Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 3

Lucy Porter hosts a brand new quiz as contestants are questioned on a century of news archive which tests their knowledge of the sound of stories from the last 100 years. Presenter: Lucy Porter Team One – Ian Musgrave and James Musgrave Team Two – Jason Hill and Harriet Anderson Writers: Ali Panting and Laura Grimshaw Researcher: Hannah Ratcliffe Production Co-Ordinator: Molly Punshon Consultants: Paul Bajoria and Lizzie Foster Producers: Jon Holmes and Laura Grimshaw An unusual production for BBC Radio 4

Lucy Porter hosts a brand new quiz as contestants are questioned on a century of news archive which tests their knowledge of the sound of stories from the last 100 years. Presenter: Lucy Porter Team One - Phil Donaldson and Adrian Field Team Two - Ann Higgs and Ian Guest Writers: Ali Panting and Laura Grimshaw Researcher: Hannah Ratcliffe Production Co-Ordinator: Molly Punshon Consultants: Paul Bajoria and Lizzie Foster Producers: Jon Holmes and Laura Grimshaw An unusual production for BBC Radio 4

Clare Balding quizzes book lovers on topics ranging from Richard Osman to Sue Townsend, and Delia Smith to Charles Dickens.

Clare Balding quizzes book lovers on topics ranging from Agatha Christie to George Saunders, and Jane Austen to Stephen King.

Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The eighth and final match in the series is between Northern Ireland and England.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Northern Ireland - Paddy Duffy and Freya McClements England - Jenny Ryan and Stuart MconieHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The seventh match is the third place play off between Wales and Scotland.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Wales - Myfanwy Alexander and Cariad Lloyd Scotland - Val McDermid and Alan McCredieHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The sixth match in the series is between Scotland and Northern Ireland.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Scotland - Val McDermid and Alan McCredie Northern Ireland - Paddy Duffy and Freya McClementsHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The fifth match in the series is between England and Wales.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: England - Jenny Ryan and Stuart Maconie Wales - Myfanwy Alexander and Cariad LloydHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!

Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The fourth match in the series is between Scotland and Wales.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Scotland - Val McDermid and Alan McCredie Wales: Cariad Lloyd and Myfanwy Alexander.Host: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor, and by you, the listeners!

Teams from all over the UK will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.The second match in the series is between Northern Ireland and England.As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.Teams: Northern Ireland - Paddy Duffy and Freya McClements England - Jenny Ryan and Stuart MaconieHost: Kirsty Lang Recorded by: Phil Booth Sound Design: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Carl CooperA BBC Studios ProductionQuestions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!