Category:Mastermind Contestants | UK Gameshows Wiki | Fandom There was a one-off competition between the four highest scoring viewers. Subjects are the Harry Potter novels, the Waterloo Campaign, the Battle of the Bulge and Rosalind Franklin. On tonight's e. The specialist subjects are the film and TV works of Sir Steve McQueen, the Peak District National Park, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Open All Hours, Carole Lombard and Dame Barbara Hepworth. In 1975 The Goodies featured Mastermind in the episode "Frankenfido" when a dog (Bill Oddie in a suit) appeared on the show and managed to correctly answer questions asked of it as they all had answers that could be represented by growls, such as 'bark' and 'ruff'. The specialist subjects tonight are the Suffragette movement, Cab Calloway, the Giro dItalia and the life and career of Robin Williams. Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more contenders take to the black chair under the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. 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. The winners advance to the next round, for which they must choose a different specialised subject. Tonights subjects are the films of Wes Anderson, Richard III, the England rugby team and the novels of Nancy Mitford. Mastermind episodes from every season can be seen below, along with fun facts about who directed the episodes, the stars of the and sometimes even information like shooting locations and original air dates. The subjects are World War II in Europe, Josephine Butler, Freemasonry and Pete Seeger. Tonight's subjects are the Romanov Dynasty, the life and works of Frederick Douglass, Harpo Marx and Otis Redding. In the first heat, Clive Myrie puts four contenders to the test as they answer questions on specialist subjects including Bruce Springsteen, Switzerland and Sir Roger Moore. If the contestant responds incorrectly, the questioner gives the correct answer before continuing to the next question; answers to passed questions are read out only after time has expired. 96 contenders start the path towards the final but only one can be crowned Mastermind Champion. The subjects are Gerhard Richter, the 44 Scotland Street novels, Alexander Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Mastermind 2020/2021 - Episode 23 - YouTube Tonight's specialist subjects are Vanessa Bell, Rachmaninoff, Sherlock and David Bowie. The second season began airing on December 7, 2020. Tonights subjects are the life and written works of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Star Trek: The Original Series, the life and career of Jenson Button and Mary, Queen of Scots. John Humphrys presents another 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. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. The commercials shortened the amount of time available for answering questions and lasted just one series. The subjects are Frasier, Warrington RLFC, Absolutely Fabulous, Jane Austen and Erik Satie. Produced by Game Show Enterprises, it telecasted on Game Show Network. Berry chose his specialist subject as Alton Towers and only scored 3 points before a blackout, in which he apparently shoots the host after being told to sit down. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. Here's how it happened. Host John Humphrys invites five contenders to answer questions in the black chair in the first semi-final. The subjects are Olympic track and field, the Tolpuddle Martyrs, Egyptian mythology, the graphic novels of Daniel Clowes and President Andrew Jackson. The subjects are the crown jewels, Tamla Motown, the Battle of Gettysburg and Dusty Springfield. John Humphrys asks the questions in a semi-final of the classic quiz. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. Host John Humphrys puts the questions to four more contenders. Four more contenders brave the black chair in Britain's toughest quiz. The specialist subjects are films based on the works of Stephen King, Joan Rivers, US state capitals and Neil Gaiman novels. As the camera panned out it became evident that the chair itself was on a platter, slowly turning in a giant microwave oven. Episode. Specialist subjects in this episode are the sitcom Green Wing, the poet Rumi, Julius Caesar and Lancashire County Cricket Club. 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 invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Subjects tonight are Kathleen Ferrier, Everton FC, the Rivers of London novels of Ben Aaronovitch and the Albigensian Crusade. The specialist subjects are the Apollo space program, the Pitch Perfect films, the Appalachian Trail and Talking Heads. Four more contenders brave the black chair in another heat of the classic quiz and answer questions on the films of John Hughes, Billie Holiday, the poet Keith Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. In 1974, Morecambe and Wise performed a sketch based on Mastermind, which featured Magnusson and the black chair. The round ends immediately if it becomes impossible for the trailing player to tie (e.g., a score of 30). John Humphrys questions more contestants in the famous black chair. But who will be crowned the champion and take home the special trophy? 