Season 1

01 Episode 1 Episode 131st October 2011 Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker. 02 Episode 2 Episode 21st November 2011 Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake. 03 Episode 3 Episode 32nd November 2011 The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals. 04 Episode 4 Episode 43rd November 2011 Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge. 05 Episode 5 Episode 57th November 2011 Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. 06 Episode 6 Episode 68th November 2011 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. 07 Episode 7 Episode 79th November 2011 The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations. 08 Episode 8 Episode 810th November 2011 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. 09 Episode 9 Episode 914th November 2011 The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match. 10 Episode 10 Episode 1015th November 2011 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 Episode 1116th November 2011 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 Episode 1217th November 2011 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 Episode 1318th November 2011 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.