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 6, 2022

Heat 6, 2022

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies is in the chair for the prestigious general knowledge quiz, as four more competitors bid to become Brain of Britain 2022.

Which US President has an African capital city named after him? Which is the metallic chemical element with the highest melting point? In which year was Halley's comet last visible from earth? These are just two of the questions facing the competitors who join Russell Davies for today's heat of the general knowledge quiz. 

Taking part at London's Radio Theatre are:
Nicholas Comfort, from south east London
Annabel Gaskell, from Abingdon
Tom Gibson from St Ives in Cambridgeshire
Wendy Merrick from the West Midlands.

A place in the semi-finals later in the year awaits the winner today.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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