Popmaster - the popular radio quiz with Ken Bruce of BBC Radio 2

Welcome to Popmaster

Meet The Team

The original music quiz played across the nation on the radio, on TV and live!

- Greatest Hits Radio – weekdays at 10.30 on the Ken Bruce Show 
- Popmaster TV watch on More 4, Channel 4, Catch UP TV 
- Popmaster 1500 questions published by Penguin 
- Popmaster Board Game 
- Playing Cards, memorabilia and Giftware 
- LIVE Events 
- Corporate Events 
- Popmaster Cruise 
- Greatest Hits Radio – weekdays at 10.30 on the Ken Bruce Show 
- Popmaster TV watch on More 4, Channel 4, Catch UP TV 
- Popmaster 1500 questions published by Penguin 
- Popmaster Board Game 
- Playing Cards, memorabilia and Giftware 
- LIVE Events 
- Corporate Events 
- Popmaster Cruise 

On TV & Radio

Listen or watch your favourite episode today

  • The nation, well 9 million listeners per day tuned in, to the BBC Radio 2 show where Ken broadcast his weekday show for decades. A year after moving to Greatest Hits Radio, Ken added a further million listeners to the Bauer network, the largest independent radio network in the UK.

    When the first TV series was launched in 2023, braking viewing records on More 4 and Channel 4, achieving the highest viewing ratings since the station was launched! The success led to series 2 and 3, so let’s keep going.

Live Events

Book your live events through our Agents.

  • Be it Charity, corporate or fun events, Popmaster has taken to the road and provides a more personal event played live.

    Popmaster is now available to book a personalised quiz live at your chosen venue. We will come to you with a live appearance or recording from Ken, and several other fun and familiar presenters of choice, but always the same format and question style, with a few personal teasers thrown in!

Shop

You can now buy Popmaster in stores and locations near you or online.

TV

Test your knowledge against celebrities and contestants from across the nation No cheating! Watch the show with family and friends or a night in on your own shouting at the TV from your armchair.

Radio

Listen weekdays to Popmaster on Greatest Hits Radio on the Ken Bruce Show at 10.30am. Check how other listeners got on and share your top scores on Popmaster X, Instagram and Facebook.

Play Popmaster

Popmaster, the book

The Book

Buy the Popmaster paperback published by Penguin Random House online at Amazon, Tesco, and in good retail stores at John Lewis and many more locations.

the Popmaster family board game

Games & Memorabilia

A boardgame, a card game and much more is available on our website, at John Lewis stores and many online locations.

Cruises

Popmaster is available on a variety of cruise lines.

