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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 11, 2023

Heat 11, 2023

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The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies

Russell Davies asks the questions in the latest heat of the general knowledge quiz with competitors from around the UK

(11/17)
The penultimate heat of this year's Brain of Britain tournament comes from London's Radio Theatre, with Russell Davies asking the questions. Which Chancellor of the Exchequer is remembered for the phrase 'Je ne regrette rien'? Who painted the canvas known as 'The Night Watch'? And of which reality TV show was Craig Phillips the first ever winner?

There's a place in the semi-finals on offer to the person who notches up the most points today. A listener also stands to win a prize if the questions he or she has devised succeed in Beating the Brains.

Appearing in today's quiz are:
Dan Adler from Surrey
Hazel Humphreys from Essex
Anne McElhinney from South Wales
Richard Pyne from Richmond on Thames.


Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria


Producer: Paul Bajoria

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