John Humphrys presents another heat of the relaunched series of the classic quiz where contenders take to the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. John Humphrys presents another semi-final of the classic quiz. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions. The specialist subjects are the Booker Prize, the city of York, the Busby Babes and the Russo-Japanese War. Topics are the life and career of Sebastian Coe, the life and work of Eadweard Muybridge, The Byrds and Violette Szabo GC. John Humphrys asks the questions in another semi-final. However, parasport athlete Kadeena Cox - who scored 3 points on 21 December 2016 in a Celebrity edition - scored all 3 points on her specialist subject of Arsenal F.C and she is currently the only ever contestant to score no points in a round. Devised by Bill Wright, four contestants sit in a black leather chair and face two rounds, one on a. It is also distinguished from the original BBC TV series because many more of the specialist subjects come from popular culture. Here's the list of 'mastermind' Contestants of Bigg Boss.Check out the video The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys grills four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. John Humphrys asks the questions as four contenders take the walk to the black chair. Expect a few passes and some 'I've started so I'll finish' from the iconic commentator as he tests England and Arsenal legend Alex Scott, former world boxing champion Anthony Crolla, football commentator Jonathan Pearce and record-breaking swimmer Mark Foster. Mastermind TV Show - Season 2023 Episodes List - Next Episode The best TV tracker on mobile! This round lasts for a maximum of three questions, the contestant with the most points at the end of this round wins $1,000 and plays the "Ultimate Trivia Challenge. If it becomes mathematically impossible for both of the trailing players to overtake the leader, the game ends immediately. Later this year, @brookeburns and @marklabbett will reunite for the newest season of Master Minds", "We have some scary good news for you! The second round is played similarly to the first round. The player who submits the correct answer the fastest wins the game. In this round, all questions are asked on the buzzers, and answers are given verbally. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock. It was originally hosted by John Humphrys, who also hosted the main show from 2003 to 2021. John Humphrys presents the grand final of the classic quiz. If the scores are tied after five questions, then the contestant is asked the "Ultimate Trivia Question," a question chosen by all three experts offstage before the show. Subjects include Queen Victoria, the plays of Ibsen and test cricket between England and India. The show's first season premiered on June 10, 2019, and ran every weekday for 65 episodes until September 6, 2019. A contestant who wins the $10,000, whether by outscoring the expert or by correctly answering the Ultimate Trivia Question, returns to play again on the next show. In one send-up, which appeared on the television edition of Dead Ringers, the contestant offered to answer questions on Mary Queen of Scots, but when an answer was given, John Humphrys was shown saying "Yes, but you sexed that answer up". Every trophy used by the main series has been made by Scottish artist Denis Mann. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. On their 2005 Christmas Special, comedy duo French & Saunders parodied the show with Jennifer Saunders playing Abigail Wilson, a pensioner whose special subject is ceramic teapots. Subjects include beekeeping, the Royal Navy in the Second World War, Mark E Smith and the Fall, and John le Carre's Quest for Karla trilogy. John Humphrys hosts another semi-final of Britain's toughest quiz. The new winner of Mastermind has become embroiled in a bit of controversy over her final answer - particularly as the question managed to win her the competition. . In tonights programme, the specialist subjects are The Undertones, Dads Army, Genghis Khan and Basil Rathbones Sherlock Holmes films. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. Subjects tonight are Kathleen Ferrier, Everton FC, the Rivers of London novels of Ben Aaronovitch and the Albigensian Crusade. The subjects are Pink Floyd, Star Trek: Deep Space 9, the novels of James Herbert and the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt. In early series, the score and time were kept by Mary Craig[2] who sat next to Magnusson. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Subjects are the rock band Yes, Ernest Rutherford, the films of Werner Herzog and MC Escher. