Clockwork Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Tuning into Pop Master ( Ken Bruce - Radio 2 - Weekdays 10.30am) has become a part of the routine whilst working from home during the lockdown and something to look forward to, breaking up the morning with a cuppa. 1) Any others listening in regularly, and if so, what’s a reasonable score for you? Reckon over the last few weeks I’m usually hitting around the 18-24 mark (out of 39) depending upon the years and bonus questions. I’m struggling with most stuff that’s post early 90’s to be honest, in which case my score can be down at the 12-15 mark if the questions are slanted towards more ‘up to date’ music. Enjoy having a go at the 3 in 10 too! 2) Have any P&B’ers actually been on the show, and if so how did you fare? ‘One Year Out’ T-shirt or a Digital Radio? [emoji442] [emoji445] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I listen to it when I can. I tend to do ok and almost always do better than one of the contestants. I honestly don't know why some people even call in when they clearly have only heard 11 song in their life. 3 in 10 is my favourite. If I know the artist I can get the 3 no bother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Clockwork said: Tuning into Pop Master ( Ken Bruce - Radio 2 - Weekdays 10.30am) has become a part of the routine whilst working from home during the lockdown and something to look forward to, breaking up the morning with a cuppa. 1) Any others listening in regularly, and if so, what’s a reasonable score for you? Reckon over the last few weeks I’m usually hitting around the 18-24 mark (out of 39) depending upon the years and bonus questions. I’m struggling with most stuff that’s post early 90’s to be honest, in which case my score can be down at the 12-15 mark if the questions are slanted towards more ‘up to date’ music. Enjoy having a go at the 3 in 10 too! 2) Have any P&B’ers actually been on the show, and if so how did you fare? ‘One Year Out’ T-shirt or a Digital Radio? I listen to the podcast each evening. I can get anything between about 3 and 27, it really depends on the questions - questions about the late 60s through late 80s and I've a good chance. 90s onwards and you can count me out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 49 minutes ago, TheScarf said: I listen to it when I can. I tend to do ok and almost always do better than one of the contestants. I honestly don't know why some people even call in when they clearly have only heard 11 song in their life. 3 in 10 is my favourite. If I know the artist I can get the 3 no bother. I love the excuse, "Oh, that's before my time, Ken.". The Crimean and Boer Wars were before my time, and I still like a History quiz. Oh, and I'll get somewhere between 21 and 39. As long as he baldy fecker stays clear of post-2000 YPM*, I'm normally fine. Three in ten is a bit of a lottery, mind. One day it'll be Status Quo, the next some shite like Racey or Sailor. *Young Peoples' Music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Isn't Ken Bruce dead? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: Isn't Ken Bruce dead? That's Lenny, his dad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Skelpit Lug said: That's Lenny, his dad. It was actually Jack, the bass player.......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, WhiteRoseKillie said: I love the excuse, "Oh, that's before my time, Ken.". The Crimean and Boer Wars were before my time, and I still like a History quiz. Oh, and I'll get somewhere between 21 and 39. As long as he baldy fecker stays clear of post-2000 YPM*, I'm normally fine. Three in ten is a bit of a lottery, mind. One day it'll be Status Quo, the next some shite like Racey or Sailor. *Young Peoples' Music. Reminds me of this song 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I do it every day but haven't had the courage to phone up because I know I'd make an arse of myself. I can score anything from 3 to 39. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Clockwork said: 2) Have any P&B’ers actually been on the show, and if so how did you fare? ‘One Year Out’ T-shirt or a Digital Radio? There's also a bluetooth speaker...no expense spared. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 There's also a bluetooth speaker...no expense spared.Yes my apologies, it is indeed a Bluetooth speaker to the winner and then the chance of a Digital Radio for successfully completing the 3 in 10 question. Find its sometimes easy to rattle off the first one or two, then just floundering bluster for the 3rd as the clock runs down. As SD mentions, would also love to call in and have a crack, but for fear of making an absolute balls up of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Love it. Performance is variable, but usually ok, comparable to your average performing contestant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Has he spent any time in the BBC jail? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Great score from Scott, phoning from the work toilet, 36 points gets him into the Champions League Popmaster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 28 minutes ago, Silverton End said: Great score from Scott, phoning from the work toilet, 36 points gets him into the Champions League Popmaster. He can blame it on the weatherman for not getting a full house... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Have always tried to have my 10 o clock tea break a bit later so I can catch both rounds of it. Anything before the 90’s is usually a guess for me, I’m fairly solid in the 90’s, very good in the 00’s and pretty good 10’s. Usually get into double figures and have occasionally got over 30 with favourable bonus questions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, throbber said: Have always tried to have my 10 o clock tea break a bit later so I can catch both rounds of it. Anything before the 90’s is usually a guess for me, I’m fairly solid in the 90’s, very good in the 00’s and pretty good 10’s. Usually get into double figures and have occasionally got over 30 with favourable bonus questions. You should phone up during this lockdown throbber. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Lurkst said: He can blame it on the weatherman for not getting a full house... There was a guy on the other week who was definitely cheating, got asked "who sang about being 24hrs from an American city" "Green Pitney" he answered "I can't quite read it properly" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Silverton End said: You should phone up during this lockdown throbber. I can’t really be bothered, can’t say being on the show has ever appealed to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 04/05/2020 at 19:58, Shandon Par said: Has he spent any time in the BBC jail? Like, as in, Riley Reid? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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