- 7 hours ago
Category
📺
TVTranscript
00:00Ta-da!
00:01Woo!
00:03On today's show...
00:04Cheers!
00:07...bothersome beeping.
00:09What the heck is that?
00:11Is it you?
00:13Perilous Bradley.
00:15You're in a big metal tube of farts in the sky.
00:18There's a mental thing in your head where you say,
00:20right, let me just proofread that before it comes out of my mouth,
00:23and that just didn't happen.
00:24And wonderful warbling.
00:30When I seen the choir outside, it was amazing.
00:33Like, it was such a shock.
00:35As five glorious gastronomes grapple for a grand.
00:39Woo!
00:42I mean, I need that off a flip-flop line, actually.
00:50This week we're in Manchester,
00:53proud holder of the record for the most pan shakes
00:55in 30 seconds.
00:57Whole life's shaking going on.
01:01And hoping to get her pause on this week's prize
01:04is palliative care nurse Pauline.
01:08I'm absolutely bonkers.
01:10There's never a dull moment.
01:11Life's very much in the fast lane.
01:13I'm a bit dangerous, really, when I'm spontaneous.
01:17Because anything could happen.
01:19Better watch out, then.
01:21Why?
01:22This is me.
01:23What you see is what you get.
01:25And what are your guests getting tonight?
01:27My menu tonight is tried and tested.
01:30I've made it several times.
01:32Nothing that's going to hopefully stress me out too much,
01:35because I've done it that many times before.
01:37First up is her starter, stuffed mushrooms.
01:41Stuffed with what?
01:43I mean, it might be nice.
01:45I don't know.
01:45I mean, I like a mushroom.
01:47Let's give it a go.
01:49Careful!
01:50This health and safety nightmare is Richard.
01:53I'd say I'm a bit of a jack of all trades.
01:55Everything from bathroom fitting to running a retail business
02:00of adult merchandise.
02:02Don't worry, mate.
02:03I'll get this sorted for you.
02:04I've got all sorts in here.
02:06I guess people would see me as sort of quite alpha.
02:09I'm always the leader of the pack.
02:11Looking after them, looking after you.
02:14Yes, that's terrifically alpha.
02:16Back in the kitchen, Pauline is prepping her shrooms.
02:19I always give my mushrooms a bit of a ruptad.
02:22Once buffed, they're in for a quick fry.
02:26What do you like yours stuffed with?
02:28Never you mind.
02:30She chops onions, mushroom stalks and garlic.
02:33Then sizzles, along with spinach.
02:36Next, she snips marinated pepper and combines with goat's cheese.
02:41No goats were injured in the making of these mushrooms.
02:44I said, hope not.
02:46In goes some good old cheddar and some lemon juice.
02:48Squeeze a lemon.
02:50Her cheesy mix goes in with the fried veg
02:52and the mushrooms are stuffed and crowned with more cheese.
02:56They're looking quite succulent, actually.
02:58They'll be grilled when her guests arrive.
03:02On to the main.
03:03Boeuf bourguignon.
03:05One of my favourites.
03:06I must admit, I will be quite picky with that.
03:09Our next guest is professional singer Danny.
03:13Danny!
03:14So I perform as a variety of different acts.
03:17I do a tribute to Michael Bublé.
03:20I do an Olly Merge tribute.
03:22I wear that.
03:22I don't really look like either of those two people.
03:24But once I've got my gear on, I've got my tuxedo on.
03:26I just haven't met you yet.
03:29If I came across somebody who was larger than life and very much enjoys being the centre of attention,
03:35I would absolutely just let them run with it.
03:37I love people like that.
03:38You know, life and soul of the pie.
03:40Well, look no further than creative whirlwind Vanessa.
03:45I'm a cabaret artist, a cabaret practitioner.
03:49I perform just basically a one-person brand.
03:53Sounds impressive.
03:55I'm one of those people that will always try and put a positive perspective on certain situations
04:01and try and find the silver lining.
