The two highest scoring chefs from north west England 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 Margaret Aspinall, the remarkable campaigner for justice for her son and the 97 in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. How will she judge dishes celebrating great Britons of the past?

Only one of the chefs will triumph and go through to represent north west England at the national finals.

The three talented chefs from south west 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 Simon Rogan and include a forerib of beef with cheddar and truffle panisse, to celebrate prolific cheesemaker Edith Cannon. There is also a blackcurrant, honey and lemon sorbet celebrating Princess Campbell, a pioneer in nursing and one of the first black ward sisters in Bristol. Finally on the menu is a white chocolate dome filled with coffee and caramelised mousse, to celebrate architect Sir Christopher Wren. But who will be leaving the competition?