Mastermind

tv show

poster for Mastermind

1127 total episodes

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48 seasons

First Aired September 11, 1972

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Overview

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.

Champion of Champions - Episode 1 poster unavailable

Champion of Champions - Episode 1

Season 0 - Episode 18 - 1h 30m

Air Date

August 02, 2010

Overview

John Humphrys presents as four former Mastermind champions compete for a place in the Champion of Champions final. The subjects are Sir Donald Bradman, the Crimean War, National Flags of the World and the poet Edward Thomas.