A WELL-known North Berwick doctor will swap the surgery for the kitchen next week as he takes part in a Come Dine With Me special.

North Berwick GP Kevin Fernando won an episode of the show in 2013, and producers contacted him to take part in a new Come Dine With Me Champions series.

Dr Fernando travelled to Sheffield to take part in the hit Channel 4 show’s new series, which sees former winners compete in a Masterchef-style cook-off.

The county doctor told the Courier: “They contacted me last summer to ask if I wanted to do it.

“I didn’t hear anything for a few months but they got back in touch and I had to travel down to Sheffield for the filming in November.

“I have to keep it all very hush-hush but it’s much more about the cooking this time round.”

And the North Berwick GP admits it was tough, with Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell casting his eye over the contestants’ efforts.

He said: “I usually just take most things in my stride but this was really, really difficult, especially when there’s a Michelin-starred chef watching you.

“It was one of the hardest things I’ve done, but I did enjoy it.”

The show is on Channel 4 next Wednesday evening (February 10), at 5pm.