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== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
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Version of [[Brain of Britain]] for sports fans; nine heats, three semi-finals, one final, recorded in sports clubs across the nation. Hosted and compiled by sports commentator Peter Jones, and it did not return following his death.
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Version of [[Brain of Britain]] for sports fans; nine heats, three semi-finals, one final, recorded in sports clubs across the nation. Hosted by sports commentator Peter Jones, and it did not return following his death.
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==Champions==
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{|
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|1975
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|Patricia Arthur
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|1976
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|Paul Hewitt
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|1977
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|David Ball
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|-
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|1978
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|Julian Pincher
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|-
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|1979
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|Tony Shaw
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|1980
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|Arthur Palfreyman
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|1981
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|Derek Heys
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|}
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==Trivia==
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The question-setter for much of the show's run was Chris Rhys, who also wrote several tie-in quizbooks.
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==Inventor==
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Michael Tuke-Hastings, who was also the programme's first producer.
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''If you can help us to complete our list of champions, or otherwise expand this entry, please provide as much information as possible using the form below.''
[[Category:Radio]]
[[Category:Radio]]

Revision as of 17:23, 17 July 2006

Contents

Host

Peter Jones

Broadcast

BBC Radio 2, c.1975 to 16 December 1989

Synopsis

Version of Brain of Britain for sports fans; nine heats, three semi-finals, one final, recorded in sports clubs across the nation. Hosted by sports commentator Peter Jones, and it did not return following his death.

Champions

1975 Patricia Arthur
1976 Paul Hewitt
1977 David Ball
1978 Julian Pincher
1979 Tony Shaw
1980 Arthur Palfreyman
1981 Derek Heys

Trivia

The question-setter for much of the show's run was Chris Rhys, who also wrote several tie-in quizbooks.

Inventor

Michael Tuke-Hastings, who was also the programme's first producer.


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