The show took an unexpected break as sport took priority.
After the fourth episode in the current season of Mastermind was delayed for two weeks in a row, quiz fans can finally get excited as the show will officially return to our screens tonight.
The intense quiz show, hosted by BBC News journalist Clive Myrie, recently kicked off its 2024/25 season, but progress was ground to a halt as Test cricket coverage took over BBC Two, with England facing off against Sri Lanka at the Kia Oval in London.
The two teams hadn't played a Test together at this venue since 1998, when Sri Lanka secured a 10-wicket victory over England, making the event a treat for cricket fans. Therefore, the public broadcaster opted to bump Mastermind from its usual slot at 7:30pm on BBC Two both last week and the week before.
However, finally the delayed episode is set to air tonight (Monday 16th September) at 7:30pm, with specialist subjects including the films of Martin Scorsese, American singer-songwriter Phil Ochs, costume designer Edith Head and historical figure Mary Tudor.
News of the delay came as a disappointment to fans of the long-running quiz format, which has been on our screens since 1972, with Myrie following in the footsteps of Magnus Magnusson, Peter Snow, Clive Anderson and John Humphrys.
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Fans were left confused when Mastermind was abruptly absent from schedules, with one messaging Myrie on X (formerly Twitter) to let him know they were "missing" the show.
The newsreader confirmed that the famous black chair would be back in action this week, as more contestants brave that ticking clock and bright spotlight in the hopes of quiz show glory.
Following their test match with Sri Lanka, England's national cricket team are now taking a short break before more international games; they face Pakistan next month and New Zealand in December.
Mastermind continues on BBC Two at 7:30pm on Monday 16th September 2024.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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