Synopsis

The quest to name the nation's Mastermind nears its end, as John Humphrys welcomes the six finalists for a final visit to the iconic black chair. They face one last challenge in their bid for the glass bowl and the coveted title. The specialist subjects for this grand final encompass Thunderbirds, English test cricket since 1970, Elizabeth Gaskell, the Seven Years War, the Ryder Cup, and the Battle for Berlin.