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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: 28/11/2011

28/11/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 28/11/2011

With competitors from East Anglia, the West Midlands and London.

Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies, with competitors from East Anglia, the West Midlands and London.

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Competitors from East Anglia, the West Midlands and London join Russell Davies at the BBC Radio Theatre for the third heat in the quest for the next Brain of Britain.

From which port, in 1588, did the Spanish Armada set sail? And which singer fronted the Jeff Beck Group in 1968 and 1969 before going on to sing with The Faces?

There's also a chance for a Brain of Britain listener to win a prize and outwit the contestants with questions of his or her own.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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