With Magnus Magnusson from the University of Lancaster.
Four contenders from the North of England compete for a place in the semi-finals.
Dave Williams (teacher) 'Epic' historical novels of James A. Michener.
Peter Castree (computer systems engineer) History of Russia, 980-1613.
Robert Barnard (crime writer) Mature operas of Donizetti.
Helen Grayson (technical writer) Life and work of Mary Wollstonecraft, 1759-97.
BBC Elstree
(Answers to quiz: 1 The Yellow Rose of Texas; 2 Archangel; 3 In the park at Fotheringay Castle (parco di Forteringa); 4 Modesty.
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