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MasterChef: The Professionals

Name: 8:00pm - Series 18 Episode 18
Start: 2026-03-19T20:00:00Z
End: 2026-03-19T21:00:00Z
Location: BBC One London

Series 18 Episode 16

The semi-finals begin with the remaining eight chefs challenged to deliver a dish that uses all the chosen ingredients, with absolutely nothing wasted.

Category: Cookery / Reality
Original air date: 16/03/2026

Cast and crew

Robin LeachDirector
Ben CookDirector
Anthony CrumptonDirector
Marcus WareingJudge
Sean PertweeNarrator
Monica GalettiJudge
Matt TebbuttJudge

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Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 7:30pmon BBC One London HD
Series 18 Episode 15
Monday 16 March, 9:00pmon BBC One London
Series 18 Episode 16
Monday 16 March, 9:00pmon BBC One London HD
Series 18 Episode 16
Tuesday 17 March, 9:00pmon BBC One London
Series 18 Episode 17
Tuesday 17 March, 9:00pmon BBC One London HD
Series 18 Episode 17
Thursday 19 March, 8:00pmon BBC One London
Series 18 Episode 18