Couples Come Dine with Me

March 6, 2017

This episode heads to the north east of England where married couple Kevin and Lalita kick off the competition with a menu inspired by Italian food and local produce. But their love of hearty portions proves a challenge for the other couples: loved-up Richard and Christine, and married couple Michelle and Charlotte. Some of the guests are left shocked when Kevin serves up black pudding, even though his wife is a pescatarian! Day two sees local girl Michelle and her southerner wife Charlotte put on an Asian themed evening. Finally, it's the turn of oldest couple Richard and Christine to host an evening of what they call dinner party classics. Their simple salad starter and French-inspired chicken leave Kevin thinking the grand is his for the taking. Is his confidence justified or will someone else scoop the cash?

March 7, 2017

This brand new series kicks off in Stockport, where three rival duos battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a £1000 cash prize. Builder Lee and his girlfriend Tash start with an inventive menu that includes vanilla cured salmon and hazelnut chocolate calzone. Day two sees refined duo Judy and Will attempt to woo their guests with a fresh healthy menu. But when Tash finds a hair in her chicken, and Lee finds a greenfly in an edible pansy can Judy and Will pull their evening back? Finally it's the turn of girlfriends Jess and Dale, who aim to take their guests on an Asian taste journey combining hot, sweet, and sour. There's a big shock in store for Will and Judy when Jess reveals a tattoo of their names on her arm but all is not what it seems, and when Jess takes something off at the table will it be all over for the lively duo? Or will they bring them home the grand?

March 8, 2017

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.

March 9, 2017

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.

March 10, 2017

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?

March 13, 2017

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!

March 14, 2017

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?

March 15, 2017

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.

March 16, 2017

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.

March 17, 2017

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.

March 20, 2017

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'.

March 21, 2017

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.

March 22, 2017

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!

March 23, 2017

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

March 24, 2017

Glasgow pair Jean and Ron hope their `taste of Scotland' menu will impress their guests. Day two sees Colin and Craig try to claw back the limelight and jolly up the mood.

March 27, 2017

Three couples host dinner parties in Bedfordshire, with Gavin and Jodie, Francis and Yvonne, and Lisa and Ed all competing for the cash prize of £1,000.

March 28, 2017

Amateur dramatics enthusiasts Ryan and Kitty kick off proceedings in Liverpool, followed by hairdresser Karen and builder Alun, and Birkenhead couple Tony and Debby.

March 29, 2017

The cooking contest moves to Lincolnshire, with former soldier Scott and partner Clare kicking off the week, followed by Su and Dylan, and ending with ex-army couple Adele and Dave.

March 30, 2017

Three East Sussex couples compete for the £1,000 prize, including one pair who divide up the cooking and the hosting, and another duo who cannot seem to stop bickering.

March 31, 2017

Edinburgh lovebirds Andy and Pim hope to impress guests Jimmy and Jas and Stuart and Jack, with a Scottish and Thai-themed menu, with a bit of American thrown in for good measure.

April 3, 2017

Lee and fiancée Nicky begin the competition in Bristol with an Italian-themed menu, followed by Libby and Graham, who have been married for 54 years, and lively couple Nico and Sky.

April 4, 2017

In Nottingham, married couple Karen and Nigel kick off the competition with a Bajan-themed menu, followed by Beth and Clem's meal, and Jo and Charlie's Greek night.

April 5, 2017

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?

April 6, 2017

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.

April 7, 2017

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 review

April 10, 2017

Three couples host dinner parties in Sheffield, with Ray and Chloe, Andrew and Claire, and Rob and Emma all competing for the cash prize of £1,000.

April 11, 2017

Engaged couple Anita and Cash get the ball rolling in north London, with a menu drawing on their Indian heritage. Joining them is Keith and his laid-back wife Maz, and foodies Dan and Les.

April 12, 2017

In Hampshire, James and Victoria have chosen a menu themed around their favourite holiday destination of Spain. But which couple will be flamenco-ing off with that £1000 prize?

April 13, 2017

Rugby fan Andy and dental nurse Holly kick off in Yorkshire with a Mexican fiesta - but with a few blunders in the kitchen. Joining them are Mitesh and Jess and Paul and Mandy.

April 17, 2017

Three couples host dinner parties in Lincolnshire, with Lara and Greg, Jenna and Mitch, and Andrew and Liz all competing for the cash prize of £1,000.

April 18, 2017

In Bournemouth, the first hosts are couple of 20 years Nikki and Steve. They're feeling positive, but with some members of the group more boisterous than others, will their confidence last?

April 19, 2017

Lucy and Dewayne kick off the competition in Birmingham with a Brazilian-themed menu. But both the food and guest Janet's flirty behaviour are not to everyone's taste.

April 20, 2017

In Brighton, long-married couple David and Liz, newlyweds James and Paul, and loved-up Martin and Lorena are all keen to impress each other

April 21, 2017

Competitive couple Mike and Lisa kick off the contest in Worcester with an Italian-themed menu inspired by their upcoming wedding in Sorrento.

April 24, 2017

In Essex, air stewardess Penny and her partner Chris kick off the competition by serving up a homely menu to guests 'bling'-loving Tatia and husband Mick, and young duo Lewis and Krystal

April 25, 2017

In Bournemouth, married couple David and AJ kick off with a menu inspired by David's homeland South Africa. But will it be a carb overload for guests Alex and Vinnie, and Andrea and Wayne?

April 26, 2017

Three couples from the West Country compete, with Tam and Stuart kicking off the week with an evening of local cuisine, followed by Ian and Phil, and Kyle and Renee.

April 27, 2017

Three West Midlands couples compete for the £1,000 prize in a week that sees potato rivalry, a disappointing dessert and neverending pranks from one particular guest.