A spinoff of 'The Great British Bake Off', this show features children aged 9-13 competing to be ‘Junior Bake Off’ Champion by taking part in a series of Technical Bakes and Showstopper Challenges using their own original recipes
Junior Bake Off (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2011-10-31
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2011-11-01
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2011-11-02
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2011-11-03
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2011-11-07
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2011-11-08
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The cooks race to bake a lemon drizzle cake in one hour and create a recipe based on the theme of America. Meanwhile, Aaron Craze finds out about cupcakes.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2011-11-09
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2011-11-10
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The young cooks battle for a place in the semi-finals, demonstrating their technical skills by following a chocolate brownie recipe. They also prepare Halloween-themed biscuits. Presented by Aaron Craze, with judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2011-11-14
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2011-11-15
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: It’s the first slice of the bake-off final. The contestants take a masterclass with top pastry chef Cherish Finden, before preparing afternoon tea for special guest chef Michel Roux Jr and judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2011-11-16
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The four remaining contestants face the first day of the final with a tough challenge - preparing afternoon tea for Michel Roux Jr, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2011-11-17
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: In the second round of the grand final, the four hopefuls undertake a knowledge test, answering culinary questions and completing practical challenges.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2011-11-18
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: The hopefuls compete in the final challenge, preparing two of their own recipes to be judged by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry before the winner is announced.
