Essex is the location for three couples to host a trio of dinner parties, including a pantomime-themed menu and an evening of north Indian cuisine, while a couple's joke at one guest's expense threaten to cost them valuable points?

Greater Manchester is the location for three couples to host a trio of dinner parties. Married couple Colette and Richard kick off the competition with their glitz and glam evening inspired by Colette's love of all things shiny. They're joined by professional Thai boxer Candy and her fellow fighter and partner Michael, who don't hold back when it comes to their opinions on the food, somewhat unsettling their hosts. The third couple are food technology teacher Kim and her fireman boyfriend Sean.

In Yorkshire, partners Javvina and Tyrone kick off the competition with an international menu. They are joined by foodie couple Jake and Emily, and party-lovers Chantell and Lisa.

In Belfast, Sarah and Paddy kick things off with a fine-dining feast. The hosts mix Eastern and traditional fayre for guests Louise and Danny, and Emma and Samson.

In Birmingham, Talisa and her boyfriend Luke kick off the competition with a traditional Italian menu. They are joined by Kelly and Rob, and retiree Denise and her partner Peter.

A trio of couples try to outdo each other in Aberdeen, coming up with an Ibizan fiesta, an evening of posh nosh and dinner party classics and a vegetarian-influenced menu.

In north London, married couple Elorm and Mimi are confident that their Afro-fusion menu and some Afro-beats will see them triumph. They are joined by Kiri and Dale, and Serge and Eleni.

In Nottingham, fun-loving couple Karen and Irena kick off the competition with a no-frills menu of belly-busting comfort food. They are joined by Clayton and Nina, and Lee and Maemae.

In Brighton, Dan and his partner of 16 years Pippa are hoping a menu of family favourites will bag them the grand. They are joined by Shan and Lauren, and Jared and Ian.

In Plymouth, Michelle and Sean get the week off to a stylish start with their classical evening. They are joined by charity worker Amber and marine engineer Lee, and retirees Adam and Mark.

In East Anglia, Chris and Debbie pull out all the stops with an evening of pure showbiz glitz and glamour. They are joined by Jake and Desiree, and Daisy and Will.

In Newcastle, Sharna and Silvar are first to host with a menu of family favourites. They are joined by sprightly couple Shannon and Max, and loved-up partners Charlotte and Russ.

In Glasgow, young parents Kirsty and Alistair, Elvis impersonator Adrian and his wife Amanda, and Mark and Claire compete in a week featuring musical chairs, karaoke and edible bowls.

In Cardiff, newly-weds Laura and Sean, fine-dining-fan Lesley and Keith, and Rachel and Lee compete in a week featuring fruity surprises, posh nosh and controversial curry.

There's dancing disappointment and royal revelations in Somerset, as married couple Jacqueline and Stephen take on Jess and her 'Instagram boyfriend' Fred, and green-fingered Rob and Simon.

There's unimpressive beef, Korean chicken on a crumpet, hot tub fanciness and a shocking revelation in Yorkshire, as indie kids Johnny and Lucy take on Claire and Matt, and Net and Bob.

There are multiple Chrises, a royal doppelganger, nautical costumes and sea-themed games in Plymouth, as Mena and Chris take on Vicky and Chris and Sarah and... Chris.

Jan and Anton host first in Birmingham, with a Spanish menu, before Chris and Kelly and Bally and Manjeet take their turns entertaining the others in the hope of winning £1,000.

Three couples in Manchester compete to throw the perfect dinner party, leading to language mishaps, a pescatarian disappointment, and a generous Italian feast.

In north London, Helen and her outspoken boyfriend David, Vicky and her partner Geoff, and Sara and her husband Thierry compete in a week featuring the fashions and food of the 1980s.

In Essex, Karen and DJ Paul, outdoorsy couple Lucy and her partner Paul, and Pat and her husband Tino compete in a week featuring a guest who is left hungry and an unconventional dessert.

In Glasgow, Melanie and her husband David, Kenny and his husband Kenny, and Ami and her husband Stuart compete in a week featuring a Celtic-fusion menu and some belting bagpipes.

In East Anglia, ultra-competitive Kim and Martin, landscape gardeners Debbie and Richard, and gadget kings Jamie and Mark compete in a week featuring collapsing food and kitchen shortcuts.

In Cardiff, fun first-time hosts Abi and Jake, vegan couple Ashleigh and Jack, and 52-year-olds Karen and James compete in a week featuring some American grub and a fully plant-based menu.

In Brighton, couple Geoff and Paula, competitive couple Richard and Jade, and Bonny and Dave compete in a week featuring glitz-and-glam, a kitchen catastrophe and some cheesy love chat.

In Nottingham, Omer and his wife Adeeba, sustainable food growers Bobby and Alison, and Liz and Stuart compete in a week featuring experimental food, a compost loo and a stately home.

In County Antrim, newly-weds Rebecca and Gareth, Nel and Billy, and Mandy and Jim compete in a week featuring a Mexican fiesta, risky puddings and a vegetarian who doesn't like vegetables.

In the North East, married duo Lynne and Ian, newly-weds Jess and Connor and engaged couple Tom and Sam compete in a high-energy week featuring plate smashing and a Shirley Bassey serenade.

In Aberdeen, Nicola and her boyfriend Russell, Megan and her boyfriend Sean, and married duo Claire and Gerry compete in a week featuring leg wrestling, a shocking revelation and a goat.

In the West Country, handyman Sam and his wife Kate, festival lovers Aron and Kath, and Colin and Kate compete in a week featuring disastrous dishes and a peculiar pantomime performance.