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock. The subjects are the novels of Dick Francis, British railway disasters, Gram Parsons and Welsh international rugby from 1960 to 1980. It was originally broadcast late on a Sunday night and was not expected to receive a huge audience. Tonight's specialist subjects are mammals of the British Isles, Friends, Damien Hirst and the Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship 1968 - present. John Humphrys presents the first semi-final. Four more contenders are questioned on their specialist subject and general knowledge. Unbeknown to the experts, the show was a hoax, and incorrect answers were included to frustrate them whenever they supplied the correct answer. It began in 2002 as a one-off special, expanding to the current arrangement of 10 episodes, broadcast during December and January. Stars Brooke Burns Ken Jennings Muffy Marracco See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 31 User reviews Episodes 134 Browse episodes 3 seasons 3 years Videos 1 John Humphrys presents the fifth semi-final of the classic quiz. John Humphrys asks the questions in a semi-final of the classic quiz. In last week's final, which was. Four contestants battle It out over two rounds of questioning as they hope to secure a place in the next round of the competition. John Humphrys hosts the relaunched series of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight hoping to become Mastermind champion. Tonight's specialist subjects are the London 2012 Olympic Games, JS Haldane, Hancock's Half Hour and John Wyndham novels. Celebrity Mastermind is a celebrity version of Mastermind, a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. [citation needed]. If time runs out while a question is being read, the questioner will finish it and give the contestant a few seconds to answer. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. In his early routines Bill Bailey would often parody the Mastermind music, finding it very sinister. However, from 1992 onwards, the finalists are required to choose a third subject. The subjects are Doctor Who, Concorde, The Clash and Sir Francis Walsingham. John Humphrys presents the fourth semi-final of the classic quiz. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock. In 2005, the show was spoofed on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show where the specialist subject was "Britishness", relating to the proposed test immigrants may have to take, to prove they can fit in with British society. Tonight's specialist subjects are Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin, Blackadder, the Boxer Rebellion and Blake's 7. John Humphrys presents the fourth heat of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. Four more contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. The programme, presented by Clive Myrie, 57, usually puts pits four brainboxes against each. The winner is the contestant with the highest total score after two rounds. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. Clive Myrie hosts as another four contenders take to the black chair, answering questions on their chosen specialist subjects to earn a place in the semi-finals. If they give an incorrect answer or no answer, they are eliminated. My husband & I love the show especially Brooke. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Another spoof was featured in Armando Iannucci's 2004: The Stupid Version, where a contestant's specialist subject was "The television series Thunderbirds and Lady Penelope's Cockney chauffeur". There are only three questions in this round. Tonight's subjects are The Vicar of Dibley, the novels of George Orwell, Roman Coinage and Harold Wilson. Tonight's subjects are the Champions' League, Lawrence Durrell's Alexandria Quartet, the life and times of Hatshepsut and House of Cards. During the second round, each contestant in turn answers a series of general knowledge questions. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. The rules from the first round apply, except that the time limit is extended (usually two and a half minutes since 2010, or two minutes in semi-finals and until 2010). Tonight's specialist subjects are The Levellers, Julie Andrews, Black Books and Isabella of Castile. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. [citation needed]. The subjects are Barbara Castle, Archbishop Makarios, the McAuslan trilogy of George MacDonald Fraser and Joe Meek. and the French Wars of Religion. This has led to the programme's catchphrase, "I've started so I'll finish." In the first round, one of the contestants selects one of two categories for the round, and then also selects one of the three experts to play along with the round. The specialist subjects tonight are Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War, Pulp, Brian Clough and the Harry Potter novels. Subjects tonight are Academy Award-winning performances by British actors and actresses, the life and paintings of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, RMS Lusitania and Everton FC. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. Tonight's subjects are Blur, the short stories of David Foster Wallace, Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next novels and the American Civil War. