Clare Balding on hunt for TV brainbox in new BBC show

Published on 19/10/2012 00:00

Clare Balding is to host a new Saturday night show on BBC One to find the country’s sharpest mind.

The presenter, one of the stars of the BBC’s Olympics coverage, will front Britain’s Brightest, which put 24 brainboxes to the test to find the ultimate egghead.

Various aspects will be tested, including emotional intelligence and processing speed to find the most brilliant brain. Hopefuls will tackle challenges and puzzles in the studio and on location in the six-part series to be screened early next year.

Balding said: “I am fascinated by the brain – how it works and how it can be improved.”