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Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

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Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.

Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz, with contestants from London and West Sussex. From 2012.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz

The questions cover every aspect of music - from the classical repertoire to world music, show tunes, film scores, jazz, rock and pop.

The eighth trio of 27 competitors are at the Radio Theatre in London for the eighth heat of the series.

Nigel Phillips from Horsham, West Sussex
Michael Pitwood from Walthamstow, London
Martin Walker from West London

Producer: Paul Bajoria

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2012.

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