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Mastermind

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September 11th, 1972

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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.

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Cast

John Humphrys
Self - Host
Magnus Magnusson
Self - Presenter
Clive Myrie
Self - Presenter
Gareth Kingston
Self - Contestant
Rachael Neiman
Self - Contender
Michael McPartland
Self - 2014 Finalist
Patricia Owen
Self - 1973 Champion
David Edwards
Self - 1990 Champion
Pat Gibson
Self - 2005 Champion
Jesse Honey
Self - 2010 Champion
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Directors

Martin L. Bell
(31 episodes, 1972-1973)
Fiona Nelson
(11 episodes, 2021)
Derek Hallworth
(8 episodes, 2005-2016)
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Producers

Bill Wright
producer / series producer (33 episodes, 1972-1980)
Fiona Hamilton
producer
(4 episodes, 2009-2010)
Jon Kelly
producer / assistant producer (3 episodes, 2005-2010)
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Writers

Bill Wright
creator
(204 episodes, 1972-2014)
Tom Jordan
contributing writer
(1 episode, 2022)
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1970s
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Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 11th, 1972 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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Mastermind (original title)
Mastermind (Australia)
Mastermind (Germany)
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Running Times

30 min

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Mono
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Production Companies

Hat Trick Productions
Hindsight Productions
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (Albania) (BBC Manchester)

Distribution Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (1972-) / (1972)
BBC Two (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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422 Manchester (graphic design)
Take 1 Scenic (scenic construction)
21st Century Quiz (question setters)
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