Round Britain Quiz 2026: Episode 1

Teams from all over the UK nations will face Kirsty Lang's cryptic questions across the series, with Kirsty offering support and the odd hint where it might be needed.

First up are the pairs from the England and Scotland.

The rivalry promises to be fierce as last year's champions Jenny Ryan and Stuart Mconie representing the newly formed England team, face Val McDermid and Alan McCredie for Scotland, on home soil, as this series takes place in Edinburgh.

As always, they'll drop points every time they need a clue from the chair to steer them towards the right solution.

You can follow the questions in each edition on the Round Britain Quiz webpages.

Teams:
Jenny Ryan and Stuart Mconie - England
Val McDermid and Alan McCredie - Scotland.

Host: Kirsty Lang
Recorded by: Phil Booth
Sound Design: Chris Maclean
Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow
Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4

Questions set by Lucy Porter, Martin Mor and by you, the listeners!