04:04Just like Pauline, it would appear.
04:06I think it's a win in Maine.
04:07Hopefully people will enjoy it.
04:10Who's getting on with her beauf bourguignon?
04:13It's French.
04:14Gotta have lots of garlic.
04:15Oui bien sûr.
04:17She sautés onion and plenty of garlic before adding it to the meat.
04:21In we go.
04:22There is a saying that you should never put wine in food that you're not prepared to drink.
04:26So, I have to taste the wine before it goes in the food.
04:30Sansai.
04:32Very nice.
04:33Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug, glug.
04:34She sprinkles a stock cube, squeezes tomato puree and shoves on bay leaves and thyme.
04:40It's then in for a bit to infuse.
04:43Beef.
04:44Borgonion.
04:47Borgonion.
04:48Almost.
04:49So, I'm presuming it's beef in a certain way, like wraps in pastry, I'm going to go for.
04:55You know, like a...
04:57Wellington?
04:58No, it's not.
05:00Last up is dental nurse Amy.
05:04As a dental nurse in my profession, I'm definitely good at putting people at ease.
05:08Okay, we're ready for you now if you want to come through.
05:10First thing in the morning, I'm like, hi guys, how are you?
05:13Morning.
05:14Let's get the day started.
05:16Up a nice and wide for me.
05:19Wider.
05:20Wider.
05:21Oh, I can see your breakfast.
05:23Ta-da!
05:24Woo!
05:27Steady on.
05:29What the heck is that?
05:31What's going on?
05:32Don't know.
05:32Neither do I.
05:35Is it you?
05:36It isn't me.
05:37Are you sure it's not you?
05:39It's definitely not me.
05:41They look like eyeballs, they'll be good at Halloween.
05:43There's suddenly something spooky going on.
05:46Hiya, and there's a screeching noise keeps going off.
05:48I don't know what it is in the kitchen.
05:51Can you hear it?
05:52Yes, we can definitely hear it.
05:56Yeah, there is.
05:57Yeah.
05:58The batteries are gone.
06:00Oh, thank goodness.
06:02Now to finish your main.
06:04Eyeballs, I mean pearl onions are plopped in.
06:11Mmm, magnifique.
06:13Along with mushrooms.
06:15Gotta pop the lid back on.
06:16Watch out for the chicken.
06:19The bourguignon will slow cook until her guests arrive.
06:25On to dessert.
06:27Red berry cheesecake.
06:29I remember making one when I was about eight years old.
06:33Erm, so, I know, desserts can be quite simple, can't they?
06:38Cheesecakes are quite simple to do, so I'm hoping that there'll be a little bit of razzmatazz to the red
06:45berry.
06:46How about a fancy gadget?
06:49This is Thelma.
06:51And she is a very important part of my kitchen, and she's one of my, well, she is my favourite
06:56kitchen appliance.
06:57She is a wonder woman.
06:58She can do anything, even cocktails.
07:00Can she do my tax return?
07:02There's no end to Thelma's talents, no.
07:05Well, I'm sold.
07:06Show us what you got then, Thelma.
07:08In go butter and biscuits.
07:11Then nuts.
07:12It's a bit noisy.
07:14I know it is perfect.
07:17The biscuit base is stuffed into glasses.
07:21But there's no rest for Thelma.
07:24Cream cheese, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and eggs are loaded.
07:30For Thelma to work her magic again.
07:35Life before Thelma was very boring.
07:37There's all that mixing by hand.
07:40Boring!
07:41The bases are topped with the creamy cheese and they're back in to be steamed.
07:45She really is a talent.
07:47I'm very happy with them.
07:48They'll be topped with homemade raspberry jam before serving tonight.
07:51That's me, all done.
07:53Time to put my glad rags on and bring a bit of glamour to the evening.
07:57Off you pop then.
07:59With the prep done, there's just time before the guests arrive.
08:04First up is Jack of all trades, Richard.
08:07And they called it...
08:09Hello.
