I would be mortified not getting one question right. I don't think I'd be able to go outside my home and have the curtains closed for at least 6 months.
How could they mess up her specialist subject? Did they change it last minute or something?
Did she just accidentally reveal that contestants get to see the questions before the show, certainly seems like it. The only way that her comment makes sense is if she was expecting different questions...
Did she just accidentally reveal that contestants get to see the questions before the show, certainly seems like it. the only way that her comment makes sense is if she was expecting different questions...
I don't think they'd be allowed to do that. Maybe she was expecting much easier questions like in what city is Arsenal football grounds. She probably would have got that wrong as well.
Did she just accidentally reveal that contestants get to see the questions before the show, certainly seems like it. The only way that her comment makes sense is if she was expecting different questions...
I don't think they'd be allowed to do that. Maybe she was expecting much easier questions like in what city is Arsenal football grounds. She probably would have got that wrong as well.
So they messed up her specialist subject because they asked her questions she didn't know the answer to, that makes sense
John Humphreys has always struck me as a person who would not suffer fools gladly or the dumbing down of BBC television. I'd like to see him offer a defence for this rubbish. An easy paycheck clearly. It's the kind of thing I could easily imagine him writing an acerbic article about in the press if he wasn't host. They don't even make it a proper competition with rounds for God's sake, with every show getting a winners trophy, so it doesn't even have a decent competitive structure involved. It's been mentioned that it's "a bit of fun" just because it's near Christmas. Since when does anyone think "what's a fun show on the box tonight?" and think Mastermind would be the answer!
John Humphreys has always struck me as a person who would not suffer fools gladly or the dumbing down of BBC television. I'd like to see him offer a defence for this rubbish. An easy paycheck clearly. It's the kind of thing I could easily imagine him writing an acerbic article about in the press if he wasn't host. They don't even make it a proper competition with rounds for God's sake, with every show getting a winners trophy, so it doesn't even have a decent competitive structure involved. It's been mentioned that it's "a bit of fun" just because it's near Christmas. Since when does anyone think "what's a fun show on the box tonight?" and think Mastermind would be the answer!
4.5 million viewers enjoy it, its Christmas, its light entertainment.
John Humphreys has always struck me as a person who would not suffer fools gladly or the dumbing down of BBC television. I'd like to see him offer a defence for this rubbish. An easy paycheck clearly. It's the kind of thing I could easily imagine him writing an acerbic article about in the press if he wasn't host. They don't even make it a proper competition with rounds for God's sake, with every show getting a winners trophy, so it doesn't even have a decent competitive structure involved. It's been mentioned that it's "a bit of fun" just because it's near Christmas. Since when does anyone think "what's a fun show on the box tonight?" and think Mastermind would be the answer!
how did they mess up her specialist subject, they were all arsenal related questions
She specified a date range, perhaps they did not stick to that or she had asked for something else.
Unfortunately lack of general knowledge seems to be very common nowadays, some of the teams on University Challenge are very poor at general knowledge.
Did she just accidentally reveal that contestants get to see the questions before the show, certainly seems like it. The only way that her comment makes sense is if she was expecting different questions...
They normally restrict the topic in some way, usually a date range, they could have got that wrong.
John Humphreys has always struck me as a person who would not suffer fools gladly or the dumbing down of BBC television. I'd like to see him offer a defence for this rubbish. An easy paycheck clearly. It's the kind of thing I could easily imagine him writing an acerbic article about in the press if he wasn't host. They don't even make it a proper competition with rounds for God's sake, with every show getting a winners trophy, so it doesn't even have a decent competitive structure involved. It's been mentioned that it's "a bit of fun" just because it's near Christmas. Since when does anyone think "what's a fun show on the box tonight?" and think Mastermind would be the answer!
So just like every Celebrity Pointless and probably some other charity specials.
John Humphreys has a good sense of humour, even Paxman shows a lighter side in the Christmas University Challenge programmes.
She specified a date range, perhaps they did not stick to that or she had asked for something else.
