More4’s hit quiz show PopMaster TV is set to return for two more series on Channel 4’s digital channel. 12 Yard Productions, an ITV Studios owned indie, has been recommissioned to make 20 new episodes of the music trivia quiz presented by legendary radio DJ Ken Bruce.
This new episode order includes two 9×60’ series, plus two festive celebrity editions for Christmas 2024. The series will, once again, be filmed in Glasgow.
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.
Ken Bruce comments: “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.”
Jo Street, Channel 4’s Head of Lifestyle, said: “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.”
Michael Mannes, Managing Director, 12 Yard Productions, said: “We are delighted that PopMaster TV is returning for two brand new series alongside some Christmas specials for 2024. The show has landed brilliantly on More4, becoming a must watch for music fans, and we can’t wait to get back in the studio with Ken, who is equally at home on television now after effortlessly taking PopMaster from radio to TV. We will miss our friend and Exec Producer Phil Swern greatly and will endeavour to match his peerless pop knowledge and do him and PopMaster proud.”
