Synopsis

Within the grand halls of the National Railway Museum in York, four hopefuls from northern England vie for a place in the semi-final. Surrounded by the beauty of steam-powered history, one more spot will be claimed. David Dutton, a solicitor's clerk, presents *History of South Africa from 1902*. Jack Humphreys, a retired company secretary, offers *The fictional works of Joseph Conrad*. Deborah Gaunt, a company director, explores *The Vikings, 793-954*. And Christopher Rowe, a history teacher,