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. 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. Get it now free for: iPhone or Android Main | Episodes | Cast Mastermind Season 2023 - Episodes Guide and Summaries Subjects are Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, Tony Hancock, Eva Peron and Muhammad Ali. Clive Myrie hosts and asks the questions on specialist subjects, which this week are the films of Tom Hanks, Sir Edward Elgar, Bess of Hardwick and Bjrk. 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. Prizes such as trips to the Super Bowl or ESPY Awards were also given, known as "ESPN Experiences". John Humphrys presents another episode of Britain's toughest quiz. The specialist subjects are the music of Madonna, the ER character Doug Ross, the rivers of Yorkshire and the National Hockey League from 2000 to the present. John Humphrys asks the questions as four contenders take the walk to the black chair. John Humphrys presents another heat 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 invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Mastermind: John Humphrys crowns youngest champion (Image: BBC) Mastermind: John Humphrys and Jonathan (Image: BBC) He'd already shown off his impressive skillset earlier in the series through. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Just another site John Humphrys presents the first semi-final. Clive Myrie hosts tonight's episode, where the specialist subjects are the saxophone, Margaret Thatcher, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and venomous snakes of Africa. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. John Humphrys hosts the relaunched series of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the spotlight's glare, hoping to become Mastermind champion. Subjects include Wilfred Owen, Sir Michael Caine, Mad Men and the rock band Faith No More. John Humphrys presents another semi-final of the classic quiz. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind gets under way once more as John Humphrys questions four contenders on their specialist subject and general knowledge. John Humphrys presents the first 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. The subjects are one hit wonders, UK general elections 1979 - 2010, West Bromwich Albion and Empress Livia. After the 400-point question is asked, the lowest-scoring contestant and lowest-scoring Master Mind are eliminated from further play. The subjects are the films of Peter Sellers, astronomy, the life and music of Arthur Lee and Love and John Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga. The specialist subjects are Teotihuacan, Derry Girls, the Silk Road and Olympic fencing. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. In the final show of the series, Magnus Magnusson took over as the quizmasterit was the last time he would utter the catchphrase "I've started so I'll finish" on any form of Mastermind. In 1973 it was moved to a prime-time slot as an emergency replacement for a Leslie Phillips sitcom, Casanova '73, which had been moved to a later time following complaints about its risqu content. The specialist subjects are Catherine the Great, Wallace and Gromit, Egon Schiele and hyenas. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. Tonight's specialist subjects are the Mongol invasions, Aristophanes' plays, the rise of the East India Company and Broadway musicals of the 40s and 50s. Mastermind - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com Subjects tonight are Naval Battles of the First World War, Charles Laughton, the de Havilland Mosquito and Garth Ennis's Punisher Max series. For the first time on the show, the questions are tackled by pairs. [3], Mastermind (1972 to 1997) presented by Magnus Magnusson aired on television channel BBC1. If contestants have the same score and number of passes, a five-question tiebreaker is played. The subjects are the League of Gentlemen, the Harry Devlin novels of Martin Edwards, the Romanov dynasty, Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson and the life of Ernest Hemingway. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. 20 Survivor Contestants That Were Strategic Masterminds 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. In his early routines Bill Bailey would often parody the Mastermind music, finding it very sinister. This week's subjects are Christopher Marlowe, I Claudius, the racehorse Arkle and Joseph Stalin. Only the first contestant and first Master Mind to buzz in can answer. Tonight's subjects are the Royle Family, William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, the Beach Boys and postwar British general elections. John Motson, known for his love of football's facts and figures, takes over from John Humphrys in the iconic Mastermind black chair to grill four well-known sporting celebrities. John Humphrys asks the questions in the first semi-final. In February 2021, Humphrys announced that after 18 years at the helm of the show, he would leave the show. