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  • 2008-08-25T20:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 30m
  • 10h (20 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Reality
The hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.

20 episodes

Series Premiere

2008-08-25T20:00:00Z

1x01 Week 1, Day 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Week 1, Day 1

  • 2008-08-25T20:00:00Z30m

Michel Roux Jnr and Gregg Wallace hunt for a young chef who wants to make it as a chef.

The usual “versatility test,” using provided ingredients to create, in 50 minutes, two dishes of the chef’s choice. Then the “classics test,” preparing two well known dishes, although we will learn in the series that some chefs have not made some of these before.

2008-08-26T20:00:00Z

1x02 Week 1, Day 2

1x02 Week 1, Day 2

  • 2008-08-26T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.

2008-08-27T20:00:00Z

1x03 Week 1, Day 3

1x03 Week 1, Day 3

  • 2008-08-27T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Sole a la Meuniere and Barquettes aux Abricots

2008-08-28T20:00:00Z

1x04 Week 1, Day 4

1x04 Week 1, Day 4

  • 2008-08-28T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.

2008-08-29T20:00:00Z

1x05 Week 1, Quarterfinal

1x05 Week 1, Quarterfinal

  • 2008-08-29T20:00:00Z30m

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

2008-09-01T20:00:00Z

1x06 Week 2, Day 1

1x06 Week 2, Day 1

  • 2008-09-01T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.

2008-09-02T20:00:00Z

1x07 Week 2, Day 2

1x07 Week 2, Day 2

  • 2008-09-02T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of duck, then they must recreate two classic dishes Skate a la Grenobloise and Oeufs a la Neige

2008-09-03T20:00:00Z

1x08 Week 2, Day 3

1x08 Week 2, Day 3

  • 2008-09-03T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

1x09 Week 2, Day 4

1x09 Week 2, Day 4

  • 2008-09-04T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.

2008-09-05T20:00:00Z

1x10 Week 2, Quarterfinal

1x10 Week 2, Quarterfinal

  • 2008-09-05T20:00:00Z30m

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

1x11 Week 3, Day 1

1x11 Week 3, Day 1

  • 2008-09-08T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of rainbow trout, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Pork Robert and Poires Belles Helene

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

1x12 Week 3, Day 2

1x12 Week 3, Day 2

  • 2008-09-09T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

1x13 Week 3, Day 3

1x13 Week 3, Day 3

  • 2008-09-10T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of poussin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Fish Quenelles with a Beurre Blanc and Mango Sables

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

1x14 Week 3, Day 4

1x14 Week 3, Day 4

  • 2008-09-11T20:00:00Z30m

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of prawns, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Pesto and Zabaglione

2008-09-12T20:00:00Z

1x15 Week 3, Quarterfinal

1x15 Week 3, Quarterfinal

  • 2008-09-12T20:00:00Z30m

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

1x16 Finals Week: Semi Final 1

The first two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Gidleigh Park under chef Michael Caines and then create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen - only one can go through.

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

1x17 Finals Week: Semi Final 2

The second two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Vineyard at Stockcross under chef, John Campbell, and then create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen.

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

1x18 Finals Week: Semi Final 3

The last two winners of the quarter finals go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the Michelin starred Hibiscus under chef, Claude Bosi and then they create a perfect dish in the Masterchef kitchen.

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

1x19 Final: Day 1

1x19 Final: Day 1

  • 2008-09-18T20:00:00Z30m

It's the penultimate show and only three chefs are left. They face two challenges: create an amuse bouche and petit fours, and then cook for five top restaurateurs.

Season Finale

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

1x20 Final: Day 2

Season Finale

1x20 Final: Day 2

  • 2008-09-19T20:00:00Z30m

It's the final show and the three chefs face their most daunting task yet. First they have to cook for 30 of the best chefs in Europe and three former Michelin inspectors. Then they have to cook their best three course meal in the Masterchef kitchen and the champion is crowned.

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