Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes
Ready, Steady, Cook (Season 16)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-09-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Young clarinettist Julian Bliss and entrepreneur Martin Holstead lock horns. Ainsley Hariott presides.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-09-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Grange Hill stars Holly Quin-Ankrah and Jack McMullen join James Martin and Paul Rankin.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-09-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Farmers Charlotte and Ben Hollins cook with chefs Brian Turner and Lesley Waters.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2006-09-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ballet dancers Oliver Taylor and Claire Jobanputra partner Gino D'Acampo and Tony Tobin.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2006-09-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Young footballers Mark Staunton and Lizzie Edwards sign up Brian Turner and James Martin.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2006-09-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Paul Rankin and Lesley Waters are under starter's orders. Ainsley Hariott presides.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-09-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Gino D'Acampo and James Tanner work their magic.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2006-09-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ainsley Harriott referees as chefs Lesley Waters and James Martin show off their skills.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2006-09-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs James Tanner and Tony Tobin are given some uncanny inspiration
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2006-09-29
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ainsley Harriott hosts as Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn go head to head in the kitchen.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2006-10-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ainsley Harriott tests the culinary skills of sports commentator Graeme Le Saux and TV presenter Sarah Cawood, aided by chefs Gino D'Acampo and Ross Burden.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2006-10-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: James Martin and Nick Nairn flex their culinary muscles.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2006-10-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ainsley Harriott referees as chefs Lesley Waters and James Martin show off their skills.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2006-10-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Tony Tobin and Paul Rankin cook-off in the kitchen.
Episode 15 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2006-10-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Big Brother's Glyn and Jennie are aided by Lesley Waters and Gino D'Acampo.
Episode 16 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2006-10-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Atlantic rowers Rachel Smith and Lin Griesel cook off.
Episode 17 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2006-10-10
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Lucy Benjamin and rugby player Matt Stevens join Paul Rankin and James Tanner.
Episode 18 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2006-10-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: James Martin and Tony Tobin try to outdo one another.
Episode 19 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2006-10-12
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Brian Turner and Lesley Waters race against the kitchen clock, and each other.
Episode 20 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2006-10-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Rani and Abs from CBBC's Best of Friends cause havoc for Nick Nairn and James Martin.
Episode 21 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2006-10-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Nick Nairn and James Martin impress the audience as they work culinary magic.
Episode 22 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2006-10-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Trawlermen James West and Jimmy Buchanan compete.
Episode 23 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2006-10-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Tony Tobin and Gino D'Acampo try the culinary test.
Episode 24 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2006-10-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs James Martin and Tony Tobin are in the kitchen.
Episode 25 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2006-10-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Gino D'Acampo and Nick Nairn stir up trouble in the kitchen.
Episode 26 (Episode 26)
Air date: 2006-10-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: James Tanner and Phil Vickery cook delectable desserts.
Episode 27 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2006-10-31
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Mind-control expert Drew McAndrew and escapologist Tom Lyon guest in a special Halloween edition.
Episode 28 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2006-11-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Brian Turner and James Martin compete in a pudding-themed episode, creating desserts against the clock.
Episode 29 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2006-11-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With chefs Ross Burden and Lesley Waters.
Episode 30 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2006-11-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Paul Rankin and Phil Vickery rustle up tasty desserts as part of Pudding Week.
Episode 31 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2006-11-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn take on the challenge.
Episode 32 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2006-11-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Culinary delights from James Tanner and Phil Vickery.
Episode 33 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2006-11-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs James Martin and Tony Tobin race to create a meal in just 20 minutes.
Episode 34 (Episode 34)
Air date: 2006-11-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With celebrity chefs Paul Rankin and James Tanner.
Episode 35 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2006-11-10
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Gino D'Acampo and Tony Tobin compete.
Episode 36 (Episode 36)
Air date: 2006-11-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Nick Nairn and James Tanner take on the challenge.
Episode 37 (Episode 37)
Air date: 2006-11-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With chefs Gino D'Acampo and James Tanner.
Episode 38 (Episode 38)
Air date: 2006-11-15
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Nick Nairn and James Martin prepare meals against the clock. Ainsley Harriott presents.
