HeyJaredQuizzes
Intelligent and challenging quiz games on BBC Radio 4. Featuring Round Britain Quiz, Counterpoint and Brain of Britain with Quizmasters including Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang and Russell Davies.
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- Sep 20, 2026
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Heat 9, 2026 (opens the original)
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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become 'Brain of Britain 2026'. Spotlights rounds are: Nordic heavy metal, 'Macbeth', Ultimate and James Clerk Maxwell. Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Pro
Heat 8, 2026 (opens the original)
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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become 'Brain of Britain 2026'. Spotlights rounds are: Warhammer 40,000, crochet, 'Guernica', and sea shanties. Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Producer: A
Heat 7, 2026 (opens the original)
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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become Brain of Britain 2026. Spotlights rounds are: the Shardlake novels, the Moon landings, crows and salads. Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Producer: A
Heat 6, 2026 (opens the original)
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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become Brain of Britain 2026. Spotlight rounds are Angela Merkel, the Inca Empire, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and mustard. Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Pro
Heat 5, 2026 (opens the original)
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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become Brain of Britain 2026. Spotlight rounds are WWE wrestling, the Lionesses, guinea pigs and the Gospel of St Luke. Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Pro
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