Mastermind

British quiz show

Started: September 11, 1972
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Network: BBC One
Genre: game show
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original language: English
, British English

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Mastermind is a British television quiz show for the BBC, first broadcast in 1972. Its creator, Bill Wright, drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World War II. The show features an intimidating setting and challenging questions. Four contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round.

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Director: Derek Hallworth
Presenter: Magnus Magnusson
Peter Snow
Clive Anderson
John Humphrys
Clive Myrie
Website: bbc.co.uk/mastermind language: British English
Derivative work: 2 Minute Drill country: United States

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