Mastermind
tv show

1127 total episodes
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48 seasons
First Aired September 11, 1972
Genres:
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.
Episode 12
Season 8 - Episode 12 - 0h 0m
Air Date
November 21, 1979
Overview
Tonight's Northern Ireland match completes the 12 heats of the first round. The winner moves on to join the other 11 semi-finalists, which leaves four places to be filled by the best runners-up. The contenders are: Edward Kennedy (retired naval rating): West Malaysia Martin Bradley (mature student): The Films of Steve McQueen James Nesbitt (civil servant): European History 1914-1945 Jane Morton (local government officer): France since 1814