Mastermind
Plot Summary
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.
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
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Seasons (49)
1972
15 episodes
Aired: 1972
1973
17 episodes
Aired: 1973
1974
17 episodes
Aired: 1974
1975
17 episodes
Aired: 1975
1976
17 episodes
Aired: 1976
1977
17 episodes
Aired: 1977
1978
17 episodes
Aired: 1978
1979
17 episodes
Aired: 1979
1980
17 episodes
Aired: 1980
1981
17 episodes
Aired: 1981
1983
17 episodes
Aired: 1983
1984
17 episodes
Aired: 1984
1985
17 episodes
Aired: 1985
1986
23 episodes
Aired: 1986
1987
23 episodes
Aired: 1987
1988
23 episodes
Aired: 1988
1989
23 episodes
Aired: 1989
1990
22 episodes
Aired: 1990
1991
17 episodes
Aired: 1991
1992
17 episodes
Aired: 1992
1993
17 episodes
Aired: 1993
1994
17 episodes
Aired: 1994
1995
17 episodes
Aired: 1995
1996
17 episodes
Aired: 1996
1997
14 episodes
Aired: 1997
2003
17 episodes
Aired: 2003
2004
31 episodes
Aired: 2004
2005
31 episodes
Aired: 2005
2006
31 episodes
Aired: 2006
2007/08
31 episodes
Aired: 2007
2008/09
31 episodes
Aired: 2008
2009/10
31 episodes
Aired: 2009
2010/11
31 episodes
Aired: 2010
2011/12
31 episodes
Aired: 2011
2012/13
31 episodes
Aired: 2012
2013/14
31 episodes
Aired: 2013
2014/15
31 episodes
Aired: 2014
2015/16
31 episodes
Aired: 2015
2016/17
31 episodes
Aired: 2016
2017/18
31 episodes
Aired: 2017
2018/19
31 episodes
Aired: 2018
2019/20
31 episodes
Aired: 2019
2020/21
31 episodes
Aired: 2020
2021/22
31 episodes
Aired: 2021
2022/23
31 episodes
Aired: 2022
2023/24
31 episodes
Aired: 2023
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
2024/25
31 episodes
Aired: 2024
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
2025/26
21 episodes
Aired: 2025
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take the famous black chair.
Production
Hat Trick Productions
Hindsight Productions