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“I was singing my story!”  Candi Staton tells Ken Bruce the story about the m...
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“I was singing my story!” Candi Staton tells Ken Bruce the story about the making of her hit record ‘Young Hearts Run Free’. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel 📲
“I was singing my story!” Candi Staton tells Ken Bruce the story about the making of her hit record ‘Young Hearts Run Free’. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel 📲
We’re on a roll! From our family to yours, thank you so much for listening. �...
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We’re on a roll! From our family to yours, thank you so much for listening. 🫶
We’re on a roll! From our family to yours, thank you so much for listening. 🫶
“Don’t be ridiculous!” 😳 🤘  Paul Jones recalls the moment he turned down be...
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“Don’t be ridiculous!” 😳 🤘 Paul Jones recalls the moment he turned down being part of legendary rock band The Rolling Stones… Can you imagine?! Watch in full on our YouTube page. 📲
“Don’t be ridiculous!” 😳 🤘 Paul Jones recalls the moment he turned down being part of legendary rock band The Rolling Stones… Can you imagine?! Watch in full on our YouTube page. 📲
Happy Birthday to #DavidJason! 🎉  One of his most iconic roles was #DelBoy i...
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Happy Birthday to #DavidJason! 🎉 One of his most iconic roles was #DelBoy in #OnlyFoolsAndHorses - do you remember the episode featuring Barry Gibb?!
Happy Birthday to #DavidJason! 🎉 One of his most iconic roles was #DelBoy in #OnlyFoolsAndHorses - do you remember the episode featuring Barry Gibb?!
🎵 Ken is the one and only… 🎵  Chesney Hawkes surprised Ken Bruce for his bi...
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🎵 Ken is the one and only… 🎵 Chesney Hawkes surprised Ken Bruce for his birthday with balloons, a Collin cake (of course) and a One and Only remix! You can’t say we don’t treat him. Happy Birthday Ken! 🫶
🎵 Ken is the one and only… 🎵 Chesney Hawkes surprised Ken Bruce for his birthday with balloons, a Collin cake (of course) and a One and Only remix! You can’t say we don’t treat him. Happy Birthday Ken! 🫶
Happy Birthday Phil Collins! 🎉  To celebrate, here’s 22 seconds of @kenbruce...
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Happy Birthday Phil Collins! 🎉 To celebrate, here’s 22 seconds of @kenbrucepopmaster air drumming to In The Air Tonight... (You’re welcome!)
Happy Birthday Phil Collins! 🎉 To celebrate, here’s 22 seconds of @kenbrucepopmaster air drumming to In The Air Tonight... (You’re welcome!)
The story behind Ken’s First 45 single. 🥹  What was the first single you eve...
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The story behind Ken’s First 45 single. 🥹 What was the first single you ever purchased? Be honest! Send your stories to [email protected] for a chance to be on the radio! 📻
The story behind Ken’s First 45 single. 🥹 What was the first single you ever purchased? Be honest! Send your stories to [email protected] for a chance to be on the radio! 📻
To celebrate #GaryBarlow’s birthday, here’s one of our favourite moments - he...
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To celebrate #GaryBarlow’s birthday, here’s one of our favourite moments - he told Ken Bruce what it was like touring with #TakeThat during the early days of their career. 😍 Did you go to any of the band’s early gigs? Share your stories in the comments. ❤️‍🔥
To celebrate #GaryBarlow’s birthday, here’s one of our favourite moments - he told Ken Bruce what it was like touring with #TakeThat during the early days of their career. 😍 Did you go to any of the band’s early gigs? Share your stories in the comments. ❤️‍🔥
Did you know that Stevie Wonder helped Smokey Robinson write this song? 🥰 Ge...
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Did you know that Stevie Wonder helped Smokey Robinson write this song? 🥰 Genesis' Mike Rutherford explained why Tears of a Clown is the perfect Motown track. @officialmatm Watch in full on our YouTube page. 📲
Did you know that Stevie Wonder helped Smokey Robinson write this song? 🥰 Genesis' Mike Rutherford explained why Tears of a Clown is the perfect Motown track. @officialmatm Watch in full on our YouTube page. 📲
We are back for a brand new series on More4! Get ready for top quizzing with ...
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We are back for a brand new series on More4! Get ready for top quizzing with some of the best and brightest contestants. Huge thanks as always to the top team at @12yardproductions and the wonderful @channel4 for bringing us back. #popmaster #music #quiz
We are back for a brand new series on More4! Get ready for top quizzing with some of the best and brightest contestants. Huge thanks as always to the top team at @12yardproductions and the wonderful @channel4 for bringing us back. #popmaster #music #quiz
That’s showbiz! 🤩  Nicki Chapman joined Ken Bruce and shared her memories of...
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That’s showbiz! 🤩 Nicki Chapman joined Ken Bruce and shared her memories of 1997, an unforgettable year for music. Watch in full on our YouTube page. 📲
That’s showbiz! 🤩 Nicki Chapman joined Ken Bruce and shared her memories of 1997, an unforgettable year for music. Watch in full on our YouTube page. 📲
Hello there… Brand new PopMaster back on your TV tonight (Tuesday)! Huge than...
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Hello there… Brand new PopMaster back on your TV tonight (Tuesday)! Huge thanks to the contestants who took part and had some fun playing the quiz. And I’ve got to thank the wonderful team @12yardproductions - they are phenomenal bringing it all to life for you to enjoy. Plus of course the wonderful @channel4 who asked us back! Enjoy the show… plenty more to come… #popmaster #more4 #quiz
Hello there… Brand new PopMaster back on your TV tonight (Tuesday)! Huge thanks to the contestants who took part and had some fun playing the quiz. And I’ve got to thank the wonderful team @12yardproductions - they are phenomenal bringing it all to life for you to enjoy. Plus of course the wonderful @channel4 who asked us back! Enjoy the show… plenty more to come… #popmaster #more4 #quiz

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