Synopsis

Under the intense gaze of the spotlight and the relentless pressure of the clock, Clive Myrie poses the questions to four aspiring champions vying for the coveted Mastermind title. Their specialist subjects range from the dramatic works of Tennessee Williams to a survey of American First Ladies since 1945, the recipients of the NBA's Most Valuable Player award from the year 2000 onward, and the historical figure of Mithridates the Great.