Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness. Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round. Wright drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World War II. The atmosphere is helped by Mastermind's famously ominous theme music, "Approaching Menace" by the British composer Neil Richardson. The quiz programme originated and was recorded in Manchester at studios such as New Broadcasting House and Granada Studios, before permanently moving to MediaCityUK in 2011.
- Status
- Returning Series
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Hat Trick Productions, Hindsight Productions
- Created By
- Bill Wright
- Next Episode
- S53 E9 · Sep 21, 2026 · Episode 9
- Last Episode
- S53 E8 · Sep 14, 2026
Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Mastermind about?
Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness. Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the o…
How many episodes does Mastermind have?
Mastermind has 1158 episodes across 49 seasons — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in Mastermind?
The series stars Clive Myrie.
When was Mastermind released?
Mastermind was released in 1972 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is Mastermind worth watching?
Mastermind holds a rating of 5.7/10 from viewer votes (12 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.