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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: The Final, 2016

02/05/2016

The Final, 2016

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, The Final, 2016

The 2016 final of the general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.

The 2016 season of the general knowledge tournament reaches its climax, with the grand final from the Radio Theatre in London. Russell Davies asks the questions.

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The grand Final of the 2016 series comes from the Radio Theatre in London, with Russell Davies in the chair. The four competitors who've come through the heats and the semi-finals with heads held high, compete for the silver Brain of Britain trophy. The winner will add his or her name to the 63-year roll-call of champions that has included such illustrious quizzing names as Irene Thomas, Kevin Ashman and Barry Simmons.

The Finalists will also be asked to combine their knowledge to tackle a pair of devious questions set for them by the outgoing Brain of Britain champion, Nigel Jones.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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