Junior Mastermind is a spin-off of the British quiz show Mastermind, featuring children generally aged 10 and 11 as contestants. The basic format of Junior Mastermind is the same as that of regular adult Mastermind, though there are a few differences: ⁕Contestants' introductions give only their first names, and give home town instead of occupation. ⁕Series are shorter, consisting of a single round of heats, the winners of which progress directly to the final.
In the children's version of the enduring quiz, John Humphrys invites ten and eleven year olds to answer questions in the infamous black chair. Topics tonight are Mahatma Gandhi, Antarctica, Johannes Vermeer and the Jurassic Park film trilogy.
In tonight's second heat of the competition, the specialised subjects include Rosa Parks, the Amazon rainforest, Alexander the Great and the Roswell Incident. Presented by John Humphrys.
Four brave children cower down in the black chair and answer questions on Walt Disney, Oldham Athletic FC, William Wallace and the My Story series of books.
Children answer questions on the Titanic, Tiger Woods, crocodilians and William Wilberforce.
The four finalists compete for the title, with specialist subjects Sir Isaac Newton, the Spanish Armada, Alfred the Great and the film-maker George Lucas.
