Mastermind S25E14 · It Started, Now It's Finished

Overview

Last week's Mastermind final marked the end of the quiz which became a national institution during its 25-year run. This documentary follows the last four contenders to sit in the black chair as they prepare for the "final final", and explores the programme's appeal. Featuring interviews with Patrick Moore, Bamber Gascoigne, former winners, and question master Magnus Magnusson.

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1. 1 1. Episode 11997-06-09The first of 13 programmes, introduced by Magnus Magnusson, in the final series tonight comes from Blenheim Palace. Contenders are Stephen Quick, Judith Falcon, Clare Ockwell and I
2. 2 2. Episode 21997-06-16Tonight's edition comes from the Great Hall at Blenheim Palace. The contenders are Maureen Hichens, Michael Smith, Gareth Ribbon and Michael Settle, and their chosen subjects are
3. 3 3. Episode 31997-06-23Tonight's edition comes from the debating chamber of the Cambridge Union Society. The contenders are factory worker Peter Bolt, graduate student Katherine Taylor, mature student To
4. 4 4. Episode 41997-07-07Tonight's edition comes from the Cambridge Union Society. The contenders are foster carer Ann Kelly, forensic psychiatrist Akintunde Akinkunmi, artist Leo Stevenson, and Open Univ
5. 5 5. Episode 51997-07-14Tonight's edition comes from the Stephen Joseph theatre in Scarborough. The contenders are Stafford housewife Fiona Redmond; Timothy Robey, a retired teacher from South port; Richa
6. 6 6. Episode 61997-07-21Tonight's edition comes from the Stephen Joseph theatre in Scarborough. The chosen subjects are the life and films of Errol Flynn, the life and poems of Wilfred Owen, English churc
7. 7 7. Episode 71997-07-28Tonight's edition comes from the Great Hall at Blenheim Palace. The chosen subjects are the life of the prophet Muhammad, the six wives of Henry VIII, the life and works of Jerome
8. 8 8. Episode 81997-08-04Tonight's edition comes from the Great Hall at Blenheim Palace. The contenders are Akinade Ajayi, Katrina Campbell, Colin Cadby, and Tony Dart. Their chosen subjects are the life
9. 9 9. Episode 91997-08-11The Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon is the setting for the last of the heats. The chosen subjects are the Borgias; the life and children's books of Arthur Ransome
10. 10 10. Episode 101997-08-18The first of three semi-finals comes from the Britannia Naval College, Dartmouth. The contestants are quizzed on British naval history, 1939-45, the marathon footrace since 1896, t
11. 11 11. Episode 111997-08-24The second semi-final comes from the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere. The chosen subjects are the Regency novels of Georgette Heyer , wines of France, the life and mus
12. 12 12. Episode 121997-08-27The last semi-final comes from the Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere. The competitors are questioned about the life and 1860s novels of Wilkie Collins, the city of Prague,
13. 13 13. Episode 131997-09-01After 25 years, the quiz series concludes with four contestants competing for the title of Mastermind 1997. The setting for this last final is St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkn
14. 14 14. It Started, Now It's Finished1997-09-08Last week's Mastermind final marked the end of the quiz which became a national institution during its 25-year run. This documentary follows the last four contenders to sit in the