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Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

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Counterpoint: Series 34: Heat 7

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Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.

Paul Gambaccini hosts the eclectic music quiz, with competitors this week from Manchester, Leytonstone and Llandudno.

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Paul Gambaccini's questions in this heat of the musical quiz range from Bernstein to Saturday Night Fever and from Andre Previn to Roxy Music. Recorded under lockdown conditions with all contestants joining in from home, the show nevertheless takes them well beyond their comfort zones. 

Playing this week are
Helen Barker, a social worker from Manchester
Ian Clark, a retired music librarian from Leytonstone in East London
Nicki Cockburn, a mature student from Llandudno

The winner will take another of the places in the semi-finals which begin later this month.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

Counterpoint: Series 34

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Paul Gambaccini hosts the general knowledge music quiz with contestants from around the UK

Music lovers from around the UK compete in the knockout tournament, with the aim of becoming the 34th official Counterpoint champion. Paul Gambaccini hosts.

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