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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: 16/12/2013

16/12/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 16/12/2013

Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.

Competitors from Oxfordshire, West Sussex, London and Kent join Russell Davies for the second heat in the current series.

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Competitors from Oxfordshire, West Sussex, London and Kent join Russell Davies for the second heat in the current series of the longest-lived general knowledge quiz on British radio. 

The eventual winner after heats, semi-finals and Final will be named the sixty-first Brain of Britain in the spring of 2014. 

As always, the contestants will also pool their brainpower to tackle questions from a listener hoping to win a prize by 'Beating 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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