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 2, 2023

Heat 2, 2023

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 2, 2023

The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.

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

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Another four contenders join Russell Davies to launch their bids to become Brain of Britain 2023. Today's winner will go through to the semi-finals in the autumn.

Taking part in the second heat are Peter Almond from Bristol, Sue Brearley from London, Leigh Haggar from Hampshire and George Scratcherd from Essex.

The programme includes 'Beat the Brains', which gives a listener a chance to win a prize by stumping the Brains with questions of his or her own.

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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