Mastermind

Few television institutions command the sheer, nerve-shredding silence of Mastermind. It is an interrogation disguised as entertainment, where the famous black leather chair transforms ordinary enthusiasts into trembling experts under the glare of a single spotlight. With the latest season concluded, the studio has gone dark, leaving loyalists in a period of quiet speculation regarding the show's return. The format remains unyielding—two minutes, rapid-fire questions, and no place to hide your ignorance. While the BBC has yet to confirm the next slate of contenders brave enough to face the inquisition, the clock is already ticking. To ensure you don't get caught passing when the spotlight snaps back on, adding a reminder for the next series is the only logical answer.