More Ken Bruce for More 4

More4’s hit quiz show PopMaster TV is set to return for two more series on Channel 4’s digital channel.

Ken Bruce:

“It’s a privilege to be returning to film two more series of PopMaster TV. It’s always lots of fun to meet pop music quizzers in the studio and put their knowledge to the ultimate test. This year we’ll be making the series in tribute to my great friend, collaborator and PopMaster co-creator, Phil Swern.”

The radio classic quiz – currently heard on GHR with Ken Bruce on his weekday morning show – has been recommissioned to make twenty new episodes of the music trivia quiz. This new episode order includes two nine-episode series, plus two festive celebrity editions for Christmas 2024. The series will, once again, be filmed in Glasgow.

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Based on the iconic radio quiz co-created by Ken Bruce and the late Phil Swern, PopMaster TV sees would-be pop aficionados showcase their encyclopaedic musical knowledge in a bid to take home the PopMaster TV gold disc. The first series elevated More4 to the number one digital channel on weekdays at 8pm, while the second doubled More4’s slot average on Monday and Tuesday at 9pm.

Jo Street, Channel 4’s Head of Lifestyle:

“I am chuffed to bits at the success of PopMaster TV and thrilled we’re making two new series for More4. We love working with the wonderful Ken Bruce and the team at 12 Yard and, this year, do so in honour of the late, great Phil Swern. Phil was the brilliant Exec Producer who brought PopMaster from the radio to the TV screen for us. A radio legend and thoroughly nice man who I am so pleased to have called a friend, Phil is sorely missed by us all.”