Brain of Britain

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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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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz

Russell Davies is in the chair for the start of the 2020 season of Britain's longest running general knowledge quiz.

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The 2020 season of the nation's longest running general knowledge quiz gets under way, with Russell Davies in the questionmaster's chair. The first four of the 48 competitors taking part this year begin their campaign to become the 67th BBC Brain of Britain.

Appearing today are:
John Adedoyin, a management consultant from London
Hugh Brady, a scientist, also from London
Andrew Codling, a former business analyst from Egham in Surrey
Ellie Mackin, a writer and translator from Nottingham.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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