Ready Steady Cook

Ready Steady Cook Specials

TV Show

Specials Episodes

1. 1996 Christmas Special

December 28th, 199630 min

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.

2. 2000 Poppy Day Special

November 10th, 200045 min

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

3. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)

December 3rd, 200145 min

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

4. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)

December 4th, 200145 min

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

5. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)

December 5th, 200145 min

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

6. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)

December 6th, 200145 min

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

7. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)

December 7th, 200145 min

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

8. Britain's Strongest Men Special

December 27th, 200145 min

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.

9. CBBC Special

December 28th, 200145 min

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

10. 2002 Specials (1)

December 23rd, 200245 min

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.

11. 2002 Specials (2)

December 27th, 200245 min

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

12. 2002 Specials (3)

December 30th, 200245 min

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

13. 2002 Specials (4)

December 31st, 200245 min

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

14. 2002 Specials (5)

January 1st, 200345 min

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

15. 2002 Specials (6)

January 2nd, 200345 min

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

16. 2002 Specials (7)

January 3rd, 200345 min

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.

17. Six Nations Special

February 14th, 200345 min

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

18. 2003 Children in Need Special

November 21st, 200345 min

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.

19. 2004 Specials (1)

December 20th, 200445 min

An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.

20. 2004 Specials (2)

December 21st, 200445 min

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

21. 2004 Specials (3)

December 22nd, 200445 min

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

22. 2004 Specials (4)

December 23rd, 200445 min

With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.

23. 2004 Specials (5)

December 27th, 200445 min

Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.

24. 2004 Specials (6)

December 29th, 200445 min

With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.

25. 2004 Specials (7)

December 30th, 200445 min

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

26. 2004 Specials (8)

December 31st, 200445 min

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

27. 2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright

December 22nd, 200845 min

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

28. 2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton

December 23rd, 200845 min

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

29. 2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox

December 24th, 200845 min

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

30. 2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry

December 26th, 200845 min

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

31. 2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead

December 27th, 200845 min

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.

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

December 30th, 200845 min

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

All Seasons

Series 21

Series 21

Nov 24, 2009
Series 20

Series 20

Jan 19, 2009
Series 19

Series 19

May 19, 2008
Series 18

Series 18

Feb 11, 2008
Series 17

Series 17

Aug 27, 2007
Series 16

Series 16

Sep 18, 2006
Series 15

Series 15

Sep 5, 2005
Series 14

Series 14

Aug 31, 2004
Series 13

Series 13

Aug 18, 2003
Series 12

Series 12

Aug 12, 2002
Series 11

Series 11

Jan 21, 2002
Series 10

Series 10

Sep 3, 2001
Series 9

Series 9

Jan 22, 2001
Series 8

Series 8

Aug 14, 2000
Series 7

Series 7

Sep 6, 1999
Series 6

Series 6

Sep 7, 1998
Series 5

Series 5

Sep 1, 1997
Series 4

Series 4

Sep 2, 1996
Series 3

Series 3

Oct 16, 1995
Series 2

Series 2

Jan 9, 1995
Series 1

Series 1

Oct 24, 1994
Specials

Specials

Dec 28, 1996