Magnus Magnusson biography

Profile

Despite a long and notable scholarly/academic career, Magnus Magnusson was best known for his 25-year stint as the host of the BBC quiz show Mastermind. He retained his academic connections, however, and from 2002 served as chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University. Magnusson's books included I've Started so I'll Finish, a memoir of his years on Mastermind, and Scotland: The Story of a Nation.