Quick Summary
Stuart Pearce, Gemma Cairney, Axel Blake and Phil Dunning respond to queries about UK punk rock, the artist Pamela Colman Smith, Marvel comics and Paul O’Grady. Their discussion covers each topic in turn, offering concise answers and clarifying key points for listeners.
About This Program ✦
The show is a short‑form programme that brings together four presenters – Stuart Pearce, Gemma Cairney, Axel Blake and Phil Dunning – who field a series of questions from listeners. It is structured as a straightforward Q&A session, with each host taking turns to respond. During the episode the panel tackles a varied set of topics. They field enquiries about the history and influence of UK punk rock, discuss the work of artist Pamela Colman Smith, offer insights into Marvel comics, and share information concerning Paul O'Grady. All four contributors play an active part in the discussion, each offering their own perspective on the different subjects. Their answers are delivered in a conversational style, keeping the tone light and accessible while still covering the essential points raised by the questions. The programme therefore covers a surprisingly wide range of interests, moving from music culture to visual art, then on to comic book lore and television personality trivia. By moving quickly between these areas, the episode provides listeners with concise, factual replies to each of the queries posed.
Celebrity Mastermind broadcasts on BBC Two HD at 7:30pm, Monday, 26 January 2026. (Subtitles)


