Mastermind: 1973

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Episode 1

Sep 3, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Quick reactions, depth of knowledge, fast recall and concise answers. All these are required in this tense and exciting Brain Game which comes tonig

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Episode 2

Sep 10, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson When the questions begin, there is no time to ponder or elaborate. Contestants in this Brain Game know the answers immediately - or not at all. Tens

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Episode 3

Sep 17, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Greek mythology, words, classical music, 19th-century English literature... four aspiring Master-minds answer questions on these and general knowled

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Episode 4

Sep 24, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Quick reactions, depth of knowledge, fast recall and concise answers. The University of Bristol is the setting for tonight's episode of the Brain G

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Episode 5

Oct 4, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Scottish geography and literature, opera and Britain's railways - four new contestants meet in tonight's round from Glasgow University.

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Episode 6

Oct 11, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson In tonight's brain game, from the University of Glasgow: an information scientist answers questions on Frederick the Great; a student on the history

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Episode 7

Oct 18, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Tonight's round of the brain game comes from Sussex University, Brighton. Douglas Gibson, a British Airways station officer, answers questions on mo

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Episode 8

Oct 25, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Sussex University, Brighton

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Episode 9

Nov 1, 1973

Magnus Magnusson introduces the ninth heat which comes from the University of Keele. Reginald Drew answers on the Royal Navy, Sally Copeland on classical mythology, Christopher Mon

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Episode 10

Nov 8, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Keele University, Staffs. Tonight's contestants answer on British geography, Gilbert and Sullivan, the Third Reich and the 19th-century novel.

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Episode 11

Nov 15, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from the University of Reading

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Episode 12

Nov 22, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Reading University In tonight's heat, the last before the quarter finals, Daniel Appleby answers questions on West Africa, Mrs Marilyn Halberst

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Episode 13

Nov 29, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Sixteen area Masterminds have won through to the second round of the competition. Four matches will be played and the challengers in tonight's prog

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Episode 14

Dec 6, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson The challengers in tonight's second round are Paul Ponder from South East, Dr Reginald Webster from North West, Eleanor MacNair and Dr Archie Campbe

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Episode 15

Dec 13, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Sixteen area masterminds have won through to the second round of the competition. Four matches will be played and the challengers in tonight's prog

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Episode 16

Dec 20, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson The four best runners-up from the national heats are given a second chance in this match to obtain a place in the final. They are John Colman from

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Episode 17

Dec 27, 1973

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson The Final for the title of 'Mastermind of the United Kingdom'