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Counterpoint: Series 34: Heat 8

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

Competitors from Cambridge, Reading and Somerset join Paul Gambaccini for the wide-ranging quiz of musical knowledge.

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Today's Counterpoint contest once again features competitors taking part on remote links from their own homes during the Covid lockdown. The rivalry is no less keen than if they were together on stage, with all three hoping their musical knowledge will win them a place in the semi-finals. Dolly Parton, John Coltrane, Stephen Sondheim, Pavarotti and Michael Jackson all feature in the questions - and will anyone pick the specialist round on James Bond themes? 

Today's contenders are
James Dingle, an editor from Cambridge
Patricia Hester, a nurse from Reading
Steve Lodge, a care support worker from Bridgwater in Somerset.

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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