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight in an attempt to become the next Mastermind. The series continues with another four contenders taking to the black chair, answering questions on their chosen specialist subjects to earn a place in the semi-finals. 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. The subjects are Gavin and Stacey, Sir John Gielgud, Jackie Robinson and William Morris. Willy Gibson of Columbus, Ohio, was the grand champion of the first two series; he was defeated in the second round of the third and final series. The 2003-onwards version has been spoofed by the Dead Ringers team, with Jon Culshaw playing John Humphrys. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz with four contenders answering questions on Henry VIII, Britpop, Christopher Isherwood and the Royal Navy in the First World War. Every contender has to agree three different specialist subjects with me before I confirm their place in the heats and commission the writers to come . John Humphrys puts questions to four more contenders. Tonight's subjects are The Vicar of Dibley, the novels of George Orwell, Roman Coinage and Harold Wilson. The specialist subjects in this episode are the history of the London Underground, the 1969 Woodstock festival, the industrialist William Armstrong and the life and films of Al Pacino. Contestants answer questions on specialist subjects and test their general knowledge. The specialist subjects are the X-Files, the history of York Minster, England at the Cricket World Cup and the Brooklyn Bridge. Tonight's specialist subjects are Tchaikovsky, Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy, Rafael Nadal and This Country. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. John Humphrys hosts the relaunched series of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the spotlight's glare, hoping to become Mastermind champion. Mastermind | Series | Television | NZ On Screen Subjects are the FIFA World Cup, Alexander the Great, the films of Rupert Everett and the Battle of Agincourt. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Ken Jennings Joins BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW", "New Episodes of Game Show Network's Expert Trivia Game Show, "Master Minds," Hosted by Brooke Burns Returns Dec. 7 at 4 PM ET", "Game Show Network Highlights Linear Audience Gains in Upfront Talks", "The dream team is back together again! Four contestants battle It out over two rounds of questioning as they hope to secure a place in the next round of the competition. The second occasion was in 1998, when Magnus Magnusson appeared as a guest. Subjects are Reading FC, Benjamin Britten, Venice, the history of Ulster and Prohibition. The subjects are EastEnders, Puccini, Bill Shankly and the Battle of Trafalgar. The contestant wins the round either by outscoring the Master Mind, or by tying and then correctly answering the Ultimate Trivia Question. The contestant with the higher score wins $1,000. The subjects are the films of Sergio Leone, Robert Peel, Leonard Cohen, and Anton Bruckner. The subjects are the Apollo missions, the Great Train Robbery, Queen's Park Rangers FC and the Alex Delaware novels of Jonathan Kellerman. Tonights subjects are the islands of Great Britain, the Pop Larkin Chronicles by HE Bates, The League of Gentlemen and Doctor Who. 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. John Humphrys asks the questions in a semi-final of the classic quiz. Clive Myrie presents the fifth 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. The contestant scores one point for each correct answer and may pass as often as desired. During Magnus Magnusson's tenure as presenter, the trophy was specially manufactured by Caithness Glass. [citation needed], The programme has been the target for many television spoofs, including a Two Ronnies sketch written by David Renwick (a less polished version had previously appeared in the Radio 4 series "The Burkiss Way") in 1980, featuring Ronnie Barker as Magnus Magnusson and Ronnie Corbett as a contestant named Charlie Smithers, whose specialist subject was "answering the question before last". Mastermind Champion of Champions was televised Monday to Friday at 7:30pm on BBC Two in the first full week of August 2010. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz with four contenders answering questions on the Wright Brothers, Jeeves and Wooster, the Rumpole stories and Olympic track and field. The specialist subjects are the life of Anne Lister, Dear Evan Hansen, Elizabeth I and the feature films of David Lynch. Subjects are Eric Clapton, Emperor Hadrian, Tintin and the life and broadway stories of Damon Runyon. Four Doctor Who aficionados compete to see who is the UK's top Doctor Who fan. 