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General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.

The nationwide general knowledge contest in which 48 listeners from all parts of the UK fight their way to the final. The prize is a silver salver and the title Brain of Britain.

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Brain of Britain: 24/01/2011

24/01/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 24/01/2011

The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.

The second semi-final of the nationwide general knowledge contest to find the 58th Brain of Britain, with Russell Davies in the chair.

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Russell Davies welcomes a further four semi-finalists to BBC Maida Vale to contest a place in the 2011 Brain of Britain Final. This week's contenders come from Widnes in Cheshire, Bakewell in Derbyshire, Northwich in Cheshire and Sutton in Surrey.

Which word for a lamentation, or warning against the morals of the times, is taken from the name of a Hebrew prophet?

On a coat of arms, what's the name given to the centre point of the escutcheon or shield?

Wembley Stadium was first built for which exhibition, that took place in 1924?

You can find the answers to these, and many other questions, in this week's programme.


Producer Paul Bajoria.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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