08:10Welcome to my home.
08:11Hi, nice to meet you.
08:12Nice to meet you too.
08:13Can we go for two?
08:14My name's Pauline.
08:15Richard, nice to meet you.
08:16Nice to meet you, Richard.
08:17Let's go through.
08:19I'm a bit of a novice.
08:20I'm used to having it open for me.
08:22Oh, do you know what?
08:22I'll do that for you, sweetheart.
08:24Don't worry about that.
08:25Better not waste any, though, eh?
08:26Oh, let's not.
08:27Oh, there we go.
08:29Right, here we go.
08:30There you are, Richard.
08:31You have that glass.
08:32Cheers.
08:33Cheers.
08:36Second to the door is cabaret artist Vanessa.
08:43Hello.
08:45Welcome to my home.
08:46Oh, Peggy, you look fabulous.
08:48Thank you, Luke.
08:48My name's Pauline.
08:49I'm Vanessa.
08:50Oh, Vanessa, it's lovely to meet you.
08:51Come in.
08:52Let's have a glass of champagne.
08:54Fabulous.
08:55Yes.
08:56Hello.
08:57Hello.
08:58How are you?
08:58Richard.
08:59Nice to meet you.
09:00I'm a hugger.
09:00And a double kisser.
09:02Oh, good.
09:04Yeah.
09:04It's all about the bubble, darling.
09:06Oh, darling.
09:08Quickie cheers.
09:08Three musketeers.
09:10Cheers.
09:11Here's to a good week.
09:13Third to arrive is Michael Bublé.
09:15Or is it Olly Murs?
09:17Now it's Danny.
09:23Hello.
09:24Hello.
09:24How are you?
09:24Welcome to my home.
09:25What a lovely dress.
09:26Look at this.
09:27Hello.
09:28What's your name, darling?
09:29Pauline.
09:30Pauline, my name's Danny.
09:30Nice to meet you, Pauline.
09:31Let me give you that, Pauline.
09:32Oh, thank you.
09:33That's very kind of you.
09:33Let's go through and have a bottle of bubbles.
09:36We'll have a glass.
09:37Who are you?
09:38I'm Vanessa.
09:39Vanessa.
09:39My name's Danny, lovely to meet you.
09:41Richard, nice to meet you.
09:42What are you, darling?
09:43Richard, nice to meet you.
09:44Lovely to meet you, Richard.
09:45Would you like a glass of champagne?
09:46I love it, that's a champagne rolling.
09:47Oh, here we go.
09:48Thank you very much.
09:49We've got one more person to join us.
09:50Yeah.
09:51One more to throw into the mix.
09:52Yeah.
09:54And into the mix she goes, it's Tooth Tweaker Amy.
09:59Show me your teeth.
10:02Hello.
10:03Hi.
10:03Welcome to my home.
10:05I'm Eamon.
10:05I'm Pauline, Eamon.
10:06Nice to meet you.
10:07Let's come through.
10:08These are feet.
10:08Oh, that's very kind.
10:09Thank you very much.
10:10Hi.
10:11Hello.
10:12Nice to meet you, I'm Eamon.
10:14Nice to meet you, Eamon.
10:15Nice to meet you.
10:15Nice to meet you.
10:16Hey, I'm Vanessa.
10:17Nice to meet you.
10:18You look gorgeous.
10:19Oh, so are you.
10:20Same.
10:20Richard, nice to meet you.
10:23Has everybody got something in their glasses?
10:25I think we do.
10:26Oh, yeah.
10:26I just feel so happy that I've actually seen everyone now.
10:30We've got it out the way.
10:32Everyone seems nice.
10:34We'll just see how the week goes, because things can change.
10:36This is only the first night.
10:37And I suppose you could say everybody is on their best behaviour.
10:41Possibly.
10:41Here's to a great week.
10:43Lots of laughter, fun, and hopefully some good food.
10:47Cheers!
10:49Ding dong.
10:51Coming up.
10:53Forgotten food.
