Heat 5, 2026
Summary
Russell Davis hosts a Brain of Britain heat in Manchester featuring contestants Arun, Claire, Jo, and Michael. The episode covers diverse trivia, including spotlight rounds on WWE wrestling, the England women’s football team, guinea pigs, and the Gospel of St Luke. Michael McPartland dominates the competition with extensive knowledge, securing 19 points to advance to the semi-finals.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Whole Foods Market sponsorship
Welcome to Brain of Britain and contestant introductions
Round 1: General knowledge questions on UK bodies and music
Michael McPartland's spotlight on WWE professional wrestling
Round 2: Questions on Massive Attack and Jane Austen
Jo Hancox's spotlight on the England women's football team
Round 3: Questions on Pop Mart toys and Picasso biography
Claire Cooper's spotlight on guinea pigs
Round 4: Questions on US Embassy, P.G. Wodehouse, and geometry
Sponsorship break for Whole Foods and BBC Podcasts Premium
Arun Utamchandani's spotlight on the Gospel of St Luke
Round 5: Questions on German words, Bach, and UK politics
Final round: Questions on nursing, chocolate, and thermos flasks
Final scores and Michael McPartland advances to semi-finals
Promo for You're Dead to Me and closing credits
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