Another spoof was featured in Armando Iannucci's 2004: The Stupid Version, where a contestant's specialist subject was "The television series Thunderbirds and Lady Penelope's Cockney chauffeur". The second round is played similarly to the first round. Devised by Bill Wright, four contestants sit in a black leather chair and face two rounds, one on a. The current record for the lowest score in the specialist subject round is jointly held by Simon Curtis, Steve Ferry, Nancy Lam and Amy Tapper, all of whom only scored 1 point when answering questions on the life and films of Jim Carrey, the Thirty Years' War, Rod Stewart and the films of Adam Sandler respectively. John Humphrys hosts tonights episode, where the specialist subjects are the Cunard shipping line, the members and music of The Manic Street Preachers, the life and films of Ingrid Bergman and Strictly Come Dancing. Subjects are the television series To the Manor Born, the life and career of Lance Armstrong, Napoleon's marshals, and the life and works of Charles Ives. The subjects are Rudyard Kipling, Clement Attlee, Glamorgan CCC and Florence Nightingale. "Mastermind (TV series)" redirects here. Subjects tonight are the history of Las Vegas, the Anne books by LM Montgomery, Paul Simon and the Western films of John Ford. Tonights specialist subjects are the Stonewall riots, the ancient universities of Scotland, the Wars of the Roses, The No. The Good Leaders Ask Great Questions mastermind looks in depth at the first three chapters of the book. He is Indian Singer, YouTuber by passion. The specialist subjects are the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the life and career of Sir Kenny Dalglish, the novels and novellas of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the films of Christopher Nolan. Subjects include Wilfred Owen, Sir Michael Caine, Mad Men and the rock band Faith No More. Subjects are Clint Eastwood, the Tommy & Tuppence mysteries by Agatha Christie, Duran Duran and Eleanor of Aquitaine. 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 . The subjects are the Miss Marple novels of Agatha Christie, the Scottish national football team, John Clare, King Henry VII, and the life and work of Aubrey Beardsley. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz with four contenders answering questions on the Alien films, Peter Gabriel, the history of Prague and King Henry VII. Subjects include beekeeping, the Royal Navy in the Second World War, Mark E Smith and the Fall, and John le Carre's Quest for Karla trilogy. 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'. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 23:00. The specialist subjects are The Book of Mormon, the fiction of Franz Kafka, Durham County Cricket Club and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. The subjects are: REM, the fiction of C S Lewis, Queen of the South Football Club and the life of Elizabeth Fry. The round ends immediately if it becomes impossible for the trailing player to tie (e.g., a score of 30). If contestants have the same score and number of passes, a five-question tiebreaker is played. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. [4][5][6][7], In both cases, the show features three contestants competing against three "trivia experts. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. The first question is worth 500 points, and each subsequent question is worth 100 points more. The subjects are Pearl Jam, Watergate, Middlesbrough FC and the life and poetry of AE Housman. The semi-finals continue as John Humphrys puts five more contenders in the spotlight. John Humphrys hosts another semi-final of Britain's toughest quiz. John Humphrys 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. The contestant's score is displayed on screen; beginning with the 201617 series, the border around the score gradually turns blue (black in the 201920 series) during the final 10 seconds. The subjects are R.E.M., Harry S Truman, the World Cup and the drama series Borgen. The BBC's satirical current affairs quiz show Have I Got News for You has parodied the show several times, by turning the lights down except for spotlights above select chairs and playing the theme tune, before subjecting at least one of the panel to some rigorous questioning. Subjects are Andy Warhol, the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus, Nicholas Hawksmoor and the X-Files. In his early routines Bill Bailey would often parody the Mastermind music, finding it very sinister. Four more contenders face the black chair under the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. The format (based partly on creator Bill Wright's memories of being interrogated by the Gestapo) was licensed from the BBC. The show's first season premiered on June 10, 2019, and ran every weekday for 65 episodes until September 6, 2019. January 13, 2018 thecompartments. The subjects are Ever Decreasing Circles, the life and works of Sylvia Plath, Roddy Doyle's Barrytown trilogy, women in the Olympics and Ray Davies. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Celebrity Mastermind 2021 contestants and episodes Episode 1 - Saturday, 19 December at 7:25PM Comedian Omid Djalili, reality star Charlotte Crosby, TV presenter Dr Zoe Williams and former. . As before, if the contestant wins the $10,000 three times (two times in season 3), they are invited to become a Master Mind. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. Tonights specialist subjects are national flags, the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, The Chronicles of Narnia and the life and career of Andre Agassi. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. A contestant who wins the $10,000, whether by outscoring the expert or by correctly answering the Ultimate Trivia Question, returns to play again on the next show. Subjects are the FIFA World Cup, Alexander the Great, the films of Rupert Everett and the Battle of Agincourt. