James is joined by historian Dan Snow, chef Rachel Allen and TV presenter Jonathan Phang. On the menu are seafood vol au vents, celeriac soup and crown of lamb. Plus, Oz Clarke looks for fizzy alternatives to champagne and Merlin Griffiths does New Year's Eve cocktails.

James is joined by singing sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor and chef Daniel Clifford. On the menu are cod goujons and mushy peas in a butty, sticky toffee roulade and chicken chasseur.