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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Air Date: 1994-08-14
After a toad in the hole masterclass from chef John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.
Air Date: 1994-08-21
After a Thai chicken cakes masterclass from John Torode, the four cooks try their hand.
Air Date: 1994-08-28
After a masterclass in the perfect pear tart from John Torode, it's the four cooks' turns.
Air Date: 1994-09-04
After a berry pudding masterclass from top chef John Torode, the four cooks have a bash.
Air Date: 1994-09-11
In the first quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.
Air Date: 1994-09-18
Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.
Air Date: 1994-09-25
Four aspiring chefs compete for a place in the quarter-final.
Air Date: 1994-10-02
The chefs receive a Middle Eastern masterclass in kebabs and hummus with Nadia Sawalha.
Air Date: 1994-10-09
The chefs receive a scrumptious masterclass in sponge pudding.
Air Date: 1994-10-23
In the second quarter-final, four heat winners compete to be the best cook in the country.
Air Date: 1994-10-30
The four remaining chefs must cook lunch for Doctor Who and his companion.
Air Date: 1994-11-06
They must prepare lunch for pop band JLS. Will their food be a hit with the boys?
Air Date: 1994-11-13
The four best chefs battle it out to become crowned Junior Masterchef Champion 2010.