Synopsis

The finalists for tonight's semi-final represent a diverse range of backgrounds and interests: Bournemouth, Wallasey, Bangor (Wales), and Glasgow. They are: Ivor Jeffery-Machin, an Anglican priest, whose chosen subject is Dutch 17th-century painting. Noel Fagan, a former sales manager, has selected The Two World Wars, 1914-1939, as his focus. Antony Carr, a university lecturer, will explore the Hundred Years' War. Francis Lambert, also a university lecturer, is presenting on Brazil since