MastermindTV Show
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.
About Mastermind
Mastermind first aired in 1972 and is listed as a talk series created by Bill Wright.
The series information currently records 49 seasons, 1159 episodes, status: Returning Series, network information for BBC One, BBC Two.
Top-billed cast members include Clive Myrie. The synopsis above provides the available premise, while the season section shows the published season and episode structure.
