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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: 14/11/2011

14/11/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 14/11/2011

The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.

Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. The quest begins for the 59th Brain of Britain champion. The first heat features competitors from London and Inverness.

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The quest begins for the 59th Brain of Britain champion, as competitors from all over the UK line up to face Russell Davies' general knowledge questions. The first heat, from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, features competitors from as far apart as London and Inverness. They are the first of 48 appearing in this year's heats, most of them taking part for the first time, some returning for another go - but all hoping they can progress through to the Final in spring, and add their names to the illustrious list of Brains of Britain down the years.

As usual, in the current series, there's a chance for listeners to outwit the contestants by submitting questions with which to win a prize and 'beat the brains'.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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