The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the final night in Birmingham, carer Maggie serves up her family favourites, which she hopes will galvanise her guests and win her the prize. But how will they feel when they're joined by her feathered friend Freddie? The night gets even stranger when Maggie demonstrates her serenading skills, before Fiona exhibits her unorthodox spaghetti slurping and Tim reveals the chat-up line that never fails - apparently! The night draws to a close with a sing song and Amanda channelling her inner Debbie Harry. Has Maggie done enough to bag the cash, or has she ruffled a few too many feathers?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The fourth host in Birmingham, 56-year-old education advisor and contemporary witch Amanda, is planning to enchant her guests with a magical meal showcasing her culinary prowess and punky past. But will crooning, crying and cremation chat at the table overshadow her night? Can Amanda cast a spell over her guests, or will they think it's all a load of hocus pocus?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Night three in Birmingham starts off well when 29-year-old administrator Danielle's 'finest homemade bread' earns praise, but things quickly go downhill. The table erupts when Danielle serves her main course of blue chicken and pink mash; Tim struggles to see past the colour, but Maggie bravely gets stuck in. A surprise musical performance pulls things back briefly and Fiona isn't shy in showing off her singing skills. But there's a dessert disaster when everyone's served actual grasshoppers. Will Danielle's guests see past her kitchen catastrophes, or has dessert bugged them too much? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The second host in Birmingham, DIY devotee and project manager Tim, is aiming to dazzle his guests with a comprehensive checklist and meticulously planned menu. But Fiona faces her fear with devilled eggs, Danielle discovers the difference between raw and live fish and Amanda's not impressed by Tim's dodgy piano skills... and all that's before we're even done with the starter. During the main course, Maggie's shocked to find out who Tim's famous celebrity sibling is, but everyone is even more surprised during dessert when Danielle reveals her educational past. Will Tim's precise planning pay off, or will his hopes of winning the grand come crumbling down?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! This time we're in Birmingham, where the first host, 38-year-old medical receptionist Fiona, hopes that her party vibes and good food with a party twist will wow her guests: 58-year-old project manager Tim, 29-year-old administrator Danielle, 56-year-old advisory teacher and contemporary witch Amanda and 61-year-old caregiver Maggie. Will Fiona's night be full of good vibes, or will her guests dish out bad jibes?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the final night in Cardiff, 'wise-cracking back cracker' Pete serves up a traditional menu including some locally sourced ingredients. With little known about 'mirth monger' Pete, what will David and Claire make of the bones they find in his bedroom? Will David ever stop haranguing Angharad about veganism? Was there any dog wee on the wild garlic flower Charlotte chomped down in one? And what is that faint sound of bells coming from the garden? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the fourth night in Cardiff, IT consultant and part-time party boy 'Rave-id' (David to us!) welcomes his guests with a fully vegan dining experience, as he hopes to prove you can have your cake and save the planet. While David's vegan guest's in heaven, has he done enough to impress the die-hard omnivores? He definitely brings the party in the form of a living room 'micro-rave', but are the good vibes enough to land him the lolly?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the third night in Cardiff, spiritual vegan Charlotte welcomes her guests with a homely hug of a dinner including a cutch - that's Welsh for cuddle - in a bowl. Charlotte reveals her secret communication skills, as the 'quiet' guest comes into her own with confident hosting skills. But can her guests stomach it when things turn a little spooky? Will the grand materialise for Charlotte, or remain a ghostly apparition?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The second host in Cardiff, 49-year-old police officer Claire, is going all out with a cruise-themed menu, with stop-offs in Italy and China. But will a maiden voyage into vegan cooking dash her hopes of winning the £1000 prize on the rocks? With a division of veganism among her guests to deal with, can Claire impress David with tofu? Will Charlotte's blustery claims about mushrooms blow everyone away? Will the copper in Claire come out when Angharad makes a confession about fast driving? And why doesn't Pete trust dolphins? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! This week's competition is in Cardiff, where the first host, 41-year-old campervan-loving Angharad, hopes to impress her guests with a true taste of Wales, featuring traditional soup, lamb and a vegan chocolate cake. Her guests are 36-year-old spiritual medium Charlotte, 42-year-old IT manager David, 51-year-old chiropractor Pete and 49-year-old police officer Claire. Will Angharad's wonderfully Welsh night, including a harmonising harp performance, put her in a good place to win the £1000 prize?