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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: Top Brain 2018

19/02/2018

Top Brain 2018

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Top Brain 2018

Russell Davies chairs a general knowledge contest of champions.

Russell Davies chairs the ultimate general knowledge run-off, between the winners of the three most recent Brain of Brains contests of champions.

Every three years the 'Brain of Brains' contest determines which of the most recent 'Brain of Britain' winners is named the champion of champions. In this contest the 'Brain of Brains' winners play for the ultimate general knowledge title, 'Top Brain 2018'. The winner of last week's 'Brain of Brains 2018' contest joins formidable former champions Mark Grant and Ian Bayley, in a nail-biting run-off for the title.

A listener also stands to win a prize by attempting to outwit the champions with 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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