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The Brains Trust

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A new six-part version of the broadcasting classic which was launched on BBC Radio in 1941 and moved to television in the fifties.

A panel of intellectuals from different fields tackles a variety of viewers' questions on the big issues. Tonight the brains belong to scientist Lewis Wolpert, philosopher Edward de Bono, doctor and director Jonathan Miller and Booker prize-winning novelist Antonia Byatt. Chaired by Mary Ann Sieghart, Assistant Editor of The Times.

Contributors

Chairman:
Mary Ann Sieghart
Panellist:
Lewis Wolpert
Panellist:
Edward de Bono
Panellist:
Jonathan Miller
Panellist:
Antonia Byatt
Producer:
Michael Roberts
Series Producer:
Chris Salt
Source: Radio Times

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