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock. Subjects tonight are Academy Award-winning performances by British actors and actresses, the life and paintings of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, RMS Lusitania and Everton FC. The topics are: Philadelphia soul, the life and novels of Elizabeth Gaskell, German expressionist art and Blackadder. Game-Show Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. 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 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 subjects are the films of John Hughes, King David I of Scotland, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Iggy Pop. Tonight's specialist subjects are Line of Duty, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, the Rebecca Riots and gin. 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? John Humphrys presents the fourth 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. 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. This week's subjects are Sherlock Holmes, the Radio 4 sitcom Old Harrys Game, the Roman Army and Harold Wilson. It is also distinguished from the original BBC TV series because many more of the specialist subjects come from popular culture. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. The last place in the grand final is at stake as John Humphrys tests another five semi-finalists on The Sweeney, Mary Seacole, James Cook, Tranmere Rovers and the travel writings of Bill Bry. Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair. However: The last remaining expert plays in this round, and the leading contestant chooses one of two new categories. 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John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. Subjects are Reading FC, Benjamin Britten, Venice, the history of Ulster and Prohibition. 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. The specialist subjects in this programme are the TV series House of Cards, John Milton, the Siege of Constantinople of 1453 and FA Cup finals at the old Wembley. John Humphrys presents the fifth semi-final of the classic quiz. John Humphrys asks the questions as five contenders take the walk to the black chair in another semi-final. Like Mastermind, 2 Minute Drill featured a leather chair, dramatic lighting and sound effects. Each of the tied contestants answers the same set of questions individually, with the others exiting the studio so that they cannot hear the results. Tonight's subjects are Blur, the short stories of David Foster Wallace, Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next novels and the American Civil War. The BBC subsequently commissioned a duplicate chair which was kept locked in the scenery truck at every recording to thwart similar ransom demands. John Humphrys presents the first semi-final of the classic quiz. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. Subjects are: the life and work of Janis Joplin, the history of Huddersfield Town, the Richard Hannay novels of John Buchan and the Russian Revolution. Host John Humphrys invites five more contenders to answer questions in the black chair in the last semi-final of the series. John Humphrys asks the questions in a semi-final of the classic quiz. Subjects covered are the Falklands conflict, Caterina Sforza, Paul Scott's Raj Quartet, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, the Ashes 1964-1981 and the life of Rudolph Nureyev. John Humphrys presents the first heat of the relaunched series of the classic quiz, where contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind. Subjects tonight are Asterix, the periodic table, the novels of Nick Hornby, Richard Feynman and Stan Laurel. The specialist subjects are the Thirty Years' War, the members and music of Genesis, Shakespeare's Elizabethan tragedies and Firefly and Serenity. [1] The show features an intimidating setting and challenging questions. [citation needed]. The highest overall Mastermind score is 41 points, set by Kevin Ashman in 1995, his specialist subject being "The Life of Martin Luther King Jr." Ashman went on to become six times IQA world champion. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Stars Brooke Burns Ken Jennings Muffy Marracco See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 31 User reviews Episodes 134 Browse episodes 3 seasons 3 years Videos 1 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. [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 subjects are Hans Christian Andersen, the Russian Civil War, Ipswich Town FC and Rita Heyworth. John Humphrys asks the questions in another semi-final. Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more contenders take on the black chair under the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. Clive Myrie presents the fourth 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. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. The masterminds always at the end get the better "script". [6], In the United States, the game show 2 Minute Drill on sports network ESPN had its roots in Mastermind. The contestant answers the questions while the Master Mind is isolated offstage, the Master Mind then returns to the stage to answer the same five questions. Specialist subjects in this episode are the sitcom Green Wing, the poet Rumi, Julius Caesar and Lancashire County Cricket Club. The Best Ron Swanson Episodes Of 'Parks And Recreation'. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys grills four more contenders on their chosen subjects and general knowledge. This week's subjects are the Academy Awards, King Crimson, Weimar Germany and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Subjects in this heat are The Thick of It, Eric Clapton, British poetry and TE Lawrence. 