CinemaOSSeries · 1972– · 49 Seasons · NR

Mastermind

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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 byBill Wright

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Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
September 11, 1972
Last aired
October 19, 2026
Seasons
49
Episodes
1163
Network
BBC OneBBC Two

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Clive Myrie

Clive Myrie

Self - Host

Creative team
Created by
Bill Wright
Showrunner
Jimmy Mulville
Chris Jones
Produced by
Paul Christian

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