Episode 39 (Episode 39)
Air date: 2006-11-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Dragons' Den investors Deborah Meaden and Richard Farleigh join the cookery contest.
Episode 40 (Episode 40)
Air date: 2006-11-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Children in Need special with Sam and Mark.
Episode 41 (Episode 41)
Air date: 2006-11-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Lesley Waters and Tony Tobin compete.
Episode 42 (Episode 42)
Air date: 2006-11-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Hollyoaks brothers Nick and John Pickard guest.
Episode 43 (Episode 43)
Air date: 2006-11-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cookery contest, with Phil Vickery and Lesley Waters.
Episode 44 (Episode 44)
Air date: 2006-11-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Two stars of TV's Bad Girls compete in the kitchen.
Episode 45 (Episode 45)
Air date: 2006-11-24
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With celebrity chefs Nick Nairn and Paul Rankin.
Episode 46 (Episode 46)
Air date: 2006-11-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Brian Turner and Phil Vickery celebrate British produce.
Episode 47 (Episode 47)
Air date: 2006-11-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With chefs Nick Nairn and James Tanner.
Episode 48 (Episode 48)
Air date: 2006-11-29
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Lesley Waters and Gino D'Acampo use English wines when competing to create the most popular dish.
Episode 49 (Episode 49)
Air date: 2006-11-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Brian Turner and James Tanner compete.
Episode 50 (Episode 50)
Air date: 2006-12-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cooking challenge with Lesley Waters and Tony Tobin.
Episode 51 (Episode 51)
Air date: 2006-12-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Lesley Waters and James Martin compete.
Episode 52 (Episode 52)
Air date: 2006-12-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A vodka expert and a party organiser give advice for anyone in a panic over Christmas.
Episode 53 (Episode 53)
Air date: 2006-12-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs James Martin and Phil Vickery create festive meals in just 20 minutes and Christmas bell ringers perform.
Episode 54 (Episode 54)
Air date: 2006-12-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Abba tribute band Bjorn Again enter the culinary fray.
Episode 55 (Episode 55)
Air date: 2006-12-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cooking up the food of love with seduction experts Johnny Savoir and Wayne Elise.
Episode 56 (Episode 56)
Air date: 2006-12-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: All Angels choir girls sing for their supper.
Episode 57 (Episode 57)
Air date: 2006-12-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Quizmasters Judith Keppel and CJ De Mooi put their cooking skills up for scrutiny.
Episode 58 (Episode 58)
Air date: 2006-12-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cirque de Celebrite contestants Grace Adams and Kenzie hope for well balanced meals.
Episode 59 (Episode 59)
Air date: 2006-12-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The participants of ITV1's Ladette to Lady come calling for some haute cuisine.
Episode 60 (Episode 60)
Air date: 2006-12-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Rocket on, Tommy? Cannon and Ball cook off.
Episode 61 (Episode 61)
Air date: 2006-12-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: More culinary creations are whipped up in 20 minutes.
Episode 62 (Episode 62)
Air date: 2006-12-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel between two popular chefs.
Episode 63 (Episode 63)
Air date: 2006-12-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel between two celebrity chefs.
Episode 64 (Episode 64)
Air date: 2006-12-29
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Culinary duel.
Episode 65 (Episode 65)
Air date: 2006-12-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel in which two celebrity chefs race to create a meal in just 20 minutes.
Episode 66 (Episode 66)
Air date: 2007-01-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel.
Episode 67 (Episode 67)
Air date: 2007-01-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel.
Episode 68 (Episode 68)
Air date: 2007-01-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: On-the-spot recipes.
Episode 69 (Episode 69)
Air date: 2007-01-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel.
Episode 70 (Episode 70)
Air date: 2007-01-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Culinary challenge.
Episode 71 (Episode 71)
Air date: 2007-01-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Newsround presenters Ellie Crisell and Lizo Mzimba.
Episode 72 (Episode 72)
Air date: 2007-01-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Brian Turner and James Tanner race against the clock to make a culinary masterpiece.
