TVTV NewsChannel 4Ken Bruce's much-loved PopMaster programme is set to return with a batch of new episodes12:21, 12 Aug 2026Ken Bruce has shared his thoughts on the return of his hugely popular music quiz show.‌The radio legend's PopMaster TV - a spin-off of long-running radio quiz PopMaster - is coming back for another series.‌The programme started in 2023 and earlier this year Channel 4 and Bright Entertainment, an ITV Studios company, confirmed the commission of two new series and two celebrity specials, following four successful series on More4.‌Asked how it felt to be returning for the comeback, which is being filmed in Glasgow, Ken said: "Well, it's just fabulous, because it's been about 18 months since we recorded the last one, so it's been a bit of a hiatus."He added that it was "really fantastic" to be back in the chair, as more contestants from across the UK test their pop music knowledge.‌The show sees hopefuls compete through a series of challenging rounds, all leading to the Original PopMaster finale and the chance to win the coveted gold disc.The contestants have a range of questions, from trying to identify artists and song titles from snippets of tracks, to working out a song from its lyrics and identifying a music video from images.Lily Wilson, managing director of Bright Entertainment, said when the new series was announced: "Ken Bruce and PopMaster are British institutions, so we're incredibly excited to be bringing more episodes to More4.‌"The series celebrates the best of music with addictive playalong - we can't wait to be back on screen!"Jo Street, Channel 4’s director of commissioning, nations and regions and head of lifestyle, said: "With Ken Bruce at the helm, PopMaster continues to feel both timeless and fresh and it has proven itself as a real audience favourite on More4, delivering warmth, nostalgia and genuinely compelling play-along television.Article continues below"We’re thrilled to be bringing it back with new episodes and celebrity specials, building on its strong performance and the huge affection viewers have for the format.”PopMaster's radio quiz started in 1998 on BBC Radio 2 as part of Ken's mid-morning show. It later moved with the star when he went to Greatest Hits Radio in 2023. It became a successful TV show that same year.PopMaster TV is available on Channel 4.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Channel 4Ken Bruce