About this season
Junior MasterChef is a British TV cookery competition, broadcast by the BBC, in which nine- to twelve-year-olds compete to be crowned Junior MasterChef. It is a spin-off from the main series MasterChef. Junior MasterChef first ran from 1994 to 1999, presented by Loyd Grossman. After a long hiatus, it was revived in 2010 in a revamped format, presented by writer and actress Nadia Sawalha, previously a Celebrity MasterChef contestant and restaurant owner, and professional chef John Torode, who also presents MasterChef. The revival series was commissioned by CBBC Controller Anne Gilchrist and produced by Shine Television, and was broadcast on BBC One. A further series was commissioned in 2012 for broadcast on CBBC.
Episodes (13)
1. Series 1, Show 1
7.0Aired 14 August 1994 • 30 min
After a toad in the hole masterclass from chef John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.
2. Series 1, Show 2
7.0Aired 21 August 1994 • 30 min
After a Thai chicken cakes masterclass from John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.
3. Series 1, Show 3
7.0Aired 28 August 1994 • 30 min
After a masterclass in the perfect pear tart from John Torode, it's the four cooks' turns.
4. Series 1, Show 4
7.0Aired 4 September 1994 • 30 min
After a berry pudding masterclass from top chef John Torode, the four cooks have a bash.
5. Series 1, Show 5
7.0Aired 11 September 1994 • 30 min
In the first quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.
6. Series 1, Show 6
Aired 18 September 1994 • 30 min
Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.
7. Series 1, Show 7
Aired 25 September 1994 • 30 min
Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.
8. Series 1, Show 8
Aired 2 October 1994 • 30 min
The chefs receive a Middle Eastern masterclass in kebabs and hummus with Nadia Sawalha.
9. Series 1, Show 9
Aired 9 October 1994 • 30 min
The chefs receive a scrumptious masterclass in sponge pudding.
10. Series 1, Show 10
Aired 23 October 1994 • 30 min
In the second quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.
11. Series 1, Show 11
Aired 30 October 1994 • 30 min
The four remaining chefs must cook lunch for Doctor Who and his companion.
12. Series 1, Show 12
Aired 6 November 1994 • 30 min
They must prepare lunch for pop band JLS. Will their food be a hit with the boys?
13. Series 1, Show 13
Aired 13 November 1994 • 30 min
The four best chefs battle it out to become crowned Junior Masterchef Champion 2010.