Junior Bake Off

Junior Bake Off
Genre Cooking
Baking
Directed by Amanda Westwood
Presented by Aaron Craze
Sam & Mark
Judges Paul Hollywood
Mary Berry
James Martin
Graham Hornigold
Allegra McEvedy
Nadiya Hussain
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 4
No. of episodes 58
Production
Executive producer(s) Kieran Smith
Anna Beattie
Production location(s) Valentines Mansion (2011)
Running time 28 minutes
Production company(s) Love Productions
Release
Original network CBBC
Picture format 16:9 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release 31 October 2011 (2011-10-31) – 25 November 2016 (2016-11-25)
Chronology
Related shows The Great British Bake Off
External links
Website

Junior Bake Off is a British TV baking competition series where forty young bakers tackle a series of baking challenges including the art of baking cakes, biscuits, bread and pastries all competing to be crowned "Junior Bake Off Champion", with all their bakes being judged by two leading chefs.

It is a spin-off from the main series, The Great British Bake Off and is broadcast on CBBC.

Transmissions

SeriesStart dateEnd dateEpisodes
131 October 201117 November 201113
211 November 201329 November 201315
32 November 201520 November 201515
47 November 201625 November 201615

Series 1 (2011)

Contestants

     Semi-Finalist      Finalist      Winner

BakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometown
Aasiya11 Hertfordshire Hari9DudleyOlivia12 Pontypridd
Abigail11Rowley RegisHolly12OxfordSaffron10Essex
Alex11NorthamptonJacob12 Herefordshire Sam11Cheshire
Amari11North LondonJim11West SussexSam10 Somerset
Cameron12SheffieldJoe9West SussexSami11Leicester
Cameron9 Derbyshire Joy12GlasgowSangita12Bradford
Coco-Nina11 Bath Kai12WirralScott11 Kent
Conal11 Cambridge Katie9 County Fermanagh Stanley12Brighton
Ellie10EdinburghKieran12YorkSylvia11Bristol
Freya[1]10NewburyMarie11SouthamptonZyta12Aylesbury
Galway12Sutton ColdfieldMillie11York

Episode 1

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Invention Challenge
(Outer Space Cakes)
Airdate
AmariVictoria SandwichLemon Jupiter Cake31 October 2011
JoeChocolate, Orange and Vanilla Saturn Surprise
JoyRed Velvet Cupcakes Stars
MarieAlmond UFO Cake

Episode 2

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Chocolate Celebration Cake)
Airdate
MillieJam Shortbread BiscuitsMillionaire's Chocolate Shortbread Cake1 November 2011
SaffronSummer Celebration Cake: Chocolate Cake
with Ganache and Summer Fruits
SamChocolate Hedgehog Cake
StanleyStanley's Super Sour Cherry Surprise

Episode 3

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Festival/Celebration Cake)
Airdate
HariCarrot and Walnut MuffinsDiwali Cake2 November 2011
HollyChocolate Bonfire Cake
KieranHalloween Pumpkin Trick or Treat Cake
SylviaWhite Chocolate Valentine's Cake

Episode 4

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Animal Cake)
Airdate
AlexChocolate Chip CookiesLemon Sponge Zoo Cake with Royal Icing3 November 2011
CameronCivet-shaped Coffee Cake with Coffee Icing
EllieChocolate and Beetroot Hedgehog Cake
ZytaOrange and Chocolate Island Cake

Episode 5

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Royalty Cake)
Airdate
GalwayCheese SconesChocolate Sponge Surprise 7 November 2011
JimOrange Cake with Lavender Buttercream decorated with Flowers
SangitaVanilla sponge cake with White Icing decorated with
Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries
ScottVictoria Sponge Cake with Fresh Fruit and Gem Sweets

Episode 6

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(American Cake)
Airdate
OliviaLemon Drizzle Cake8 November 2011
KaiPeanutbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cake
AbigailAmerican-style Hamburger Cupcakes
SamiCoconut Lemon Cake

Episode 7

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Birthday Cake)
Airdate
Coco-NinaSwiss RollLemon Cake9 November 2011
ConalChocolate and Lavender Cake
JacobOrange and Mango Cake
KatieButterfly Cake

Episode 8

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Halloween Biscuits)
Airdate
AasiyaChocolate Brownies10 November 2011
Cameron
FreyaHalloween Biscuits with Blueberry Spiders
Sam

Episode 9

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Sport Savoury Tarts)
Airdate
CameronPitta Bread PocketsPotter's Tart with Bacon, Leek and Cream14 November 2011
JoeSpinach and Gruyere Tart
KieranClub Tart with a Kick: Bacon, Tomato, Chicken and Cayenne Pepper
SaffronTart with Smoked Haddock and Roasted Quail Eggs

