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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: 27/01/2014

27/01/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 27/01/2014

Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.

The eighth heat in the 2014 series of the nationwide general knowledge quiz is chaired by Russell Davies at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.

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What traditional size of paper gets its name because it is produced by folding a standard sheet eight times? And John Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool was named after which range of hills? 

Russell Davies asks these and many other questions in the latest heat of the prestigious general knowledge quiz, now in its 61st season. The four contestants taking part today are competing for a semi-final place which will take them a step nearer to the coveted title of Brain of Britain 2014.

They come from Brighton, St Austell, Hedgerley Green in Buckinghamshire, and Kingswood in Surrey.

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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