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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, 2020

Heat 6, 2020

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 6, 2020

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

Russell Davies puts the questions to the latest contenders in the general knowledge tournament.

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Russell Davies is in the questionmaster's chair, with questions on topics as diverse as meteorology, Hindu gods, the books of the Bible and video games. Today's heat was recorded in London before the restrictions on public events. 

Taking part are:
Phil Anderson, a chemist from Buntingford in Hertfordshire
George Ferzoco, a university lecturer from Bristol
Graham Holliday, a writer from Lower Seagry in Wiltshire
Dom Tait, a media and entertainment consultant from Guildford in Surrey.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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