MasterChef
Series Overview
MasterChef is a BBC television competitive cooking show. It initially ran from 1990 to 2001 and was later revived in a different format known as MasterChef Goes Large from 2005 onwards. In 2008, the "Goes Large" part of the name was dropped, but the format remains identical. The revamped format was devised by Franc Roddam and John Silver with Karen Ross producing. The series now appears in four versions: the main MasterChef series, MasterChef: The Professionals for working chefs, Celebrity MasterChef, and Junior MasterChef, for 9-to-12-year-olds. The format has been reproduced around the world in a large number of international versions.
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11 Seasons • 143 Episodes
30 min per episode
1990 – 2001
Premiered: Mon, Jul 2, 1990
Franc RoddamLatest Aired Episode
Season 11, Episode 13: “The Final 2001”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc Roddam
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Frequently Asked Questions About MasterChef
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What is MasterChef about?
MasterChef is a BBC television competitive cooking show. It initially ran from 1990 to 2001 and was later revived in a different format known as MasterChef Goes Large from 2005 onwards. In 2008, the "Goes Large" part of the name was dropped, but the format remains identical. The revamped format was devised by Franc Roddam and John Silver with Karen Ross producing. The series now appears in four versions: the main MasterChef series, MasterChef: The Professionals for working chefs, Celebrity MasterChef, and Junior MasterChef, for 9-to-12-year-olds. The format has been reproduced around the world in a large number of international versions.
How many seasons does MasterChef have?
MasterChef comprises 11 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in MasterChef?
Key cast members in MasterChef include Gary Rhodes.
Who created or directed MasterChef?
MasterChef was developed and directed by Franc Roddam.