Episode 73 (Episode 73)
Air date: 2007-01-10
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Gino D'Acampo and Tony Tobin go head-to-head.
Episode 74 (Episode 74)
Air date: 2007-01-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Phil Vickery and Nick Nairn battle it out in the culinary challenge. Ainsley Harriott hosts.
Episode 75 (Episode 75)
Air date: 2007-01-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With chefs James Martin and Lesley Waters.
Episode 76 (Episode 76)
Air date: 2007-01-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Angela Rippon and James Rylands guest.
Episode 77 (Episode 77)
Air date: 2007-01-24
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Gino D'Acampo and Tony Tobin.
Episode 78 (Episode 78)
Air date: 2007-01-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Guest chef Garrey Dawson takes on Paul Rankin.
Episode 79 (Episode 79)
Air date: 2007-01-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Guest Alex Mackay battles it out with regular Nick Nairn.
Episode 80 (Episode 80)
Air date: 2007-01-29
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Gino D'Acampo and Tony Tobin.
Episode 81 (Episode 81)
Air date: 2007-01-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cooking contest.
Episode 82 (Episode 82)
Air date: 2007-01-31
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Athlete Sophie Hancock asks Brian Turner for help.
Episode 83 (Episode 83)
Air date: 2007-02-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Today's chefs are James Tanner and Nick Nairn.
Episode 84 (Episode 84)
Air date: 2007-02-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Tony Tobin , Gino D'Acampo and Ainsley Harriott.
Episode 85 (Episode 85)
Air date: 2007-02-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Brian Turner and Phil Vickery.
Episode 86 (Episode 86)
Air date: 2007-02-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Polar explorers Michael McGrath and Pen Hadow guest.
Episode 87 (Episode 87)
Air date: 2007-02-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Gino D'Acampo and Alex Mackay race to complete meals in 20 minutes.
Episode 88 (Episode 88)
Air date: 2007-02-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Fat Men Can't Hunt stars Dionne Da Costa and Martin Coxall reminisce about their hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Chefs Brian Turner and Nick Nairn cook, and Ainsley Harriott presents
Episode 89 (Episode 89)
Air date: 2007-02-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With chef Tony Tobin.
Episode 90 (Episode 90)
Air date: 2007-02-12
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Olympic sailing medal-winners Sarah Webb and Nick Rogers gear up to win gold.
Episode 91 (Episode 91)
Air date: 2007-02-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With CBeebies presenters Pui Fan Lee and Chris Jarvis.
Episode 92 (Episode 92)
Air date: 2007-02-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Brian Turner and Phil Vickery race to create a meal.
Episode 93 (Episode 93)
Air date: 2007-02-15
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Casualty make-up artists Marcus Whitney and Beverley Pooley guest in the kitchen.
Episode 94 (Episode 94)
Air date: 2007-02-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With celebrity chefs Lesley Waters and Nick Nairn.
Episode 95 (Episode 95)
Air date: 2007-02-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cookery contest with Brian Turner and James Tanner.
Episode 96 (Episode 96)
Air date: 2007-02-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Nick Nairn and Gino D'Acampo join Ainsley Harriott.
Episode 97 (Episode 97)
Air date: 2007-02-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Lesley Waters and Garrey Dawson.
Episode 98 (Episode 98)
Air date: 2007-02-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs James Tanner and Phil Vickery.
Episode 99 (Episode 99)
Air date: 2007-02-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Gino D'Acampo and Lesley Waters.
Episode 100 (Episode 100)
Air date: 2007-02-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Gino D'Acampo and Brian Turner.
Episode 101 (Episode 101)
Air date: 2007-02-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The Fron Male Voice Choir sing for their supper.
Episode 102 (Episode 102)
Air date: 2007-02-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Comedy Dave and Dom from Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show.
Episode 103 (Episode 103)
Air date: 2007-03-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Racing drivers Tiff Needell and Vicki Butler Henderson team up with chefs Paul Rankin and Phil Vickery to prepare the fastest food in town. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.
Episode 104 (Episode 104)
Air date: 2007-03-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs James Martin and Phil Vickery cross spatulas.
