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: Semi-Final 3, 2023

Semi-Final 3, 2023

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Semi-Final 3, 2023

The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies

Russell Davies chairs the third 2023 semi-final, with four of the top contenders in the heats competing for a place in the Final of the general knowledge tournament.

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Another four contenders take a step closer to being named the 70th BBC Brain of Britain, as Russell Davies chairs the third semi-final at the Radio Theatre in London. To win through to the Final they'll have to know about Broadway musicals and medieval poetry, British wildlife and professional darts, the structure of the brain and the history of radio comedy. Not much to get your head around... 

Taking part are:
Eleanor Ayres from Cambridge
Sue Brearley from South London
Jason Butler from Sittingbourne in Kent
John Esling from Suffolk.

A listener also stands to win a prize by suggesting questions that might outwit the panel's collective brainpower, in 'Beat the Brains'.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner

Producer: Paul Bajoria

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