Episodes
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1. 1996 Christmas Special
28 Dec 1996 · 30 min
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.
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2. 2000 Poppy Day Special
10 Nov 2000 · 45 min
Ainsley Harriott hosts a Poppy Day special edition of the beat the clock cookery show.
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3. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (1)
3 Dec 2001 · 45 min
To celebrate today's 1,000th programme, a week of special editions starts with a rematch of two contestants from the very first show.
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4. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (2)
4 Dec 2001 · 45 min
Further celebrations to mark 1,000 editions of the culinary contest.
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5. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (3)
5 Dec 2001 · 45 min
Continuing the birthday-themed culinary contest that celebrates 1,000 episodes.
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6. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (4)
6 Dec 2001 · 45 min
Another themed edition of the culinary challenge with Ainsley Harriott to mark the 1,000th programme.
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7. Happy Birthday Ready Steady Cook (5)
7 Dec 2001 · 45 min
Another anniversary-flavoured edition of the against-the-clock culinary contest.
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8. Britain's Strongest Men Special
27 Dec 2001 · 45 min
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.
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9. CBBC Special
28 Dec 2001 · 45 min
In the second of two specials, CBBC's Michael Underwood and Liam Dolan team up with chefs James Martin and Ross Burden.
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10. 2002 Specials (1)
23 Dec 2002 · 45 min
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.
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11. 2002 Specials (2)
27 Dec 2002 · 45 min
Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey , stars of smash-hit musical Bombay Dreams, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast from the East.
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12. 2002 Specials (3)
30 Dec 2002 · 45 min
Olympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and marathon man Lloyd Scott join Ainsley Harriott for today's Cook-Off.
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13. 2002 Specials (4)
31 Dec 2002 · 45 min
An edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of celebrity guests.
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14. 2002 Specials (5)
1 Jan 2003 · 45 min
Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell brings his talents to the kitchen in a bid to defeat his presenter wife Beverley Turner.
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15. 2002 Specials (6)
2 Jan 2003 · 45 min
Another edition of the cookery show in which Ainsley Harriott looks back at highlights of the year in the company of more celebrity guests.
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16. 2002 Specials (7)
3 Jan 2003 · 45 min
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.
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17. Six Nations Special
14 Feb 2003 · 45 min
England rugby internationals Danny Grewcock and Kyran Bracken showcase their culinary capabilities in this Six Nations special.
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18. 2003 Children in Need Special
21 Nov 2003 · 45 min
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.
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19. 2004 Specials (1)
20 Dec 2004 · 45 min
An expert gift wrapper takes on a celebrity stylist.
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20. 2004 Specials (2)
21 Dec 2004 · 45 min
Kevin Woodford and Tony Tobin team up with charity workers for gourmet glory.
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21. 2004 Specials (3)
22 Dec 2004 · 45 min
Jodie Marsh and Lady Isabella Hervey sizzle with Brian Turner and James Martin.
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22. 2004 Specials (4)
23 Dec 2004 · 45 min
With panto stars Sylvester McCoy and Issy van Randwyck.
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23. 2004 Specials (5)
27 Dec 2004 · 45 min
Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh compete.
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24. 2004 Specials (6)
29 Dec 2004 · 45 min
With Jessica Taylor and Kevin Simm from Liberty X.
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25. 2004 Specials (7)
30 Dec 2004 · 45 min
Nicky Haslam and Cleo Rocos join chefs Ross Burden and Phil Vickery.
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26. 2004 Specials (8)
31 Dec 2004 · 45 min
Absolutely Fabulous regulars Helen Lederer and Harriet Thorpe go for gourmet glory.
27. 2008 Christmas Special - Ray Mears and Matthew Wright
22 Dec 2008 · 45 min
Survival expert Ray Mears and TV presenter Matthew Wright reveal what they'll be tucking into at Christmas, as Ainsley Harriott hosts.
28. 2008 Christmas Special - Rani Price and Matthew Skilton
23 Dec 2008 · 45 min
TV presenters Rani Price and Matthew Skilton take a break from wildlife watching and sharpen their culinary skills.
29. 2008 Christmas Special - Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox
24 Dec 2008 · 45 min
Esther Rantzen and her daughter, TV presenter Rebecca Wilcox, join Ainsley Harriott for a feast of seasonal food.
30. 2008 Christmas Special - Toyah Willcox and Shauna Lowry
26 Dec 2008 · 45 min
Singer Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Shauna Lowry battle it out to see who'll be Christmas number one in the kitchen.
31. 2008 Christmas Special - Lee and Casey Mead
27 Dec 2008 · 45 min
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.
32. 2008 Christmas Special - Sir Henry Cooper and Geoff Capes
30 Dec 2008 · 45 min
Former heavyweight boxing champion Sir Henry Cooper and superstrong man Geoff Capes make light work of their kitchen tasks.
Ready, Steady, Cook Specials: quick answers
How many episodes are in Ready, Steady, Cook Specials?
Specials of Ready, Steady, Cook has 32 episodes, about 24 hours in total.
When did Ready, Steady, Cook Specials come out?
Specials premiered on 28 Dec 1996.