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 3, 2023

Heat 3, 2023

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Heat 3, 2023

Russell Davies chairs the prestigious nationwide general knowledge contest

Russell Davies is in the question master's chair as four more contenders take on the ultimate general knowledge test

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The 2023 season of the general knowledge tournament continues with a contest from London's Radio Theatre. Russell Davies asks the questions, which today range across topics as diverse as botany and chemistry, architecture and ska music. There'll also be a chance for a listener to outwit the Brains and win a prize with questions he or she has thought up. 

Appearing today are:
Atalanta Beaumont from Surrey,
David Cowan from Swansea,
John Esling from Suffolk
Emma Goodridge-Hobson from Suffolk.

Today's winner will return for the semi-finals later in the series.

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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