5x1 - Episode 1

April 10, 1994

John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this double-length episode comprising a heat and quarter-final, contestants face three tests: inventing a dish from scratch, cooking at Bank Westminster and creating a two course meal to impress the judges. Those who make it through to the quarter-final must prove their knowledge of and passion for food. The heats have produced four exceptional cooks, but only one will make it through to become a semi-finalist.

5x3 - Episode 3

April 24, 1994

Three contestants from the 2008 series are back to have another shot at the MasterChef title. But as they have been here before, things get tougher; this time they have to survive an 18-hour shift in professional kitchens. First they are off to Bistro One Ninety at the Gore Hotel for breakfast service and then it is straight to The Park Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for evening service. Who has the endurance to make it? Only the best will go through to the quarter-final.

5x4 - Episode 4

May 1, 1994

Three contestants from the 2008 series are back to have another shot at the MasterChef title. But as they have been here before, things get tougher; this time they have to survive an 18-hour shift in professional kitchens. First they are off to Spicers in the Crowne Plaza Hotel for breakfast service and then it is straight to Villandry for evening service. Who has the endurance and the skill to make it? Only the best will go through to the quarter-final.

5x5 - Episode 5

May 8, 1994

5x6 - Episode 6

May 15, 1994

5x7 - Episode 7

May 22, 1994

5x8 - Episode 8

May 29, 1994

5x9 - Episode 9

June 5, 1994

5x10 - Episode 10

June 12, 1994

5x11 - Episode 11

June 19, 1994

5x12 - Episode 12

June 26, 1994

5x13 - The Final 1994

July 3, 1994