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. he followed on from this performance with a sketch where he was a contestant on Mastermind, and it was implied that his specialist subject was the microwave cooking instructions on supermarket ready meals. Mastermind host Clive Myrie will be asking . John Humphrys asks the questions in a semi-final of the classic quiz. The subjects are Peep Show, Albert Speer, the X-Men films, King Henry III and the Jack Parlabane novels of Christopher Brookmyre. It featured the winners of previous series of Mastermind. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. The winner will claim the famous glass bowl and the title of Mastermind. Specialist subjects include Stephen Hawking, the music of Radiohead and Theda Bara. Whereas the original series had kept talk to a minimum (asking contestants only their name, occupation and specialist subject), the new run had at first included some conversational elements with contestants, at the start of the General Knowledge round (normally about the contestant's specialist subject). Clive Myrie hosts and asks the questions on specialist subjects, which tonight are the Hornblower novels of CS Forester, Joni Mitchell, the wives of Henry VIII and the films of Tom Cruise. In August 2010 during an edition of Mastermind Champion of Champions, the 2010 series champion, Jesse Honey, scored 23 out of 23 on "Flags of the World" in the specialist subject round, an all-time record. The topics are: the presidency of John F Kennedy, the novels of Peter Carey, heavyweight boxing and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell. The category not selected in the first round is made available again, along with a new category. Below is a complete Mastermind episode list that spans the show's entire TV run. [4] The original series was filmed in academic or ecclesiastical buildings. The subjects are Rudyard Kipling, Clement Attlee, Glamorgan CCC and Florence Nightingale. 96 contenders start the journey towards the final but only one will be crowned Mastermind Champion. Topics are the life and career of Sebastian Coe, the life and work of Eadweard Muybridge, The Byrds and Violette Szabo GC. The subjects are the Bodyline Ashes tour, the life and work of Elizabeth David, Will Hay, British admirals of the Napoleonic Wars and the life and works of Mary Shelley. The second round is played similarly to the first round. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. [citation needed], Discovery Channel's Mastermind (2001) was hosted by Clive Anderson. Tonight's specialist subjects are particle physics, the life and works of Douglas Adams, California and Carry On films. Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. The first occasion was on the 1995 video special, when only regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton were asked questions; Hislop on "The Life and Lies of Jeffrey Archer", and Merton on "Absurd Newspaper Stories Between 1990 and 1995". John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. The format was different, however, with Wise, then Morecambe, being asked 10 questions each. Read more: All the hosts of Countdown so far. Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair. Tonight's specialist subjects are Joe Calzaghe, The Beach Boys, Joseph Stalin and the Gospel of John. The subjects U2, first ladies of the USA, the films of Stanley Kubrick and Athens in the age of Pericles. 19/31 Subjects include the films of Nicole Kidman and the children's books of Roald Dahl. Tonights subjects are 1970s pop, Neville Chamberlain, Sparta and CS Lewis. Quiz programme presented by Magnus Magnusson. Topics are Asterix, General Robert E Lee, the life and works of Puccini and the life and times of George IV. The days were long and hot and empty; I had no routine and nothing to do, just like every other student I know. Unlike in the previous rounds, the chosen expert secretly submits an answer first, and then, without disclosing their answer, states how confident they are in their answer. Celebrity Mastermind - Wikipedia The subjects are the Thames path, Monica Dickens, the life and music of Steve Reich and the life and poetry of Thomas Chatterton. 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. The series continues with another four contenders taking to the black chair, answering questions on their chosen specialist subjects to earn a place in the semi-finals. [5] The original black chair was given to Magnus Magnusson as a souvenir when he retired from the show,[10] and is now owned by his daughter Sally Magnusson who inherited it following her father's death in 2007. The player who submits the correct answer the fastest wins the game. - Writer Tony Reid in The Listener, 21 November 1981 Key Cast & Crew Peter Langford Designer Greg Wells Camera Haresh Bhana Sound Peter Sinclair Presenter Derek Wooster Director, Producer Jenny Greenhalgh Videotape Editor See all 12 credits Produced by TVNZ Source Ng Taonga