Episode 10

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Sweet Pastry Beach Tarts)
Airdate
FreyaMini PizzasLemon flavoured Ice Cream Cone Tarts with Goji Berry,
Lemon and Lime Cream Filling
15 November 2011
JacobCoffee and Walnut Tarts with Mascarpone
KaiRaspberry Rippled Bucket and Spade Tarts with Custard
SangitaRuff Puff Pastry Tarts with Custard and Raspberry

Finals

Episode 11

The four finalists are first given a masterclass; in the masterclass they learn how to decorate shortbread and cupcakes to a professional standard. They are then split into two teams; they must prepare afternoon tea for judges Mary, Paul and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Junior. Kai and Freya is one team, Saffron and Kieran is the other.

Episode 12

In this episode the four finalists are put on the spot with a knowledge test, a series of difficult questions and practical challenges. They are split into two teams where they must work together to bake for a glamorous event; the fifth anniversary party for London's West End musical Wicked.

Episode 13: Grand Final

The finalists must bake two of their own recipes for judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and a party of invited friends and family.

Series 2 (2013)

A second series began on 11 November 2013 on CBBC.[2] Chef James Martin replaces Hollywood as judge in this series of Junior Bake Off.

Contestants

     Semi-Finalist      Finalist      Winner

BakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometown
Aaminah12MiddlesexBrinta12LondonFinn10North YorkshireKavern9London
Abhimanyu11WarwickshireCameron12KentGeorge11ShropshireLily-Grace12Middlesex
Alex10LincolnshireCharlie11NorfolkGriffin11Wrexham, North WalesLouis10Cambridge
Alexandre12HertfordshireCharlie10NorthamptonHarrison12East SussexMegan11Midlands
Alfie10NorfolkElizabeth11BristolHarry10HampshireMissy11Birmingham
Ann12BristolEllie11EdinburghIsabelle12LancashireMonty11Cheshire
Anna11KentEllie10ManchesterJames11CoventryRosie11Essex
Archie11County Down, Northern IrelandEmily12South LanarkshireJojo11LondonRuby12Cheshire
Ben11WalesEmma11Pembrokeshire, WalesJoseph10OldhamRuby11Devon
Ben10North YorkshireEsther9CheshireKatie11BelfastZainab10Hertfordshire

Episode 1

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Racing Cakes)
Airdate
AlexandreBiscottiTour de France Cake11 November 2013
AnnaChocolate and Vanilla Battenburg F1 Cake
BrintaMango, Raspberry and Vanilla Olympic Cake
GriffinTortoise and Hare Carrot Cake

Episode 2

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Jungle Cakes)
Airdate
AnnChocolate FondantsChocolate and Banana Monkey Cake12 November 2013
BenTropical Coconut and Lime Cake
EllieParrot Coloured Jungle Cake
Finn'Swampy' The Cake with a Bite

Episode 3

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(10 Under-the-Sea Biscuits)
Airdate
BenMarble CakeFish and Chips13 November 2013
EmmaLemon and Coconut Shortbread Sea Creatures
GeorgeWhite Chocolate Seabed Creatures
MeganSpectacular Sea Biscuit Display

Episode 4

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Carnival Cakes)
Airdate
CharlieMelting MomentsChocolate Helter Skelter Cake14 November 2013
EllieCarnival Pick and Mix cake
JosephCarnival Queen Cake
RubyCarnival of the Animals Marble Cake

Episode 5

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Jigsaw Biscuits)
Airdate
AbhimanyuRock CakesGinger and Lemon Jigsaw Castle15 November 2013
AlexMarble Chocolate and Almond Hedgejig
EmilyGinger 'Biscuits in Bloom'
with Orange Buttercream Flowers
JojoLemon, Orange & Raspberry and Lavender
'Learn to Count' Jigsaw

Episode 6

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Fairy Tales Cakes)
Airdate
CameronWelsh CakesPrincess and the Pea Chocolate Cake18 November 2013
ElizabethGoldilocks and the Three Bears Porridge Cake
KatiePrincess and the Pea Madeira Cake
MontyFiery Chilli Chocolate Dragon Cake

Episode 7

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Monster Cake)
Airdate
AaminahCheese Straws'Skits' The Sweetie Munching Monster19 November 2013
AlfieNorfolk Broads Monster Cake
ArchieSea Monster Cake
EstherLady Loch Ness

Episode 8

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Future Cakes)
Airdate
HarrisonToffee PuddingsCake from the Future20 November 2013
HarryHadron Super Collider Cake
IsabelleChocolate and Vanilla Tardis Battenberg
Rosie150th Birthday Cake

