Season 1

2011 · 13 episodes

Episodes

1Episode 1Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker.
2Episode 2Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake.
3Episode 3The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals.
4Episode 4Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge.
5Episode 5Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
6Episode 6The 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.
7Episode 7The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations.
8Episode 8The 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.
9Episode 9The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match.
10Episode 10It’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.
11Episode 11The 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.
12Episode 12In the second round of the grand final, the four hopefuls undertake a knowledge test, answering culinary questions and completing practical challenges.
13Episode 13The 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.