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, 2022

Semi-final 4, 2022

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Semi-final 4, 2022

The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

Russell Davies puts the general knowledge questions to the last of this year's semi-finalists bidding for the title Brain of Britain 2022.

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Only one place remains in the 2022 Brain of Britain Final and it will go to today's winner. Russell Davies welcomes the last four of the semi-finalists who have come unscathed through this year's heats. 

Classic cinema, the geography of India, the history of Wimbledon, Star Wars and the turbulent recent developments in British politics are among the subjects that will be tested by the questions in this semi-final. With all of the semi-finalists at the top of their game, the competition is sure to be tough. 

Taking part are:
Helen Blackburn from Midlothian
Tom Gibson from St Ives in Cambridgeshire
Emma Laslett from Milton Keynes
Darren Martin from Chorley in Lancashire.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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