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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 4, 2015

13/04/2015

Semi-Final 4, 2015

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

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

The last semi-final in the 2015 series of the general knowledge quiz, with Russell Davies.

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Who declared himself King of France in 1795 but didn't come to the throne for another nineteen years? And which Hollywood actress's autobiography was entitled 'Goodness Had Nothing To Do With It'?

Russell Davies asks the questions in the nail-biting fourth semi-final of the 2015 tournament, with four more keen quizzers vying for the single remaining place in the Final next week. The winner stands a real chance of being named the 62nd BBC Brain of Britain champion.

The contenders come from London, Bath, Bromley and Lytham in Lancashire.

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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