2001 Special
The original featured 4 different rounds:
- A set of 12 multiple choice questions, whittling down the number of male contestants from 12 to 3.
- A set of 12 multiple choice questions, whittling down the number of female contestants from 12 to 3.
- A subject-based round, where contestants answered questions on two subjects, this halved the number of competitors to 3.
- A final round, where the remaining 3 contestants were tested on their own specialist subject and that of their fellow finalists
The winner of the original special was Laura Hibbert of North Yorkshire, whose specialist subject was Charles Dickens.
Alex "Brains" Marshall was runner up. Marshall's specialist subject was the United Arab Emirates. Richard "Helium" Thomas came third. His specialist subject was the Plantagenets
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