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Episode 25

Mastermind2015/16
Episode 25 of 31

Host John Humphrys invites five contenders to answer questions in the black chair in the first semi-final. Subjects are the life and career of Brian Clough, the films of Paul Verhoeven, Electric Light Orchestra, the Easter Rising and David Sedaris.

28 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Feb 201619:30
BBC Two Wales

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Why not read up about this week's specialist subjects with the following links?

The Life and Career of Brian Clough
Biography.com - Brian Clough

Telegraph obituaries 


The Films of Paul Verhoeven 

IMDB - Paul Verhoeven

Paul Verhoeven on Wikipedia


Electric Light Orchestra

Jeff Lynnes ELO

ELO on ALL Music.com


Easter Rising

History.com:Easter Rising

Easter Rising on Britannica


David Sedaris

David Sedaris books.com

David Sedaris on Wikipedia

Credits

PresenterJohn Humphrys
ProducerMark Helsby
DirectorDerek Hallworth

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Feb 201619:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Fri 12 Feb 201620:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 13 Feb 201619:30
    BBC Two Wales

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