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It’s Academic – Episode 40 (1971)

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clip Mini beat-the-buzzer

Original classification rating: G. This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

A mini beat-the-buzzer competition takes the teams into the last advertisement break before the final round.

Curator’s notes

This is undoubtedly the most fast-paced and exciting section of the show. The contestants respond to questions that were 'passed’ by teams when asked in an earlier round, which allows them to jump in with an answer before the questions have been fully read.