The two highest-scoring chefs from Northern Ireland must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again.

They need to impress a panel of exacting judges: Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, former Great British Menu Champion of Champions Lorna McNee, and comedian and food podcaster Ed Gamble. The guest judge is broadcasting legend Pamela Ballantine. How will she judge dishes celebrating great Britons of the past?

Only one of the chefs will triumph and go through to represent Northern Ireland at the national finals.

The three talented chefs from London and south east England are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve a unique take on the brief celebrating great Britons of the past for a banquet at historic Blenheim Palace.

The dishes are judged by Lisa Goodwin Allen and include an elevated chicken soup celebrating Amy Winehouse, and a pistachio and white chocolate cheesecake with a black cherry gel centre. But who will be leaving the competition?