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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 3, 2022

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies asks the questions in the classic general knowledge quiz.

Once again Russell Davies and contestants enjoy the pleasure of stored-up knowledge, in an age when there's seemingly an app to provide the answer to any question. In the third heat, Russell Davies welcomes the contenders to MediaCityUK in Salford. At least one of them will go forward to the semi-final stages of this year's knockout tournament for the prestigious quiz title Brain of Britain 2022. 

Taking part today are:
Gill Austen from Drumnadrochit in the Scottish Highlands
Jamie Hall from Manchester
Darren Martin from Chorley in Lancashire
Rebecca Mathis from Newbury in Berkshire.

A Brain of Britain listener will also discover whether he or she has won a prize by stumping the contestants in 'Beat the Brains'.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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