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 1, 2023

Heat 1, 2023

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 1, 2023

Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.

Russell Davies welcomes competitors from around the UK to compete for the prestigious title Brain of Britain 2023.

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The first four competitors of the new season join Russell Davies at the Radio Theatre in London, for the opening heat of the 2023 general knowledge tournament. 48 competitors this year from all around the UK will be whittled down to just four Finalists in December. Could the eventual Brain of Britain champion be among the contenders today?

The competitors in the first heat are Jason Butler from Kent, Jude Child from Hampshire, Susannah Croft from Essex and Akin Yilmaz from London. 

The programme includes 'Beat the Brains', in which a listener gets the opportunity to win a prize by stumping the Brains with questions he or she has devised.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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