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Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 1:56 pm**

Even with it running today every hour on the half hour I can't beat my score of 21 and that's my total even before today, how have you done, any 39s.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 2:30 pm**

Yep. Done two 39’s in my time, and once even added the three in ten. Tbf I listen every day and have done for years so what looks like an achievement at first glance isn’t really.

For balance I have also scored single figures plenty of times.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 2:42 pm**

I've done a few 39's, but to be fair, the questions have to fall right. I was born in '61, so obviously the 80's are my strongpoint. If a day with a few 80's ish questions come along, and it's 80's for guess the year, I usually do more than ok. Most of the "noughties" stuff I struggle with, and some of the "who recently" ones. Some days can only just get between 12 - 18.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 2:44 pm**

Yep, done a few 39’s, only if the bonus rounds fall right (usually 90’s hits or similar). Had single fingers too though, some of the questions are ridiculously difficult, particular when it’s Champions League

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 3:23 pm**

Claretitus wrote: ↑
Mon May 25, 2020 2:42 pm
...the 80's are my strongpoint. If a day with a few 80's ish questions come along, and it's 80's for guess the year, I usually do more than ok. Most of the "noughties" stuff I struggle with, and some of the "who recently" ones.

Me too, Eighties a particular favourite, my era.
Usually mid-twenties for me, don't think I've done a 39.

Honestly couldn't name a song in the top ten today.
Old saddo.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 3:32 pm**

I scored 3 once

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 4:30 pm**

Joe14 wrote: ↑
Mon May 25, 2020 3:32 pm
I scored 3 once

Must have been an easy one. Lol

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 4:38 pm**

Just got 36 in the semi...

Not 39 I know, but they Nearly all fell right for me.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 4:47 pm**

The Champions League at end of year is very difficult. However, the guy who won it about 4years ago was incredible. He was answering before Ken even got the question out. He was the best I've ever heard. His 10 point final question was unreal. He gave the answer in a second, there were 3 of us working together that day, travelling in a car, and to a man, in unison, we shouted " fu****g hell"!!!.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 8:32 pm**

PB is only 18 but still enjoy it immensely, average about 12 but 3 not unheard of (without Ken's assistance).

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 9:26 pm**

I've had some good scores (a lot of luck involved) though I am abject at the three in ten, so will never enter.

Posted: **Mon May 25, 2020 9:52 pm**

Had a few 39s. One day I got 39 on both rounds and the 3 in 10 which was Stone Roses so for me a doddle. I usually get 20s as a minimum, had a few 36s last week. I have tried to get on but no joy to date.

I listen on the podcast on the drive home from work.

Posted: **Tue May 26, 2020 9:36 am**

27 is my best but have also had 3 or 4 zeroes

Posted: **Tue May 26, 2020 9:47 am**

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Mon May 25, 2020 9:52 pm
Had a few 39s. One day I got 39 on both rounds and the 3 in 10 which was Stone Roses so for me a doddle. I usually get 20s as a minimum, had a few 36s last week. I have tried to get on but no joy to date.

I listen on the podcast on the drive home from work.

He who is humble is confident and wise. He who brags is insecure and lacking.

Posted: **Tue May 26, 2020 9:49 am**

pushpinpussy wrote: ↑
Tue May 26, 2020 9:47 am
He who is humble is confident and wise. He who brags is insecure and lacking.

Mate, we’re talking about a pop quiz, not how many knights we’ve slain in battle.

Posted: **Tue May 26, 2020 9:53 am**

Never. Pretty useless after 1990. Totally went away from singles to albums and that is no help at Pop Master.

Posted: **Tue May 26, 2020 10:36 am**

15 for me on today's first round

21 on round two

Posted: **Tue May 26, 2020 5:48 pm**

21 on round 1. 24 on round 2 and I got the 3 in 10 today.

Posted: **Wed May 27, 2020 6:02 pm**

36 on round 1. 24 on round 2 and I got the 3 in 10 with Nik Kershaw.

Posted: **Wed May 27, 2020 6:11 pm**

Love Ken’s show every morning. Part of my everyday routine

Posted: **Wed May 27, 2020 10:32 pm**

You knew 3 Rik Kershaw songs, wow.

Posted: **Wed May 27, 2020 10:57 pm**

Riddle. Wouldn't it be good, wide boy, Don Quixote

Posted: **Thu May 28, 2020 7:37 am**

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Wed May 27, 2020 10:57 pm
Riddle. Wouldn't it be good, wide boy, Don Quixote

Let's hope you get on the show Herts and do let us know if/when you're on.

Posted: **Thu May 28, 2020 7:40 am**

I’d definitely fail that one mainly because I always get him mixed up with Howard Jones.

Posted: **Thu May 28, 2020 12:52 pm**

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Thu May 28, 2020 7:40 am
I’d definitely fail that one mainly because I always get him mixed up with Howard Jones.