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. The subjects are British summer Olympic champions, William Marshal, Windsor Castle, Ian Fleming and Vasari's Lives of the Artists. The subjects are James Bond villains, the life of Lord Byron, JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth and the castles of Northumberland. The current record for the lowest score in the specialist subject round is jointly held by Simon Curtis, Steve Ferry, Nancy Lam and Amy Tapper, all of whom only scored 1 point when answering questions on the life and films of Jim Carrey, the Thirty Years' War, Rod Stewart and the films of Adam Sandler respectively. In this season, all six participants compete against one another in three rounds. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. [3], On March 25, 2021, GSN renewed the show for a third season, which premiered on January 9, 2023, with Mark Labbett joining as an expert. For the second season, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the contestants and Master Minds are spaced further apart (and the Master Minds now have individual podiums). John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Topics in this first heat are the life of Robert Bruce Lockhart, human parasites, the siege of Malta and the life and work of AC Swinburne. Clive Myrie asks the questions, which tonight are on Great Britain at the Winter Olympics, Goodness Gracious Me, Francis I of France and the High School Musical trilogy. This week's subjects are Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy, the Wars of the Roses, Edward Heath and Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure. John Humphrys asks the questions in a semi-final of the classic quiz. The specialist subjects are the life of Anne Lister, Dear Evan Hansen, Elizabeth I and the feature films of David Lynch. The subjects are Alan Bennett, Cream, the novels of Dan Brown, Herbert von Karajan and Queen Mary. John Humphrys puts the questions to five more semi-finalists. The format was different, however, with Wise, then Morecambe, being asked 10 questions each. Subjects are Eric Clapton, Emperor Hadrian, Tintin and the life and broadway stories of Damon Runyon. The specialist subjects were The World of Glee; UK Dialling Codes; U2; Husky Dogs and Back to the Future. The subjects are Gerhard Richter, the 44 Scotland Street novels, Alexander Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton. John Humphrys questions more contestants in the famous black chair. The subjects are the films of Sergio Leone, Robert Peel, Leonard Cohen, and Anton Bruckner. The Specialist subjects tonight are R.E.M., Father Ted, David Niven and John Wesley. Clive Myrie presents the grand final of the classic quiz where six contenders return to the black chair in a bid to become the next Mastermind champion. After the question is read, the contestants and Master Minds buzz in for the right to answer. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Subjects are ABBA, the life and work of Charles M Schulz, Harold Larwood and Frederick the Great of Prussia. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. The specialist subjects include Christopher Hitchens, Ayrton Senna and Killing Eve. Subjects tonight are: Star Trek: The Original Series, the Rugby Union World Cup, the Fethering Mysteries of Simon Brett and the Life of Giordano Bruno. Four more contenders brave the black chair in another heat of the classic quiz and answer questions on REM, Edward Lear, Gustav Klimt and the FA Cup. [4] The original series was filmed in academic or ecclesiastical buildings. Subjects tonight are the Four Gospels, Margaret Atwood's MaddAddam trilogy, flags of the world and the colour films of Danny Kaye. The subjects are Inspector Morse, the life of CB Fry, the life of Reinhard Heydrich, the life and career of Jack Johnson and the Gospel according to Mark. Fulcher chooses 'Anglo-Saxon architecture', though displays no knowledge of the subject and makes up answers such as 'Toto from The Wizard Of Oz' and 'Elvis', and scoring no points. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If a question has been read out in full when time expires, but the contestants have not yet given an answer, they are allowed a few seconds to do so. Subjects in this semi-final are Men Behaving Badly, Caroline Graham's Inspector Barnaby novels, the history of the Bundesliga, Gerald Durrell and Neville Chamberlain. The category not selected in the first round is made available again, along with a new category. Those tuning in to the show tonight (February 21) would have noticed that only three out of the four seats were occupied. The subjects are Doctor Who, lost rivers of London, Brian Epstein and the Anglo-Zulu Wars of 1979. In the opening rounds four contestants each answer two minutes' worth of questions on a special subject and then have two and a half minutes on general knowledge. Tonights subjects include the life of Aneurin Bevan, Top 40 pop music of the 1960s and the fiction of John Steinbeck. