I was pleased to hear recently that Bart Smith a reference librarian at the British Library (BL) and part-time quiz supremo is to once again step under the spot lights. This time on tonight's Mastermind.

The legendary quiz show will see Smith pit his wits against fellow contestants using his knowledge of the Spanish Civil War as his specialist subject.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Bart late last year to talk of his career as an information specialist at the BL over three decades. However his second passion for memorizing dates has undoubtedly helped him with appearances on Test the Nation and University Challenge: The Professionals in which he captained the BL team to win in the final.

With that kind of record of success it should make for good viewing. Good luck from all of us here at IWR.

Mastermind will be screened tonight at 8pm, BBC 2