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The Magic Monosyllable

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Richard Stilgoe presents a personal view of 60 years of the radio quiz.
Just why should anyone, precocious child or exhibitionist adult, want to become Top of the Form or Brain of Britain? And why should millions actually choose to listen to their attempts?
Producer Richard Edis

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Richard Stilgoe
Producer:
Richard Edis
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