BBC Two's popular cooking competition is back. Season 18 kicks off on Tuesday, January 31 with a fresh batch of new and returning chefs all with top industry accolades to their name and all hoping to wow judges Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona and Ed Gamble.
For the 2023 series, the theme is inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington's 65th birthday. The first episode will kick off with four chefs from the north east of England.
As always. one of the four must leave the competition at the end of the episode, which will be decided by the veteran judge of this week's competition, Michelin-starred Angela Hartnett OBE MBE, and a previous winner.