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! It's the final night in Belfast and the turn of amateur pilot James to impress his guests with a Mexican-inspired menu that he has planned to a tee. After last night's pilot revelation, the group are keen to find out more about James, who's surprised them all week. It all starts when the gang find a photo of James's wedding reception that leaves Kirsty speechless. Andrea is thrilled at the chance to feed her host, but for Aodhan, it's all about the grub. It's all to play for, but will James be on cloud nine and win the £1,000 prize or will he be left on the runway?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Fourth to host in Belfast is 26-year-old accountant Kirsty, who's hoping for rave reviews of her Ibiza-themed evening and favourite dishes. While the evening starts off well, with positive comments about the grub and an impromptu club fest, things start to unravel during the main course, leaving Kirsty flustered. Can she pull it together and dance her way to success to bag the grand?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Third to host in Belfast is 23-year-old drag artist Aodhan, who kicks off his night with a shock, revealing his alter ego and his horror-themed decor. And while the food gets mixed reviews, an unexpected performance prompts a standing ovation. Will his guests be thrilled, or will they be left in a state of terror?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Second to host in Belfast is 39-year-old finance worker Andrea, who's throwing a Belfast-themed evening chock-full of local lingo and simple-but-effective fare. Kirsty is impressed by Andrea's homemade pasta, but the spice isn't right for her in the starter. With lots of Belfast patter flying around, Aodhan leads the group in perfecting a local greeting which has the gang miming tractor driving. But will James's confession that he'd rather eat bugs than cheesecake, and Donna's tattoo tale, leave a bad taste? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! This week's competition is in Belfast, where our first host, food bank volunteer Donna, is planning to dazzle her guests with her thrifty menu, featuring a starter that's so whiffy it has to be cooked in the shed, a chicken and vegetable stir fry, and salted caramel bombe Alaska with caramelised brandy flame. But will her guests - 39-year-old finance professional Andrea, 23-year-old drag artist Aodhan, 26-year-old accountant Kirsty and 28-year-old manager and pilot James - be impressed?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The last host of the week in and around Bristol, floor layer George, is hoping to impress his guests with restaurant-standard food and a 'cheeky' menu. Becky gets a surprise when she finds George's jacuzzi... in his bedroom... next to the toilet! A find that only makes business student Stance jealous. Can cheeky chappy George impress enough with his well-presented food and take home the grand?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Student Stance hosts the penultimate day of the week in and around Bristol. His guests aren't expecting much from him, but he's planning to surprise them with a menu based on his Lebanese and Persian heritage... with a little help from mum! Will it be enough to win him the grand?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The third host of the week in and around Bristol, marketing graduate Reni, is hoping to wow her guests with an evening of chilled vibes and West African cuisine. With her mum on the phone to help with the odd cooking dilemma, Reni is prepped and ready to go. But will her lack of hosting experience and a dodgy dessert scupper her chances of the bagging the cash? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The second host of the week in and around Bristol, care co-ordinator Alexis, hopes to give her guests a taste of the tropical with a Caribbean-themed night. Reni surprises everyone when she reveals she can speak Mandarin, with Stance jealous of her school trips to China. Alexis gets everyone's creative side out with a spot of painting, which is right up Becky's street and George puts his heart on the canvas. Will Becky whet everyone's palettes and easel-y grab the grand, or does she need to brush up on her cooking skills? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! This time we're in and around Bristol, where the first host, hairdresser and mum-of-three Becky, plans to dazzle her guests with hearty grub. She's also hoping to bring a touch of elegance to her soirée with her black-tie dress code and her 'extra' style of hosting. The guests she's aiming to impress are 29-year-old new mum and care co-ordinator Alexis, 25-year-old commercial executive Reni, 21-year-old student Stance and 34-year-old floor layer George. Can Becky's sizzling steaks and tremendous tiramisu seal the deal?