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Series · 1994 – 2012 · Reality

Junior Masterchef

★5.5 1994 – 2012 7 Seasons Franc Roddam TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

7 seasons · 80 episodes

Episode 01

Series 1, Show 1

Aug 14, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 02

Series 1, Show 2

Aug 21, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 03

Series 1, Show 3

Aug 28, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 04

Series 1, Show 4

Sep 4, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 05

Series 1, Show 5

Sep 11, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 06

Series 1, Show 6

Sep 18, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 07

Series 1, Show 7

Sep 25, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 08

Series 1, Show 8

Oct 2, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 09

Series 1, Show 9

Oct 9, 1994 · 30 min

The chefs receive a scrumptious masterclass in sponge pudding.

Episode 10

Series 1, Show 10

Oct 23, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 11

Series 1, Show 11

Oct 30, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 12

Series 1, Show 12

Nov 6, 1994 · 30 min

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

Episode 13

Series 1, Show 13

Nov 13, 1994 · 30 min

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

About the series

Audience score
★ 5.5 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

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.

Reality

Cast

1 principal cast

Loyd Grossman

Loyd Grossman

Where to watch Junior Masterchef

Junior Masterchef is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The reality from Franc Roddam has 7 seasons and 80 total episodes, rated 5.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Junior Masterchef have?

Junior Masterchef has 7 seasons with 80 episodes in total.

Is Junior Masterchef still on the air?

Junior Masterchef has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Junior Masterchef?

Junior Masterchef airs on BBC One.

When did Junior Masterchef first air?

Junior Masterchef first aired on August 14, 1994.

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