Tracy-Ann Oberman was crowned Mastermind celebrity champion at the weekend, raising £1,500 for Chai Cancer Care in the process.
Ms Oberman, who also supported the British Heart Foundation, finished three points clear of the field in the BBC special, finishing on 16.
In competition with entertainer Debbie McGee, TV presenter Ben Cajee and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, the actress demonstrated historical knowledge in her chosen category, the women of imperial Rome.
But she was “most proud” of her performance in the general knowledge round, scoring 11 out of 15.