Quizzes
BBC Radio 4
Welcome to Quizzes, your ultimate destination for high-stakes trivia, mental gymnastics, and lighthearted competition. This podcast serves as a vibrant hub for listeners who love to put their general knowledge to the test alongside quick-witted hosts and enthusiastic contestants. Far from your average trivia hour, Quizzes explores a diverse range of themes through rotating series that challenge how you think about history, literature, and even mathematics. Whether you are diving into the "mathosphere" with Max Fosh in Your Number’s Up—where contestants solve bizarre problems like calculating the exact number of eggs needed for a Yorkshire pudding feast—or trekking through the archives of the twentieth century with Lucy Porter in Déjà News, there is always something new to learn. The show masterfully balances rigorous intellectual challenges with a sense of playfulness. You might find yourself identifying historical sound bites one week and debating the merits of classic literature in a spirited round of Bookmarks the next. What makes this collection truly special is the way it turns obscure facts into a fast-paced game. From decoding historical speech snippets to naming novels by Charles Dickens, the show celebrates the joy of discovery and the thrill of the win. It is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys sharp, conversational hosting and a fun, competitive atmosphere that celebrates the diverse ways we remember our past, engage with our favorite books, and find logic in the most unexpected numbers.
Updated Jul 5, 2026
Episodes
Your Number's Up: 2. How many satanists in Bungay, Suffolk?
Contestants tackle math-based trivia questions ranging from Satanists in Bungay to the chemistry of pure water.
Your Number's Up. 1. How many Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire?
Contestants tackle number-based trivia, ranging from calculating egg counts for Yorkshire puddings to Eurovision stats.
Déjà News. Episode 2
Test your knowledge of the past century with news archive clips featuring historical events and famous speeches.
Déjà News. Episode 1
Test your knowledge of the last century as contestants compete to identify iconic historical news clips and events.
Bookmarks Episode 2
Teams test their literary knowledge across rounds on plot points, specialist subjects, and classic book-themed anagrams.
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