The Restaurant - Winners' Story

A year ago Michele and Russell won The Restaurant. Their prize was the opportunity of a lifetime: to go into business with world-renowned chef Raymond Blanc. This is the story of their journey to transform an old pub in Buckinghamshire into the restaurant of their dreams. With his own money on the line, the stakes are high for Raymond; and Michele and Russell face a challenging and exciting time. The building project looms large and Raymond's meticulous menu changes threaten their chances of being ready for opening night at The Cheerful Soul. There's also a chance to catch up with the other couples from 2008's competition as they reflect on the challenges they faced and reveal whether the experience of the competition led them to embrace or abandon their restaurant dreams.