Episode 105 (Episode 105)
Air date: 2007-03-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Gino D'Acampo and Nick Nairn are paired with the directors of a traditional, family-run smokehouse from Yorkshire. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.
Episode 106 (Episode 106)
Air date: 2007-03-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Rhubarb growers compete: who will crumble first?
Episode 107 (Episode 107)
Air date: 2007-03-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Guests are egg producers from Northumberland.
Episode 108 (Episode 108)
Air date: 2007-03-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ainsley Harriott presents another show featuring some of Britain's finest food producers. Chefs Phil Vickery and Garrey Dawson meet a couple of gourmet, heritage potato producers.
Episode 109 (Episode 109)
Air date: 2007-03-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Award-winning sausage makers are the contestants.
Episode 110 (Episode 110)
Air date: 2007-03-12
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With guests The X-Factor's Ray Quinn and his mother.
Episode 111 (Episode 111)
Air date: 2007-03-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and her mum guest.
Episode 112 (Episode 112)
Air date: 2007-03-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Olympic champ Denise Lewis and her mum Joan.
Episode 113 (Episode 113)
Air date: 2007-03-15
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs James Tanner and Paul Rankin. In the lead-up to Mothering Sunday, heart-throb Duncan James and his mum Fiona are the guests today.
Episode 114 (Episode 114)
Air date: 2007-03-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A Comic Relief special.
Episode 115 (Episode 115)
Air date: 2007-03-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Brian Turner and Paul Rankin take part in the kitchen duel.
Episode 116 (Episode 116)
Air date: 2007-03-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Tony Tobin and Phil Vickery compete in the kitchen.
Episode 117 (Episode 117)
Air date: 2007-03-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel, with Lesley Waters and Paul Rankin. Ainsley Harriott presents.
Episode 118 (Episode 118)
Air date: 2007-03-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Brian Turner and Garrey Dawson.
Episode 119 (Episode 119)
Air date: 2007-03-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Paul Rankin and Gino D'Acampo compete in the kitchen against the clock.
Episode 120 (Episode 120)
Air date: 2007-03-26
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Paul Rankin and Tony Tobin take on the challenge.
Episode 121 (Episode 121)
Air date: 2007-03-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Brian Turner and Phil Vickery compete.
Episode 122 (Episode 122)
Air date: 2007-03-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Kitchen duel with Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn.
Episode 123 (Episode 123)
Air date: 2007-03-29
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Spurs and England striker Jermain Defoe and fiancee Charlotte Meares guest today.
Episode 124 (Episode 124)
Air date: 2007-03-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With the keepers of BBC's Animal Park
Episode 125 (Episode 125)
Air date: 2007-04-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: James Tanner and Tony Tobin take on the challenge.
Episode 126 (Episode 126)
Air date: 2007-04-03
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Nick Nairn and Paul Rankin.
Episode 127 (Episode 127)
Air date: 2007-04-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Gymnast Beth Tweddle and her coach join the cooking contest.
Episode 128 (Episode 128)
Air date: 2007-04-06
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: TV gardeners Sven Wombwell and Chris Collins join chefs Nick Nairn and James Tanner.
Episode 129 (Episode 129)
Air date: 2007-04-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Today's guest chefs are Lesley Waters and Nick Nairn.
Episode 130 (Episode 130)
Air date: 2007-04-10
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Paul Rankin and James Tanner mix it up.
Episode 131 (Episode 131)
Air date: 2007-04-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Nell McAndrew and Floella Benjamin.
Episode 132 (Episode 132)
Air date: 2007-04-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs James Tanner and Phil Vickery.
Episode 133 (Episode 133)
Air date: 2007-04-17
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Chefs Paul Rankin and Nick Nairn vie for culinary glory.
Episode 134 (Episode 134)
Air date: 2007-04-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With Lesley Waters and Paul Rankin.
Episode 135 (Episode 135)
Air date: 2007-04-19
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes. Presented by Ainsley Harriott with chefs Nick Nairn and Lesley Waters.
Episode 136 (Episode 136)
Air date: 2007-04-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With David Tennant and his father Sandy McDonald.
