# Mastermind Australia **URL:** \ **Category:** SBS\ **Tags:** sbs\ **Created:** [November 20, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342 "2018-11-20T02:47:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/1 "2018-11-20T02:47:39Z")
### Mastermind 6pm weeknights ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/f/afd5de212c81f840d508069ee7bb5d863ef852cc.jpeg) > SBS’s entertainment offering will extend to the highly competitive 6pm slot in 2019 with an all new Australian version of the iconic BBC game show, _ **Mastermind** _ \*, to play five nights a week. Famous for its challenging questions and intimidating setting, _Mastermind_ is a true global smash. > > Each night, four contestants will take the iconic _Mastermind_ chair to answer questions on their own specialist subject and compete for the prestigious title of Australia’s Mastermind. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/2 "2018-11-20T05:24:28Z")
#### BBC Studios Australia to produce Mastermind > BBC Studios has scored its first commission since setting up a production arm in Australia, with SBS ordering **85 x 30 minute episodes** of TV’s toughest and most enduring quiz show, _Mastermind_ . > > Synonymous with the catchphrase “I’ve started so I’ll finish” and the fearsome, black, spotlighted chair for its contestants, the series was announced by SBS at its Upfronts today. > > Airing in the UK for over 40 years, _Mastermind_ is the legendary quiz that sets the toughest questions on television. No matter who takes to the iconic black chair, the tension is always immense. > > In round one, four contestants have one minute to answer as many questions as possible on their specialist subject. In round two, each contestant has one minute again, this time on general knowledge. The contestant with the highest combined score wins and goes on to compete against other program winners for a place in the grand final. > > In the UK, the latest series of this popular long-running series on BBC Two increased its reach. Its success around the world has also seen the show trending on Twitter, as it fires up discussion and engagement. > > BBC Studios ANZ Director of Production Kylie Washington secured the commission from Josh Martin, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment at SBS. > > Jon Penn, Managing Director of BBC Studios ANZ, said: ‘ _Mastermind_ is an incredible UK success and a great first commission for Kylie, who set up our production arm just two months ago. We’re excited to bring this globally renowned format, combined with BBC production values, to SBS in 2019.’ > > Kylie Washington, Director of Production for BBC Studios ANZ, said: We are thrilled to bring this iconic BBC quiz to SBS and can’t wait to find Australia’s smartest mastermind.’ > > SBS Director of TV and Online Content, Marshall Heald said: “Mastermind is the perfect commission to lead the evolution of our 6pm timeslot. Famous for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness, this iconic BBC game show will celebrate Australian’s general knowledge and fierce competitive nature in a fun nightly challenge as they compete for the prestigious title of Australia’s Mastermind. We can’t wait to launch it in 2019.” > > Mastermind is a BBC format, produced for SBS by BBC Studios Australia and distributed by BBC Studios. Filming commences in Melbourne in early 2019. ---
**Author:** ![NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsweary/32/254_2.png) [@NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsWeary)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/3 "2018-11-20T05:36:22Z")
Is Huw Evans still alive? ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/4 "2018-11-20T12:22:19Z")
Huw Evans hosted the previous Australian version of Mastermind on ABC from 1978 to 1984. 17 weeks of episodes is a huge commitment from SBS. I reckon the show will be filmed at Melbourne’s Docklands Studios. ---
**Author:** ![Squee](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/squee/32/267645_2.png) [@Squee](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Squee)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/5 "2018-11-20T13:37:18Z")
Biggest game show commitment from SBS since Letters & Numbers - will be interesting to see if it lasts past the initial 17 week commitment. ---
**Author:** ![DannyS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dannys/32/98169_2.png) [@DannyS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/DannyS)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/6 "2018-11-20T21:39:31Z")
It will do better than pointless Pointless. ---
**Author:** ![TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tvhead/32/160_2.png) [@TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TVHead)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/7 "2018-11-20T22:22:42Z")
Lee Lin Chin to host? ---
**Author:** ![ryan1890](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/91b2a8/32.png) [@ryan1890](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ryan1890)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/8 "2018-11-20T22:30:37Z")
Gretel Killeen would be a good host. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/9 "2018-11-20T22:52:35Z")
Looking forward to this. Just proves ten need to try something different at 6pm. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/10 "2018-11-20T23:03:19Z")
> [@turdall](#): > > Looking forward to this. Just proves ten need to try something different at 6pm. How does it prove that? ---
**Author:** ![DannyS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dannys/32/98169_2.png) [@DannyS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/DannyS)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/11 "2018-11-20T23:23:04Z")
> [@JBar](#): > > How does it prove that? Replacing Pointless. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/12 "2018-11-20T23:25:25Z")
It’s not replacing Pointless. It’s another game show in the timeslot. ---
**Author:** ![NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsweary/32/254_2.png) [@NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsWeary)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/13 "2018-11-20T23:27:16Z")
_Mastermind_ would be even further removed from Ten’s target audience than _Pointless_. Ten should be looking at game shows that don’t require the audience to think too much. ---
**Author:** ![DannyS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dannys/32/98169_2.png) [@DannyS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/DannyS)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/14 "2018-11-20T23:27:24Z")
> [@JBar](#): > > It’s not replacing Pointless. It’s another game show in the timeslot. I’m aware Mastermind is not replacing Pointless. I’m making the fact that Pointless should be replaced with something else. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/15 "2018-11-20T23:27:56Z")
But I don’t see how it “proves ten need to try something different at 6pm”. If anything, it proves other networks think a game show is the way to go at 6pm. ---
**Author:** ![Sifon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sifon/32/65_2.png) [@Sifon](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sifon)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/16 "2018-11-20T23:28:46Z")
> [@DannyS](#): > > I’m making the fact that Pointless should be replaced with something else. As long as it’s not another game show (or news). If Pointless is still on next year, this new show Mastermind will eventually beat it. ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/17 "2018-11-21T04:50:38Z")
> [@NewsWeary](#): > > _Mastermind_ would be even further removed from Ten’s target audience than _Pointless_ . Ten should be looking at game shows that don’t require the audience to think too much. Yeah. SBS’s audiences are meant to be intelligent, compared to Ten’s bunch of dum-dums. Supposedly. 😂😂😂 ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/18 "2018-11-27T12:56:25Z")
Applications to compete on Mastermind are now open (details [here](https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2018/11/27/do-you-have-what-it-takes-become-2019-mastermind-australia-champion?cid=sbs:guide:tile2)). Entries close midnight AEDT on January 18, 2019. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/19 "2019-02-03T22:52:48Z")
SBS Channel Manager Ben Nguyen told [TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/02/programmers-wrap-2019-sbs.html) that Mastermind would premiere in the second quarter of 2019. He said a host had been found but the identity could not be revealed just yet. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342/20 "2019-02-21T02:26:55Z")
> **[Join the audience of 'Mastermind Australia'](https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2019/02/15/join-audience-mastermind-australia)** > > The legendary game show is returning to our screens and here's your chance to have a ringside seat. [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/mastermind-australia/6342.md?page=2)