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Become a Contender

Do you have what it takes to become the next 'Mastermind' champion? You can apply now for the 2012 contests: just fill in the form below!

General Information

Contact Numbers
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History of Quizzes

Specialist Subject

If you are picked to participate in the series you will be asked to nominate subjects on which you will answer. Please give four subjects you would like to answer on.

CHOICE OF SPECIALIST SUBJECT 1

This is vital so we can ascertain what you understand your subject to be.

CHOICE OF SPECIALIST SUBJECT 2

This is vital so we can ascertain what you understand your subject to be.

CHOICE OF SPECIALIST SUBJECT 3

This is vital so we can ascertain what you understand your subject to be.

CHOICE OF SPECIALIST SUBJECT 4

This is vital so we can ascertain what you understand your subject to be.

Auditions & Availability

LOCATION OF AUDITIONS

Auditions are likely to be held in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Oxford.

CONTENDER'S AVAILABILITY

Should you be successful in being selected for the series, recordings will take place in Manchester. You may be required to attend up to 4 recording days which could include weekdays. Are there any dates in 2012 of which you are now aware that you will definitely be unavailable? (NB we will do our best to accommodate, but please be aware that it may not be possible to include you in the series if your availability is limited.)

Monitoring & Advertising

The BBC is commited to equal opportunities to all, irrespective of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexuality, disability or age.

Note: The BBC will only use your personal details for the purpose of selecting contenders for the Mastermind series. Your information, in particular your ethnic origin and disability data, will also be treated in the strictest confidence by the BBC and will not be provided to any other party. For further information, please read the BBC's privacy policy.

Please note: You may be contacted in the future regarding subsequent series of Mastermind.

N.B. We regret that BBC members of staff and their immediate families are not eligible to apply.

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