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Counterpoint: Series 34: Heat 9

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Series 34

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

Competitors from South London, South Yorkshire and Surrey join Paul Gambaccini for the last of this year's heats of the music quiz.

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The one remaining place in the Counterpoint semi-finals for 2021 will be filled by the winner of today's contest, recorded under Covid lockdown conditions with Paul Gambaccini and the competitors taking part from home. 

The range of music covered is as wide as ever, with questions in the opening round on Puccini, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Iron Maiden and The Weeknd. The competitors will also have to choose a special topic on which to answer a round of individual questions - with no prior warning of what the categories are.

Taking part today are
Vanessa McNaughton, a direct marketer from South London
Tom Mead, a civil servant from Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire
Tim Wise, a retired salesman from Wallington in Surrey.

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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