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The three finalists who have won through from fifty-six contestants representing all parts of the British Isles compete for the title
'Brain of Britain. 1956'
A. F. Orton of Leicester
(representing England)
W. Cuthbert Robb of Roxburghshire
(representing Scotland)
Antony D. Carr of Anglesey
(representing Wales)
Chairman. Franklin Engelmann Programme devised and written by John P. Wynn
Produced by Joan Clark

Contributors

Unknown:
A. F. Orton
Unknown:
W. Cuthbert Robb
Unknown:
Antony D. Carr
Unknown:
Franklin Engelmann
Written By:
John P. Wynn
Produced By:
Joan Clark

Mrs. Dale and Dr. Dale have more to say about their visit to this popular holiday resort and introduce:
Ronnie Ronalde
Lenny the Lion with Terry Hall
Helen Turner
The Wellington Pier
Pavilion Orchestra
Conducted by Randall Topping
Continuity by Jonquil Antony
Devised and produced by Bill Gates

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Ronalde
Unknown:
Terry Hall
Unknown:
Helen Turner
Conducted By:
Randall Topping
Unknown:
Jonquil Antony
Produced By:
Bill Gates
Mrs Dale:
Ellis Powell
Dr Dale:
James Dale

Greetings from young members of Her Majesty's Forces to their parents at home. Together they challenge the BBC Gramophone Library to produce their choice in record time.
Introduced by Alan Dixon Produced by Michael Bell
From the Royal Air Force Station of Coastal Command, St. Eval, Cornwall

Contributors

Introduced By:
Alan Dixon
Produced By:
Michael Bell

who are
Cyril Fletcher David Nixon
Jean Kent Paula Marshall with Pat Coombs
A lesson in living written by Bob Monkhouse and Denis Goodwin
Produced by Leslie Bridgmont

Contributors

Unknown:
Cyril Fletcher
Unknown:
David Nixon
Unknown:
Jean Kent
Unknown:
Paula Marshall
Unknown:
Pat Coombs
Written By:
Bob Monkhouse
Written By:
Denis Goodwin
Produced By:
Leslie Bridgmont

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More