Your Number's Up. 1. How many Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire?

Your Number's Up. 1. How many Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire?

Author: BBC Radio 4 June 30, 2026 Duration: 27:13

A brand-new, number-crunching comedy quiz for Radio 4 hosted by presenter, comedian and YouTuber Max Fosh. In the Every Answer Counts round, players must solve general knowledge equations such as adding the number of US Supreme Court justices to the number of Strictly Come Dancing judges. In Bestimate Guesstimate, players must calculate how many eggs Nigella Lawson would need to make a Yorkshire pudding for everyone in Yorkshire, and how much it would cost Lou Bega to send a Valentine’s card to all of the women named in Mambo No. 5. In Twenty-One – the quizzing equivalent of blackjack – players must try and build a winning hand using countries and the number of times they have won the Eurovision Song Contest.

Presenter: Max Fosh Writers: Benjamin Sutton, James Trickey and James Rawson Line Producer: Natascha McQueen Assistant Producer: James Rawson Producer: Benjamin Sutton Executive Producers: Simon Urwin and Kitty Walshe

A QITV production for BBC Radio 4


For those who find comfort in the rustle of a newspaper crossword or the quiet tension of a waiting buzzer, Quizzes from BBC Radio 4 gathers some of the most beloved and demanding puzzle shows into one place. This isn't about trivial pursuits, but rather a celebration of curious minds and deep knowledge, where questions are crafted to intrigue as much as to interrogate. You'll hear the regional rivalries and esoteric connections of Round Britain Quiz, the musical mastery tested in Counterpoint, and the fast-paced cerebral scramble of Brain of Britain. Guided by seasoned quizmasters like Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang, and Russell Davies, each episode presents a distinct flavor of intellectual challenge. Tuning into this podcast means joining a long-standing tradition of public broadcasting that treats intelligence as entertainment, offering a regular mental workout that’s as satisfying as it is stimulating. It’s the perfect companion for a walk or a commute, turning passive listening into an active, engaging game.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Round Britain Quiz: Episode 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:28
Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Northern Ireland and The North of England.
Round Britain Quiz: Episode 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:27
Kirsty Lang referees a contest between Scotland and The South of England.
Round Britain Quiz: Episode 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The North of England and The Midlands.
Round Britain Quiz: Episode 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:42
Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The South of England and Wales.
Round Britain Quiz: Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:22
Kirsty Lang begins the new series with a contest between the Midlands & Northern Ireland
Brain of Britain 2024 Final [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Russell Davies chairs the thrilling Final of the prestigious general knowledge quiz.
Brain of Britain 2024 Semi Four [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:04
Russell Davies welcomes competitors to compete for the title Brain of Britain 2024
Brain of Britain Semi 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:04
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.