New Song, Pearl in the Shell, Like to get to know you well would be my 3 answers for Howard Jones.....

Posted: **Thu May 28, 2020 12:57 pm**

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Thu May 28, 2020 12:52 pm
New Song, Pearl in the Shell, Like to get to know you well would be my 3 answers for Howard Jones.....

Missed out the genuinely quite brilliant ‘What Is Love’

Posted: **Thu May 28, 2020 5:53 pm**

33 on round 1, just got the Cher debut solo hit wrong. 18 on round 2, American Motown the wrong specialist subject for me. And only 1 of the 3 in 10 today.

Posted: **Thu May 28, 2020 7:06 pm**

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Thu May 28, 2020 5:53 pm
33 on round 1, just got the Cher debut solo hit wrong. 18 on round 2, American Motown the wrong specialist subject for me. And only 1 of the 3 in 10 today.

Yes but by the time to get on the show you'll have so much more knowledge.

Posted: **Fri May 29, 2020 5:46 pm**

33 on round 1. 30 on round 2 and only 2 of the 3 in 10 today.

Posted: **Fri May 29, 2020 8:27 pm**

Well done Herts. 12 on the first round and 6 on the second. Only 1 of the 3 in 10.

Posted: **Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:55 pm**

27 on round 1. 33 on round 2, 1 I got wrong and the other the contestant guessed before I could think of the answer, which was a 1 in 4 question. No idea which one of the 4 I would have guessed so can't claim points for that. And I got the 3 in 10.

Posted: **Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:35 pm**

We'll done Herts, both scores in each round for me were embarrassing. I guessed at the 1 in 4 and it was right, Norman I think. I didn't get any of the 3 in 10. Get ringing early tomorrow,

Posted: **Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:29 pm**

30 on round 1 and 24 on round 2. Only got 2 of the 3 in 10.....

Posted: **Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:48 pm**

30 on round 1 but only 21 on round 2. Got the 3 in 10.

Still trying to get on the show myself.

Posted: **Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:12 pm**

Get ringing early. I keep waiting for Ken to say " and from Herts we have " perhaps tomorrow.

Posted: **Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:03 pm**

5 phone calls this morning and an email trying to get on. No joy. So I scored 24 on round 2. And a full house 39 on round 1, would have chosen the same specialist subject too. 1 of the 3 in 10

Posted: **Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:48 pm**

I got through to the qualifiers three times in quick succession last summer, I only ever got 2 out of 3 though and so didn't get a call back. I suspect at the moment its harder to get through with a lot of people being off work. Scored 29 (got 2 for knowing Bobby and not Vinton) and 18 today

Posted: **Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:52 pm**

Yeah, I reckon you'll really struggle at the moment with so many being at home. Plus, it's obviously never been more popular what with the All Day Popmaster bank holiday just gone.

Best bet is waiting until things are 'back to normal' (could be a while!) to increase your chances.

I keep forgetting to put it on, usually because I'm stuck watching Peppa bloody Pig.

Posted: **Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:55 pm**

Keep trying Herts, I can feel you're getting warmer.

Posted: **Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:23 pm**

I got through once a couple of months ago and got all 3 qualifiers correct but sadly didn't get the call.

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:00 am**

What is this all about? I feel like something massive is going on and I know nothing about it.

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:50 pm**

27 on round 1. 36 on round 2 and I got about 10 of the 3 in 10! Couldn't have picked a better option when he said 3 top ten hits by....... Marillion. Kayleigh Lavender Heart of Lothian Garden Party Assassing Market Square Heroes Incommunicado Sugar Mice Warm Wet Circles

Just checked my phone. 22 attempts this morning to get on, not 1 answered....

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:06 pm**

Im_not_Robbie_Blake wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:00 am
What is this all about? I feel like something massive is going on and I know nothing about it.

Have a listen to Radio 2 at 10.30am Monday to Friday.

I got 15 and 18 today. Anything after 1980 and I'm useless.

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:18 pm**

You would have got the three in ten with Kayleigh,Lavender and Incommunicado,not sure about the others though.I don't think they charted that well.

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:32 pm**

Sorry Steve they are not top ten. I think they go top 75....

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:39 pm**

Not too far away then

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:53 pm**

Missed it live this morning so just listened back.
21 and 27 above average for me to be fair.

Posted: **Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:47 pm**

If Herts doesn't get on next week I'll be dropping that Ken Bruce an email.

Posted: **Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:36 pm**

Struggled a bit today. 21 on round 1, 24 on round 2 and only 2 of the 3 in 10. 12 attempts to get through this morning without success. I will get on and guarantee the Clarets will get a mention.

Posted: **Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:29 pm**

I hope you do. I keep listening hoping its you, would you allow us to know your Christian name just in case you're lucky enough to get through. Good luck tomorrow.

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