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The Book Quiz

Series 3

Episode 10

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game, as writers and broadcasters Will Self and Germaine Greer fight it out against novelist Stella Duffy and politician Menzies Campbell. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Producer:
Irene Daniels
Director:
Sue McMahon
Participant:
Will Self
Participant:
Germaine Greer
Participant:
Menzies Campbell
Participant:
Stella Duffy

The Book Quiz

Series 3

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game. Historical novelist Philippa Gregory and pop culture writer Paul Morley face author Julie Myerson and historical writer Antony Beevor. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Producer:
Irene Daniels
Director:
Sue McMahon

The Book Quiz

Series 3

Episode 9

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game as the Bishop of Southwark, Thomas Butler and Rowan Pelling do battle against presenter Jenni Murray and crime writer Mark Billingham. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Producer:
Irene Daniels
Director:
Sue McMahon
Participant:
Jenni Murray
Participant:
Mark Billingham
Participant:
Rowan Pelling

Mastermind

2007/08

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

John Humphrys questions four more contenders. Subjects are Peter Cook, Claude Monet, the films of Errol Flynn and the life and reign of Edward VI. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Producer:
Jon Kelly
Director:
Sue McMahon

Mastermind

2007/08

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Quiz show with John Humphrys. Subjects are the life and career of Henry Ford; German wines; the life and works of Frida Kahlo; and the life and career of Jennifer Aniston. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Producer:
Jon Kelly
Director:
Sue McMahon

Mastermind

2004

Episode 26

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

John Humphrys poses the questions in the classic quiz. This week's specialist subjects include Life and Reign of King Charles II; Conservative Government of John Major 1992-1997. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Director:
Sue McMahon

Sport Mastermind

2008

Episode 10

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Des Lynam hosts the final of Sport Mastermind. Subjects include History of the Super League, South African Test Cricket, Life and Career of Geoff Boycott and the Champion Hurdle. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Des Lynam
Producer:
Jon Kelly
Director:
Sue McMahon

Genres

Sport Mastermind

2008

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Des Lynam hosts a spin-off series of the classic quiz. Four contenders answer questions on England Football Internationals, British and Irish Lions, 1936 Olympics and Golf Majors. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Des Lynam
Producer:
Jon Kelly
Director:
Sue McMahon

Sport Mastermind

2008

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Des Lynam hosts a spin-off of the classic quiz. Four contenders answer questions on Desert Orchid, world heavyweight boxing champions, the Super Bowl and FA Cup finals since 1970. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Des Lynam
Producer:
Jon Kelly
Director:
Sue McMahon

The Book Quiz

Series 3

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Kirsty Wark presents the literary panel game, as novelists Jake Arnott and Wendy Holden take on broadcaster Joan Bakewell and author of the Young Bond novels, Charlie Higson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Participant:
Charlie Higson
Participant:
Jake Arnott
Participant:
Wendy Holden
Participant:
Joan Bakewell
Producer:
Irene Daniels
Director:
Sue McMahon

BBC Children in Need

2009

Mastermind Special

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Comedians Lucy Porter, Mark Watson, Dave Spikey and Stephen K Amos take on the infamous black chair for Children in Need in a special edition of the quiz show. With John Humphrys. Show more

The Book Quiz

Poetry Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Kirsty Wark presents a poetry edition of the literary panel game. Guests include ex-Poet Laureate Andrew Motion, poet Brian Patten, actress Alice Eve and comedian Natalie Haynes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Participant:
Andrew Motion
Participant:
Natalie Haynes
Participant:
Alice Eve
Director:
Sue McMahon

Sport Mastermind

2008

Episode 9

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Des Lynam hosts a spin-off series of the classic quiz. Four contenders answer questions on Wimbledon Singles, Duncan Fletcher's England Cricket Team, the SPL and World Snooker. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Des Lynam
Producer:
Jon Kelly
Director:
Sue McMahon

Mastermind

2004

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Classic quiz. The specialist subjects include: History of the European Union, Susan Coolidge's What Katy Did novels, TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Director:
Sue McMahon
Series Producer:
Sally Evans

Mastermind

2004

Episode 11

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Classic quiz. Specialist subjects include: Department of Guadeloupe and its dependencies, the Moody Blues, life and work of Mary Anning of Lyme Regis, aircraft carriers from 1912. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Director:
Sue McMahon
Series Producer:
Sally Evans

Mastermind

2004

Episode 19

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

John Humphrys poses the questions in the classic quiz. Specialist subjects include: Life and Music of Cole Porter; Babylon 5 TV series 1 and 2; Life and Works of Ansel Adams. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Series Producer:
Sally Evans
Director:
Sue McMahon

Mastermind

2004

Episode 21

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

John Humphrys poses the questions in the classic quiz. Specialist subjects: Life and Works of Wilfred Owen, Life and Works of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Unicorns, Alexander the Great. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Series Producer:
Sally Evans
Director:
Sue McMahon

Mastermind

2004

Episode 20

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

John Humphrys poses the questions in the classic quiz. This week's specialist subjects include Victorian Britain, and British Pop Music of the 1950s. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Series Producer:
Sally Evans
Director:
Sue McMahon