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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, 2018

18/06/2018

The Final, 2018

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, The Final, 2018

Russell Davies chairs the grand final of the general knowledge quiz.

The 2018 series of the annual general knowledge tournament reaches the grand final, with Russell Davies asking the questions.

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Russell Davies takes the questionmaster's chair for the final time this series as the crème de la crème of this year's tournament compete for the silver Brain of Britain trophy. The winner will become the 65th BBC Brain of Britain champion.

Having come through heats and semi-finals unscathed, the four Finalists face their toughest challenge yet. As is traditional, they'll also face a couple of particularly devious questions to answer in collaboration, set by the outgoing Brain of Britain champion John Beynon.

With four formidable potential champions and an eager audience at London's Radio Theatre, a tense Final is ensured. 

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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