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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 6, 2019

Heat 6, 2019

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The wide-ranging general knowledge quiz, with Russell Davies

The notoriously tough general knowledge quiz comes from Salford this week, with Russell Davies asking the questions

(6/17)
Russell Davies asks the questions in the sixth of this year's heats. Who were the architects of Paris's Pompidou Centre? Which superhero was played by Chadwick Boseman in 2018? Which 20th century Prime Minister had the shortest tenure in office?

Today's contest comes from MediaCityUK in Salford, and the winner today will take another of the automatic places in the semi-finals in the summer.

The competitors are:
Bob Currie, a legal investigator from Bramall in Stockport
Michael Harrington, a retired teacher from Rochdale
Liz Hartley, a retired university librarian from Lancaster
Mike Meakin, a hospital operating department practitioner from Harrogate

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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