Ready, Steady, Cook

Top Cast

Ainsley Harriott as Self - Host/Chef
Fern Britton as Self - Host
Nick Nairn as Self - Chef
Paul Rankin as Self - Chef
Lesley Waters as Self - Chef
James Tanner as Self - Chef
Tony Tobin as Self - Chef
James Martin as Self - Chef
Phil Vickery as Self - Chef
Antony Worrall Thompson as Self - Chef

Seasons

Specials (1996) - (32 Episodes)

Series 1 (1994) - (24 Episodes)

Series 2 (1995) - (70 Episodes)

Series 3 (1995) - (121 Episodes)

Series 4 (1996) - (141 Episodes)

Series 5 (1997) - (135 Episodes)

Series 6 (1998) - (119 Episodes)

Series 7 (1999) - (95 Episodes)

Series 8 (2000) - (68 Episodes)

Series 9 (2001) - (71 Episodes)

Series 10 (2001) - (62 Episodes)

Series 11 (2002) - (73 Episodes)

Series 12 (2002) - (149 Episodes)

Series 13 (2003) - (159 Episodes)

Series 14 (2004) - (140 Episodes)

Series 15 (2005) - (135 Episodes)

Series 16 (2006) - (136 Episodes)

Series 17 (2007) - (46 Episodes)

Series 18 (2008) - (57 Episodes)

Series 19 (2008) - (23 Episodes)

Series 20 (2009) - (40 Episodes)

Series 21 (2009) - (35 Episodes)

Specials (1996)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: 1996 Christmas Special (1996-12-28)

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.
Ep. 2: 2000 Poppy Day Special (2000-11-10)

Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
Ep. 3: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1) (2001-12-03)

To celebrate today's 1,000th programme, a week of special editions starts with a rematch of two contestants from the very first show.
Ep. 4: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2) (2001-12-04)

Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
Ep. 5: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3) (2001-12-05)

Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
Ep. 6: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4) (2001-12-06)

Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
Ep. 7: Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5) (2001-12-07)

Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
Ep. 8: Britain's Strongest Men Special (2001-12-27)

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.
Ep. 9: CBBC Special (2001-12-28)

In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
Ep. 10: 2002 Specials (1) (2002-12-23)

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.
Ep. 11: 2002 Specials (2) (2002-12-27)

Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
Ep. 12: 2002 Specials (3) (2002-12-30)

Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
Ep. 13: 2002 Specials (4) (2002-12-31)

An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.
Ep. 14: 2002 Specials (5) (2003-01-01)

Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
Ep. 15: 2002 Specials (6) (2003-01-02)

Another edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of more celebrity guests.
Ep. 16: 2002 Specials (7) (2003-01-03)

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.
Ep. 17: Six Nations Special (2003-02-14)

England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
Ep. 18: 2003 Children in Need Special (2003-11-21)

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.
Ep. 19: 2004 Specials (1) (2004-12-20)

An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
Ep. 20: 2004 Specials (2) (2004-12-21)

Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
Ep. 21: 2004 Specials (3) (2004-12-22)

Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
Ep. 22: 2004 Specials (4) (2004-12-23)

With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
Ep. 23: 2004 Specials (5) (2004-12-27)

Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
Ep. 24: 2004 Specials (6) (2004-12-29)

With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
Ep. 25: 2004 Specials (7) (2004-12-30)

Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
Ep. 26: 2004 Specials (8) (2004-12-31)

Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
Ep. 27: 2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright (2008-12-22)

Survival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.
Ep. 28: 2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton (2008-12-23)

TV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.
Ep. 29: 2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox (2008-12-24)

Esther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.
Ep. 30: 2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry (2008-12-26)

Singer Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.
Ep. 31: 2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead (2008-12-27)

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.
Ep. 32: 2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes (2008-12-30)

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