Brain of Britain

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 9, 2022

Heat 9, 2022

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies is in the chair as four more contenders take part in the prestigious general knowledge quiz.

Russell Davies puts the questions to four contenders for the title Brain of Britain 2022, in the ninth heat of this year's tournament which comes from MediaCityUK in Salford. Will they be able to work out what connects Kermit the Frog, Red Rum and a Canberra jet bomber? Will they remember at which London hotel Oscar Wilde was arrested, or know the more familiar name of the painting sometimes called La Gioconda?

A place in the 2022 semi-finals awaits the winner today.

Taking part are:
Carol Bates from Nottingham
Carolyn Evans from Worcestershire
Gill Taylor from West Yorkshire
Scott Torrance from Dumfries.

There's also a chance for a listener to Beat the Brains with questions he or she has suggested. 

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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