Mastermind (1972)

Directed by

Derek Hallworth

Genre

game show

Country

United Kingdom

Length

49 seasons, 1151 episodes

Rated

NR

Rating

5.7 of 10 from 12 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This is a long-running British quiz show where contestants answer tough questions in two rounds, first on a special subject then on general knowledge. The setting is stark and the host's questioning style creates a serious, almost intimidating atmosphere.

intenseuncomfortableintellectualaustereformaldauntingdryfocusedquiet

What happens

Mastermind is a British television quiz show for the BBC, currently presented by Clive Myrie. Its creator, Bill Wright, drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World War II. The show features an intimidating setting and challenging questions. Four (and in later contests five or six) contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round. Mastermind's theme music is "Approaching Menace" by the British composer Neil Richardson. The show was recorded, with original presenter Magnus Magnusson, on location at UK universities. Later, it was recorded in Manchester at studios such as New Broadcasting House and Granada Studios, before moving to dock10 studios in 2011. The show relocated to Belfast for the 2019–2020 series. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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