1. Episode 1

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. 10 January 2003. 60 min

The launch of the project, and the selection process begins with video auditions and reality dawns: these kids do not look like future top chefs. With the help of top restaurateurs Ruth Watson and Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie must makes some tough decisions.

2. Episode 2

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. 10 January 2003. 60 min

Having found a suitable venue, the participants now have nine months in which to transform it into a top London eatery.

3. Episode 3

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. 17 January 2003. 60 min

Jamie faces a serious problem: Some of his trainees skip classes, and others are not up to scratch.

4. Episode 4

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. 17 January 2003. 60 min

Jamie sends the trainees on placements for a month, working with professional chefs in a dozen top restaurants.

5. Episode 5

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. 14 May 2003. 60 min

The restaurant is about to open, and the trainees are put through their paces in the newly completed kitchen.

6. Episode 6

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. 19 May 2003. 60 min

The students are invited to cook for the Prime Minister.

7. Episode 7

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. 26 May 2003. 60 min

With Jamie off on paternity leave the trainee chefs start taking days off behind his back; Jamie returns to the restaurant to find two trainee chefs have quit.