Sound & Vision - TVNZ Collection Tags quiz show Categories Quiz Show 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. Those tuning in to the show tonight (February 21) would have noticed that only three out of the four seats were occupied. Episode 18 18/31 The subjects are Catherine the Great, Wallace and Gromit, Egon Schiele and hyenas. Subjects are Eddie Chapman, the history of Portsmouth FC, the Battle of Balaklava and Father Ted. By what name was Master Minds (2020) officially released in India in English? John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. John Humphrys presents the last semi-final of the classic quiz. The subjects are Doctor Who, Concorde, The Clash and Sir Francis Walsingham. If the answer is correct, the points are added to those participants' scores, but in this round, incorrect answers result in a score deduction. However, he did not win, being beaten by one point after achieving a final score of 32. The subjects are UK chart music of the 1960s, the poetry of John Betjamin, US Masters golf 1970-present and the life and films of Luis Bunuel. Subjects are Clint Eastwood, the Tommy & Tuppence mysteries by Agatha Christie, Duran Duran and Eleanor of Aquitaine. mastermind contestants listhighways agency traffic officer shift pattern. Items featured on this poll include everything from Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People Special to Episode 11. Are you remembering a funny scene but can't think of the name that the Mastermind episode is from? Clive Myrie tests four more contenders. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz with four contenders answering questions on the children of Queen Victoria, the novels of Penelope Fitzgerald, the Doors and Carl Gustaf Mannerheim. Clive Myrie hosts as contenders take to the famous black chair to answer questions on their chosen specialist subjects for a place in the semi-finals. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. The winner is the contestant with the highest total score after two rounds. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. 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. For the first round, each contestant in turn is given a set length of time, usually two minutes (one minute and a half in semi-finals), to answer questions on a specialised subject which they have chosen. We're continuously trying to improve TheTVDB, and the best way we can do that is to get feedback from you. Subjects are Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, Mahatma Gandhi, the Boston Marathon and top-ten singles. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions. Fixed! The specialist subjects are the Trans-Siberian Railway, Dusty Springfield, Monty Python films and Grayson Perry. The specialist subjects include Christopher Hitchens, Ayrton Senna and Killing Eve. Topics are: Catherine Howard, the Green Lantern comics, the life and work of Robert Hooke and British Summer Olympic medalists 1960-2008. See production, box office & company info, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: James Pickens Jr., Brooke Burns and Johnny Weir. Celebrity Mastermind 2021 contestants and episodes from new series John Humphrys presents the first heat of the series. For the third season, round 2 was changed to remove the buzz-in element; all contestants and Master Minds write in their answers for all five questions. Clive Myrie hosts tonight's episode, where the specialist subjects are Eric Cantona, Black Mirror, Rocky Horror and the novels of John Steinbeck. In one of the parodies the show was called "Masterbrane". Tonight's specialist subjects are Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin, Blackadder, the Boxer Rebellion and Blake's 7. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. One of the most controversial figures in the history of Survivor, Russell Hantz delighted in angering his fellow competitors, fans, and even the show's producers. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. To date, two contestants have accomplished this: Kelly Gerhold & Lauren Cusitello both won in February 2023 after the rule change lowering the threshold for winning to two wins for season 3. The show relocated to Belfast for the 20192020 series. The specialist subjects in this programme are the Rolling Stones, the Bayeux Tapestry, TV series Mad Men and King Ludwig the Second of Bavaria. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. John Humphrys and the famous black chair return for another series of TV's toughest quiz. The last programme of the original series was filmed at St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney.[5]. The chosen subjects in this episode are the history of Zimbabwe, Prince Henry the Navigator, Sunderland AFC and the novelist Elizabeth Taylor. Based on the expert's stated confidence level, and their own knowledge, the contestants may either use the expert's answer, sight unseen, for 200 points, or try to select the correct answer themselves for 400 points.