10:54Sir.
10:55I've got wine.
10:56Just some food.
10:59She did forget about me.
11:00I'm not wearing any grudges about that.
11:02And naughty nature.
11:04We know where you're going on.
11:06Pooped this massive amount right down the side of my other half.
11:10Could have done without it.
11:12If I'm honest.
11:19It's night one in Manchester.
11:22Cheers!
11:24Where palliative care nurse Pauline is hoping to win the 1,000.
11:27cash prize with her tried and tested menu.
11:30There's more champagne if you want it.
11:32So, see you in a little while.
11:33It's fine.
11:34Bye.
11:36While she cracks on, next door Vanessa and Denny are having a nosy.
11:40Taj Mahal.
11:41Oh!
11:42Nice.
11:43They look so sweet.
11:44Look at their happy faces.
11:46So, definitely fans of India.
11:49Well done.
11:50That'll be nice elephant ride.
11:52So cool.
11:53Gotta be done.
11:54I'd love to ask her a bit more about her travels to India.
11:57And, yeah, she's definitely a free spirit.
12:00You know, with someone like Pauline, you can tell there's a lot of layers to her.
12:04And, like, each layer is just so delightful.
12:07Like, so warm.
12:08But a little bit sassy.
12:10A little bit fierce.
12:11And a little bit quirky.
12:12All that from a photo.
12:14In the kitchen, Pauline plates up her starter.
12:17Oh, they look lovely.
12:19I'm pleased with these.
12:21They look really good.
12:21Yeah.
12:22Just have to serve them up now.
12:27Look how delicious these look.
12:28I'm really pleased with them.
12:30Let's hope they like them.
12:31First dish of the week.
12:33Stuffed mushrooms.
12:34Oh, yes, please.
12:36Oh, yes, please.
12:37Bonjour.
12:37Oh, my goodness.
12:39Me.
12:40Amazing.
12:40Smell?
12:41Oh, yeah.
12:41Yeah.
12:41I love mushrooms.
12:43I don't.
12:43Did I find myself some?
12:45Forgotten something.
12:46I'd love some food if that's right, Polly.
12:49It'd be absolutely lovely if I could have some food.
12:51Sir.
12:52I've got wine.
12:53Just some food would be nice.
12:55Oh, no!
12:57She did forget about me.
12:58Like, I'm not bearing any grudges about that.
13:00Everybody laughed.
13:01I kind of feel like it set the tone for the evening.
13:03I did wonder if I'd only cooked four, actually.
13:05I was panicking for a minute.
13:07Panic over.
13:07There you go.
13:09Sorry.
13:09Just a slight deviation.
13:15This is delicious.
13:16This is really, really scrumptious.
13:17I'm glad you like it.
13:18I make it quite a lot for your family.
13:20This is tried and tested, this, isn't it?
13:22Very tried and tested.
13:22So nice.
13:23OK, the starter was amazing.
13:25When I originally saw the menu, I was like,
13:27OK, stuffed mushrooms, that seems quite simple.
13:30But what she brought out was far from simple.
13:33All I've noticed is that my mushroom was a lot bigger
13:37than everyone else's.
13:38As I sort of cut into it, I got that sort of black,
13:41mushroomy kind of juice on my plate,
13:43and it just kind of made me feel a bit...
13:46I hope you don't mind we had a little bit of a nosy round.
13:48Oh, yeah.
13:49We were rummaging.
13:50Can you tell us a little bit more about the photos?
13:53One was obviously the South Mahal.
13:54Was you the one in India as well?
13:55Yeah, in India, yeah.
13:56I've been to India about 13 times.
13:58Wow!
13:59Quite funny, that elephant ride,
14:00because there was lots of eagles soaring above us.
14:03Just as we got to the part where the photograph was being taken,
14:07an eagle...
14:08Maybe not the thing to talk about over the starters.
14:11Here we go.
14:11It pooped!
14:12We know where you're going, Molly.
14:13It pooped this massive amount right down the side of my other half.