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 would then play the music on keyboard with an over-the-top hellish sounding climax. The winners advance to the next round, for which they must choose a different specialised subject. If there is a tie, a tiebreaker as in Round 2 is played. The pairs are made up of four children who have been supported by a BBC Children in Need funded project and a celebrity partner. His specialist subject was "The World Chess Championships". Tonight's specialist subjects are Joe Calzaghe, The Beach Boys, Joseph Stalin and the Gospel of John. Mastermind viewers were completely shell-shocked as a contestant went "missing" on the popular BBC quiz show which is now hosted by Clive Myrie. The chosen subjects in this episode are the history of Zimbabwe, Prince Henry the Navigator, Sunderland AFC and the novelist Elizabeth Taylor. Subjects tonight are the Four Gospels, Margaret Atwood's MaddAddam trilogy, flags of the world and the colour films of Danny Kaye. Four more contenders face 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 subjects are the novels of Dick Francis, British railway disasters, Gram Parsons and Welsh international rugby from 1960 to 1980. Mastermind is a quiz show noted for its challenging questions and intimidating setting. The search for the nation's Mastermind reaches its climax as John Humphrys tests the six grand finalists on their specialist subjects and their general knowledge. 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. Ant won. These questions had been written specifically to afford both standard and multiple-choice format in presentation. The subjects are World War II in Europe, Josephine Butler, Freemasonry and Pete Seeger. Clive Myrie hosts another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take to the black chair. The specialist subjects in this heat are The Wire, Scott Joplin, the writer Alan Moore and Beatrix Potter. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. Clive Myrie hosts and asks the questions on the contestants' specialist subjects, which are the Empress Matilda, Stevie Nicks, the What Katy Did novels and Universal's Frankenstein films of the 1930s and 40s. No one has ever won more than twice. BBC One's Celebrity Mastermind 2022 line-up revealed David James, Janette Manrara, Ellie Taylor, The Vivienne and Jackie Weaver are among the familiar faces taking a seat in the famous chair. The subjects are the sitcom Peep Show, the Battle of the Atlantic, the band Suede and the life and works of Charlotte Bronte. The show had three series over a 15-month period, from September 2000 to December 2001. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Johannes Vermeer and the View Askewniverse films of Kevin Smith. 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". The show debuted on June 10, 2019, under the title Best Ever Trivia Show, hosted by Sherri Shepherd and regularly featuring Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, Jonathan Corbblah, Arianna Haut, and Ryan Chaffee. In 2013, Mastermind featured on the ITV show Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, as part of an Ant Vs Dec segment where Ant and Dec had to answer questions based around a school challenge they took part in. 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. Subjects include Steve Jobs, Farscape, the history of Hungary and black metal music. But who will be crowned the champion and take home the special trophy? 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. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. John Humphrys presents another episode of the classic quiz. Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. northeastern university tennis roster; 11800 carmel creek rd, san diego, ca 92130 [3], On March 25, 2021, GSN renewed the show for a third season, which premiered on January 9, 2023, with Mark Labbett joining as an expert. Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge in the tenth heat of the series. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. Four more contenders brave the black chair in another heat of the classic quiz and answer questions on REM, Edward Lear, Gustav Klimt and the FA Cup. Over the next thirty-one weeks, 96 contenders will be whittled down to just one Mastermind champion. John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. Mastermind TV Series 1972- 30 m IMDb RATING 6.2 /10 686 YOUR RATING Rate Game-Show A long-running series in which members of the public sit in a black chair to answer questions on a specialist subject and general knowledge. John Humphrys presents another heat of the relaunched series of the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind Champion. [4] The original series was filmed in academic or ecclesiastical buildings. In addition he holds the record for the highest ever score on Brain of Britain and has been a member of the Eggheads since that series debut. Four more contenders take to the black chair under the spotlight and the ticking clock to answer questions on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. Host John Humphrys invites four more contenders to answer questions in the black chair. 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. John Humphrys presents another heat of the classic quiz. However, the Show retitled and started premiering from April 6, 2020, hosted by Brooke Burns. If the scores are tied after five questions, then the contestant is asked the "Ultimate Trivia Question," a question chosen by all three experts offstage before the show. Mastermind: Created by Bill Wright. The first four questions are worth 200 points, and the last 400 points. The specialist subjects tonight are the Munros of Scotland, the music and members of Steely Dan, the life and works of Adam Smith and the films of Pixar Animation Studios. 19/31 Subjects include the films of Nicole Kidman and the children's books of Roald Dahl. The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys tests four more contenders on their specialist subject and general knowledge. The subjects are Gavin and Stacey, Sir John Gielgud, Jackie Robinson and William Morris. The subjects are the films of Sergio Leone, Robert Peel, Leonard Cohen, and Anton Bruckner. Clive Myrie hosts tonight's episode, where the specialist subjects are the saxophone, Margaret Thatcher, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and venomous snakes of Africa. The subjects are champagne, the Manhattan Project, the photographer Tina Modotti and the TV series The Prisoner. John Humphrys asks the questions as the hunt continues for the nation's Mastermind. Edit Edit source . 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