Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
2024/25
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
2025/26
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
John Humphrys
Self - Host
Magnus Magnusson
Clive Myrie
Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Mastermind has 48 seasons with 1127 episodes.
Mastermind premiered on September 11, 1972.
Yes, Mastermind is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Mastermind originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Mastermind was created by Bill Wright.
Mastermind has a rating of 5.4/10 based on user reviews.
Mastermind is classified as Talk.