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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 5, 2020

Heat 5, 2020

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The nationwide general knowledge quiz for the title of Brain of Britain 2020.

Russell Davies hosts the fifth heat in the nationwide general knowledge tournament, with competitors from Chichester, Cardiff and London.

(5/17)
In astronomy, what is a P.H.O? Which are the hills that make up Yorkshire's so-called Three Peaks? And which is the first event in the women's heptathlon? Russell Davies asks the questions of four more potential Brains of Britain, in a contest recorded before the restrictions on public gatherings.

Taking part are:
Jon Clatworthy, a risk assessor from Chichester
Nicki Cockburn, a student from Cardiff
William Dunbar, a journalist from London
Simon O'Brien, a digital editor, also from London.

A semi-final place awaits today's winner, and there'll also be a chance for a Brain of Britain listener to win a prize by outwitting the contestants with his or her own questions.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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