The search for the Mastermind champion commences in Aberystwyth, within the hallowed halls of the National Library of Wales. This evening’s contenders include the American statesman Benjamin Franklin and the poet Philip Larkin. Magnus Magnu…

The search for the 1995 champion continues tonight at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth. The evening’s figures include ballerina Margot Fonteyn, Roman Emperor Hadrian, the art and architecture of Spain, and composer Ivor Gurney. …

The evening’s discussion at Salisbury Cathedral will feature a diverse array of figures: former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, Lords Chancellors spanning the years 1885 to 1940, the natural history of Britain, and the pioneeri…

Within the ancient walls of Salisbury Cathedral, in Wiltshire, the quest for the 1995 Mastermind champion continues. Tonight’s specialists will face questions spanning a diverse range: astronomy, the life and works of the German Romantic co…

Warwick Castle offers a unique exploration of history, focusing on topics such as Richard the Lionheart, the legacy of philanthropist Thomas Coram, the steam locomotives of the LNER, and the traditions and cultures of Great Britain. Present…

Broadcast from Warwick Castle, this program delves into specialized topics: the life of John of Gaunt, the Battle of Arnhem, Martin Luther King, and the history and musical capabilities of the clarinet. Presented by Magnus Magnusson.

Presented from the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, tonight’s program explores the American Wild West, spanning the years 1861 to 1900. It also delves into the lives of Victorian Prime Ministers William Ewart Gladstone and Benjami…

Tonight’s discussion features a diverse array of topics: Jack the Ripper, champagne, the Apollo Space program, and barrister Sir Edward Marshall Hall. The program is hosted by Magnus Magnusson.

Tonight’s discussion, emanating from Gibside Chapel in Newcastle upon Tyne, explores a diverse range of topics: the Falklands War, the history of Robert the Bruce, the American presidential elections, and the life of chemist William Henry P…

This evening's broadcast originates from Gibside Chapel, a historic site dating back to the 18th century and located near Newcastle upon Tyne. Four contestants from northern England will test their knowledge across a range of subjects, tack…

Tonight, within the hushed confines of a Victorian banking hall in the City of London – a curious setting for such discourse – we delve into subjects as varied as John Lennon, King George V, the plays of Shakespeare, and the ancient world o…

The National Westminster Hall in London's City served as the setting for a discussion featuring figures as diverse as the French novelist Marcel Proust, Gordon of Khartoum, theories of comedy and laughter, and James Boswell, biographer of D…

The first semi-final aired from the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The featured topics included African mammals, the Italian monarchy from 1861 to 1946, the life and works of Rupert Brooke, and the life and career of Thomas Jefferson.…

The second semi-final, broadcast from Stratford-upon-Avon, explores a diverse range of subjects: the life and thought of the Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536), the enduring legacy of folk music icon Woody Guthrie, the evolution …

A third semi-final from Queen's University, Belfast, presented a curious pairing of topics: the RMS Titanic, Hedley Verity, the Byzantine Empire (AD 324-1453), and the Rolling Stones. The discussion was led by Magnus Magnusson.

The four contestants with the lowest scores from the preliminary rounds will vie for the final remaining spot in the final competition. The specialized areas of study at Queen's University, Belfast encompass the Italian composer Giacomo Puc…

The year's competition culminates in Edinburgh at the General Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland, focusing this time on specialized topics: Abraham Lincoln, Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom, the Winter Olympic Games since 1924, and…