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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 10, 2015

02/03/2015

Heat 10, 2015

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 10, 2015

Russell Davies chairs the tenth heat of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.

Russell Davies presents the nationwide general knowledge quiz. The tenth heat features contestants from Huddersfield, Liverpool, Leeds and Kendal.

(10/17)
Which Pharaoh ordered the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world? And which familiar two-word term was first coined by the film critic Nino Frank, when discussing films such as The Maltese Falcon and Double Indemnity?

The competitors in today's heat will have to answer these and many other questions to stand a chance of qualifying for the semi-final stage of this year's tournament. Russell Davies is in the chair, and the contestants come from Huddersfield, Liverpool, Leeds and Kendal.

They'll also face questions suggested by a listener, with the aim of 'Beating the Brains' and winning a book token prize. 

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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