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The Restaurant (2007–2009) — food on BBC Two
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About The Restaurant
The Restaurant ended on December 17, 2009, on BBC Two. The show concluded after three seasons that aired from 2007 to 2009, following its final episode on that date.
The series was a reality TV program where Raymond Blanc guided nine couples through the process of opening and running their own restaurant. It showcased their efforts to create a successful eatery, from designing the concept to managing the day-to-day operations, often with little prior experience beyond home cooking and dinner parties. The show aimed to depict the challenges and decisions involved in establishing a new restaurant, highlighting the hopes and struggles of aspiring restaurateurs.
The cast included Raymond Blanc himself. The series did not have a publicly rated score and each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes.
The Restaurant episode schedule
38 aired
Aired · 38
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2009 | S3·E8 | The Banquet |
| December 10, 2009 | S3·E7 | The Demo |
| December 3, 2009 | S3·E6 | The Singles |
| November 26, 2009 | S3·E5 | The Cake |
| November 19, 2009 | S3·E4 | The Seasonal Ingredient |
| November 12, 2009 | S3·E3 | Opening Night |
| November 5, 2009 | S3·E2 | The Chain |
| October 29, 2009 | S3·E1 | The Pitch |
| October 29, 2008 | S2·E15 | First Class Service |
| October 23, 2008 | S2·E14 | Masterclasses |
| October 22, 2008 | S2·E13 | Tricky Customer |
| October 16, 2008 | S2·E12 | Cook Book |
| October 15, 2008 | S2·E11 | Cookery Demonstration |
| October 9, 2008 | S2·E10 | Dinner Party |
| October 8, 2008 | S2·E9 | Takeaway |
| October 2, 2008 | S2·E8 | Airline Food |
| October 1, 2008 | S2·E7 | Flags of the World |
| September 25, 2008 | S2·E6 | Oxford Formal Halls |
| September 24, 2008 | S2·E5 | No Waste, No Loss |
| September 18, 2008 | S2·E4 | Motorway Service |
| September 17, 2008 | S2·E3 | Pay What It Is Worth |
| September 11, 2008 | S2·E2 | Opening Night |
| September 10, 2008 | S2·E1 | Signature Dish |
| October 17, 2007 | S1·E15 | The Grand Final |
| October 11, 2007 | S1·E14 | Week 7 Elimination Challenge |
| October 10, 2007 | S1·E13 | Only Three Left |
| October 4, 2007 | S1·E12 | Week 6 Elimination Challenge |
| October 3, 2007 | S1·E11 | Surprise & Delight |
| September 27, 2007 | S1·E10 | Week 5 Elimination Challenge |
| September 26, 2007 | S1·E9 | Distinctive Branding |
Show 8 earlier episodes
| September 20, 2007 | S1·E8 | Week 4 Elimination Challenge |
| September 19, 2007 | S1·E7 | Sales Techniques |
| September 13, 2007 | S1·E6 | Week 3 Elimination Challenge |
| September 12, 2007 | S1·E5 | Attracting Customers |
| September 6, 2007 | S1·E4 | Week 2 Elimination Challenge |
| September 5, 2007 | S1·E3 | Cocktails & Desserts |
| August 30, 2007 | S1·E2 | First Elimination Challenge |
| August 29, 2007 | S1·E1 | Opening Weekend |
