Monday 16 November, 8:00pm - 9:00pmon BBC One London

MasterChef: The Professionals

Name: 9:00pm - Series 19 Episode 8
Start: 2026-11-18T21:00:00Z
End: 2026-11-18T22:00:00Z
Location: BBC One London

Series 19 Episode 5

Marcus and Monica are joined by special guest Alex Claridge, the chef behind The Wilderness in Birmingham, who sets the contestants the challenge of recreating a dish that demands great precision.

Category: Cookery / Reality
Original air date: 11/11/2026

Cast and crew

Emma ReynoldsDirector
Marcus WareingJudge
Sean PertweeNarrator
Monica GalettiJudge

Upcoming broadcasts

Monday 16 November, 8:00pmon BBC One London HD
Series 19 Episode 7
Wednesday 18 November, 2:00amon BBC Two
Series 19 Episode 4
Wednesday 18 November, 2:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 19 Episode 4
Wednesday 18 November, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 19 Episode 5
Wednesday 18 November, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 19 Episode 5
Wednesday 18 November, 9:00pmon BBC One London
Series 19 Episode 8