What is the Mastermind record?

41 points
The highest overall Mastermind score is 41 points, set by Kevin Ashman in 1995, his specialist subject being “The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.” Ashman went on to become six times IQA world champion.

How do you get on Mastermind?

There are two ways to apply to be on BBC Mastermind – you can fill out an application form on the website or you can email the casting team: [email protected]. Contestants will need to be 18 or older. Applications close at 11.59pm on 9th May 2022 with casting for the next series beginning in January 2022.

How many questions is a Mastermind round?

‘Mastermind’ was the brainchild of TV producer Bill Wright, a former RAF gunner, who drew on his wartime experience as a Prisoner of War in Germany of answering three questions – name, rank and number – to create the ‘Mastermind’ ritual of contestants being asked their name, occupation and specialist subject.

Who is the question master on Mastermind?

Clive Myrie
The big gimmick as venerable quiz show Mastermind returned was that there was no gimmick. With new quiz master Clive Myrie posing the questions, the series stuck to its classic formula.

How many specialist subjects do you need for Mastermind?

three specialist subjects
BBC Two’s Mastermind is currently searching for new contestants to sit in the famous black chair. You’ll need to have a good general knowledge and pick three specialist subjects that you can be forensically tested on.

What subjects are not allowed on Mastermind?

MASTERMIND bosses have revealed the show’s banned specialist subjects for the first time — which include Harry Potter, Fawlty Towers, Roald Dahl and the Chronicles of Narnia.

How many specialist subjects do you need for mastermind?

What does a Mastermind do?

A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members.

Who is the host of game show masterminds?

Brooke Burns
Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in “Masterminds,” hosted by Brooke Burns.

Who is the host of University Challenge?

University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman left fans of the BBC quiz show alarmed on Monday night’s episode.

Can you choose your specialist subject on Mastermind?

Can contestants choose any topic as their specialist subject? You can do any subject you want – within reason.

Do Mastermind contestants choose their own subjects?

The BBC has admitted celebrities who appear on the Mastermind quiz show are given help before they sit in the famous black chair. A spokesperson for the BBC said: ‘We agree the core subjects for each specialist subject with the contender, to make sure they are studying the most credible and reputable information.