BBC Radio 4 is rolling out new pilot programming for the summer, including a literary quiz hosted by Clare Balding. Multiple reports say the show is titled “Bookmarks” and is described as a literary quiz connected to the QI team. The initiative is part of a broader set of BBC Radio 4 Sunday offerings unveiled by the broadcaster.
Alongside Balding’s “Bookmarks,” the Sunday line-up includes new quiz or discussion-style shows from Max Fosh and Simon Reeve, which are also being presented as fresh additions for listeners. The coverage frames these projects as pilots, indicating that they are trial runs before any wider scheduling decisions.
The reports do not provide further details such as the exact air dates, episode counts, or specific format elements beyond the general description of a books-based quiz hosted by Balding and produced with input from QI staff. Overall, the information highlights BBC Radio 4’s summer schedule preview and its focus on literary and quiz content for Sunday listeners.
