EGGHEADS!!!

Yesterday I was in London for the filming of the TV show 'Eggheads' at the BBC. Unfortunately my team didn't win, however at least we didn't embarrass ourselves. I'd love to talk all about it, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to publish anything about it without the permission of the production company, 12 Yard - this includes online blogs I think. I think I can speak very generally however.

Eggheads, for those who haven't seen it, is a quiz show on BBC2 where five quiz experts (past winners of Brain of Britain, Mastermind, 15 to 1 etc.) take on a team of challengers. There are 8 categories, only 4 of which are used each show, with a final round made up of general knowledge questions. Because the initial rounds pitch you individually against the experts, it is very difficult. I got talking to the eggheads, in particular Kevin and Daphne, and it was really interesting. These were people who craved knowledge of any kind, there job was to know stuff. I loved the idea of that, and wish I had a job like that. Alas, my job only requires me to know stuff about tax!

So my eggheads experience has increased my desire to learn new things and expand my knowledge. Maybe I'll have another shot at a tv quiz sometime and do better. I may also write a quiz or two myself, something I've thought about doing for a while now. Maybe I'll even post them on here...