Ainsley Harriott
Self - Host/Chef
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Ready, Steady, Cook
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Episode 130 min1996-12-28
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.
Episode 245 min2000-11-10
2000 Poppy Day Special
Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
Episode 345 min2001-12-03
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.
Episode 445 min2001-12-04
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)
Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
Episode 545 min2001-12-05
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)
Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
Episode 645 min2001-12-06
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)
Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
Episode 745 min2001-12-07
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)
Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
Episode 845 min2001-12-27
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.
Episode 945 min2001-12-28
CBBC Special
In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
Episode 1045 min2002-12-23
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.
Episode 1145 min2002-12-27
2002 Specials (2)
Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
Episode 1245 min2002-12-30
2002 Specials (3)
Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
Episode 1345 min2002-12-31
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.
Episode 1445 min2003-01-01
2002 Specials (5)
Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
Episode 1545 min2003-01-02
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.
Episode 1645 min2003-01-03
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.
Episode 1745 min2003-02-14
Six Nations Special
England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
Episode 1845 min2003-11-21
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.
Episode 1945 min2004-12-20
2004 Specials (1)
An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
Episode 2045 min2004-12-21
2004 Specials (2)
Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
Episode 2145 min2004-12-22
2004 Specials (3)
Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
Episode 2245 min2004-12-23
2004 Specials (4)
With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
Episode 2345 min2004-12-27
2004 Specials (5)
Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
Episode 2445 min2004-12-29
2004 Specials (6)
With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
Episode 2545 min2004-12-30
2004 Specials (7)
Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
Episode 2645 min2004-12-31
2004 Specials (8)
Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
Episode 2745 min2008-12-22
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.
Episode 2845 min2008-12-23
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.
Episode 2945 min2008-12-24
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.
Episode 3045 min2008-12-26
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.
Episode 3145 min2008-12-27
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.
Episode 3245 min2008-12-30
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.