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Mastermind

Mastermind

1972Returning Series48 Seasons1127 Episodes5.4TMDB
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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.

Created by: Bill Wright

Episodes

Episode 1

Episode 1

29mJul 14, 2025

In the first of 24 heats, Clive Myrie puts four contenders to the test. Specialist subjects include the Women’s Institute, Carl Lewis and the films of The Muppets.

Episode 2

Episode 2

29mJul 21, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair. The specialist subjects are the men’s Euros from 2000 to 2024, Truman Capote, Gilmore Girls and LS Lowry.

Episode 3

Episode 3

29mJul 28, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include Jodie Whittaker's tenure on Doctor Who and Edward III.

Episode 4

Episode 4

29mAug 11, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take to the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include The Hunger Games and Edvard Munch.

Episode 5

Episode 5

28mAug 18, 2025

Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat of the classic quiz. Specialist subjects include the history of sheep and the music of Katy Perry.

Episode 6

Episode 6

28mAug 25, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take the black chair. The subjects include, Barack Obama, the Dambusters Raid and Real Madrid from 2000 to the present.

Episode 7

Episode 7

28mSep 1, 2025

Four more contenders brave the famous black chair in another heat of the classic quiz. Specialist subjects include Katherine Parr and Pierce Brosnan's tenure as James Bond.

Episode 8

Episode 8

28mSep 8, 2025

The search for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. The specialist subjects are the comedian Bob Mortimer, dolphins and porpoises, the singer Eva Cassidy and the England cricket team under Michael Atherton.

Episode 9

Episode 9

28mSep 15, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include People Just Do Nothing and the Roman emperor Nero.

Episode 10

Episode 10

28mSep 22, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include the musical Evita and the works of Sally Rooney.

Episode 11

Episode 11

28mSep 29, 2025

Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat where the contenders answer questions on subjects including The Simpsons and the plays of Samuel Beckett.

Episode 12

Episode 12

29mOct 6, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz. The subjects include the Jurassic Coast, the band Queen and Mickey Mouse cartoons from 1928-1935.

Episode 13

Episode 13

29mOct 14, 2025

Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat where the contenders answer questions on the films of Billy Wilder, Neil Diamond and the Apollo space program.

Episode 14

Episode 14

28mOct 20, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts as four more contenders answer questions on specialist subjects, including Richard Nixon, the band Nirvana and the television sitcom Derry Girls.

Episode 15

Episode 15

28mOct 27, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include the musical Les Miserables, Florence Nightingale and The O.C.

Episode 16

Episode 16

29mNov 3, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take to the black chair. The specialist subjects include Roxy Music, Marc Chagall and the original Tomb Raider games.

Episode 17

Episode 17

28mNov 10, 2025

Clive Myrie presents another heat of the classic quiz, with four contenders answering questions on such subjects as the Great Reform Act of 1832, the castles of South Wales and Maroon 5.

Episode 18

Episode 18

28mNov 17, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts, with contenders answering questions on specialist subjects including Aneurin Bevan, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and Upstairs, Downstairs.

Episode 19

Episode 19

28mNov 24, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts another heat of the classic quiz as four more contenders take on the black chair. Subjects include the French Revolution and the poetry of John Betjeman.

Episode 20

Episode 20

29mDec 1, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts as four more contenders answer questions on their specialist subjects, which include the planets of the solar system and the films of Kirsten Dunst.

Episode 21

Episode 21

28mDec 8, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include Muhammad Ali and Homer’s Iliad.

Episode 22

Episode 22

28mDec 15, 2025

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. The specialist subjects include British butterflies, Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books and Twin Peaks.

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