: Francois Gandolfi

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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.

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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?

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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.

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

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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?

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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.

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

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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?

Director: Francois Gandolfi

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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