Synopsis

In the second semi-final of the competition, John Humphrys welcomes five hopefuls to test their knowledge for a chance to advance to the Grand Final. The questions span a diverse range of topics: the life and career of Herbert Chapman, the life and times of Benjamin Disraeli, the railways of Great Britain throughout the twentieth century, the life and career of Edward Jenner, and the world of PG Wodehouse's Blandings stories.