John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's best amateur cook. In this audition show, hopefuls plucked from their home kitchens arrive in London from across Britain. Show more
The pressure mounts in MasterChef's tough new audition round as the hunt for the country's best amateur cook continues, with judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Show more
Cookery competition. The contestants face the ultimate elimination challenge, as they are tasked with preparing one dish that will prove their culinary skill to the judges. Show more
Cookery competition. The remaining 12 contestants have a baptism of fire as they face the ultimate test: cooking for MasterChef winners and finalists from all the past series. Show more
Cookery competition. The remaining 10 contestants must prepare a hearty lunch for 100 hungry Scotsmen at the Invercharron Highland Games. Show more
Cookery competition. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace ask the nine remaining contestants to cook for the paying public under top chefs at leading London restaurants. Show more
John Torode and Gregg Wallace continue their search for this year's best amateur cook. They strip the eight amateurs of meat and fish, and ask them to cook a vegetarian meal. Show more
Seven remaining contestants must prepare a fine-dining dish for caterer Bertie de Rougemont and then tackle an elaborate supper for the cast of Merlin, hosted by Richard Wilson. Show more
Just five amateur cooks remain, and John Torode and Gregg Wallace give the contestants the fearful challenge of cooking for three leading restaurant critics. Show more
John Torode and Gregg Wallace set the contestants the challenge of cooking for leading restaurant critics Charles Campion, Tracey MacLeod and Jay Rayner. Show more
The four remaining chefs return to the professional kitchens with a spell in a top London restaurant. Then they cook a dish for Gregg and John to showcase what they have learnt. Show more
Cookery challenge. With only an hour and a quarter, the remaining chefs must produce a jaw-dropping two-course menu - their MasterChef future depends on it. Show more
Cookery challenge. The best four chefs showcase their skill to three of the UK's hardest to please restaurant critics with a stunning two-course menu. Show more
Cookery challenge. It is quarter-final day, and the week's five best chefs must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by creating a dish of their own invention. Show more
Cookery challenge. It is quarter-final day, and the week's six best chefs must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by creating a dish of their own invention. Show more
It’s the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish. Show more
It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week. Show more
The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish. Show more
It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish. Show more
After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week. Show more