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Series 20: 25. The Finals: Starters



It’s finals week, where the winners from the heats compete to cook a course at a spectacular banquet at Blenheim Palace to celebrate great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year.\n\nThe eight rivals from all corners of the UK compete over a different course, from starter through to dessert, where they will be marked out of ten by an expert judging panel, including a surprise guest judge.\n\nFilm director Gurinder Chadha, a hero of British cinema, is invited to join Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kerridge and Lorna McNee and food podcast host and comedian Ed Gamble on the judging panel. They’re tasked with picking a winner from eight vegan starter courses, which are all inspired by great Britons of the past.\n\nIt’s a nerve-wracking first day as the chefs settle into the kitchen and meet their rivals. Each wants to win a course at the banquet and get their name on the menu. Can they improve on their scores from the first rounds?

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