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TV episodes broadcast for the first time on BBC channels
March 25, 2021
In the last of this year's quarter-finals, the chefs cook dishes inspired by street food.
Episode 12/18, Series 17
In the last of this year's heats, the chefs cook for two previous MasterChef champions.
Episode 11/18, Series 17
March 23, 2021
In the last week of heats, five more hopefuls try to impress judges John and Gregg.
Episode 10/18, Series 17
March 18, 2021
Four talented heat winners return to fight for a place in the semi-final.
Episode 9/18, Series 17
March 17, 2021
Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals.
Episode 8/18, Series 17
March 15, 2021
Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals.
Episode 7/18, Series 17
March 12, 2021
The week's heat winners return for the quarter-final, chasing a place in knockout week.
Episode 6/18, Series 17
March 11, 2021
Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals.
Episode 5/18, Series 17
March 8, 2021
Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals.
Episode 4/18, Series 17
March 5, 2021
Food critic Grace Dent challenges the quarter-finalists to make a great British pudding.
Episode 3/18, Series 17
March 3, 2021
Five amateur cooks compete in the second heat, aiming to secure a quarter-final place.
Episode 2/18, Series 17
March 1, 2021
New Series
In the first heat, five amateur cooks compete for two quarter-final places.
Episode 1/18, Series 17
April 17, 2020
It’s the MasterChef final, and the remaining three chefs have to pull out all the stops.
Episode 24/24, Series 16
April 16, 2020
The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.
Episode 23/24, Series 16
April 15, 2020
It is finals week, and only four chefs remain.
Episode 22/24, Series 16
April 9, 2020
The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals.
Episode 21/24, Series 16
April 8, 2020
The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest.
Episode 20/24, Series 16
April 6, 2020
The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge.
Episode 19/24, Series 16
April 3, 2020
On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain.
Episode 18/24, Series 16
April 1, 2020
Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.
Episode 17/24, Series 16
March 30, 2020
Knockout Week begins with just 16 amateur chefs remaining.
Episode 16/24, Series 16
March 27, 2020
It’s the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to cook again.
Episode 15/24, Series 16
March 25, 2020
The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron.
Episode 14/24, Series 16
March 23, 2020
It’s the last week of heats, and six more hopefuls get their first chance to win an apron.
Episode 13/24, Series 16
March 20, 2020
It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to cook again.
Episode 12/24, Series 16