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John Humphrys asks the questions in the first heat. Subjects are the Muppet films, Alexander the Great, the Biblical writings of St John and the life and work of Benjamin Britten.
John Humphrys and the famous black chair return for another series of TV's toughest quiz. Over the next thirty-one weeks, 96 contenders will be whittled down to just one Mastermind champion. Subjects in tonight's first heat are the Muppet films, Alexander the Great, the Biblical writings of St John and the life and work of Benjamin Britten.
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Fri 9 Aug 201320:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Humphrys |
| Producer | Mark Helsby |
| Director | Derek Hallworth |
Broadcast
- Fri 9 Aug 201320:00
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