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Mastermind

  • TV Series
  • 1972– 1972–
  • 30m
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6.2/10
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Mastermind (1972)
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A long-running series in which members of the public sit in a black chair to answer questions on a specialist subject and general knowledge.A long-running series in which members of the public sit in a black chair to answer questions on a specialist subject and general knowledge.A long-running series in which members of the public sit in a black chair to answer questions on a specialist subject and general knowledge.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
686
YOUR RATING
    • Bill Wright
  • Stars
    • John Humphrys
    • Magnus Magnusson
    • Clive Myrie
    • Bill Wright
  • Stars
    • John Humphrys
    • Magnus Magnusson
    • Clive Myrie
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    • 3User reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards

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    John Humphrys
    • Self - Host…
    Magnus Magnusson
    • Self - Presenter…
    Clive Myrie
    • Self - Presenter
    Gareth Kingston
    • Self - Contestant…
    Rachael Neiman
    • Self - Contender
    Michael McPartland
    • Self - 2014 Finalist
    Patricia Owen
    • Self - 1973 Champion…
    David Edwards
    • Self - 1990 Champion…
    Pat Gibson
    • Self - 2005 Champion…
    Jesse Honey
    • Self - 2010 Champion…
    Charles Key
    • Self - Contender
    Paul Ponder
    • Self - Contender
    Daniel Appleby
    • Self - Contender
    Margery Elliott
    • Self - Contender
    Will Howells
    • Self - Contestant
    David Greenwood
    • Self - Contestant
    Joan Taylor
    • Self - Contender
    Beryl Leatham Thomas
    • Self - Contender
      • Bill Wright
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    • Trivia
      The show originally ran from 1972-1997 on BBC1 with Magnus Magnusson as quizmaster. Due to popular demand it was resurrected in 2003 on BBC Two, following exactly the same format, with John Humphrys as the new quizmaster.
    • Quotes

      Contestant: Pass.

    • Connections
      Edited into Auntie's Bloomers: More Auntie's Bloomers (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Approaching Menace
      Written by Neil Richardson

      [Theme]

    User reviews3

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    That dreaded black chair
    I often watched Mastermind when Magnus Magnusson presented it but he quit in 1997 and the series was revived in 2003 with John Humphrys as presenter. I still watch it sometimes.

    This quiz features two rounds, the first one is where the four contestants are asked questions on the subject they have chosen and round two is a general knowledge round. The contestant with the highest score goes through to the next stage.

    Mastermind is noted for several things, most notably that dreaded black leather chair and it also has a notable theme and that famous saying: "I've started, so I'll finish", which John Humphrys now uses. At least that is still used.

    Mastermind is now shown on BBC2 on a weekday evening during prime time. Certainly a lot better that rubbish makeover shows and reality programmes.
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    • chris_gaskin123
    • Apr 5, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 1972 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • English
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Hat Trick Productions
      • Hindsight Productions
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