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TV series

Junior Masterchef

5.5/ 10· 2199430 min6 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.

Created by
Franc Roddam

Seasons and episodes

6 seasons · 80 episodes

Ended
2

Season 2

15 episodesJuly 16, 1995
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  1. 1
    S2 E1

    Series 2, Show 1

    Jul 16, 199530 min

    Junior MasterChef is back to find the best young cook in the country. The first four cooks try to make John's fish and chip recipe fantastic, before cooking their favourites.

  2. 2
    S2 E2

    Series 2, Show 2

    Jul 23, 199530 min

    Can the contestants make John's pain perdu dessert to-die-for? Whose syrup will be the stickiest, and whose cream the spiciest?

  3. 3
    S2 E3

    Series 2, Show 3

    Jul 30, 199530 min

    Another four cooks must dazzle judges John Torode and Donal Skehan, with dishes including teriyaki salmon and chicken in pancetta.

  4. 4
    S2 E4

    Series 2, Show 4

    Aug 6, 199530 min

    John Torode challenges the hopefuls to create a vanilla slice dessert to match his own. They then have to prepare a selection of their favourite dishes, including paella, apple tarte tat in, and vanilla cheesecake.

  5. 5
    S2 E5

    Series 2, Show 5

    Aug 20, 199530 min

    The first quarter-final contest includes a taste-test and a challenge to produce culinary creations that will impress judges John Torode and Donal Skehan.

  6. 6
    S2 E6

    Series 2, Show 6

    Aug 27, 199530 min

    Four more contestants battle for a place in the quarter-finals, preparing their versions of John Torode's pad Thai before tackling their own favourites, including chicken balti, seared tuna, and summer berry tart

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How many seasons of Junior Masterchef are there?
Junior Masterchef has 6 seasons and 80 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Junior Masterchef?
Junior Masterchef has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 23, 2012.
Who stars in Junior Masterchef?
Junior Masterchef stars Loyd Grossman, Michelle Collins, Gary Rhodes, Bill Paterson, Lynda Bellingham.

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