Retired IT consultant Roman Dubowski achieved a remarkable victory on Sunday’s premiere of the 35th series of ITV’s ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’, becoming the seventh contestant to win the £1 million top prize.

A Long-Awaited Win

Dubowski, who had applied to the show on three separate occasions over more than two decades, expressed his elation at simply being selected to participate, considering it an accomplishment in itself.

Navigating the Questions

His journey to the million-pound question wasn’t without its initial hurdles. He initially struggled with the £1,000 question, utilizing his ‘Ask The Audience’ lifeline.

However, Dubowski quickly regained his composure and demonstrated impressive knowledge across a diverse range of subjects, including history, theatre, culinary arts, and popular culture.

Impressive Speed and Accuracy

Dubowski navigated the 15 questions with remarkable speed and accuracy, correctly answering the final £1 million question within just two minutes of it appearing on screen. He even had a lifeline, ‘Ask The Host’, remaining unused, showcasing his confidence and expertise.

Future Episodes and Challenging Questions

ITV has announced that this new series will see two contestants ultimately reach the coveted final question, promising further excitement for viewers.

The questions covered a broad spectrum of knowledge, testing contestants on topics as varied as the rings of Saturn, the origins of ice hockey, the ingredients of mayonnaise, the world of Harry Potter, and historical events like the Black Death.

The quiz also delved into areas like fashion, marine biology, metallurgy, theatrical movements, Greek mythology, and the history of scientific discoveries.

Examples of Questions

Contestants were asked to identify Elvis Presley’s famous home (Graceland), the term for a non-magic person in the Harry Potter series (Muggle), and the mountain range where the Rhone river originates (the Alps).

More complex questions tested knowledge of the Theatre of the Absurd (Waiting for Godot), the discovery awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics (X-rays), and the trademarked logo featured in James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ (Bass Ale).

Test Your Knowledge

Dailymail.com is now offering readers the chance to test their own knowledge with ‘Master Quiz’, inspired by the show, within the new Games section. This provides an opportunity for fans to experience the thrill of the quiz and see how they would fare against the contestants on ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’