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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 5, 2016

08/02/2016

Heat 5, 2016

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 5, 2016

Russell Davies chairs the prestigious general knowledge quiz.

The 2016 series of the general knowledge quiz reaches the fifth heat, with Russell Davies asking the questions.

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Russell Davies welcomes competitors from Kidderminster, Chester, Stirling and Rothbury in Northumberland to Media City in Salford for the latest contest in the 2016 series.

To stand a chance of making it through to the semi-final stage they'll have to know where Britain's first-ever safari park was, which 19th century war was ended by the Treaty of San Stefano, and the name of the party led by the Greek politician Alexis Tsipras.

There's also an opportunity for a Brain of Britain listener to 'Beat the Brains' with his or her question suggestions.

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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