Sunday, 3 December 2023

Mastermind Heat Fifteen Preview

The story so far: a fortnight ago I scored a measly aggregate of four on specialist. Last week I outdid myself and ended up with three – mind you, I should be glad it wasn’t zero. So what are the prospects of me ending up with 2 or worse this time out?

Tomorrow night’s subjects are:-

The Poetry of Dame Carol Ann Duffy

The League of Gentlemen

Nigel Mansell

Rene Magritte

On first glance this looks a better bet for me than the last two weeks. he banker subject, if there is one, is probably Nigel Mansell. I don’t follow Formula 1 so much now, but back in the 80s ad early 90s, Nigel’s heyday, I was a big fan. I reckon about 3 if I’m lucky.

Carol Ann Duffy – well it all depends which poems are referenced, but any that have been in the WJEC English literature GCSE anthology a any time over the last quarter of a century ought to give m a shout. Possibly 2.

The League of Gentlemen. I was never a fan of the TV show – sorry about that, I did like the original radio show though. It’s the sort of subject where I might surprise myself by sneaking a point.

Ditto Rene Magritte. I only know about him what everyone else knows, but that might be enough to bring me a point.

So we’re looking at an aggregate of around 7 if things go to plan. Not great but a hell of a lot better than 3.

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