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.
Episode 1
Jul 8, 2008
The classic quiz takes a leap into the world of sport, as Des Lynam invites four contestants to answer questions on specialist sports subjects.
Episode 2
Jul 9, 2008
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.
Episode 3
Jul 15, 2008
Four contenders answer questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
Episode 4
Jul 16, 2008
Des Lynam presents a spin-off of the classic quiz, featuring four contenders answering questions on a specialist sports subject and general sporting knowledge.
Episode 5
Jul 22, 2008
Tonight's subjects: the Grand National, Steve Redgrave, Essex Cricket Club and Premier League overseas footballers.
Episode 6
Jul 23, 2008
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.
Episode 7
Jul 30, 2008
Specialist subjects are racehorse Desert Orchid, world heavyweight boxing champions, the history of Superbowl and FA Cup finals since 1970.
Episode 8
Aug 6, 2008
Specialist subjects are England football internationals, the British and Irish Lions, the 1936 Olympic Games and golf Majors.
Episode 9
Aug 13, 2008
Specialist subjects are Wimbledon singles championships, the England cricket team under Duncan Fletcher, the Scottish Premier League and World championship snooker.
The Final
Aug 20, 2008
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.