Unfortunately lack of general knowledge seems to be very common nowadays, some of the teams on University Challenge are very poor at general knowledge.
The other three did not do too bad.
It is for charity.
Do they still have General Studies A level? That was challenging. None of this set of samples would have a clue.
I answered more questions right about Arsenal than the Arsenal fan
The standard of celebrities is especially poor this year, over half must already be employed by the BBC and they're mostly obscure anyway. When Celeb Mastermind first started the calibre was much higher.
I answered more questions right about Arsenal than the Arsenal fan
The standard of celebrities is especially poor this year, over half must already be employed by the BBC and they're mostly obscure anyway. When Celeb Mastermind first started the calibre was much higher.
I think all the celebrities are well known, if you look online the history of the show has a good level. Of course ITV often have clauses in their contracts preventing their stars coming on, as they want them on their quiz shows like Mr and Mrs, The Chase etc.
Tonight isn't all BBC.
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair.
Mitch Benn answers questions on Peter Cook, BBC News presenter
Reeta Chakrabarti on the life and poetry of John Keats,
one half of Sam and Mark, Mark Rhodes, on the World Wrestling Federation and
double Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee on the Yorkshire Dales.
Comments
Think so...
Bring back the dog!
That's Ruff.
I would be mortified not getting one question right. I don't think I'd be able to go outside my home and have the curtains closed for at least 6 months.
how did they mess up her specialist subject, they were all arsenal related questions
How could they mess up her specialist subject? Did they change it at the last minute or something?
Why on earth did Kardeena sign up for Mastermind?
Did she just accidentally reveal that contestants get to see the questions before the show, certainly seems like it. The only way that her comment makes sense is if she was expecting different questions...
Maybe for a bet.
It's for charity.
I don't think they'd be allowed to do that. Maybe she was expecting much easier questions like in what city is Arsenal football grounds. She probably would have got that wrong as well.
No....
Her charidee is probably in negative equity after her performance.
Shame Charity didn't turn up to answer her questions. ;-)
So they messed up her specialist subject because they asked her questions she didn't know the answer to, that makes sense
4.5 million viewers enjoy it, its Christmas, its light entertainment.
I'm always reminded of this routine by Dylan Moran whenever I watch Humphreys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTpeWA_mfcA @ 35s
She specified a date range, perhaps they did not stick to that or she had asked for something else.
Unfortunately lack of general knowledge seems to be very common nowadays, some of the teams on University Challenge are very poor at general knowledge.
The other three did not do too bad.
It is for charity.
They normally restrict the topic in some way, usually a date range, they could have got that wrong.
So just like every Celebrity Pointless and probably some other charity specials.
John Humphreys has a good sense of humour, even Paxman shows a lighter side in the Christmas University Challenge programmes.
Do they still have General Studies A level? That was challenging. None of this set of samples would have a clue.
The standard of celebrities is especially poor this year, over half must already be employed by the BBC and they're mostly obscure anyway. When Celeb Mastermind first started the calibre was much higher.
I think Marlene Clas (?) failed to answer any correct a few years ago but got everyone on her specialist subject correct .
I think all the celebrities are well known, if you look online the history of the show has a good level. Of course ITV often have clauses in their contracts preventing their stars coming on, as they want them on their quiz shows like Mr and Mrs, The Chase etc.
Tonight isn't all BBC.
John Humphrys asks the questions as four famous faces brave the black chair.
Mitch Benn answers questions on Peter Cook, BBC News presenter
Reeta Chakrabarti on the life and poetry of John Keats,
one half of Sam and Mark, Mark Rhodes, on the World Wrestling Federation and
double Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee on the Yorkshire Dales.
John Humphrys puts four more celebrities in the spotlight
as former England bowler Graeme Swann tackles the original Star Wars trilogy,
Gogglebox vicar the Reverend Kate Bottley answers questions on Adrian Mole,
BBC Radio 2 DJ Janice Long is quizzed on Echo & The Bunnymen and
musician Paul Carrack answers questions on Sheffield Wednesday.