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. Full List of Mastermind Episodes Reference 55 items Below is a complete Mastermind episode list that spans the show's entire TV run. The second occasion was in 1998, when Magnus Magnusson appeared as a guest. Russell Kane, Jarred Christmas, Karen Taylor and Imran Yusuf answer questions from John Humphrys on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. Read about our approach to external linking. The days were long and hot and empty; I had no routine and nothing to do, just like every other student I know. The subjects are islands of Scotland, Laurie Lee, Ginger McCain and Red Rum, and the films of David Fincher. The specialist subjects in this programme are the summer Olympic Games, Duke Ellington, Hammer films and General James Wolfe. The subjects are Breaking Bad, the Spanish Civil War, the Clash and the Peter Wimsey novels of Dorothy L Sayers. The specialist subjects are the Trans-Siberian Railway, Dusty Springfield, Monty Python films and Grayson Perry. Game-Show Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. Subjects are the television series To the Manor Born, the life and career of Lance Armstrong, Napoleon's marshals, and the life and works of Charles Ives. John Humphrys tests five more semi-finalists. The subjects are Joy Division, the Battle of the Somme, the Novels of EM Forster and the Big Bang Theory. One episode included Mastermind: The Opera.[11]. John Humphrys presents the third semi-final of the classic quiz where contenders return to the black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock to win a place in the grand final. John Humphrys presents the grand final of the classic quiz, where six contenders return to the black chair in a bid to become the next Mastermind champion. The subjects are Bobby Moore, the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, the TV series Our Friends in the North and Richard the Lionheart. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock as they each attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. [3], Mastermind (1972 to 1997) presented by Magnus Magnusson aired on television channel BBC1. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. Clive Myrie hosts another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take to the black chair. The Best Ron Swanson Episodes Of 'Parks And Recreation'. The subjects are the X-Men comics, Wainwright's coast-to-coast walk, Green Bay Packers, Jethro Tull and Eamon de Valera. John Humphrys asks the questions in the first semi-final. In this heat, John Humphrys grills four more contenders on James Bond films, Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street novels, 20th-century US presidents and the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt for the nation's Mastermind reaches the semi-final stage. Two contestants, Lucy and Ian, got off to a flying start by answering all of their questions correctly during their specialist round. John Humphrys asks the questions, which tonight are on the Gospel of Matthew, the novel and musical Wicked, Johannes Brahms and the history of Ireland during the 1920s and 1930s. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. Produced by Game Show Enterprises, it telecasted on Game Show Network. Tonight's specialist subjects are John Singer Sargent, The Sopranos, Jane Austen novels and Nick Drake. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz with four contenders answering questions on the Alien films, Peter Gabriel, the history of Prague and King Henry VII. Special episode recorded as part of the Live 24 hour panel people comic relief marathon. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. The subjects are the Apollo missions, the Great Train Robbery, Queen's Park Rangers FC and the Alex Delaware novels of Jonathan Kellerman. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. The show had three series over a 15-month period, from September 2000 to December 2001. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. This episode's specialist subjects are The West Wing, Bob Marley, Neil Gaiman's Sandman series and John Hawkwood. Subjects in the first heat are Yes Minister, the Battle of Lepanto, JM Barrie and St Paul's Cathedral. Specialist subjects are the films of Powell and Pressburger, the Bauhaus movement, Emil Ztopek and the Liberal Democrats. John Humphrys asks the questions in the grand final of the classic quiz to decide who will be crowned as the nations Mastermind.tThe specialist subjects of the finalists are the films of The Marx Brothers, the national parks of the USA, Owain Glyndwr and his revolt, The Fortunes of War series by Olivia Manning, Frank Matchams theatres and the life and times of Mary Cassatt. He is Indian Singer, YouTuber by passion. John Humphrys hosts the relaunched series of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight hoping to become Mastermind champion. John Humphrys puts the questions to four more contenders. Clive Myrie tests four more contenders. The selection of category and expert is now made by the leading contestant. