Former Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce is reportedly in talks to show his much-loved music quiz PopMaster right into a TV present.
Per the i, Bruce is claimed to have been negotiating with a “main broadcaster” over the thought of bringing PopMaster to tv screens forward of the quiz’s relaunch on his new present on Biggest Hits Radio tomorrow (April 3).
First airing in 1998, PopMaster was probably the most listened-to part of Bruce’s present, prompting households and workplaces the nation over to a cease at 10:30am each weekday to play together with the quiz. Bruce offered his ultimate present on Radio 2 after 31 years on March 3.
Bruce created the quiz alongside question-setter Phil Swern, and the pair are reportedly now searching for industrial alternatives to broaden the PopMaster “model”. The BBC allowed them to maintain the rights to the quiz and profit from all future spin-offs.
Swern, a former radio producer, informed i: “We’re in discussions as we communicate with a tv community that’s serious about PopMaster as a TV quiz. Watch this house.”
He added that one of many “situations” of bringing PopMaster to TV could be that Bruce would current it. “I feel that PopMaster and Ken are married for all times.”
Bruce informed i: “I’m very excited to see the place PopMaster can go subsequent and there are loads of alternatives on the market. However what’s going to at all times be most essential is taking part in it with listeners each weekday at 10.30am on the radio. That’s the guts of it and that’s the bit that’s most particular to me.”
Swern had stated that Biggest Hits Radio had been “very eager” to see the PopMaster “model” broaden past radio. “We’ve trademarked books, video games and there shall be extra stay exhibits. The TV format has worldwide potential. PopMaster – the film? Who is aware of, they did make Slumdog Millionaire from Who Desires To Be a Millionaire?.”
When requested what he thought had made the quiz so successful, Bruce stated: “If I knew the reply to that I’d most likely be capable of provide the successful lottery numbers as properly! I feel, at its coronary heart, PopMaster is a quiz for all ages that’s straightforward to play towards your self or towards whoever you occur to be listening to the radio with on the time. It’s a easy format that’s straightforward to play together with.”
He added: “I’ve missed it these final couple of week and may’t wait to play that Popmaster jingle on Biggest Hits Radio this Monday.”
Since Bruce’s departure, Radio 2 has aired a music quiz known as Ten To The Prime in PopMaster’s former 10:30am slot. It has been dismissed as a ‘Poundland PopMaster’ by followers who’ve famous the similarities between the 2 quizzes, significantly involving two contestants being requested ten questions on standard music.
“It’s early days and I don’t wish to diss it,” Swern stated when he confirmed he had been listening to Ten To The Prime. “However the scoring is just too difficult for my cash. Additionally the contestants are requested to play their ‘joker’ with out realizing what the query subject shall be. I discover these two issues troublesome.”
Nevertheless, he stated he and Bruce wouldn’t be taking authorized motion over the brand new format. “We’re not going to trouble as a result of I feel we now have the stronger quiz.”
