Magnus Magnusson returns for the twenty-first series, posing questions of general knowledge to this year's initial four contestants. Their areas of expertise are: the life of Tiberius; the life of Admiral Lord Jellicoe; Clarice Cliff and En…

At Bangor, Magnus Magnusson engages four further candidates in discussion, each specializing in a distinct field: the life of Otto von Bismarck; the history of the Rose from 1500 to 1850; British feminists between 1759 and 1886; and the his…

Magnus Magnusson journeyed to the University of Strathclyde to test the general knowledge of four further contestants. Their areas of expertise were the Border Reivers, 1500-1625; the Russo-German War of 1941-5; Lady Murasaki and the Tale o…

Magnus Magnusson is back at the University of Strathclyde, ready to challenge four further contestants.

Arundel Castle, West Sussex. Areas of expertise include Charles II, the history of British athletics from 1945 onward, the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, and the theological writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

At Arundel Castle, in West Sussex, Magnus Magnusson interviews four further candidates, each with a specialized area of expertise: the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy (1867-1918); Lord Macaulay; Dervla Murphy; and railway signaling in Britai…

Tonight’s curriculum at Rugby School offers a diverse selection of specialized studies: Malcolm X, the waterways of England and Wales, the works of Joseph Conrad, and the history of the Great Northern Railway.

The evening’s lectures from Rugby School will explore a diverse range of topics. First, a consideration of fantasy and science fiction literature from the years 1960 to 1990. Following this, a study of railways within the county of Yorkshir…

Tonight's program, broadcast from the University of Strathclyde, explores a diverse range of subjects. We begin with the drama of the Grand National, followed by an examination of Slavonic languages from the 18th century onward. Next, we t…

The curriculum at the University of Strathclyde encompasses a diverse range of subjects: the life and legacy of Golda Meir, the compositions of Sir Edward Elgar, the strategic history of the Waterloo Campaign of 1815, and the reigns of the …

The scene unfolds within the Barons' Hall of Arundel Castle, a space resonant with echoes of Edward VII, Hector Berlioz, the soaring spires of City of London churches, and the poignant verses of Wilfred Owen.

Within the walls of the Barons' Hall at Arundel Castle, the topics for discussion encompass: the works of Percy Bysshe Shelley; Test cricket matches between England and Australia spanning the years 1920 to 1938; the siege of Paris in 1870-7…

The opening semi-final features a diverse array of topics: P.D. James, the Napoleonic Wars, the Cornish china clay industry from 1745, and the medieval castles of the British Isles, spanning the period 1050 to 1500. Presented with Magnus Ma…

The second semi-final from the University of Huddersfield features discussions on Damon Runyan, the decline of the Western Roman Empire (AD 375-476), the Manhattan Project, and Joseph Chamberlain. The panel is led by Magnus Magnusson.

The third semi-final takes place in Bath, exploring a diverse range of topics: German armored vehicles of World War II, the California Gold Rush, Brunei, and model railways in Great Britain from 1920 to 1990. Presented by Magnus Magnusson.

The fourth semi-final takes place in Bath, focusing on a quartet of specialized topics: The Beatles, C.S. Lewis, the solar system, and Frederick Delius. Featuring Magnus Magnusson.

The final four contenders are: Gavin Fuller, whose expertise lies in the Crusades (1095-1154); David Tombs, focusing on the modern Olympic Games; Glenys Davies, specializing in the life and reign of Napoleon III; and Barrie Douce, examining…