Junior Masterchef (1994)
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.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Series 1, Show 1
After a toad in the hole masterclass from chef John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.
Series 1, Show 2
After a Thai chicken cakes masterclass from John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.
Series 1, Show 3
After a masterclass in the perfect pear tart from John Torode, it's the four cooks' turns.
Series 1, Show 4
After a berry pudding masterclass from top chef John Torode, the four cooks have a bash.
Series 1, Show 5
In the first quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.
Series 1, Show 6
Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.
Series 1, Show 7
Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.
Series 1, Show 8
The chefs receive a Middle Eastern masterclass in kebabs and hummus with Nadia Sawalha.
Series 1, Show 9
The chefs receive a scrumptious masterclass in sponge pudding.
Series 1, Show 10
In the second quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.
Series 1, Show 11
The four remaining chefs must cook lunch for Doctor Who and his companion.
Series 1, Show 12
They must prepare lunch for pop band JLS. Will their food be a hit with the boys?
Series 1, Show 13
The four best chefs battle it out to become crowned Junior Masterchef Champion 2010.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Junior Masterchef
Status
Ended
Seasons
7
Episodes
80
