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Episode 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: Michel Roux Jr, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace begin their search for a 2013 winner.

Episode 2

Episode number: 2

Overview: Four of the chefs face three daunting tests and meet Michel Roux Jr for the first time.

Episode 3

Episode number: 3

Overview: The next four chefs are tested and must create a classic dish with no weights or measures.

Episode 4

Episode number: 4

Overview: The six best chefs return for the quarter-finals. Only two will progress to next level.

Episode 5

Episode number: 5

Overview: The eight chefs must concoct a dish using a selection of just seven ingredients.

Episode 6

Episode number: 6

Overview: The chefs return to face Monica's Skills test and cook two classic dishes for Michel.

Episode 7

Episode number: 7

Overview: The second set of four chefs face Monica's Skills Test then cook two classics for Michel.

Episode 8

Episode number: 8

Overview: The pressure is on as the week's six best chefs are cut down to only two.

Episode 9

Episode number: 9

Overview: It is the third week of heats. Eight chefs begin by facing Monica's Invention Test.

Episode 10

Episode number: 10

Overview: The first four chefs from this week's heat are challenged to create a savoury sabayon.

Episode 11

Episode number: 11

Overview: The remaining four chefs in this week's heat face a test of their bread-making skills.

Episode 12

Episode number: 12

Overview: The week's six best chefs must first impress Michel and Monica, then a panel of critics.

Episode 13

Episode number: 13

Overview: Monica challenges the eight chefs to make a dish using a selection of seven ingredients.

Episode 14

Episode number: 14

Overview: Monica challenges the chefs to debone a saddle of lamb and roll and tie it for roasting.

Episode 15

Episode number: 15

Overview: The chefs are given 15 minutes to make a creme patissiere to use as base for a souffle.

Episode 16

Episode number: 16

Overview: The week's six best chefs face a tough battle for just two semi-final places.

Episode 17

Episode number: 17

Overview: The eight remaining chefs are given two hours to prepare a dish to impress Gregg Wallace.

Episode 18

Episode number: 18

Overview: The first two semi-finalists do battle at London restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

Episode 19

Episode number: 19

Overview: The second pair of semi-finalists take charge of courses at The Latymer in Surrey.

Episode 20

Episode number: 20

Overview: The last pair of semi-finalists are sent into service at Sat Bains in Nottingham.

Episode 21

Episode number: 21

Overview: The finalists must create dishes from a selection of kitchen scraps and leftovers.

Episode 22

Episode number: 22

Overview: The finalists are sent to cook at the celebrated Osteria Francescana restaurant in Italy.

Episode 23

Episode number: 23

Overview: The finalists hope to impress thirty of the world's greatest chefs at a unique dinner.

Episode 24

Episode number: 24

Overview: In the final, the chefs have three hours to create an exceptional three-course meal.