Synopsis

Within the hallowed Concert Hall of the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, four hopefuls from northern England vie for the title of Mastermind 1986. Barbara Savage, a box office manager, will face questions on the history of modern art from 1848. Leslie Pye, head of braille book production, prepares for a challenge concerning the life and works of Johannes Brahms. Michael Formby, a chartered surveyor, is set to demonstrate his knowledge of the Epsom Derby's history from 1780. And