Mastermind

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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Mastermind

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Created By: Bill Wright
First Aired on: Sep 11, 1972
Popularity: 37.2408: 11 votes
Networks: (GB)
(GB)
Production: Hat Trick Productions (GB)Hindsight Productions
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 48 seasons, 1118 episodes

Specials

Aired 50 years ago

24 Episodes

Episode 1Supermind min
In this fourth year of Mastermind. past winners have been invited to compete for the title ' Supermind.' They will be required to tackle two specialist rounds, and an exacting round of general knowledge. The contestants are: 1972 Mastermind NANCY WILKINSON 1973 Mastermind PATRICIA OWEN 1974 Mastermind ELIZABETH HORROCKS 1975 Mastermind WINNER
Episode 2Supermind min
In this Mastermind special, representatives of other intellectual competitions together with the Mastermind Champion 1976 are in contention for the title Supermind The competitors are: Brain of Britain 1976 THOMAS DYER Mensa Brain 1976 Round Britain Quiz panellist IRENE THOMAS Mastermind 1976 To achieve the Supermind title the contestants will be required to tackle Mastermind specialist and general knowledge questions and in addition answer questions set in the style of the other three competitions.
Episode 3Supermind min
To achieve the title Supermind will be no mean feat, as this year's Mastermind Special brings together in competition, at the Old Library of the Guildhall in London, four quiz champions. They are: COMMANDER DEREK STUBBS from Malta, Captain of winning Forces' Chance team ELAINE SCRAGG from Macclesfield, Captain of winning Top of the Form team DAVID SHENKIN from Newport, Shropshire, Brain of Mensa 1977 Mastermind Champion 1977 Specialised and general knowledge questions will be asked in the Mastermind style, plus questions reflecting the format of the other three quizzes.
Episode 4Cup Final 1978 min
Soccer experts from the Arsenal and Ipswich Supporters' Clubs match their wits at Mastermind. JOHN MOTSON asks specialist questions on the clubs concerned, and tests their general football knowledge for the Cup Final Mastermind Trophy.
Episode 5Mastermind International 1979 min
Title holders from Canada. Nigeria, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom are offering as their specialised subjects: the Life and Works of Shakespeare, Egypt and the Sudan, Bushranging, Rock Music, Norse Mythology, Irish History and the Roman Revolution. The contenders: John Bond, Australian 'Mastermind' Mark Allan, New Zealand 'Mastermind' Godwin Anaba, Nigerian 'Mastermind' Rosemary James , United Kingdom 'Mastermind' Sir David Hunt , 'Jubilee Mastermind' John Mulcahy,Irish 'Top Score' Winner Barbara Eddy , Canadian winner, '$128,000 Quiz'