Mastermind

Mastermind is an Irish television quiz show to air on TV3 as part of its autumn/winter 2011 schedule. The show is licenced to TV3 through BBC Worldwide. Mastermind hosts local versions in the United Kingdom, and previously in Australia, America, India and an International version. The show is based on Bill Wright's concept which first aired on BBC One back in 1972. The show is well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness. The Irish version of the show will be hosted by Nora Owen who is a former Irish Fine Gael politician. She was a Teachta Dála for Dublin North from 1981 to 1987 and from 1989 to 2002. She also served as Minister for Justice from 1994 to 1997.