Celebrity Mastermind

James Cracknell, Jen Brister, Craig Rowe and Bradley Riches answer questions on Grigori Rasputin, Tina Fey, Grace Jones and stage and film musical Little Shop of Horrors

In this episode, Stuart Pearce, Gemma Cairney, Axel Blake and Phil Dunning sit down to answer a range of questions. The conversation moves across several distinct topics: the development and legacy of UK punk rock, the artistic contributions of Pamela Colman Smith, the evolution of Marvel comics, and the television and stage work of Paul O'Grady. Each of the four contributors shares their own insights, responding to the queries posed and shedding light on the subjects. The format allows the panel to address each area in turn, offering concise explanations and personal observations without straying beyond the listed themes. Their combined responses provide a brief overview of each field for listeners.

In this episode, Stuart Pearce, Gemma Cairney, Axel Blake and Phil Dunning sit down to answer a range of questions. The conversation moves across several distinct topics: the development and legacy of UK punk rock, the artistic contributions of Pamela Colman Smith, the evolution of Marvel comics, and the television and stage work of Paul O'Grady. Each of the four contributors shares their own insights, responding to the queries posed and shedding light on the subjects. The format allows the panel to address each area in turn, offering concise explanations and personal observations without straying beyond the listed themes. Their combined responses provide a brief overview of each field for listeners.

Clive Myrie gathers a varied line‑up of guests – from pop stars and comedians to sports personalities and television presenters – and asks them to take a seat in the iconic black chair for a quiz that tests both specialist and general knowledge. The format pits each guest’s particular expertise against a broader range of questions, creating a lively contest that showcases the breadth of talent among the participants while keeping the focus firmly on the challenge of answering correctly. Throughout, Myrie steers the game with his characteristic wit, ensuring the atmosphere stays engaging and light‑hearted as contestants tackle each round.

On the programme, presenter Clive Myrie extends an invitation to four guests – Maryam Moshiri, singer‑songwriter Chesney Hawkes, comedian Desiree Burch and writer‑actor Danny Robins – to join him for a segment of the show. Each of the invitees is asked to sit in the distinctive black chair that marks the centre of the general‑knowledge quiz portion of the episode. The arrangement places the quartet opposite Myrie as they tackle a series of questions covering a broad range of topics. Their participation turns the quiz into a lively exchange, with the black chair serving as the focal point for the contest and testing their quick wit.

On the programme, presenter Clive Myrie extends an invitation to four guests – Maryam Moshiri, singer‑songwriter Chesney Hawkes, comedian Desiree Burch and writer‑actor Danny Robins – to join him for a segment of the show. Each of the invitees is asked to sit in the distinctive black chair that marks the centre of the general‑knowledge quiz portion of the episode. The arrangement places the quartet opposite Myrie as they tackle a series of questions covering a broad range of topics. Their participation turns the quiz into a lively exchange, with the black chair serving as the focal point for the contest and testing their quick wit.