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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: 26/12/2011

26/12/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 26/12/2011

Chaired by Russell Davies. With contestants from South Wales, London and the Home Counties

Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. Contestants from South Wales, London and the Home Counties compete for a place in the semi-finals.

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Would you know which organ of the human body is affected by Gerstmann Syndrome? Or what official post was held by Bernard de Launay, who became the first prominent casualty of the French Revolution? 

Russell Davies is in the chair for another heat of the evergreen general knowledge contest. This week, contestants from South Wales, London and the Home Counties compete for a place in the semi-finals.

A Brain of Britain listener will also be hoping to win a prize by outwitting the contestants with questions of his or her own devising.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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