14:17And I'm, like, saying, smile for the photo,
14:19and he's going, eagles just...
14:23I thought maybe she'd have left the eagle poo story
14:25until maybe she'd cleared the starters, but it was funny.
14:29Eagle poo at the dinner table.
14:31I mean, er...
14:34Could have done without it, if I'm honest.
14:37Don't worry, Rich.
14:38Talks turn to more mature matters.
14:40I have a huge fear of flying.
14:41Dear!
14:42What is it about the flight?
14:43Is it the take-off?
14:44Is it the landing?
14:45Is it the fact you're in the air?
14:46You're in a big metal tube of farts in the sky.
14:50Like...
14:51Or maybe not.
14:52There's a mental thing in your head where you say,
14:54right, let me just proofread that before it comes out of my mouth,
14:57and that just didn't happen.
14:59Definitely, next time on a plane, I'm thinking,
15:01what is the smell?
15:03Maybe I've just had really bad experiences on planes in the past.
15:06You've got a career in, like, working for some airline's market board,
15:10just, like, a big metal tube full of farts in the sky.
15:14Yeah, that's quite enough, thank you.
15:16I could be happier.
15:17The starter went really, really well.
15:18They all said it was very nice, and they all finished it.
15:21Empty plates, what more can I ask for?
15:23Time for the main.
15:24I'm not very good at presentation.
15:27You don't think about it when it's your family.
15:30They just like to be fed.
15:32Potatoes are done great, crispy-looking,
15:34and the beef looks fantastic.
15:37I better remember Danny this time, haven't I?
15:39Probably best.
15:40The main is Berthe Bourguignon.
15:42Oh, oh.
15:43Here we go, Danny.
15:45I'm not forgetting you.
15:45Oh, welcome first this time!
15:46Oh, God!
15:47What an honour!
15:48Oh, my God!
15:49My mouth is actually watering.
15:53That gravy is outstanding.
15:55I mean, I'd eat that off a flip-flop, mate.
15:57That's delicious.
15:58Aw!
15:59The beef bourguignon?
16:00Bourguignon?
16:02Bourguignon?
16:03Bourguignon?
16:03I could have eaten that.
16:05Like, I could have just eaten that by itself.
16:08The main course was really, really nice.
16:10The beef was a little bit dry, but everything else was really nice.
16:14So, Pauline, what do you do for a living?
16:17Mmm.
16:17Mmm!
16:18This is the question.
16:20This is the question.
16:20Oh, she's preparing.
16:21What do you think?
16:23Let's just have a swig of the wine.
16:24Yeah!
16:25I'd say from the way that you've welcomed
16:28and made everyone feel welcome in your home,
16:30I don't know.
16:31I'm just thinking the word care comes to mind.
16:34I could definitely see you as a nurse,
16:37but, like, a head nurse.
16:39Like, with a nice team, yeah,
16:40you've got a very caring nature,
16:42making looking after people.
16:43Yeah, that's where I'm coming from, really.
16:44I could see that, sort of.
16:45Yeah.
16:46But I also think maybe.
16:47We haven't seen it yet,
16:48but wouldn't want to get on the wrong side here, I reckon.
16:52In a nice way!
16:53In a nice way!
16:54I think I'm on the same vibe.
16:56I think you've got that lovely energy
16:57of, like, looking out for other people
16:59but paying attention to detail as well.
17:03Well, I have to tell you all, you're spot on.
17:05Yay!
17:05Oh, no way!
17:07So, my job title is
17:09I'm a specialist palliative care nurse.
17:11Oh!
17:12I've been in the NHS 41 years.
17:14Wow!
17:14I think we all guessed Pauline's profession
17:17because she was just really caring and humble
17:19and just how she was with each person.
17:21I kind of have, like, first-hand experience
17:24of, you know, NHS nurses
17:27being, like, absolute living angels.
17:29We need to really put these people on pedestals
17:32because they are doing a service
17:35that not everyone can do.
