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Quizzes

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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    Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 6

    Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The sixth match in the series is between Scotland and Northern Ireland.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Scotland - Val McDermid and Alan McCredie Northern Ireland - Paddy Duffy and Freya McClementsHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

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    Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 5

    Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The fifth match in the series is between England and Wales.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: England - Jenny Ryan and Stuart Maconie Wales - Myfanwy Alexander and Cariad LloydHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

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    Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 4

    Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The fourth match in the series is between Scotland and Wales.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Scotland - Val McDermid and Alan McCredie Wales: Cariad Lloyd and Myfanwy Alexander.Host: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor, and by you, the listeners!

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    Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 3

    Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The second match in the series is between Northern Ireland and England.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Northern Ireland - Paddy Duffy and Freya McClements England - Jenny Ryan and Stuart MaconieHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

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    Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 2

    Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The second match in the series is between Wales and Northern Ireland.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Wales - Myfanwy Alexander and Cariad Lloyd Northern Ireland - Paddy Duffy and Freya McClementsHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

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    Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 1

    Teams from all over the UK nations will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.First up are the pairs from the England and Scotland.The rivalry promises to be fierce as last year's champions Jenny Ryan and Stuart Mconie representing the newly formed England team, face Val McDermid and Alan McCredie for Scotland, on home soil, as this series takes place in Edinburgh.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Jenny Ryan and Stuart Mconie - England Val McDermid and Alan McCredie - Scotland.Host: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4Questions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 12

    Kirsty Lang referees the final contest of the series between Scotland vs Wales.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 11

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The North of England and Northern Ireland.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 10

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The South of England vs Scotland#.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 9

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The Midlands and The North of England.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 8

    Kirsty Lang referees the second contest between Wales and The South of England.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 7

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Northern Ireland and The Midlands.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 6

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Wales and Scotland.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 5

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Northern Ireland and The North of England.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 4

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Scotland and The South of England.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 3

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The North of England and The Midlands.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 2

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The South of England and Wales.

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    Round Britain Quiz: Episode 1

    Kirsty Lang begins the new series with a contest between the Midlands & Northern Ireland

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Final

    Russell Davies chairs the thrilling Final of the prestigious general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Semi Four

    Russell Davies welcomes competitors to compete for the title Brain of Britain 2024

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Semi Three

    Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain of Britain Semi 2

    Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain 0f Britain Ep 13

    Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 12

    Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 11

    Russell Davies welcomes more competitors to the prestigious Brain of Britain quiz

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 10

    Russell Davies welcomes more competitors to the prestigious Brain of Britain quiz

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 9

    Russell Davies welcomes competitors for the prestigious title Brain of Britain 2024.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 8

    Russell Davies welcomes competitors for the prestigious title Brain of Britain 2024.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 7

    Russell Davies hosts the prestigious general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 6

    Russell Davies hosts the prestigious general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 5

    Russell Davies hosts the prestigious general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 4

    Russell Davies is in the question master's chair for the classic general knowledge quiz.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 3

    Russell Davies welcomes competitors to compete for the prestigious quiz title.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 2

    Russell Davies welcomes competitors from around the UK to compete for the title.

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    Brain of Britain 2024 Heat 1

    Russell Davies welcomes competitors to compete for the title Brain of Britain 2024

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    Round Britain Quiz

    The last contest of the current series with the North of England and Scotland.

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    Round Britain Quiz

    Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Northern Ireland and Wales in the cryptic quiz

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    Round Britain Quiz

    The cryptic contest with Kirsty Lang. The North of England take on the Midlands.

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    Round Britain Quiz

    Kirsty Lang puts cryptic questions to the teams from Northern Ireland and Scotland

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    Round Britain Quiz

    Kirsty Lang kicks off the series with a contest between Wales and the South of England.

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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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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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