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the final night in Leeds, hair salon owner Sarah hopes to delight her diners with some classic eighties nosh. With a reputation for being outspoken, Sarah gets a dose of her own medicine from one diner who's determined to get their own back. Later, a guest reveals a freaky phobia and there's a hair-raising horror story before some very fancy footwork on the dancefloor. Will an evening of disco dancing and retro grub be enough for Sarah to take top spot?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the penultimate night in Leeds, a Middle Eastern mezze is on the menu for freelance creative Philip. Shaun is impressed with his homemade sourdough, but a cheesecake doesn't cut it for hairdresser Sarah. The group get creative with some clay modelling, but it all goes pear-shaped when Ryan continues to throw insults at his fellow guests. Jen entertains the table with a bizarre cleaning story and Philip ventures into the woods for a muddy mis-endeavour. Will it all be enough for him to make off with the moolah? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On night three in Leeds, medical trainer Jen hosts a pink-themed party in an attempt to bag the big bucks. Despite her overuse of pink food colouring, her guests are impressed with her home-cooked dishes, but when Shaun questions her on their provenance, she's forced to come clean. Philip teases the table with his hidden pink side and Ryan isn't afraid to throw some insults when Philip reveals that he won a clothing competition. A surprise performance in the garden proves a cut above for hairdresser Sarah, but will it be enough for Jen to grab the grand?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Aspiring model Ryan is hoping that his French and Caribbean cuisine will tantalise his guests' tastebuds in Leeds. During the drinks reception, Ryan is fuming when one guest flouts his 'runway-ready' dress code, and at the table, Ryan bites back with his egg salad bombs then insults another diner when they comment on his clobber. Desperate to lighten the mood, he hosts a modelling masterclass, but his controversial views on beauty backfire. Having spent the evening insulting and then bickering with his guests, has Ryan blown his chances to bag the prize? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! This week's competition is in and around Leeds, where the first host, 38-year-old foster carer and nature lover Shaun, is serving up an Asia-meets-Yorkshire fusion menu complete with delightful dumplings, Chinese fish and chips and a not-so-traditional Yorkshire pudding. Will Shaun's inventive culinary fare and warm welcome impress 25-year-old model Ryan, 42-year-old medical trainer Jennifer, 26-year-old freelance creative Philip and 41-year-old hair and beauty therapist Sarah?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the final night in Plymouth, the pressure's on for pole fitness president Katie... not that she's feeling it! Confident Katie treats her guests to a pan-Asian feast, although Nina's not keen on the prospect of another vegetarian menu. Fellow meat eater Lea is blown away by the food in more ways than one, when she tucks into a dollop of wasabi. Slain gets cocky and tries a whole forkful, followed by instant regret, and when Katie puts on a pole dancing lesson, Steve can't wait to show off his moves, with flexibility firmly off the menu! Katie's confident that she's done enough to put herself in pole position, but will a rock-hard cheesecake base be her downfall?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The penultimate night in Plymouth is one that won't be forgotten in a hurry! Performance artist Slain servces up a vegan version of a classic British menu. But with living doll Ms Lydon causing trouble, the night is set to be anything but normal. And can Slain tame his adversary? With talking dolls and stand-up comedy, can Slain steal the show and bag the cash? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On day three in Plymouth, support worker Lea hopes to wow her guests with Gordon Ramsay-esque fare, even though she has more confidence in her personality than her culinary credentials. With fizzy fodder and a sing song that would make cats blush, can she grab the grand? Or will she have a kitchen nightmare? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The second host in Plymouth, musician and teacher Steve, is hoping that his 'Thairish' menu - a fusion of Thai and Irish cuisines - will impress his guests. But the fact that potato runs through every course isn't a massive hit with Katie. And will the special vegan dessert that Steve makes for Slain fare any better? When they all head for a garden gig with Steve's folk band, Nina's excited to see Steve in his element. Meanwhile, Lea's chopstick skills are tested as she grapples with Asian prawns. Does Steve's fusion menu have the winning combo to take home the £1000 prize? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Performing arts teacher and lover of all-things theatrical Nina kicks things off in Plymouth in spectacular style with a showstopping, Tinseltown-inspired menu, full of rich flavours and witty puns. Will Nina's cinematic courses and energetic hospitality earn blockbuster reviews from her guests - 52-year-old teacher Steve, 32-year-old support worker Lea, 49-year-old performance artist Slain and 47-year-old pole fitness president Katie? 

