Mastermind

tv show

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1118 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.

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Episode 11

Season 8 - Episode 11 - 0h 0m

Air Date

November 14, 1979

Overview

Tonight sees the start of an All Ireland' contribution to Mastermind with contenders from Rathdrum, Rathmines, Dun Laog haire, Stillorgan, Londonderry, Whitehead, Belfast and Carnckfergus... The first group are from the Irish Republic and for this, and the Northern Ireland group, the historic Trinity College in Dublin is providing the setting. The contenders are: Mary Grogan (librarian): Ballet in Britain 1900-1960 Con Cashman (farmer): Agriculture Beatrice Syms (art teacher): The 'Dragon' books of Anne McCaffrey John Egan (transport supervisor): The Life and Works of James Joyce