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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 7, 2023

Heat 7, 2023

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies

Russell Davies hosts the prestigious general knowledge quiz with four contenders bidding for the title Brain of Britain 2023

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The general knowledge quiz comes from Salford this week with four more contenders starting their bid to become the 70th BBC Brain of Britain. Russell Davies's questions range from Tudor history to hi-hip and from football to philosophy - with a guaranteed place in the semi-finals awaiting today's winner.

Appearing in today's heat are
Julie Byres from Aberdeen
Jude Cole from Sheffield
John Robinson from Birmingham
Haydn Thompson from the Peak District.

There'll also be a chance for a Brain of Britain listener to win a prize by stumping the contenders with questions he or she has devised, in 'Beat the Brains'.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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