The Master Game Season 1 • TV Show
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Seasons of The Master Game
The Master Game currently has 2 seasons and 8 episodes. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 1977.
Season 1
The Master Game Season 2 • TV Show
The Master Game Season 2
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When is the next season of The Master Game coming out?
The Master Game is listed as an ongoing series with a "Returning Series" production status, but the next episode or season has not yet been given a firm air date in the official schedule. The most recent episode aired on January 3, 1977, so any future release date is likely to fall after that. Looking at previous seasons, gaps between seasons have often been well over a year, so it may take some time before the next season arrives.
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overview
What is The Master Game about?
The Master Game is a BBC production of televised chess tournaments that ran for eight series on BBC2 from 1976 to 1983. Presented by Jeremy James with expert analysis from Leonard Barden and, later, Bill Hartston, The Master Game was noted for its innovative style, in which a display board with animated figurines and move notation, shown centre-left of screen, was accompanied by footage of the players cogitating, their thoughts during the game heard in voice-over. As a theme tune, the later series of this programme used the Disco '78 version of Ennio Morricone's "Come Maddalena". The series reflects a distinct US style and perspective.
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Release pattern and schedule for The Master Game
The Master Game has been releasing episodes between June 1975 and January 1977 across 2 seasons. So far there are 8 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 19 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release. Until a new date appears, January 1977 remains the latest confirmed release window for the show.