Heat 1, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the first contest in the new season of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
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Russell Davies hosts the quiz that's been testing the general knowledge of the general public for longer than any other. Now in its 63rd season, Brain of Britain returns with another 48 quiz enthusiasts from around the UK competing for the title Brain of Britain 2016.
The first heat of the new series draws together competitors from Cardiff, Shrewsbury, St Andrews and Haddenham in Buckinghamshire. At least one of them will be going forward to the semi-final stage in the spring. There are also semi-final places for the top-scoring runners-up, so those pipped in close contests can often get a second chance.
Russell will also be selecting a pair of questions submitted by a listener in a bid to 'Beat the Brains'.
Producer: Paul Bajoria.
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Competitors in this programme
GAVIN BROOKMAN, a freelance researcher from Llandaff in South Wales
JOHN GALLAGHER, a retired finance director from Shrewsbury
JANE ANN LISTON, a railway campaigner from St Andrews
DR MIKE PORTER, a university lecturer from Haddenham in Buckinghamshire
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Jan 2016 15:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Sat 16 Jan 2016 23:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
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