Ainsley's Gourmet Express

Drawing inspiration from Italy, Ainsley demonstrates how to rustle up something quick and gorgeous when there's no time to do the shopping. Guest chef Giorgio Locatelli makes a speedy wild-mushroom risotto and, for dessert, there's a handsome duet of crepes with wicked fillings.

Inspired by the fabulous food of Japan and the Far East, Ainsley shows just how easy it is to make perfect sushi and tempura in minutes, along with delicious prawns and peanuts pan-fried upon noodles and a Thai-style yellow pork curry. Top chef Clive Fretwell demonstrates the art of sushi-making and there's also a guide to the diversity of noodles on offer.

Ainsley embraces fusion food - mixing together ingredients from different cuisines. He has a fabulous twist on moules marinière - a curried mussel soup and - simply sensational bacon-and-cheese potato wedges, harissa-rubbed lamb and cardamom-scented hot chocolate. Inspirations come from Asia De Cuba's Shaun Gilmore and London's popular North African restaurant, Momo.