Mastermind
1972 · Talk · 49 Seasons · 1163 Episodes ·
Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness. Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round. Wright drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World War II. The atmosphere is helped by Mastermind's famously ominous theme music, "Approaching Menace" by the British composer Neil Richardson. The quiz programme originated and was recorded in Manchester at studios such as New Broadcasting House and Granada Studios, before permanently moving to MediaCityUK in 2011.
Episodes
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E11. Episode 1This new and exciting brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom.
They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject with a further two minutes to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board.
Tonight's programme comes from The University of LiverpoolE22. Episode 2This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject with a further two minutes to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board.
Tonight's programme comes from The University of Liverpool
Contenders Mary Grummitt, Dr Michael Dewar, Vera Gallagher, Patrick Maher
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE33. Episode 3This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
Tonight's programme comes from the University of Glasgow
Contenders Joyce Ligertwood, David Wate, Robert Crampsey, Julius Green Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE44. Episode 4Tonight's contenders come from the West of Scotland and the programme was recorded at Glasgow University.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE55. Episode 5This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
Tonight's contenders represent the North East of England, and the programme comes from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE66. Episode 6Tonight's contenders are drawn from the London area, and the programme comes from the University of Essex, Colchester.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE77. Episode 7Tonight's contenders represent the South East of England, and the programme comes from the University of Essex, Colchester.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE88. Episode 8This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
Tonight's contenders represent Wales, and the programme comes from the Llandaff College of Technology, Cardiff.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE99. Episode 9Tonight's contenders represent the South-West of England, and the programme comes from Llandaff College of Technology.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE1010. Episode 10This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the UK
They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject, with a further period to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board.
Tonight's contenders represent the Midlands, and the programme comes from the University of Birmingham.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE1111. Episode 11This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject, with a further period to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board.
Tonight's contenders are drawn from the London area, and the programme comes from the University of Birmingham.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE1212. Semi-Final 1Eleven aspiring Masterminds have won through to the Semi-Finals. In this round the contenders have to prove their ability in a second specialist subject, as well as a further exacting round of general knowledge questions.
Tonight's programme comes from Edinburgh.
Rev Dr Michael Dewar (Northern Ireland), Nancy Wilkinson (Cambridge), Nicholas Lane (London), Robert Crampsey (Glasgow)
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE1313. Sem-Final 2In this round the contenders have to prove their ability in a second specialist subject, as well as a further exacting round of general knowledge questions.
Tonight's programme comes from Edinburgh.
James MacGregor (Kelso), Joan Taylor (Newcastle upon Tyne), David Drake-Brockman (Lymington), Ivan Limmer (Burnley)
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE1414. Semi-Final 3Tonight's programme comes from London.
James Bruce (London), Beryl Leatham Thomas (Oswestry), Frederick Nicholls (Haverfordwest)
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonE1515. The FinalOnly three contenders remain to take up the challenge to become Mastermind of the United Kingdom.
The Brain Game that requires the co-ordination of specialist and general knowledge, with the ability to answer quickly and concisely.
Interrogator Magnus Magnusson
