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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: 02/01/2012

02/01/2012

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Competitors from East Lothian, West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Nottinghamshire do battle.

Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. Competitors from East Lothian, West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Nottinghamshire battle it out.

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Russell Davies hosts the eighth heat of the current series of the evergreen general knowledge quiz, featuring competitors from East Lothian, West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Nottinghamshire. This week the programme comes from the BBC studios in Salford. 

The winner will go through to the semi-finals and will be one step closer to the coveted title of 'Brain of Britain 2012'. 

As ever, a Brain of Britain listener gets the chance to outwit the contestants with devious questions of his or her own, in 'Beat the Brains'. 

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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