Overview
- The new series launched Tuesday, February 24 at 7pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
- Phil Wang replaces Ed Gamble as judge, with Gamble offering public well-wishes and no official reason given for his exit as reports cite his other commitments.
- Tom Kerridge and Lorna McNee return to the panel and Andi Oliver resumes hosting duties.
- The competition is based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with dishes inspired by British cinema and the winners cooking at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall, used as Gotham City Hall in Batman.
- Early viewers noted frustration that full weekly episodes were available on iPlayer, which some felt revealed outcomes ahead of broadcast.