Synopsis

The hallowed halls of St Aidan's College, Durham University, host this significant semi-final, where five finalists vie for a coveted spot in the final round. The competitors and their chosen subjects are: James Bitton, a retired civil servant, exploring the history of Brighton; Anthony Dart, a chartered engineer, delving into the Sherlock Holmes stories of Arthur Conan Doyle; Mary Ann Ebert, a civil servant, examining the portrayal of women in the New Testament; and Albert Holmes, a retired