If you’re a fan of the Ken Bruce’s radio show and its popular music quiz, PopMaster, then you’re in for a treat. Channel 4 has announced that it will be turning the long-running quiz into a TV show. The network has commissioned six hour-long episodes of PopMaster, in which contestants will answer questions about pop music from different decades.
The format of the quiz show will be similar to the radio version, with contestants having to answer multiple-choice questions about pop music from the 1960s to the present day. Judging by the popularity of Bruce’s radio show, which has been on the air for over 20 years, PopMaster the TV show is set to be a hit and a must-watch for music enthusiasts.
PopMaster is not the first radio show to be adapted for television. The long-running BBC Radio 2 show, Desert Island Discs, was turned into a television show in 1956 and has since become a cultural icon in the UK. With this new development for PopMaster, it will be interesting to see how the quiz show fares in the TV landscape.
Ken Bruce, who hosts the radio version of PopMaster and also presents BBC Radio 2’s mid-morning show, will also present the TV adaptation. The new show is set to start production this year and will air on Channel 4.
For music lovers and those who enjoy a good quiz show, PopMaster, is definitely one to mark down on the calendar. It’s a fun and entertaining show that tests your knowledge of all things pop, from the classics to the latest hits. With Bruce’s affable charm and wit, PopMaster is a show that is sure to keep viewers engaged and coming back for more.
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