Brain Of Britain

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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: Semi-Final 2, 2021

Semi-Final 2, 2021

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Semi-Final 2, 2021

The challenging nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies welcomes competitors from Belfast, Buckinghamshire and Cheshire in the second semi-final of the general knowledge tournament.

(14/17)
Another four semi-finalists take their places for the latest round of the challenging general knowledge contest, with a place in the 2021 Final up for grabs. Russell Davies is in the questionmaster's chair. Will the competitors know which Roman god was supposedly the father of the twins Romulus and Remus? Or which member of the Dad's Army cast was also a successful playwright? Or which Elton John song Kate Bush has had a Top 20 hit with?

Appearing today are
Heather Auton, a retired marketing director from Amersham
Edward Brunt, a retired IT analyst from Altrincham
Innis Carson, a researcher from Belfast
Alan Hodgson, a customer service assistant from Macclesfield.

There's also a chance for a Brain of Britain listener to win a prize if his or her questions are chosen to challenge the Brains. 

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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