Ken Bruce to front new TV game show as he makes epic comeback after BBC Radio 2 axe
KEN Bruce is to front a brand new TV game show as he makes an epic comeback following his BBC Radio 2 axe.
The broadcaster and DJ, 72, quit the BBC after 45 years in a shock move.
He left his fans and listeners devastated when he finished his final show recently.
But isn't going far - he's landed a brand new show with Channel 4 which will see his iconic quiz return.
The broadcaster has announced he will present the six-part series for its sister channel More4.
The trivia quiz sees two contestants asked a series of 10 questions based on popular music from the 1950s to the present day.
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After both players have answered 10 questions, the winning contestant goes on to play ‘Three-in-Ten’, in which they have ten seconds to name three UK Singles Chart hits for one particular artist or group.
A variety of questions are asked that range from different music genres as players are asked to name the artist or even year the song was released.
The winner of each episode will compete in a grand final to crown the overall champion.
Channel 4 has said the beloved format will remain the same but there will be "a few surprises thrown in".
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Speaking about the show, Ken said: "After all these years we are finally bring PopMaster to the telly where we'll be challenging music lovers from around the country to not only recall a range of facts and stats about chart toppers and beyond over the decades, but to do so under the glare of studio lights and with the added pressure of television cameras.
"I can't wait to get started - and find out whether I might have a face for TV after all!"
Ken is still broadcasting on radio and recently started his brand new show on Greatest Hits Radio.
