Channel 4 orders two new series of PopMaster TV from Bright Entertainment

Channel 4 and Bright Entertainment, an ITV Studios company, today confirmed the commission of two new series and two celebrity specials of the hit music quiz PopMaster TV, following four successful series on More4.

Hosted by the legendary Ken Bruce, the new commission will deliver 20 fresh episodes to More 4. Contestants from across the UK will once again compete through a series of challenging rounds testing their pop music knowledge, all leading to the famous Original PopMaster finale and the chance to win the coveted gold disc. The series will film in Glasgow, Scotland.

Based on the iconic radio quiz, which has been running for over 25 years, PopMaster TV continues to bring music fans together with nostalgia, competition and classic hits.

Last year the third and fourth series of PopMaster TV reached a total of 3.3m people in the UK across all episodes (3 min+ continuous 0-28 day all screen viewing) and is one of More4’s top performing titles.

Ken Bruce comments, “It’s been a joy to see the success of PopMaster TV grow, and I am delighted to be back filming once again. I am very much looking forward to testing the brilliant knowledge of pop music fans everywhere.”

Lily Wilson, Managing Director of Bright Entertainment, added, “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!”

Michael Mannes, Executive Producer said, “I am thrilled to continue the PopMaster TV journey we started a few years back with Ken Bruce and More4. It has proved hugely popular with the audience and we’re looking forward to getting back in the studio”.

Jo Street, Channel 4’s Director of Commissioning, Nations & Regions & 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. 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 TV is a 20x60’ episode commission for More4. It was ordered by Channel 4’s Director of Commissioning, Nations & Regions & Head of Lifestyle, Jo Street and will be overseen by Commissioning Executive Barry Agnew. The series will be Executive Produced by Martin Scott, Michael Mannes and Zoe Tait for Bright Entertainment. International distribution for PopMaster TV is handled by ITV Studios.

To apply to take part, email: popmastertv@brightentertainment.com

About ITV Studios

ITV Studios is a creator, producer and distributor of world-leading programmes that people can’t get enough of. We connect millions of people every day and shape and reflect the world they live in.

ITV Studios is home to some of the best creative minds, crafting around 7,500 hours of original programming across 60 production labels. Our global footprint spans 13 countries including the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and the Netherlands and our global distribution business sells our catalogue of over 100,000 hours to broadcasters and platforms around the world.

It launched a new label, Zoo 55, dedicated to expanding its digital and gaming activity, in January 2025. Zoo 55 has 200+ owned and operated channels in the social space delivering 47bn views in 2025, as well as 20 FAST channel brands and 28 unique channels distributed in 43 countries and 318 live streams globally.

ITV Studios is part of ITV PLC, which includes the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster ITV and the ad-funded, free streaming home for ITV, ITVX.

About Bright Entertainment

Bright Entertainment, part of ITV Studios, is dedicated to scalable entertainment, reality and competitive formats. Headed by Lily Wilson, Bright Entertainment’s portfolio of programming includes: The Chase and Beat the Chasers both for ITV, as well as the recently announced The Chase Around the World; Bullseye with Freddie Flintoff, also for ITV; Celebrity Puzzling for 5, PopMasterTV for Channel 4, and The Finish Line for the BBC.