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! Fishmonger Bernadette hopes to spread some love on the final night in Glasgow, with her curious Italian-themed menu. Saoirse has an unexpected dip in Bernadette's hot tub and Garry's impressed when he discovers that their host is an award-winning fishmonger, but a fishy feud with Lauren leaves a bad taste in Bernadette's mouth. Can Lauren let bygones be bygones, or will the night descend into acrimony and ruin Bernadette's chances of winning the grand?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the penultimate night in Glasgow, 34-year-old catering manager Garry hopes to wow his guests with an exclusive Ibiza Beach Club theme. There's no expense spared as he treats everyone to his posh nosh, but will a blazing row over the use of the term 'sea bass steak' overshadow his night? Can Garry keep the peace and steer the attention back onto himself, with his fancy food and full club set-up in his back garden?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The third host in Glasgow, 52-year-old civil servant Lydia, is planning to excite her guests with an evening dedicated to her days as a professional club dancer. She's serving up a selection of tried-and-tested classics, but with tension rumbling on following some 'constructive criticism' earlier in the week, will locally-sourced food and a rave in the garden shed impress her guests?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The second host in Glasgow, student and Muay Thai fanatic Saoirse, serves up a vegan Asian menu. Unfortunately, there's still bad blood between Lauren and Bernadette, and the spicy food knocks Garry for six. But Saoirse's boxing prowess impresses Lydia, and her dessert leaves the whole gang in hysterics. Will Saoirse's vegan menu pack enough of a punch to impress her guests, or will she be left on the canvas?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The first host in Glasgow, 31-year-old project manager and self-proclaimed glamour puss Lauren, is hoping to impress with her unique Celtic-Caribbean fusion menu. As Lauren turns on the charm to wow her guests - 52-year-old civil servant Lydia, 34-year-old catering manager Garry, 24-year-old student Saoirse and 52-year-old fishmonger Bernadette - will her punchy flavours and exotic ingredients hit the spot? With such a mix of worldly flavours and classic Scottish fodder on the table, it's Lauren's sea bass that makes waves, but will her night do enough to make the early running to net the cash?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the final night in Cambridge, wellness retreat host Nici hopes to steal top spot with her Greek island-themed evening. But with social media content creator Josh hogging the limelight all week, can she stand out from the crowd? Josh doesn't hold back when he reveals that he's had a look through the host's drawers and tried on one of her leopard print swimsuits. He gets up on the sofa to show it off under his toga, to the shock of well-mannered businesswoman Rebecca and mushroom farm manager Mark. But when Nici dares someone to lick hummus off Josh's nipple, it's Mark who steps up! Things get even more full-on when employee benefits manager Kate starts a food fight with Josh over dessert, which upsets Nici, but can she bag the money, money, money with some ABBA karaoke?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On the penultimate night in Cambridge, mushroom farm manager Mark hopes to curry favour with his guests by dishing up an authentic Indian banquet. Things get off to a bad start, with one guest nearly choking on their welcome drink and some cutlery kerfuffle. And later, Mark proves he's not such a fun guy when his mushroom banter falls flat. And as the evening draws to a close, Mark's penchant for eating household pets upsets the animal lovers in the room, and his outrageous opinions on female chefs cause an even bigger stink. Can Mark keep korma and curry on?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! On night three in Cambridge TikTok-er Josh hosts his first ever dinner party. But after throwing up all over the table last night, will he be on his best behaviour in his own home? Of course not! There are plenty of silly stunts and dares at the table, including one involving Josh's foot and a jar of mayonnaise, which one guest describes as one of the most disturbing things they've ever seen. Later, there's meat mayhem when Josh ignores how his guests would like their steaks, and as the sun sets, a spot of bongo buffoonery in the garden leaves our host apologising to the neighbours. But is Josh's nosh good enough to land him top spot?

The new run continues. Knives, forks and popping corks... we're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery! The second host in Cambridge, party-loving employee benefits manager Kate, is confident that her Italian-inspired menu will impress her guests and bag her the grand. But etiquette-obsessed businesswoman Rebecca has her eye on content creator Josh, who has a taste for smashing his food together and making a real mess of the table. Josh doesn't disappoint when he lets out a large belch at the table, and food flies from his mouth and lands on mushroom farm manager and foodie Mark. Things get particularly raucous when the group dare Josh, who doesn't like seafood, to down a blended version of the crab ravioli starter, which results in a lot of gagging and spitting, and an extreme reaction from Nici. With all these antics going on, will Kate's Italian menu pack enough of a punch to impress the gang and put her into the lead?

Knives, forks and popping corks! We're celebrating 20 amazing years of dinner party debauchery, as the award-winning culinary competition returns for a new run as tasty and tantalising as ever! Each week, five strangers take it in turns to host a dinner party, scoring each other behind closed cupboard doors, and at the end of the week, the top-scoring host wins £1000. Kicking off a week in Cambridge, businesswoman and 'Queen of Etiquette' Rebecca is going all-out to impress her guests with a sophisticated dinner party full of fancy high-end food. But Rebecca didn't bank on having social media content creator Josh coming over - especially when his unique way of eating proves a little disturbing! Employee benefits manager Kate and wellness retreat host Nici are both convinced that they have a celebrity in their midst when they meet mushroom farm owner and uber foodie Mark. The group are introduced to another side of tonight's host when they have an impromptu rave in the garden. Everyone gets involved, with Josh, Nici and Mark busting moves that won't be forgotten in a hurry. Will Rebecca's attempt to host a sophisticated night bag her the £1000 prize, or will it all end in chaos?