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Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

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Paul Gambaccini hosts the 25th series of the general knowledge music quiz. From 2011.

4 Extra Debut. Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with contestants from Shropshire, Nottingham and Scotland.  From 2011.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.

The questions cover every aspect of music - from the classical repertoire to world music, show tunes, film scores, jazz, rock and pop.

The first trio of 27 competitors are in Manchester for the opening heat of this 25th anniversary series.

Anthony Dean from Nottingham
Fiona Leiper from Inverness
Christopher Moore-Bridger from Oswestry

Producer: Paul Bajoria

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2011.

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