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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: 13/01/2014

13/01/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 13/01/2014

Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies asks the questions in the sixth heat of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.

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Russell Davies welcomes competitors from Thames Ditton, Portsmouth, Twickenham and Henley on Thames, in the latest heat of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. This week's contest comes from the BBC's Maida Vale studios. 

The winner will take his or her place in the series semi-finals, and move a step closer to being named the 61st Brain of Britain champion in the spring. 

As always they'll have to prove the breadth of their general knowledge, with questions covering everything from Classical mythology to information technology, and from classic literature to current affairs.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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