About this season
Sport Mastermind is a British television quiz show first broadcast by BBC television in July and August 2008. The show is a spin-off of the long running quiz show Mastermind and is themed on sport. Veteran TV sport presenter Des Lynam was the host and question-master, with the show itself titled Des Lynam's Sport Mastermind in many TV listings.
Episodes (10)
1. Episode 1
Aired 8 July 2008 • 30 min
The classic quiz takes a leap into the world of sport, as Des Lynam invites four contestants to answer questions on specialist sports subjects.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 July 2008 • 30 min
Des Lynam presents the latest spin-off of the classic quiz, featuring four contenders answering questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
3. Episode 3
Aired 15 July 2008 • 30 min
Four contenders answer questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
4. Episode 4
Aired 16 July 2008 • 30 min
Des Lynam presents a spin-off of the classic quiz, featuring four contenders answering questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
5. Episode 5
Aired 22 July 2008 • 30 min
Tonight's subjects: the Grand National, Steve Redgrave, Essex Cricket Club and Premier League overseas footballers.
6. Episode 6
Aired 23 July 2008 • 30 min
Des Lynam hosts a spin-off of the classic quiz. Tonight's subjects are Muhammad Ali, Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, Formula One, and the life and career of John McEnroe.
7. Episode 7
Aired 30 July 2008 • 30 min
Specialist subjects are racehorse Desert Orchid, world heavyweight boxing champions, the history of Superbowl and FA Cup finals since 1970.
8. Episode 8
Aired 6 August 2008 • 30 min
Specialist subjects are England football internationals, the British and Irish Lions, the 1936 Olympic Games and golf Majors.
9. Episode 9
Aired 13 August 2008 • 30 min
Specialist subjects are Wimbledon singles championships, the England cricket team under Duncan Fletcher, the Scottish Premier League and World championship snooker.
10. The Final
Aired 20 August 2008 • 30 min
The six contestants who have reached tonight's final answer questions on the golf Masters at Augusta, history of the Super League, South African Test cricket, American football's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cricketer Geoff Boycott, and the Champion Hurdle horse race.