September 7, 1978
The 'black chair' stands ready in the centre of the Mastermind arena awaiting the presence of the 48 aspirants to the title 'Maste...Read more
September 14, 1978
In this second heat the challenge of Mastermind is faced by four contenders from Northern Ireland. The contenders are; ROY ALCORN,...Read more
September 21, 1978
Cranfield technical university provides an ideal setting for one of tonight's specialised subjects - History of Aviation. Cranfie...Read more
September 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 o...Read more
October 5, 1978
In this visit to Newcastle University, Liverpool, Kirkby, Sheffield and Manchester provide the ' brain power' in this fifth heat o...Read more
October 12, 1978
Tonight's Northern group of contestants hail from South Wirral, York, Bolton and Sheffield: ROSEMARY JAMES, teacher, Mythology of ...Read more
October 19, 1978
Contestants from Edinburgh, Inverness, Dumbarton and Falkirk gather at the oldest University in Scotland - St Andrews. There to fa...Read more
October 26, 1978
Nerve, concentration, recall are just some of the attributes required of the contestants taking part in this second Scottish heat ...Read more
November 2, 1978
Tonight sees the inauguration of a new chair at Bath University, the 'Black Chair' of specialised and general knowledge awaiting c...Read more
November 9, 1978
Contestants from Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Glastonbury and Swansea take up the challenge of Mastermind at Bath University. The...Read more
November 16, 1978
Astley Farm, near Leeds, provides Mastermind with its first-ever farmer competitor. A doctor, graduate and lecturer make up the re...Read more
November 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 wi...Read more
November 30, 1978
The crucial stage is now reached with the first of the semi-final matches taking place at Leeds University. The contenders are CO...Read more
December 7, 1978
There are four places available in the final of Mastermind for the contestants who win through the semi-final round. One place ha...Read more
December 14, 1978
Liverpool University, venue of the first-ever Mastermind in 1972, plays host to four would-be finalists in this third semi-final m...Read more
December 21, 1978
The traditional Mastermind match for the best losers from the first round takes place tonight at Liverpool University, in this fou...Read more
December 26, 1978
The Mastermind title and trophy are now within the reach of four worthy contenders, who meet tonight in competition at Heriot-Watt...Read more