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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 4, 2019

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The toughest general knowledge quiz on radio, with Russell Davies

Russell Davies welcomes another four quiz contenders for the title Brain of Britain 2019

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Who was the first ever elected head of government to give birth while in office? Which city was once nicknamed Copperopolis? Which two seas are linked by the Suez Canal? Russell Davies has these and many other general knowledge questions on his cards in today's contest, which will determine who takes the fourth of the automatic places in this year's semi-finals.

As always, a listener also stands a chance of winning a prize if his or her questions succeed in Beating the Brains.

Today's competitors are:

'Dennis' Dennis, a resting academic from London
Matthew Ledbury, a writer and lecturer from Oxford
Alan Franklin, a retired librarian from Fulham in London
Helen Waters, a social care administrator from Ipswich.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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