Sign language

Simulcast of BBC Two Wales in high definition

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

BBC Two Wales HD

MasterChef: The Professionals

Factual: Food & Drink

The hunt for a chef who wants to make it to the top of the culinary world.

The hunt for the the next superstar chef. Professional cooks are put through their paces. Who will cope and who will crack?

Series 12

Masterchef: The Professionals

BBC Scotland

Simulcast of network BBC Two in high definition.

BBC Two HD

BBC Two England

England

Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

BBC Two Wales

BBC Two Northern Ireland

Simulcast of BBC Two Northern Ireland in high definition

BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

A BBC TV channel for Scotland which will broadcast every evening and will show drama, factual, comedy and news programmes made in Scotland

BBC Scotland HD

Gregg Wallace

Monica Galetti

Marcus Wareing

Sean Pertwee

Genevieve Welch

Anthony Crumpton

Jane Pelling

Shine TV

Adam Lyons

MasterChef: The Professionals: Series 12: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC One - MasterChef: The Professionals, Series 12, Episode 5

The contestants are given 15 minutes to prep and cook calves' liver with bordelaise sauce.

In the second heat of the week, three contestants are given 15 minutes by Marcus to prep and cook his calves' liver with a bordelaise sauce.

Celebrated MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, reputed chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing are together once again in their search for the UK's finest cooking talent.

It is the second heat of the week, and six more of the UK's most determined chefs make the journey to the MasterChef kitchen, ready to fight for the coveted title. Ahead of them are two challenges designed to assess their ability in the kitchen - from taste and technical flair, to creativity and ability to work under pressure. These chefs' every move is watched over by Monica, Marcus and Gregg. At the end of the heat, only the three best chefs will go through to the quarter-final.

First up is the skills test. Tonight, three chefs face the terrifying prospect of cooking an elegant dish at Monica's request. They have 15 minutes to perfectly prep and cook razor clams with a shallot, caper and tomato sauce. If the chefs haven't ever tackled a razor clam, they need to dig into their repertoire of shellfish cookery to conjure up a dish to wow the judges.

The next three contestants have been given 15 minutes by Marcus to prep and cook his calves' liver with a bordelaise sauce. Timings, texture and taste are key to making this dish a delight, not a disaster.

In the next round, it is down to all six chefs to come back in and win over the judges with a dish of their own design. They have a chance to save face after any earlier mishaps when they cook their own signature dish for Monica, Marcus and Gregg. In an hour and 15 minutes, they must inspire the judges with their creativity, flavours and personal style. It is their chance to claim some culinary kudos before the judges decide which three are sent home, and which three go through to this week's quarter-final.

MasterChef: The Professionals: Series 12

BBC One

48 professional chefs face the rigours of the MasterChef kitchen.

Over seven weeks, 48 professional chefs face the rigours of the MasterChef kitchen before one is crowned this year’s culinary superstar.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

MasterChef: The Professionals

Series 12

Episode 5

Contributors

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Two Wales HD

About BBC Two