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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: 16/01/2012

16/01/2012

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Contestants from Cheshire, the West Midlands and Edinburgh bid for a semi-final place.

Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies. Quiz enthusiasts from Cheshire, the West Midlands and Edinburgh bid for a place in the semi-finals.

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The canvas entitled 'Nude Descending A Staircase', first exhibited in 1912, was the first major success of which artist? 

Russell Davies puts this and many other questions to the competitors in the tenth heat of the 2012 contest. This week's programme comes from the BBC's new Salford studios, with quiz enthusiasts from Cheshire, the West Midlands and Edinburgh bidding for a semi-final place.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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