Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Seasons
1972
15 eps · 1972-09-11
1973
17 eps · 1973-09-03
1974
17 eps · 1974-09-05
1975
17 eps · 1975-09-04
1976
17 eps · 1976-09-07
1977
17 eps · 1977-08-30
1978
17 eps · 1978-09-07
1979
17 eps · 1979-09-05
1980
17 eps · 1980-08-31
1981
17 eps · 1981-09-06
1983
17 eps · 1983-01-09
1984
17 eps · 1984-01-29
1985
17 eps · 1985-01-06
View TMDB-provided episode dates, cast, and synopsis for Mastermind. Mastermind is listed on BBC One, BBC Two.
