Semi-final 1, 2026

Paul Gambaccini hosts radio's most challenging music quiz. Now in its 39th series, contestants from around the country have assembled to be tested on their knowledge of music from across the centuries, and across every genre.

This week, in the first semi-final of the series, our three contestants pick from topics including ‘In A Classical Garden', 'ABBA: Together And Apart' and 'The Sherlock Holmes Musical Casebook'.

Producer: Tom Du Croz Production coordinator: Jodie Charman

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4

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