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Heat 3, 2025

Episode 3 of 13

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the wide-ranging music quiz, with questions on music of all varieties and eras

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In the third heat of the 2025 series, Paul Gambaccini's questions cover everything from minimalism to Michael Jackson, the new Master of the King's Music and the pop songs inspired by Bach. One of today's trio of competitors will win a place in the semi-finals and take another step towards the 38th Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Counterpoint title.

Appearing today are
John Gallagher from Warwickshire
Liz Langley from Buckinghamshire
Jonathan Brick from Hertfordshire

As well as demonstrating their musical general knowledge, they'll each have to choose a special category on which to answer individual questions in Round 2, with no prior warning of the choices.

Counterpoint is a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Audio production for Radio 4.

Assistant Producer: Stephen Garner
Producer: Paul Bajoria

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28 minutes

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Sun 12 Jan 2025 16:30

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