A much-loved radio show which was axed by the BBC is to be reborn on another Norfolk radio station.

BBC Radio Norfolk's popular Treasure Quest show ran for 15 years before it was cancelled by the corporation last year as part of a series of controversial cuts to local radio services. 

Treasure Quest, which saw listeners solve clues to help send presenters on journeys around the county, was a victim of the cuts, which led to localised programmes now only airing between 6am and 2pm on weekdays.

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But now Norfolk community radio station Poppyland Radio is resurrecting the show - airing Treasure Hunt for the first time this Sunday (March 3). 

The show will be similar to Treasure Quest, with listeners phoning in or messaging the studio to solve clues that will hopefully lead the Poppyland Radio car to the treasure somewhere in Norfolk.

North Norfolk News: Poppyland Radio celebrating the opening of their Northrepps studio last year with North Norfolk MP Duncan BakerPoppyland Radio celebrating the opening of their Northrepps studio last year with North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker (Image: Poppyland Radio)

Poppyland Radio managing director and presenter Will Wilson said he "needed no persuading" to try relaunch the show after it was axed by the BBC after 15 years.

“Treasure Quest was a great concept brilliantly delivered by the presenters and production team and loved by listeners," he said.

"Our own listeners suggested we take the old format and give it a Poppyland twist so, with the help of the Poppyland Radio team, we’re bringing Treasure Hunt back home to Norfolk.”

North Norfolk News: Sophie Little, the former presenter of BBC Radio Norfolk's Treasure Quest Sophie Little, the former presenter of BBC Radio Norfolk's Treasure Quest (Image: BBC)

Presenter Mark 'Bunders' Blundell, will anchor the show from the Poppyland Radio's The Pod studio in north Norfolk, relying on help from listeners to solve the clues set by the station's quizmaster Steve Osborn.

He’ll then pass on instructions directly to the station's car which will be out on the road across Norfolk searching for the treasure. 

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Treasure Hunt will be broadcast live on Poppyland Radio every Sunday from 10am to 1pm.

Poppyland Radio is available online at poppylandradio.co.uk, via your smart speaker or the free Poppyland Radio app which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.