Heat 8, 2026
Summary
In this episode of Brain of Britain, host Russell Davis guides four contestants through a general knowledge heat in Manchester. The quiz covers diverse topics, including Latin legal terms, pop music, and the periodic table, alongside personal spotlights on crochet, Warhammer 40,000, Picasso’s Guernica, and sea shanties. Benedict Cook emerges as the winner with 12 points, securing his place in the semi-finals, while James Wetherell, Laura Robinson, and Daisy Towers finish with 6, 7, and 5 points respectively.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Whole Foods and Midas Tires
Introduction, contestant introductions, and rules
Round 1: General knowledge and spotlight topics
Round 2: Human teeth, Warhammer 40k, and music
Sponsors: Whole Foods and One Times Square
Round 3: Pop culture, Picasso's Guernica, and film
Round 4: Sea shanties, art, and general trivia
Final round: Norse myth, skiing, and medical terms
Results, outro, and sponsor reads
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