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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 31 : Grand Final
June. 19,2009
Six contenders battle it out to be crowned champion. Their specialist subjects comprise the Lewis and Clark expedition across America, Britain between the wars, Russian novels from 1831 to 1894, songwriting partnership Rodgers and Hart, the Ryder Cup and American presidents of the 19th century. Presented by John Humphrys.
Episode 30 : Episode 30
June. 12,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects are poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, the life of Paddy Mayne, Northampton Town FC and the life and work of Alfred Russel Wallace.
Episode 29 : Episode 29
June. 05,2009
Specialist subjects in the fifth semi-final are Doctor Who in the 1970s, former US president John F Kennedy, singer/songwriter Billy Bragg and the Montalbano novels of Andrea Camilleri. John Humphrys hosts.
Episode 28 : Episode 28
May. 29,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects for the four semi-finalists comprise the life and works of Mozart, the ghost stories of MR James, planets of the solar system and Norwich City FC. Presented by John Humphrys.
Episode 27 : Episode 27
May. 22,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects for the four semi-finalists comprise the Bonaparte dynasty, former prime minister Herbert Asquith, glam rock band Slade and the life and writings of Gilbert White. With John Humphrys
Episode 26 : Episode 26
May. 08,2009
Four contenders compete for a place in the final.
Tonight's specialist subjects comprise film director Fritz Lang, tennis legend Billie Jean King, Private Eye magazine and the life and work of Robert Maxwell.
Episode 25 : Episode 25
April. 17,2009
In tonight's semi-final the specialised subjects are Scott's last expedition, cult TV series Blake's 7, the School stories of PG Wodehouse and the Popish Plot
Episode 24 : Episode 24
April. 10,2009
Tonight's subjects are the Battle of Coronel and the Falklands War, British birds, sculptor Barbara Hepworth , and Anglo-Saxon kings from 871 to 1016.
Episode 23 : Episode 23
April. 03,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects are the novels of George Orwell, musician Gram Parsons, Italian politics and composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
Episode 22 : Episode 22
March. 20,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects are Jackie Stewart, the novels of Wendy Holden, Honore de Balzac and Kraftwerk. John Humphrys poses the questions.
Episode 21 : Episode 21
March. 13,2009
In the first semi-final John Humphrys asks questions on Scott's last expedition, Blake's 7, the School stories of PG Wodehouse and the Popish Plot.
Episode 20 : Episode 20
March. 06,2009
Specialist subjects are the Battle of Coronel and the Falklands War, British birds, sculptor Barbara Hepworth, and Anglo-Saxon kings 871-1016.
Episode 19 : Episode 19
February. 27,2009
Tonight's four specialist subjects are John Wesley, Seinfeld, Kazimir Malevich and the Wars of the Roses. John Humphrys poses the questions.
Episode 18 : Episode 18
February. 20,2009
John Humphrys presents the general knowledge quiz, in which the specialist subjects tonight are the history of Chester Zoo, the Father Brown stories, Edward Carson and Tony Hancock.
Episode 17 : Episode 17
February. 13,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects are actor Sidney Poitier, British Trotskyism, number one hit singles, and the life and career of model and actress Edie Sedgwick. John Humphrys asks the questions.
Episode 16 : Episode 16
February. 06,2009
Tonight's specialist subjects are the Peninsular War, pop singer Morrissey, the history of Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex, and the Great Fire of London. John Humphrys asks the questions.
Episode 15 : Episode 15
January. 30,2009
Tonight's four specialist subjects are the Ashes series of 1902, AE Housman, British punk rock and the Trans-Siberian Railway. With John Humphrys.
Episode 14 : Episode 14
December. 05,2008
Topics comprise WC Fields, Jonathan Creek, Tacitus and the life and career of Keith Moon.
Episode 13 : Episode 13
November. 28,2008
Topics tonight include rare breeds of British farm animals, Ghenghis Khan and Gothic architecture.
Episode 12 : Episode 12
November. 21,2008
Specialist topics comprise the cricketer Ian Botham, the Munros of Scotland, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and the James Bond novels by Ian Fleming.
Episode 11 : Episode 11
November. 14,2008
Tonight's specialist subjects include the Coventry blitz and the Merthyr Rising of 1831.
Episode 10 : Episode 10
November. 07,2008
Tonight's specialist topics comprise the Victoria Cross, chess player Bobby Fischer, the Le Mans 24-hour race, and the life of Thomas Cochrane.
Episode 9 : Episode 9
October. 31,2008
Tonight's specialist topics include the Harry Palmer novels and folk singer Tom Paxton.
Episode 8 : Episode 8
October. 24,2008
Specialist subjects include Scottish mathematician James Clerk Maxwell and the Mitford sisters.
Episode 7 : Episode 7
October. 17,2008
John Humphrys poses the questions as four contestants test their specialist knowledge of Stax Records, the Romney Marsh novels of Monica Edwards, German battleship the Bismarck and the Welsh castles of Edward I.
Episode 6 : Episode 6
October. 10,2008
Specialist subjects this week include Rasputin, the Gospels of the New Testament, and West Indies Test cricket. John Humphrys asks the questions.
Episode 5 : Episode 5
October. 03,2008
John Humphrys asks questions on subjects including Arthur Conan Doyle's Challenger novels.
Episode 4 : Episode 4
September. 26,2008
Questions on the late Stuart age, Steely Dan, boxer Joe Frazier and Robert Parker's Spenser novels.
Episode 3 : Episode 3
September. 19,2008
John Humphrys asks about Noor Inayat-Khan, Ferdinand Magellan, Edith Wharton and Mods
Episode 2 : Episode 2
September. 12,2008
Specialisms tonight are Billy the Kid, the Short Stories of Saki, the Great Western Railway and the films of John Carpenter. With John Humphrys.
Episode 1 : Episode 1
September. 05,2008
New series John Humphrys quizzes on Simon Raven, Newcastle United, Edward IV and Laurence Olivier.
Seasons
Season 50
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
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