A Mastermind contestant has wowed viewers with what is being dubbed the “most iconic specialist subject ever”. Policy researcher Emily Medhurst competed on the BBC quiz show in which contestants must answer a series of general knowledge questions but also a round of questions on a specialised subject of their choosing. For Medhurst’s specialist subject, she opted for Transport for London moquette, the iconic patterned upholstery seen on London buses and Tube trains – some designs of which have featured local landmarks and history. Medhurst did well in her round, correctly answering eight questions in two minutes, taking only one pass and getting just three questions wrong. She answered questions about famous moquette designers, iconic patterns, and the London Tube lines that have featured specific designs. Questions included, “Which design, depicting landmarks such as the dome of St Paul’s and The London Eye, is named after the Publicity Manager who commissioned moquettes for London Transport in the 1930s?”, with the answer being “Barman”. Medhurst was also asked which underground line featured “a branded moquette featuring …