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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: Heat 9, 2015

23/02/2015

Heat 9, 2015

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 9, 2015

Russell Davies asks the questions in the nationwide general knowledge quiz.

Competitors from Staffordshire, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Cheshire join Russell Davies for the ninth heat in the 2015 series of the general knowledge quiz.

(9/17)
Which two English cathedrals hold original copies of Magna Carta? And which science fiction novel's title is a direct reference to the temperature at which books spontaneously ignite?

Russell Davies chairs the ninth heat in the current season of the ever-popular general knowledge quiz, with contestants from the North of England competing at the BBC's Salford studios for a place in the semi-finals in the spring. 

Every point counts, as it's not just the heats winners who go through but also the runners-up with the highest scores across the series.

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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