The Final - S24.E17

From the Theatre Royal, Bristol Old Vic. In the spotlight are Church of England parish priest Richard Sturch from Islip, Oxfordshire; Gwen Kingsley, a genealogist from Kingswinford, West Midlands; Richard Heller, an author and journalist from London; and Elsie Sadek, a retired teacher from Blackpool.

Their specialised subjects are the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, the life and work of Florence Nightingale, the life and career of Sir Garfield Sobers, and the life and music of Mendelssohn.

Magnus Magnusson asks the questions, and actress Jane Lapotaire will present the winner's trophy.