Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.5/10
Junior Masterchef
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1994, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1994-08-14
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
15 Episodes • Aired 1995-07-16
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1996-08-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 1998-03-11
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
13 Episodes • Aired 1999-04-18
No season overview provided for this season.