[Brekkie]

So Popmaster has been replaced by Ten to the Top, a completely different and original format in which two players answer 10 questions each for points.

A bit overly complicated which may hurt the playalong factor - basically each question is worth 1 point more than the last, but if you get one wrong the next question is then back to 1 point (though you don't lose points already scored).    Also a Joker to be played per contestant which doubles the value of one question of their choice, before hearing the question.

Other than that the features of Ken Bruce's show such as the Love Song, Record of the Week and Album of the Week were all present today, as was Tracks of My Years. New Piano Room sessions were also announced today.

The scoring was the main issue with the quiz, I noted Gary himself said they were trying to create a spreadsheet to help keep track of them, so I can imagine it may evolve over the next few weeks.

They've kind of got eight weeks to iron out the issues and can then tweak it when Vernon begins - or if it's a complete disaster replace it with something new.

Most quiz formats seem overly complicated upon there first watch - familarity sorts out many issues.

I feel for those who devised it.

I can’t imagine they’ve had an awful lot of time, brought forward when Ken’s gardening leave was announced.

Feels like something designed by lawyers rather than creatives - clearly the brief was for something as close to Popmaster as possible without infringing on the format. It's a shame they didn't take more of a risk but understandable why they didn't - plus of course they're working within the confines of Radio 2.