Childhood treats!

Susan Calman on why she’s the perfect new host for the revamped pro cooking contest

- Victoria Wilson

GREAT BRITISH MENU

NEW WED-FRI / BBC2 / 8PM (TIMES VARY) / EPS 1-3 of 27 / COOKERY

Culinary masterclass Great British Menu will be serving up a feast of new delights when it returns to BBC2 for its 15th (yes, really!) series this week.

As well as an exciting format makeover, there’s a new series theme celebrating children’s literature. There’s also a new host in the shape of comedian, presenter and 2017 Strictly Come Dancing favourite Susan Calman. As teams of professional chefs take part in the regional heats, starting this Wednesday, Susan will join them in the kitchen as they try to impress a veteran chef to get their menu to the ‘Judges Chamber’ on Friday.

There, they’ll have to prove to Andi Oliver, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton that their dishes are worthy of a place at the final banquet.