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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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Russell Davies

Paul Bajoria

Brain of Britain: 03/02/2014

03/02/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 03/02/2014

Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies chairs the latest heat of the general knowledge quiz, from Media City studios in Salford. The name of which chemical element derives from the Greek word for 'lazy'?

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The name of which chemical element derives from the Greek word for 'lazy'? And to which province of Canada does Cape Breton Island belong?

Russell Davies puts these and a plethora of other general knowledge questions to today's competitors, who come from Cardiff, Ayrshire, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. They're hoping to win a place in the 2014 semi-finals which begin in a few weeks' time. 

Russell's questions cover history, music, science, literature, mythology, popular culture and more besides. There's also a chance for an ingenious listener to 'Beat the Brains' with questions of his or her own devising - with a prize on offer if the contestants' combined brainpower can't work them out.

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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