17:37I thought I'd like to do different things.
17:39I've always thought I'd like to work in, like, travel or...
17:42Yeah, something...
17:43Even, like, in a pub or a restaurant.
17:44I can see that leopard print down the bar.
17:46I can see you pulling a pint.
17:49Are you, love? You see?
17:50Well, there she is.
17:51I just think that'd be great.
17:52You're looking after people still.
17:53Yeah, transferable skills.
17:54It's comparable, I think, yeah.
17:55Do I think Pauline would be a good landlady?
17:57Yes, I do.
17:58Definitely in that leopard print shirt,
18:00I could see her being a right good laugh.
18:02Knows everyone's names coming in.
18:04Yeah.
18:04She'd be great.
18:05That was spot on.
18:07Thank you, Pauline.
18:07Thank you very much.
18:08That was perfect.
18:09Thank you very much.
18:10Right, everybody, I've got a little surprise for you
18:12if you'd all like to follow me into the garden.
18:14Hey, guys!
18:17Hey, guys!
18:19Hey, guys!
18:19It's only the ruddy WI Socialites choir
18:22starring none other than Pauline herself.
18:27Oh, my life is changing every day.
18:33When I seen the choir outside, it was amazing.
18:36Like, it was such a shock.
18:38Everyone was just, like, having such a good time.
18:39We were all dancing and it was just really, really nice.
18:43But now I'm feeling even more
18:48Because I came from you
18:51When I saw the choir and then when I saw Pauline singing
18:55with the choir, I felt transported to another little world.
18:58LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:14LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:15LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:16LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:17LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:18LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:18LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:18LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:20LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:20LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:20LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
19:22LA
19:23surprised it was probably something they weren't expecting you can't help but smile when you hear
19:29people singing i think what emotions will be stirred by this dessert i wonder this is me being
19:36very arty i don't usually do any decoration well there is a grand at stake so this is my final
19:43course my last chance to impress let's hope they like it ready for a bit of cheesecake ding dong
19:54a great big glass of red berry cheesecake and four berries on a stick
20:01oh thank you
20:05that's half the size of you that
20:11so it was big um it was massive well yeah again very very tasty i like the levels of the
20:19flavors so the raspberry was very tart the the cheesecakey bit was nice of cream the dessert
20:25was really really nice but it was tough to get through to the the base i've got to the bottom
20:34oh my god the bottom tastes delicious i think they're going here yeah they've gone
20:53i think we'll leave them to it with a nice laugh so i think the group seems to have bonded
20:58quite
20:59quickly i think it's always nice to end the evening on a good belly laugh at the end of the
21:03day we're
21:04about to go home we've had a really nice meal pauline's been a great host there's been so many moments
21:09where we've just been giggling but it would just be like one person will say one thing another person
21:14will say nothing and then it's set someone else off just like this little bubbly moment i think i've
21:20done very well i think my hosting was good i think they like my food so i'm feeling quite optimistic
21:25scores please tonight it was full of love and cozy comfort goodness and so for that reason i give
21:35pauline an eight tonight i'm scoring pauline an eight the atmosphere was great a hosting was great but
21:42there was a few little things with the food so for that i'm going to give her a seven tonight
21:47was a great
21:47night pauline was a great host however the food just didn't hit it for me therefore i'm going to give
21:54pauline a six all of which means that pauline starts the week with a respectable 29 out of 40
22:04next time monica musings if you could rename yourself what would it be pauline champagne
22:12what about amy wilderness sound like a naturist you don't necessarily have to get your kit off
22:16pauline champagne is going to kill and problem pouches and we'll keep this to give between us
22:22and we'll never mention it ever again all right that'll be great that'll be great it will stay in my
22:26dreams
22:36you'll find that it's a stranger than no
22:44signs in the street
22:47let's see
22:49let's see
22:49where you're going
22:51i somewhere
22:53just be
22:55in there
22:56all right
22:57you
22:57you
22:59you
22:59you
Comments