MAGNUS Magnusson, who has died aged 77, was an industrious journalist, writer, broadcaster and public servant destined to have his other achievements overshadowed by his masterly stewardship of the ...

The Repair Shop viewers were served up a healthy dose of nostalgia as the original Mastermind chair was taken to the workshop. The iconic chair from 1972 was taken on the BBC programme by Sally ...

Half century ago today - Monday, September 11, 1972, to be precise - a new quiz show was screened on BBC One. Transmitted in the late night "graveyard" slot of 10.45pm, however, no one would have been ...

Magnus Magnusson, the former presenter of the BBC quiz programme Mastermind, has died at the age of 77. The Icelandic-born broadcaster, perhaps best known for his "I've started so I'll finish" ...

Former Mastermind host Magnus Magnusson has died at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. The Icelandic-born presenter was the face of the BBC quiz show for 25 years until 1997. At its peak, the ...

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FORMER Mastermind presenter Magnus Magnusson has been diagnosed with cancer. The 77-year-old broadcaster, journalist and historian is undergoing tests and is in "good fettle", according to the BBC, ...

TV's most famous question-master, Magnus Magnusson, has passed away at the age of 77. The broadcaster, who was born in Iceland but moved to Scotland with his family when he was one, died of cancer at ...

An auction of items owned by Magnus Magnusson, former presenter of Mastermind, is being held to raise money for charity. Author and journalist Mr Magnusson presented the BBC quiz show for 25 years. He ...

Writer and broadcaster Magnus Magnusson – best remembered as the presenter of Mastermind for 25 years - has died, aged 77. He died peacefully at his home near Glasgow at 6.45pm in the arms of his ...