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 10, 2023

Heat 10, 2023

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies

Russell Davies asks the questions in the prestigious general knowledge quiz, with competitors from around the UK bidding to become Brain of Britain 2023

(10/17)
Four contenders join Russell Davies for another heat of the general knowledge contest from London's Radio Theatre, as the competition for semi-final places hots up. Today's winner will go through, but will any of the others score well enough to win a place as a high-scoring runner-up?

Appearing today are
Karen Barnes from Woking
Andrew Craig from Pewsey in Wiltshire
Colin Kidd from Bushey in Hertfordshire
Carol Norton from Romsey in Hampshire

There's also a chance for a listener to win a prize by stumping the competitors with his or her own devious questions.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
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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