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz with four contenders answering questions on Sir Bobby Robson, James Kier Hardie, links golf courses and British submarines. The subjects are one hit wonders, UK general elections 1979 - 2010, West Bromwich Albion and Empress Livia. The subjects are: REM, the fiction of C S Lewis, Queen of the South Football Club and the life of Elizabeth Fry. Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat, with the contenders answering questions on the life and works of John Cage, the wines of Portugal and Only Fools and Horses. Prior to these, the record for the overall lowest score was 5 points, set on 29 January 2010 by software analyst Kajen Thuraaisingham, scoring 4 points for his specialist subject of the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatrk. Subjects are the FIFA World Cup, Alexander the Great, the films of Rupert Everett and the Battle of Agincourt. John Humphrys invites five contenders to answer questions in the black chair in the first semi-final of the series. In 1974, Morecambe and Wise performed a sketch based on Mastermind, which featured Magnusson and the black chair. The contestant scores one point for each correct answer and may pass as often as desired. Subjects in tonight's first heat are the Muppet films, Alexander the Great, the Biblical writings of St John and the life and work of Benjamin Britten. Subjects are: Maximilian I, The Russian Revolution, Led Zeppelin and British speedway 1945-1970. Host John Humphrys puts the questions to four more contenders. The specialist subjects are the plays of Tennessee Williams, American first ladies from 1945 to the present, NBA MVP award winners since 2000, and Mithridates the Great. Tonight's specialist subjects are particle physics, the life and works of Douglas Adams, California and Carry On films. Specialist subjects include Emily Wilding Davison, The Thick of It and the New Romantics. Subjects tonight are the history of Las Vegas, the Anne books by LM Montgomery, Paul Simon and the Western films of John Ford. Read more: All the hosts of Countdown so far. The subjects are EastEnders, Puccini, Bill Shankly and the Battle of Trafalgar. BBC Mastermind viewers were clueless when a contestant 'went missing' minutes after the show started. An always calm Peter Sinclair asked the questions (with none of the friendliness found on University Challenge).Contestants faced two minute rounds on general knowledge . Topics are - the life and career of Lester Piggott, Robert the Bruce, the life and times of Hugh Gaitskell and the Simon Serrailler novels of Susan Hill. There was a one-off competition between the four highest scoring viewers. The specialist subjects in this heat are Harry Potter, modern jazz, the English Reformation and the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber. While Lucy had time to answer 14 questions, host Clive Myrie. John Humphrys hosts Britain's toughest quiz as four more contenders are questioned on their specialist subject and general knowledge. The format (based partly on creator Bill Wright's memories of being interrogated by the Gestapo) was licensed from the BBC. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Johannes Vermeer and the View Askewniverse films of Kevin Smith. A history student has earned a place in the record books by becoming the youngest ever Mastermind champion. John Humphrys presents another episode of Britain's toughest quiz. In the event of a tie for lowest score, a tiebreaker question is played on the buzzers between the tied participants, answers are given verbally in the tiebreaker. Episode. On one occasion the original black chair was stolen by a group of students during the BBC crew's evening meal break, and held to ransom to raise money for charity. This episode's specialist subjects are Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials book trilogy, All Blacks test matches 2004-2015, the golden age of MGM musicals, and the life and works of John Clare. Subjects are Reading FC, Benjamin Britten, Venice, the history of Ulster and Prohibition. Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People Special. To-Do List; RULES AND POLICY; Achievements Leaderboard; Special Pages; Fourm; Mastermind Contestants Category page. The first question is worth 500 points, and each subsequent question is worth 100 points more. This week's topics are Grace Kelly, the Cadfael novels and The Beatles' recording sessions. The subjects are the Miss Marple novels of Agatha Christie, the Scottish national football team, John Clare, King Henry VII, and the life and work of Aubrey Beardsley. I was struggling with my mental health, too. Five more contenders are questioned on their specialist subject and general knowledge. Edwards had previously taken part in Mastermind and Fifteen to One, and auditioned to join the Eggheads in spin-off show Make Me An Egghead but lost out to another .