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

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Counterpoint: Series 34: Semi-final 1

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Series 34

BBC Radio 4 - Counterpoint, Series 34, Semi-final 1

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

The wide-ranging music quiz reaches the first semi-final, with three heat winners playing off for a Final place.

(10/13)
This year's Counterpoint tournament reaches the semi-final stage, with Paul Gambaccini welcoming back three of the heat winners from earlier in the series, all competing via remote link in a time of Covid lockdown.

The pace hots up and the competitors can expect the questions to be tougher, as the race is on in earnest for places in the 2021 Final. As always, they'll be tested on their knowledge of a wide variety of music, with plenty of musical extracts both rare and familiar.

Today's returning semi-finalists are
Eugene Gallagher, a computer analyst from Cheshire
Anne Hodkinson, a retired recruitment officer from Dudley
Martin Warlow, a retired civil servant from Milford Haven.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

Counterpoint: Series 34

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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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