Season 1
Episodes
1. Episode 1
2011-10-31
Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker.
2. Episode 2
2011-11-01
Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake.
3. Episode 3
2011-11-02
The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals.
4. Episode 4
2011-11-03
Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge.
5. Episode 5
2011-11-07
Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
6. Episode 6
2011-11-08
The 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.
7. Episode 7
2011-11-09
The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations.
8. Episode 8
2011-11-10
The 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.
9. Episode 9
2011-11-14
The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match.
10. Episode 10
2011-11-15
It’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.
11. Episode 11
2011-11-16
The 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.
12. Episode 12
2011-11-17
In the second round of the grand final, the four hopefuls undertake a knowledge test, answering culinary questions and completing practical challenges.
13. Episode 13
2011-11-18
The 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.