Episode 9

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Natural Wonders of the World)
Airdate
CharlieButterfly CakesChilli Chocolate Mountain Cake21 November 2013
LouisPamukkale Cake
RubyFloating Iceberg Cake
ZainabCoral Ocean Marble Cake

Episode 10

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Bug Biscuits)
Airdate
JamesCrumpetsBiscuit Scene on Grass22 November 2013
KavernCoconut and Nutmeg Bug Biscuits
Lily-GraceGranny's Garden
MissyLemon Shortbread Flowers

Episode 11: Semi Final

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Round the World Savoury Tarts)
Airdate
EllieCoffee éclairsItalian Roasted Pepper and Parmesan Tart25 November 2013
EmilyFlavours of Brazil Tart
EmmaWelsh Flag Tart
GriffinWelsh Flag Tart with Dragon Dressing
RubyDevon Flag Tart

Episode 12: Semi Final

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
Showstopper Challenge
(Human Body Sweet Pastry Tarts)
Airdate
ArchieMeringue RouladeBakewell Tart Face26 November 2013
HarryLemon Tart Body Boardgame
KavernStrawberry Love Heart Tarts
MontyLime Chocolate Ganache and
Orange Mascarpone Body Part Tarts
ZainabTreacle & Walnut, Caramel Cream
& Berries and Cardamom Milk Three Body Tarts

Finals

Episode 13

In this episode the four finalists face the pressure of a professional kitchen, baking in one of the worlds most famous restaurants, Harrods, they must bake to the highest standards in order to impress Mary, James, Pastry Chef Marcus Bore and John Whaite.

     Team won the challenge
Team BlueTeam Orange
RubyEmma
HarryZainab

The two teams have 1 hour 15 minutes to bake 15 Shortbread Tea Fancies and two types of Scones; 10 Fruit and 10 Plain.

Episode 14

In this episode the four finalists are put on the spot with the Knowledge test. The two teams must bake for the UK's biggest dance group, Diversity.
For the first part of the challenge, the bakers have been asked to showcase their style and skill by piping the words 'Bake Off' alongside a butterfly; they must try and identify the extra baking powder in Mary's Victoria sponge; and finally they have to identify the spices in the jars through the use of their smell.

BakerPiping TestTaste TestSmelling Test
(1. Cinnamon, 2. Cardamom, 3. Nutmeg)
Emma Run out of room for 'Bake Off'
  • Too Much Butter
  • Not enough baking powder
  1. Cinnamon
  2. Cloves
  3. Nutmeg
Harry Showed his skill, butterfly
needs a little more work
  • Too much baking powder
  1. Cinnamon
  2. Cardamom
  3. Nutmeg
Ruby Confident at decorating, had a few drips
  • Too much baking powder
  1. Cinnamon
  2. Cumin
  3. Nutmeg
Zainab Lines were a little thick
but showed her skill
  • Eggs and sugar not mixed very well
  1. Cardamom
  2. Couldn't remember the name
  3. Cinnamon

For the second challenge of the day, the four bakers are put into two teams, the teams have to pick two recipes from a selection in which they can adapt.

Team Green
HarryCheesy Corn Muffins with Chorizo and Bacon
ZainabGranola Fruit Muffins
Team Red
EmmaFree-form Summer Fruit Tarts
RubyCheesy Corn Muffins with Chorizo

Episode 15: Grand Final

In the final of the series, the four bakers go head-to-head for the very last time, they have to create their most spectacular bake to date. Using the skills that they have acquired, they have to make a selection of bakes, one sweet and one savoury, for a Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

BakerSweet BakeSavoury Bake
EmmaMad Hatter Chocolate Cake and Shortbread HatChilli, Chorizo and Pepper Scones
HarryStopwatch Carrot Cake'White Rabbit' Muffins with Mushrooms and Chorizo
RubyEarl Grey Cupcakes with Cucumber and Lime IcingMock-Choc Eclairs
(Smoked Salmon Pâte topped with Lemon Jelly)
ZainabPeppermint and Vanilla Chequered CakeCocktail Pizzas
(5 Green Pepper, Tuna, Melted Cheese and Tomato Sauce & 5 Garlic Butter)

Series 3 (2015)

A third series began airing on 2 November 2015 on CBBC, with Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes replacing Craze as hosts and Allegra McEvedy and Graham Hornigold taking over from Berry and Martin as judges in this series of Junior Bake Off.[3]

