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December 28, 1996

Specials

01. 1996 Christmas Special

Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson, from Birds of a Feather, join chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Ainsley Harriott for a festive edition of the cookery challenge. With Fern Britton.

30min
December 28, 1996

02. 2000 Poppy Day Special

Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.

45min
November 10, 2000

03. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)

To celebrate today's 1,000th programme, a week of special editions starts with a rematch of two contestants from the very first show.

45min
December 3, 2001

04. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)

Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.

45min
December 4, 2001

05. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)

Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.

45min
December 5, 2001

06. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)

Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.

45min
December 6, 2001

07. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)

Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.

45min
December 7, 2001

08. Britain's Strongest Men Special

In the first of two specials, two of Britain's strongest men, Glen Ross and Steve Brooks, are asked to create 20-minute meals. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.

45min
December 27, 2001

09. CBBC Special

In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.

45min
December 28, 2001

10. 2002 Specials (1)

First of seven editions showing over the holiday fortnight in which Ainsley Harriott reviews the past year in the company of celebrity chefs and guests. Today he is joined by Rhona Cameron and Nell McAndrew.

45min
December 23, 2002

11. 2002 Specials (2)

Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.

45min
December 27, 2002

12. 2002 Specials (3)

Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.

45min
December 30, 2002

13. 2002 Specials (4)

An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.

45min
December 31, 2002

14. 2002 Specials (5)

Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.

45min
January 1, 2003

15. 2002 Specials (6)

Another edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of more celebrity guests.

45min
January 2, 2003

16. 2002 Specials (7)

How to Cook a Tart author Nina Killham guests in the last of this week's looks back over the past year of the against-the-clock culinary contest. With Ainsley Harriot.

45min
January 3, 2003

17. Six Nations Special

England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.

45min
February 14, 2003

18. 2003 Children in Need Special

In a Children in Need special, Pudsey Bear joins chefs Lesley Waters and Antony Worrall Thompson plus Trading Up's Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan.

45min
November 21, 2003

19. 2004 Specials (1)

An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.

45min
December 20, 2004

20. 2004 Specials (2)

Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.

45min
December 21, 2004

21. 2004 Specials (3)

Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.

45min
December 22, 2004

22. 2004 Specials (4)

With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.

45min
December 23, 2004

23. 2004 Specials (5)

Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.

45min
December 27, 2004

24. 2004 Specials (6)

With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.

45min
December 29, 2004

25. 2004 Specials (7)

Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.

45min
December 30, 2004

26. 2004 Specials (8)

Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.

45min
December 31, 2004

27. 2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright

Survival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.

45min
December 22, 2008

28. 2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton

TV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.

45min
December 23, 2008

29. 2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox

Esther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.

45min
December 24, 2008

30. 2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry

Singer Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.

45min
December 26, 2008

31. 2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead

Guests Lee Mead, star of Any Dream Will Do, and his brother Casey compete in a family edition of the cookery challenge with Ainsley Harriott.

45min
December 27, 2008

32. 2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes

Former heavyweight boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper and superstrong man Geoff Capes make light work of their kitchen tasks.

45min
December 30, 2008