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Junior Masterchef

5.5 / 10
1994
7 seasons
80 episodes
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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.

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Cast

Loyd Grossman

M

Michelle Collins

Gary Rhodes

Bill Paterson

Lynda Bellingham

Les Dennis

Liza Goddard

Tim Vincent

L

Lesley Joseph

Sarah Greene

Helen Worth

J

John Harvey-Jones

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Series 1, Show 1

    7.0
    14-08-199430m

    After a toad in the hole masterclass from chef John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.

  • Ep 2

    2.Series 1, Show 2

    7.0
    21-08-199430m

    After a Thai chicken cakes masterclass from John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.

  • Ep 3

    3.Series 1, Show 3

    7.0
    28-08-199430m

    After a masterclass in the perfect pear tart from John Torode, it's the four cooks' turns.

  • Ep 4

    4.Series 1, Show 4

    7.0
    04-09-199430m

    After a berry pudding masterclass from top chef John Torode, the four cooks have a bash.

  • Ep 5

    5.Series 1, Show 5

    7.0
    11-09-199430m

    In the first quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.

  • Ep 6

    6.Series 1, Show 6

    18-09-199430m

    Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.

  • Ep 7

    7.Series 1, Show 7

    25-09-199430m

    Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.

  • Ep 8

    8.Series 1, Show 8

    02-10-199430m

    The chefs receive a Middle Eastern masterclass in kebabs and hummus with Nadia Sawalha.

  • Ep 9

    9.Series 1, Show 9

    09-10-199430m

    The chefs receive a scrumptious masterclass in sponge pudding.

  • Ep 10

    10.Series 1, Show 10

    23-10-199430m

    In the second quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.

  • Ep 11

    11.Series 1, Show 11

    30-10-199430m

    The four remaining chefs must cook lunch for Doctor Who and his companion.

  • Ep 12

    12.Series 1, Show 12

    06-11-199430m

    They must prepare lunch for pop band JLS. Will their food be a hit with the boys?

  • Ep 13

    13.Series 1, Show 13

    13-11-199430m

    The four best chefs battle it out to become crowned Junior Masterchef Champion 2010.

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