Quizzes

Heat 1, 2026

July 26 · 28 min · 27.5 MB
0:00-28:40

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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 the Brain of Britain 2026.

Spotlight rounds are: René Magritte, Ru Paul's Drag Race, 21st century literature and monsters of Greek myth.

Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Producer: Ami Gill Production Coordinator: Kate Scarbrough Series Producer: David Bodycombe Executive Producers: Justin Scroggie and Jago Lee

A TellTale Industries/Format People co-production for BBC Radio 4.