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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Brain of Britain: Heat 12, 2020

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies welcomes another four contenders to the last of the heats in this year's general knowledge tournament.

(12/17)
In the last of the heats in the 2020 series, Russell Davies puts another four contenders through their paces. The winner will take the last of the automatic places in the semi-finals, and the scores today will also determine which four of the runners-up go through with the highest points totals. The contest was recorded under special safe conditions with no audience present.

Appearing today are
Ricki Kendall, a personal tutor from Spalding in Lincolnshire
Stephen Longridge, a retired bank employee from London
Manuel Lovell, an insurance recruiter from London
Mat Williams, a market researcher from Tonbridge in Kent.

A listener also gets the chance to Beat the Brains, by stumping them with questions he or she has suggested.

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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