Synopsis

Four contenders from the North of England vie for a spot in the semi-finals, appearing with Magnus Magnusson of the University of Lancaster. Their chosen areas of expertise include Dave Williams, a teacher specializing in the epic historical novels of James A. Michener; Peter Castree, a computer systems engineer whose focus is the History of Russia, 980-1613; Robert Barnard, a crime writer with a passion for the mature operas of Donizetti; and Helen Grayson, a technical writer who has dedicated