Round Britain Quiz

Each question is a multi-part puzzle—typically four linked clues—worth up to 6 points, with teams earning points for each component they solve. A team can score bonus points if they can explain the hidden theme or connection that ties all the parts together.

The programme dates to 1947, making it one of the UK's longest-running radio quiz shows. It currently airs on BBC Radio 4, where it has been a staple of the schedule for decades.

Teams represent regions of the United Kingdom—such as the North of England, South of England, Midlands, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—in a knockout or league format across a series. Each team is typically composed of two people drawn from the worlds of academia, arts, or broadcasting.

Questions are cryptic and multi-layered: for example, a single question might link a piece of music, a historical figure, a scientific term, and a literary reference through a shared word or concept. The format rewards broad general knowledge and lateral thinking far more than quick recall.