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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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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies welcomes four contenders from Scotland and the North of England for the title Brain of Britain 2021.

(10/17)
Who's the only rugby player to have been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year? In what field of activity is Stanley Gibbons a famous name? And if Joe Biden is the 46th President of the USA, what number Vice President is Kamala Harris?
Russell Davies puts these and many other questions to the competitors in today's Brain of Britain contest, with another semi-final place at stake. The programme comes from Salford and was recorded under socially distanced conditions.
The Brains will also be tackling a pair of questions suggested by a listener, who'll be hoping to stump them and win a prize.

Taking part today are:
Alan Hay, a financial administrator from Paisley
Edward Brunt, a retired IT analyst from Altrincham in Cheshire
John Payne, a warehouse operative from Manchester
Ian Welham, a retired headteacher from Middle Rasen in Lincolnshire.

Asst 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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