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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
1999
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.
Episode 1Sep 11, 1972This new and exciting brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom.
They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject with a further two minutes to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board.
Tonight's programme comes from The University of LiverpoolEpisode 2Sep 18, 1972This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject with a further two minutes to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board.
Tonight's programme comes from The University of Liverpool
Contenders Mary Grummitt, Dr Michael Dewar, Vera Gallagher, Patrick Maher
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonEpisode 3Sep 25, 1972This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
Tonight's programme comes from the University of Glasgow
Contenders Joyce Ligertwood, David Wate, Robert Crampsey, Julius Green Interrogator Magnus MagnussonEpisode 4Oct 2, 1972Tonight's contenders come from the West of Scotland and the programme was recorded at Glasgow University.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonEpisode 5Oct 16, 1972This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom
Tonight's contenders represent the North East of England, and the programme comes from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Interrogator Magnus MagnussonEpisode 6Oct 23, 1972Tonight's contenders are drawn from the London area, and the programme comes from the University of Essex, Colchester.
Interrogator Magnus Magnusson
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.
John HumphrysSelf - Host
Magnus MagnussonSelf - Presenter
Clive MyrieSelf - Host
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