Brain of Britain - Heat 12, 2026
Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain. Spotlights on organelles, Japanese horror films, Formula 1 and British pipe organs.
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: Organelles, Japanese horror films, Formula 1 and British pipe organs.
Presenter: Russell Davies
Voiceover: Jess Lambert
Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry
Assistant Producer: Ami Gill
Production Coordinator: Kate Scarbrough
Producer: David Bodycombe
Executive Producers: Justin Scroggie and Jago Lee
A TellTale Industries/Format People production for BBC Radio 4.
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Broadcasts
- Next Sunday16:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 17 Oct 202623:30BBC Radio 4
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