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September 3, 1973

1973

01. Episode 1

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 tonight from the University of Lancaster.

September 3, 1973

02. Episode 2

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. Tension mounts again at the University of Lancaster in this second round contest to find the Mastermind of 1973.

September 10, 1973

03. Episode 3

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson

Greek mythology, words, classical music, 19th-century English literature... four aspiring Master-minds answer questions on these and general knowledge questions in the third round of this contest from the University of Bristol.

September 17, 1973

04. Episode 4

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 Game where four contestants answer questions on: Harps, harp music and harpists; Liszt-his life and works; European mountaineering to 1914; Rudyard Kipling-his life and works.

September 24, 1973

05. Episode 5

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson

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

October 4, 1973

06. Episode 6

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 of music, 1680-1850; a civil servant on Shakespeare's plays; a teacher on Romano-British archaeology.

October 11, 1973

07. Episode 7

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 modern weapons; crossword puzzle compiler Charles Key answers on the city of Paris; editor and writer Phyllis Hartnell on the history of the theatre; and student Stephen Wildman on painting, 1880-1914.

October 18, 1973

08. Episode 8

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Sussex University, Brighton

October 25, 1973

09. Episode 9

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 Monro on English literature and Marjorie Elliott on symphony orchestras.

November 1, 1973

10. Episode 10

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.

November 8, 1973

11. Episode 11

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from the University of Reading

November 15, 1973

12. Episode 12

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 Halberstam answers on 19th-20th century crime, Andrew Hardman on the history of Greece and City States to the death of Alexander and Paul Ponder on British birds.

November 22, 1973

13. Episode 13

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 programme are Archie Orton from East Midlands, Rosemary Bown from Northern Ireland, Rev Peter Strange from North East, and John Coleby from Wales.

November 29, 1973

14. Episode 14

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 Campbell from Scottish teams.

December 6, 1973

15. Episode 15

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 programme are Charles Key and Richard Snailham from London, Jeffrey Boss from South West and Margery Elliott from West Midlands.

December 13, 1973

16. Episode 16

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 North West, Michael York from North East, Patricia Owen from London and Daniel Appleby from South East.

December 20, 1973

17. Episode 17

Introduced by Magnus Magnusson

The Final for the title of 'Mastermind of the United Kingdom'

December 27, 1973