Mastermind
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.
- Created by
- Bill Wright
- Episodes
- 1159
- Status
- Returning Series
Seasons
1972
15 episodes
1973
17 episodes
1974
17 episodes
1975
17 episodes
1976
17 episodes
1977
17 episodes
1978
17 episodes
1979
17 episodes
1980
17 episodes
1981
17 episodes
1983
17 episodes
1984
17 episodes
1985
17 episodes
1986
23 episodes
1987
23 episodes
1988
23 episodes
1989
23 episodes
1990
22 episodes
1991
17 episodes
1992
17 episodes
1993
17 episodes
1994
17 episodes
1995
17 episodes
1996
17 episodes
1997
14 episodes
2003
17 episodes
2004
31 episodes
2005
31 episodes
2006
31 episodes
2007/08
31 episodes
2008/09
31 episodes
2009/10
31 episodes
2010/11
31 episodes
2011/12
31 episodes
2012/13
31 episodes
2013/14
31 episodes
2014/15
31 episodes
2015/16
31 episodes
2016/17
31 episodes
2017/18
31 episodes
2018/19
31 episodes
2019/20
31 episodes
2020/21
31 episodes
2021/22
31 episodes
2022/23
31 episodes
2023/24
31 episodes
2024/25
31 episodes
2025/26
31 episodes
2026/27
14 episodes
Cast
John Humphrys
Self - Host
Magnus Magnusson
Self - Presenter
Clive Myrie
Self - Host
