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Iconic quiz show noted for its famous black leather chair. The contestants face two sets of questions, one on a specialist subject of their choice, the other a general knowledge round.
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rolenamePresenterClive MyriePresenterJohn HumphrysPresenterStephen ManganDirectorGeraldine DowdDirectorFiona Nelson
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News & features about Mastermind
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BBC boss addresses "tough" axing of Live at the Apollo, Winterwatch and Celebrity Mastermind
"When we stop doing a show, it’ll be audience led."
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The mastermind behind Celebrity Traitors reveals secret to its success – and he's eyeing Tom Cruise for next season
The producer behind The Celebrity Traitors Stephen Lambert on the series’ ratings, his dream casting, THAT Richard E Grant moment – and whether he’d be a Traitor or a Faithful.
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Death in Paradise mastermind reveals his key advice for any actor joining beloved BBC drama
Robert Thorogood also explained why the show is "the hardest TV to write".
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Doctor Who and Coronation Street icons confirmed for new episodes of Celebrity Mastermind – and they're coming soon
56 celebrities will brave the Mastermind chair.
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Josh O'Connor reveals the reason why fans should stick with slow burn of new film The Mastermind
"You've got to prepare to sit with a character."
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The Mastermind review: Josh O'Connor leads art-theft film that will "stay with you in its aftermath"
Director Kelly Reichardt offers an art-theft tale starring Josh O'Connor and Alana Haim.
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Mastermind confirms start date as quiz returns for 2024/2025 season
TV's most intimidating chair is back.
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Mastermind returns to BBC Two tonight after two-week delay
The show took an unexpected break as sport took priority.
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Clive Myrie plans to make a change to Mastermind
Myrie is taking over from John Humphrys, who announced he was stepping down earlier this year, and is planning to make a change to the legendary quiz show.
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Clive Myrie on his journalism career and striving to be a "friendly face" on Mastermind
The broadcaster aims to bring some heart to BBC Two's intimidating quiz show.
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First look at new Mastermind as Clive Myrie takes over from John Humphrys
The BBC News presenter is ready to take on the long-running quiz show.
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Mastermind new host confirmed as BBC News presenter Clive Myrie
John Humphrys is leaving the show after an 18-year stint.
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Mastermind alumni from Jenny Ryan to Reverend Richard Coles reveal who should replace John Humphrys
Esteemed Mastermind alumni – from Jenny Ryan to Lucy Porter – tell RadioTimes.com who they think should be the new host of the long-running BBC quiz.
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The Chase's Shaun Wallace pitches to take over from John Humphrys on Mastermind
The Chaser said hosting Mastermind would be "a tremendous honour" following the exit of long-time presenter John Humphrys.
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When Celebrity Mastermind is on TV - plus who is taking part
John Humphrys will welcome four celebs to sit in the infamous black chair this Christmas
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How to choose the perfect specialist subject on Mastermind
Producer Mark Helsby reveals what the most popular choice is – and the kind of subjects you should avoid
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Harry Potter is Mastermind's most popular specialist subject – but there's a problem
If Mastermind contestants had their way, the whole show would be devoted to Harry Potter trivia
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How Mastermind was inspired by the Gestapo
Only Connect question editor Alan Connor reveals the unlikely origins of our obsession with quiz shows
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Do you have the makings of a Mastermind?
Test your knowledge
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BBC confirms axe of Blankety Blank and two more shows – including one after 22 years
The cancellations are part of the corporation's £500m savings drive.
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Meet the presenters leading BBC's 'Quiz Mondays' with Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Amol Rajan
To celebrate the new series of Mastermind, Only Connect and University Challenge, we put presenters Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Amol Rajan to the test.
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Why Britain is obsessed with quizzes, according to TV's biggest hosts
Welcome back, Quizzy Mondays! To celebrate the new series of Mastermind, Only Connect and University Challenge, we put presenters Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Amol Rajan to the test – and, overleaf, have a go yourself!
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Mastermind, Grange Hill and other TV theme tunes that predated their programmes
Did you know Mastermind's thudding drum beats started out as mood music called Approaching Menace? Or that Grange Hill's made the owner think of chickens?
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John Humphrys on Mastermind, presenting Today - and being jealous of students
We talk to the presenter and quizmaster about his life and work - before testing him on his own specialist subject
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