Return to Me — 2009/10
The acclaimed general knowledge series resumes for its thirty-second year. Tonight’s program explores the life and artistic legacy of Louis Wain, the Greek presence in Sicily from 212 BC, the Sherlock Holmes film adaptations starring Basil …
The echoes of Apple Records resonate alongside the intricate narratives woven by Paul Auster, a writer whose fiction often explores themes of chance and identity. Juxtaposed with these modern pursuits is the complex history of Maximilien Ro…
Tonight’s program explores a range of subjects: the history of the esteemed George Cross, the compelling documentary series *The Ascent of Man*, the story of the first Latin kingdom established in Jerusalem, and a look back at the life and …
This evening’s program explores the life and literary achievements of Oscar Wilde, delves into the intricacies of Germanic languages, traces the evolution of jazz music from 1917 to 1930, and examines the cinematic legacy of Akira Kurosawa.
The evening’s discourse will encompass the life and cinematic legacy of Groucho Marx, the literary world of Dorothy Whipple’s novels, the historical significance of the Battle of Britain, and the life and accomplishments of Thomas Arnold.
The narratives of Elizabeth Jane Howard's Cazalet family saga, the career and era of John Hume, the study of ancient Egypt, and the burgeoning British New Wave cinema of the 1960s offer a diverse landscape of intellectual and cultural inter…
Tonight's program explores a diverse range of subjects: the life and artistic contributions of Paul Nash, the distinctive cinematic world of Tim Burton, the history of ancient Greece spanning from its earliest beginnings to 323 BC, and the …
Tonight's program explores the life and career of Bill Hicks, the majestic Mont Blanc massif, the music of George Frideric Handel, and the intellectual legacy of Isaiah Berlin. Presented with John Humphrys.
The late 1970s and 1980s witnessed a vibrant flowering of British indie music, a sound often characterized by its melodic sensibility and understated rebellion. Concurrently, the mathematical genius of Leonhard Euler unfolded, his prolific…
Tonight's program explores a diverse range of subjects, featuring Richard III, the life and times of Morihei Ueshiba, the Chartist movement, and the artistic contributions of Édouard Manet. The discussion will be led by John Humphrys.
The evening’s program features a diverse selection of topics: British female cabinet ministers, depictions of angels, the history surrounding the Stone of Destiny, and the Birdcage novels of Victor Canning.
The scope of inquiry encompasses a diverse range of historical and cultural touchstones: the evolution of the National Football League from its inception in 1920 to 1974; the reign of Henry VII, a pivotal period in English history; the phen…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the iconic black chair, posing questions on a diverse array of topics: the engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the geography and culture of Micronesia, the career and artistry …
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the iconic black chair, posing questions on a diverse range of subjects: the history of the Eurovision Song Contest, Caesar's Gallic Wars, the life and works of Ayn Rand, and Florence du…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the black chair, posing questions on a diverse range of topics. These include the life and music of Lou Reed, the history of Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, classical Greek mythology, and the li…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the black chair, posing questions on a diverse range of topics: the creations of Gerry Anderson, the Summer Olympics spanning 1968 to 1988, the life and artistic achievements of Sir John…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the iconic black chair, posing questions across a diverse range of subjects: the novels of Stan Barstow, the history of Portmeirion, motorcycles from the 1950s, and the history of Lord's…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the black chair, posing questions on a diverse range of topics. These include the world of 1950s and 1960s television westerns, the literary legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien, the political lands…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the black chair, posing questions across a diverse range of subjects: Charles Darwin and his theories, the life and compositions of Francis Poulenc, the history of mountaineering on Ever…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four contestants to the iconic black chair, where they will face questions spanning a diverse range of topics. These include the life and career of Sir Alex Ferguson, the history of 17th-century England, th…
John Humphrys, the host, welcomes four participants to the black chair, posing questions on a range of specialized topics: the life and career of Lester Piggott, the history of the Weimar Republic, the life and tribulations of Edward Marsha…
John Humphrys presides over Britain’s most demanding quiz show. Four further contestants will be tested on both specialized knowledge and general understanding. The topics for this round include the life and era of Robert Peel, the work of …
John Humphrys, the host, poses the questions as four contestants approach the stark black chair. The topics for discussion range from the shadowy world of Victorian and Edwardian poisoners, to the vibrant life and music of Lead Belly, the c…
John Humphrys, the host, poses the questions as four contestants approach the iconic black chair. The topics before them are diverse: the cinematic legacy of Billy Wilder, the historical weight of the Nuremberg Trials, the reign of Charles …
Dorothy L. Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey novels, the conflict between Britain and America from 1812 to 1815, the pantheon of Hindu deities, the contributions of Cecil Sharp to ethnomusicology, and the acclaimed television series *The Wire* repr…
John Humphrys presents Britain's most challenging quiz show. Five contestants compete for a coveted spot in the final round. The questions span a diverse range of topics: the history of the British Army from 1660 to 1914, the life and music…
John Humphrys challenges five contestants, each vying for a coveted spot in the final round. Their subjects include: the life and racing career of Ayrton Senna; the comedic novels of PG Wodehouse featuring Jeeves and Wooster; Broadway stage…
John Humphrys presides over Britain's most challenging quiz show. Five contestants compete fiercely for a coveted spot in the final round. The questions span a diverse range of topics: the life and times of Sir Walter Raleigh, the televisio…
John Humphrys presents Britain’s most challenging quiz show. Five contestants compete for a coveted spot in the final round. Their knowledge will be tested on topics ranging from William the Conqueror to the life and art of Gian Lorenzo Ber…
John Humphrys presents Britain's most challenging quiz show. Five contestants vie for the final remaining spot in the grand final. The questions span the life and architectural legacy of Antoni Gaudi, British history from 1815 to 1914, t…
In the series finale, John Humphrys poses the questions as six finalists compete for the title of Mastermind. Their specialist subjects include Hollywood during the 1980s, the descendants of Queen Victoria, Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, E…
