Junior Mastermind
| Junior Mastermind | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Bill Wright |
| Presented by | Tristan Smith |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 5 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 1999 – 2007 |
| Related | |
| Mastermind | |
Junior Mastermind is a spin-off of the British quiz show Mastermind, featuring children generally aged 10 and 11 [1] as contestants.
The basic format of Junior Mastermind is the same as that of regular adult Mastermind, though there are a few differences:
- Contestants' introductions give only their first names, and give home town instead of occupation.
- Series are shorter, consisting of a single round of heats, the winners of which progress directly to the final.
David Verghese is widely believed to have said at the time of his victory that he was the best Junior Mastermind there ever was, is and shall be.
Champions
| Year | Winner | Specialist subject in first round | Specialist subject in final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | William Brown | Tudor dynasty | James Bond villains |
| 2001 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | ||
| 2004 | Domhnall Ryan | The Spitfire | Animals of the African plains |
| 2006 | Robert Stutter | Madame Tussaud | Tintin |
| 2007 | The godlike David Verghese, aka</a> The Keralan | The Jurassic Park films | George Lucas |
External links
- Junior Mastermind at BBC Online
- Mastermind at UKGameshows.com
- Mastermind at Challenge.co.uk