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 11, 2021

Heat 11, 2021

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The challenging general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies

Competitors from Wales and the North of England join Russell Davies for the challenging general knowledge quiz

(11/17)
Russell Davies welcomes another four competitors to Salford for the penultimate heat in the 2021 season of the general knowledge tournament.

In which book of the Bible will you find the story of Joseph and his multi-coloured coat? Whom did James Corden replace on television as host of America's Late Late Show? And which Lincolnshire-born painter was especially known for his many portraits of Emma, Lady Hamilton?

If the competitors can tackle these questions they may be on their way to a place in the semi-finals, and a step closer to the title Brain of Britain 2021.

Appearing today are:
Alan Burns, a retired solicitor from Salford
Charlotte Jackson-Orland, a modern languages teacher from Manchester
Derek Moody, a retired planning and logistics manager from Warrington in Cheshire
Lauren Watts-Keane, a data engineer from Cardiff.

There will also be a chance for a listener to win a prize by stumping the competitors with questions he or she has suggested.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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