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'''Magnus Magnusson''' (1929-2007) was a guest on ''[[Countdown]]''. Originally an investigative journalist and translator, he rose to his greatest fame as question master of British TV's most prestigious quiz show, ''{{w|Mastermind (British game show)|Mastermind}}'', hosting the programme for 25 years from 1972 to 1997.
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'''Magnus Magnusson''' {{w|Order of the British Empire|KBE}} was a guest on ''[[Countdown]]''. He was originally an investigative journalist and translator. He rose to his greatest fame as question master of British TV's most prestigious quiz show, ''{{w|Mastermind (British game show)|Mastermind}}'', hosting the show from 1972 to 1997.
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One of his daughters, [[Sally Magnusson|Sally]], was also a [[Dictionary Corner]] guest.
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He sadly passed away on 7 January 2007.
  
 
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Magnus Magnusson
Guest
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First appearance 25 December 1997
Last appearance 4 April 2003
Appearances 40
Episodes with Magnus Magnusson

Magnus Magnusson KBE was a guest on Countdown. He was originally an investigative journalist and translator. He rose to his greatest fame as question master of British TV's most prestigious quiz show, Mastermind, hosting the show from 1972 to 1997.

One of his daughters, Sally, was also a Dictionary Corner guest.

He sadly passed away on 7 January 2007.

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