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Brain of Britain 1989

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A nationwide general-knowledge contest in which listeners compete to become this year's Brain of Britain. Chairman Robert Robinson

First round - London
Contestants:
William Wates (chartered surveyor)
Patricia Wenz (information officer)
Brian Simm (businessman)
Clive Jones (light haulage contractor)

Including Beat the Brains in which listeners put their own questions to the contestants.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Chairman:
Robert Robinson
Contestant:
William Wates
Contestant:
Patricia Wenz
Contestant:
Brian Simm
Contestant:
Clive Jones
Programme devised by:
John P. Wynn
Questions set by:
Ian Gillies
Producer:
Richard Edis
Source: Radio Times

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