Contestants

     Quarterfinalist
     Semi-Finalist
     Finalist
     Winner
BakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometownBakerAgeHometown
Alex12ManchesterDarcey12BelfastIsaac11YorkOlivia10Northumberland
Alfie11SwindonEuan12West LothianIsabel11HoveOscar9Maidenhead
Alice11DorsetFarhaan10LondonJames12GosportPeter10Sheffield
Alyth11Lanarkshire, ScotlandFinlay10NorthumberlandKhushi10HertfordshirePurdey12London
Amari11BirminghamFreddie12NewcastleKiah11LondonSienna11Stratford-upon-Avon
Andrea10MiddlesexGrace11OxfordshireLucy12LiverpoolSufia10West Yorkshire
Ben12Sutton ColdfieldGrainne12BelfastLucy11KentTom12London
Ben12LeedsHafsa12WembleyMatthew9DerbyshireTom11East Sussex
Ben10Tyne and WearHannah11Conwy, North WalesMatilda10SurreyWill9Cardiff
Corey11Forth ValleyHarrison10WorcestershireMegan12Rhondda ValleyWill11Hertfordshire

Episode 1

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
(Strawberry Shortcake Stacks)
Showstopper Challenge
(Piñata Cakes)
Airdate
AlythTop 2Pin "Haggi" ata Cake2 November 2015
HarrisonTop 2Zesty Berry Burst
KiahBottom 2Summer Fruit piñata cake
MatthewBottom 2Chump Chop's Cosmic Creation

Episode 2

ContestantTechnical
Challenge
(French patisserie, Madeleines)
Showstopper Challenge
(Ultimate Chocolate Gateau)
Airdate
OliviaTop 23 November 2015
TomTop 2Forest Fort Gateau
FarhaanBottom 2
HannahBottom 2Hannah's Heaven

Episode 3

Information needed

Episode 5

Alex, Hafsa, James and Megan all who are aged 12 compete against one another in a salted caramel sponge cake technical and musical biscuits for the show stopper! Megan got through to the next round.

Episode 6

Information needed

Episode 7

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Episode 8

Information needed

Episode 9

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Episode 10

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Episode 11: Semi Final

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Episode 12: Semi Final

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Finals

Episode 13

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Episode 14

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Episode 15: Grand Final

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Series 4 (2016)

The fourth series began on 7 November 2016 on CBBC.[4] Allegra McEvedy returns as judge with Nadiya Hussain replacing Graham Hornigold, and presenters Sam & Mark also return to host.

Ratings

Episode Viewing figures from BARB.[5]

Series 1

Episode No.AirdateTotal viewersCBBC Channel Weekly Ranking
131 October 2011382,0001
21 November 2011366,0006
32 November 2011329,0008
43 November 2011356,0005
57 November 2011352,0008
68 November 2011365,00010
79 November 2011382,0005
810 November 2011396,0008
914 November 2011398,0007
1015 November 2011401,0002
1116 November 2011397,0003
1217 November 2011 (17:45)408,0002
1317 November 2011 (18:20)422,0004

Series 2

Episode No.AirdateTotal viewersCBBC Channel Weekly Ranking
111 November 2013509,0006
212 November 2013498,0007
313 November 2013495,0004
414 November 2013501,0003
515 November 2013478,0005
618 November 2013518,0006
719 November 2013512,0002
820 November 2013473,0003
921 November 2013502,0001
1022 November 2013492,0005
1125 November 2013485,0008
1226 November 2013498,0006
1327 November 2013504,0005
1428 November 2013548,0001
1529 November 2013568,0002

Series 3

Episode No.AirdateTotal viewersCBBC Channel Weekly Ranking
12 November 2015677,0001
23 November 2015662,0002
34 November 2015658,0005
45 November 2015672,0004
56 November 2015673,0001
69 November 2015647,0005
710 November 2015632,0002
811 November 2015658,0002
912 November 2015660,0009
1013 November 2015671,0006
1116 November 2015668,0008
1217 November 2015672,0004
1318 November 2015673,0001
1419 November 2015669,0002
1520 November 2015678,0001

Series 4

Episode No.AirdateTotal viewersCBBC Channel Weekly Ranking
17 November 2016295,0004
28 November 2016294,0005
39 November 2016308,0002
410 November 2016341,0001
511 November 2016299,0003
614 November 2016N/AN/A
715 November 2016279,0003
816 November 2016N/AN/A
917 November 2016310,0002
1018 November 2016241,0007
1121 November 2016203,0005
1222 November 2016185,00010
1323 November 2016267,0001
1424 November 2016190,0008
1525 November 2016253,0002

References

  1. "Chieveley's Junior Bake Off winner to appear on Blue Peter". Newburytoday.co.uk. 7 March 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  2. "Junior Bake Off: Series 2 - Episode 1". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  3. "New judges announced for CBBC's Junior Bake Off". BBC. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  4. "We can still get our Bake Off fix as Junior Bake Off returns really soon". Digital Spy. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  5. "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
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