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Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

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The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini

Paul Gambaccini hosts the prestigious music quiz, with three music-lovers tackling questions on music of all varieties

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Paul Gambaccini welcomes another three music-lovers to the Radio Theatre in London, for the second heat in this year's quest for the nation's musical mastermind. 

They'll face Paul's questions on all genres of music, from the classical repertoire to jazz, Broadway musicals, novelty songs, Christmas music and rock and pop of all eras. They'll also each have to pick a special category on which to answer a set of questions, with no prior warning of the choices on offer. 

Appearing today are:
Paddy Baker from Brighton
Nathan Hamer from West Sussex
Liz Tray from North London.

The winner will go forward to the semi-finals in the new year.


Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns, with questions on music of all varieties and eras

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