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 7, 2021

Heat 7, 2021

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The prestigious general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies

Russell Davies asks the questions in the latest heat of the nationwide general knowledge tournament.

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Competitors from Somerset, the Home Counties and London join Russell Davies this week for the latest heat of the 2021 general knowledge tournament, recorded in London under pandemic restrictions. Among other things, they'll need to know the name of Vincent Van Gogh's art dealer brother, the distance run in an Olympic steeplechase, and the names of the Imperial Cities of Morocco. Today's winner will take another of the places in the semi-finals later in the season.

Taking part are:
Heather Auton, a retired marketing director from Amersham in Buckinghamshire
George Bulmer, a retail manager from Hammersmith in London
Ian McKillop, a locum pharmacist from Ilminster in Somerset
Emma Napper, a personal assistant from Arlesey in Bedfordshire.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
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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