Mastermind (1972)
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.
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- 1 1. Episode 11975-09-04Approximately four minutes of quick-fire specialist and general knowledge questioning confronts four doughty contenders for this year's Mastermind title. Memory, clarity, concentr
- 2 2. Episode 21975-09-11This second heat brings together contestants who between them have a wide variety of talent. As they grapple with the answers to questions both specialist and general knowledge, t
- 3 3. Episode 31975-09-18Nottingham University provides the setting for tonight's ' Battle of the Polymaths.' The occupations represented are as diverse as the specialist subjects that have been chosen.
- 4 4. Episode 41975-09-25An American at Oxford University, a Miner, a Chartered Surveyor and a Systems Analyst make up the group who are in contention tonight for the Mastermind title. They are: RICHARD C
- 5 5. Episode 51975-10-02Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Sheffield University Tonight's contenders are: MARTIN MCCLELLAND, sheetmetal worker GEORGE BULL, solicitor PAULINE FOWLING, teacher KENNETH
- 6 6. Episode 61975-10-09From which town will tonight's winner emerge? This group of would-be 'Master-minds' come from Northwich, Southport, Liverpaol and Wallasey. Tonight's contenders are: CECIL CRILL,
- 7 7. Episode 71975-10-16Bath University provides the forum tonight for four more hopeful ' Masterminds.' Tonight's contenders are: FRANCIS HOWE, schoolmaster IVOR JEFFERY-MACHIN, Anglican priest GLYN
- 8 8. Episode 81975-10-23So far the preceding seven heats of Mastermind have been won by the men. Will the lone woman in tonight's group from Wales win through to the Semi-finals? Tonight's contenders ar
- 9 9. Episode 91975-10-30The venue for tonight's heat is the Open University at Milton Keynes. Tonight's contenders are: PHILIP SKOTTOWE, Barrister GEORGE EARNSHAW, Lecturer JENNY JOHNSON, Histopatholo
- 10 10. Episode 101975-11-06In the space of 30 minutes over 150 specialist and general knowledge questions will be offered to tonight's four contenders. How many of them will you get right? Tonight's contende
- 11 11. Episode 111975-11-13This 11th heat comes from Scotland's ancient seat of learning, St Andrew 's University. Tonight's contestants are: KATHERINE WATT, retired teacher JAMES MURRAY, retired headmast
- 12 12. Episode 121975-11-20From St Andrews University, Scotland, contestants from Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, and Scotland battle for a place in the semi-final round. Tonight's contestants are: ALA
- 13 13. Episode 131975-11-27Manchester University provides the venue for this semi-final, the first of four, one of which is reserved for the four best runners-up. Tonight's semi-finalists and their special
- 14 14. Episode 141975-12-04Tonight's Semi-finalists are from Bournemouth, Wallasey, Bangor (Wales), and Glasgow. They are: IVOR JEFFERY-MACHIN, Anglican Priest, Dutch 17th-century painting NOEL FAGAN, form
- 15 15. Episode 151975-12-11This third Semi-final comes from Southampton University. MARTIN CABOURN SMITH, chartered accountant, British Naval History of the First World War NEIL CROCKFORD, risk management
- 16 16. Episode 161975-12-18This Semi-final is devoted to the four best runners-up from the initial 12 heats, and it is the last chance for a woman to make it to the Final. But there are three of them lined u
- 17 17. Episode 171975-12-22Four worthy contestants line up for this the final hurdle to the championship title of Mastermind 1975. They are: JOHN HART, schoolmaster, Athens in 5th Century BC FRANCIS LAMBER
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