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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: Semi-Final 3, 2015

06/04/2015

Semi-Final 3, 2015

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Semi-Final 3, 2015

Russell Davies chairs the third semi-final of the 2015 series.

Russell Davies chairs the third semi-final in the 2015 season of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.

(15/17)
The 2015 Brain of Britain tournament reaches the third semi-final, with Russell Davies' questions encompassing topics as diverse as 1980s TV theme music, the genetic code, and the political history of Greece.

The participants today have all come through the heats with flying colours and will be hoping to take a coveted place in the 2015 Final in two weeks' time. They hail from Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.

As always, Russell will also be giving a listener the chance to 'Beat the Brains' with ingenious questions of his or her own devising.

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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