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 4, 2021

Semi-final 4, 2021

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Semi-final 4, 2021

The UK-wide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies

Russell Davies is in the chair for the general knowledge contest, with the last four of this year's semi-finalists challenging for a place in the Final

(16/17)
The last four of this year's Brain of Britain semi-finalists join Russell Davies to decide who'll take the only remaining place in the 2021 Final. 

What's the name of the statue that stands on top of the Old Bailey court building in London? Which fictional planet was the birthplace of Superman? Who had a no.1 hit with the song Don't Cry For Me Argentina, from Evita, but never appeared in the stage musical? 

These, and many other questions from all fields of knowledge, stand between the contestants and the Final place. With all four of them having come through the heats with their general knowledge credentials intact, the contest is sure to be closely fought.

As always, a listener also stands to win a prize if questions he or she has devised succeed in outwitting the panel.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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