For its twentieth anniversary, Mastermind turns its spotlight on this year’s inaugural challengers in the Great Hall at the University of Reading. The contestants are Alice Hobbs, a teacher specializing in children's literature from 1850 to…

In the Great Hall of the University of Reading, Magnus Magnusson interviews four further candidates. Their areas of expertise encompass the life and artistic output of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, the study of British freshwater fish, the hist…

At the University of Leeds, Magnus Magnusson interviews four further candidates. These individuals specialize in the history of the Percy family from 1377 to 1865, the life and compositions of G F Handel, the oeuvre of Charles Rennie Mackin…

Tonight’s program delves into the life and reign of Mary, Queen of Scots; the life and works of Lillian Hellman; the life of Saint Cuthbert; and the life and career of Aneurin Bevan. Magnus Magnusson will lead the discussion with the panel…

The evening’s discussions will explore a diverse range of topics: the life and reign of Ludwig II of Bavaria, the works and biography of Henrik Ibsen, the life and career of Eleanor of Aquitaine, and the history of the Liberal Party in Brit…

The evening’s program explores a diverse range of topics: the life and cinematic artistry of Federico Fellini, the course of the River Thames from its origins to Tower Bridge, the multifaceted career of Sir Patrick Geddes, and the reign of …

Tonight’s program explores the life and writings of Dr. Samuel Johnson, the history of Leicester, the history of cycling, and surrealist art from the interwar period. Magnus Magnusson poses the questions at King's School, Worcester.

Tonight’s lectures explore diverse topics: the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Second World War; the architectural history of Cambridge; the reigns of the Stuart kings and queens from 1603 to 1714; and the life and work of Martin Luther. …

The evening’s lectures explore a diverse range of topics: the world of silent film in Europe, the reign of King Stephen, the literary achievements of Raymond Chandler, and the distinguished career of Sir John Hawkwood. Magnus Magnusson gui…

Tonight’s program features a deep dive into several distinct subjects. First, we explore the fife and the complex career of Leon Trotsky. Then, we turn our attention to the life and reign of King Richard II. Following that, we examine the w…

Tonight’s program explores a diverse range of subjects. We begin with the enigmatic composer Erik Satie, delving into his life and artistic output. Then, we turn our attention to Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding, examining his pivotal role in…

The final round of tonight's program explores several distinguished figures: Admiral Lord Fisher, examining his life and naval career; George Orwell, with a look at his life and literary output; William the Silent, Prince of Orange, and the…

The initial semi-final features discussions on a diverse array of topics: the life and reign of Peter the Great, the geography of the Bermuda Islands, the life and literary contributions of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, and the life and no…

The second semi-final features discussions on a range of specialized topics: the life and literary works of Gore Vidal; the history of European fashion from 1750 onward; the life and political career of James Craig, Viscount Craigavon; and …

The third semi-final features discussions on a diverse array of topics: the life and career of Clement Attlee, the animated cartoons of Warner Bros., the life and Barchester Chronicles of Anthony Trollope, and the life and reign of Mehmed t…

The final round of specialist subjects features the British submarine, the history of the Derby, English heraldry, and the history of the First World War. Presented by Magnus Magnusson.

The final four contestants, each distinguished by their specialized knowledge, are: Peter Todd, a carpenter with expertise in the life and reign of King Alfred; Steve Williams, a computer programmer specializing in pre-Socratic philosophy; …