The search for the country's next culinary superstar. Six new chefs compete for a place in the quarter-finals. The first three chefs begin with a skills test set by Monica. Show more

The search for the country's next culinary superstar. The first three chefs begin with a test set by Monica, who asks them to prepare a sauce maltaise asparagus and poached egg. Show more

The search for the country's next culinary superstar. It is the quarter-final and the six best chefs from the week's heats return to the MasterChef kitchen. Show more

Six more chefs enter the fray. Marcus challenges the first three contestants to make taramasalata from scratch, while in Monica's skills test they tackle tagliatelle carbonara. Show more

Six more chefs enter the fray. Monica Galetti challenges the first three contestants to make a lamb tartare with a confit egg in 15 minutes. Show more

In this quarter-final, the chefs reinvent steak and kidney pie and then cook a two-course menu of their own design to be scrutinised by both judges and food critics. Show more

It is the final heats week and six new ambitious chefs set out to prove they have what it takes to win the coveted title. The first three chefs must make an artichoke barigoule. Show more

It is the last week of the heats and the last six chefs battle to make it through the competition. The chefs are asked to prepare a cold andaluz soup with a ham and egg garnish. Show more

In the last of the quarter-finals, the best chefs from the week's heats cook against each other. The first test they face is to reinvent a sweet family favourite, fruit crumble. Show more

The 12 remaining chefs are presented with a surprise selection of ingredients with which to make one savoury dish. And all hi-tech equipment has been removed from the kitchen. Show more

The ten remaining chefs are split into two groups. The first group must create an exceptional dinner at the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine. Show more

The second group of five chefs create a three-course fine-dining menu for five discerning guests at the French ambassador's residence. Show more

The eight semi-finalists sizzle in a double cook off. The first challenge is to create an outstanding dish dedicated to the person who inspired them in their careers. Show more

The first three semi-finalists battle it out for a place in finals week. First, they are sent to work alongside the incredible and inspirational chef Alyn Williams. Show more

In the last semi-final, the three chefs still to do battle for a place in finals week are sent to work under Michelin-starred chef George Blogg. Show more

The penultimate episode sees the four remaining chefs battle for an all-important place in the final three and the chance to go to Oslo to learn from the star of Nordic gastronomy. Show more

The remaining four chefs start the finals week with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cook at one of the most prestigious events in the culinary calendar, The Chef's Table. Show more

One chef will be crowned the 2016 champion. The remaining three contenders cook for the last time, and just three courses stand between them and the life-changing title. Show more

Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's next culinary superstar. The chefs must cook a steak diane and a raspberry tart. Show more

Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's next culinary superstar. The chefs must cook a T-bone of plaice and a wild garlic veloute. Show more