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Mastermind
1972 · TV series · 30 min episodes · 49 seasons
Created by Bill Wright
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.
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I was a bit puzzled initially by the phrasing as well, but I've listened to that podcast episode and what parent commenter means is that quiz shows in the UK (like Only Connect, Mastermind, etc.) are doing really well in the TV ratings.