Mastermind: 1978
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Mastermind Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 7, 1978
The 'black chair' stands ready in the centre of the Mastermind arena awaiting the presence of the 48 aspirants to the title 'Mastermind 1978', chosen from the many thousands of vie
Episode 2
Sep 14, 1978
In this second heat the challenge of Mastermind is faced by four contenders from Northern Ireland. The contenders are; ROY ALCORN, teacher, Hollywood films, 1929-1959 MICHAEL BLOC
Episode 3
Sep 21, 1978
Cranfield technical university provides an ideal setting for one of tonight's specialised subjects - History of Aviation. Cranfield has its own airfield and has long-standing asso
Episode 4
Sep 28, 1978
Tonight an American Attorney takes up the brief on behalf of Thomas Jefferson , one-time President of the USA, which is just one of the interesting specialised subjects in tonight'
Episode 5
Oct 5, 1978
In this visit to Newcastle University, Liverpool, Kirkby, Sheffield and Manchester provide the ' brain power' in this fifth heat of Mastermind. The contenders are ROSEMARY BIRKIL
Episode 6
Oct 12, 1978
Tonight's Northern group of contestants hail from South Wirral, York, Bolton and Sheffield: ROSEMARY JAMES, teacher, Mythology of Greeks and Romans RAY WARD, graduate, Manned spac
Episode 7
Oct 19, 1978
Contestants from Edinburgh, Inverness, Dumbarton and Falkirk gather at the oldest University in Scotland - St Andrews. There to face a barrage of questions designed to test their s
Episode 8
Oct 26, 1978
Nerve, concentration, recall are just some of the attributes required of the contestants taking part in this second Scottish heat from St Andrews University. The contenders are CY
Episode 9
Nov 2, 1978
Tonight sees the inauguration of a new chair at Bath University, the 'Black Chair' of specialised and general knowledge awaiting contestants from Oxford, Mitcheldean, Swindon and F
Episode 10
Nov 9, 1978
Contestants from Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Glastonbury and Swansea take up the challenge of Mastermind at Bath University. The contestants are MARGARET SOUTHON, midwife, Alexa
Episode 11
Nov 16, 1978
Astley Farm, near Leeds, provides Mastermind with its first-ever farmer competitor. A doctor, graduate and lecturer make up the rest of the group, who will be in contention for a p
Episode 12
Nov 23, 1978
This is the final competition of the first-round heats, and apart from tonight's winner, the four best losers over the 12 heats will become known, moving forward to take their plac
Episode 13
Nov 30, 1978
The crucial stage is now reached with the first of the semi-final matches taking place at Leeds University. The contenders are COLIN HUNT, freelance translator, German literature,
Episode 14
Dec 7, 1978
There are four places available in the final of Mastermind for the contestants who win through the semi-final round. One place has already been taken and in tonight's visit to Lee
Episode 15
Dec 14, 1978
Liverpool University, venue of the first-ever Mastermind in 1972, plays host to four would-be finalists in this third semi-final match. The contenders are BILL BENT, lecturer, The
Episode 16
Dec 21, 1978
The traditional Mastermind match for the best losers from the first round takes place tonight at Liverpool University, in this fourth and last of the semi-finals. The contenders co
Final
Dec 26, 1978
The Mastermind title and trophy are now within the reach of four worthy contenders, who meet tonight in competition at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. ROBERT GLEESON, bookselle