Ready, Steady, Cook
Specials
199632 episodes
Episode 1
1996 Christmas Special
Dec 28, 199630m
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 2
2000 Poppy Day Special
Nov 10, 200045m
Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
Episode 3
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)
Dec 3, 200145m
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 4
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)
Dec 4, 200145m
Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
Episode 5
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)
Dec 5, 200145m
Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
Episode 6
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)
Dec 6, 200145m
Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
Episode 7
Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)
Dec 7, 200145m
Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
Episode 8
Britain's Strongest Men Special
Dec 27, 200145m
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 9
CBBC Special
Dec 28, 200145m
In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
Episode 10
2002 Specials (1)
Dec 23, 200245m
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 11
2002 Specials (2)
Dec 27, 200245m
Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
Episode 12
2002 Specials (3)
Dec 30, 200245m
Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
Episode 13
2002 Specials (4)
Dec 31, 200245m
An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.
Episode 14
2002 Specials (5)
Jan 1, 200345m
Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
Episode 15
2002 Specials (6)
Jan 2, 200345m
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 16
2002 Specials (7)
Jan 3, 200345m
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 17
Six Nations Special
Feb 14, 200345m
England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
Episode 18
2003 Children in Need Special
Nov 21, 200345m
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 19
2004 Specials (1)
Dec 20, 200445m
An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
Episode 20
2004 Specials (2)
Dec 21, 200445m
Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
Episode 21
2004 Specials (3)
Dec 22, 200445m
Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
Episode 22
2004 Specials (4)
Dec 23, 200445m
With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
Episode 23
2004 Specials (5)
Dec 27, 200445m
Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
Episode 24
2004 Specials (6)
Dec 29, 200445m
With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
Episode 25
2004 Specials (7)
Dec 30, 200445m
Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
Episode 26
2004 Specials (8)
Dec 31, 200445m
Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
Episode 27
2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright
Dec 22, 200845m
Survival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.
Episode 28
2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton
Dec 23, 200845m
TV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.
Episode 29
2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox
Dec 24, 200845m
Esther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.
Episode 30
2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry
Dec 26, 200845m
Singer Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.
Episode 31
2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead
Dec 27, 200845m
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 32
2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes
Dec 30, 200845m
Former heavyweight boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper and superstrong man Geoff Capes make light work of their kitchen tasks.