Sport Mastermind
Sport Mastermind is a British television quiz show first broadcast by BBC television in July and August 2008. The show is a spin-off of the long running quiz show Mastermind and is themed on sport. Veteran TV sport presenter Des Lynam was the host and question-master, with the show itself titled Des Lynam's Sport Mastermind in many TV listings.
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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
08-07-200830mThe classic quiz takes a leap into the world of sport, as Des Lynam invites four contestants to answer questions on specialist sports subjects.
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
09-07-200830mDes Lynam presents the latest spin-off of the classic quiz, featuring four contenders answering questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
15-07-200830mFour contenders answer questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
16-07-200830mDes Lynam presents a spin-off of the classic quiz, featuring four contenders answering questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
22-07-200830mTonight's subjects: the Grand National, Steve Redgrave, Essex Cricket Club and Premier League overseas footballers.
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
23-07-200830mDes Lynam hosts a spin-off of the classic quiz. Tonight's subjects are Muhammad Ali, Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, Formula One, and the life and career of John McEnroe.
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
30-07-200830mSpecialist subjects are racehorse Desert Orchid, world heavyweight boxing champions, the history of Superbowl and FA Cup finals since 1970.
- Ep 8
8.Episode 8
06-08-200830mSpecialist subjects are England football internationals, the British and Irish Lions, the 1936 Olympic Games and golf Majors.
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
13-08-200830mSpecialist subjects are Wimbledon singles championships, the England cricket team under Duncan Fletcher, the Scottish Premier League and World championship snooker.
- Ep 10
10.The Final
20-08-200830mThe six contestants who have reached tonight's final answer questions on the golf Masters at Augusta, history of the Super League, South African Test cricket, American football's T...
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