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Children's TV of the 70s/80s Trivia Quiz

A trip down memory lane for those who grew up in the UK in the '70s and early '80s.

A multiple-choice quiz by vestybesty. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
vestybesty

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,494

Updated
Jan 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2432

Last 3 plays: Karmapuppt (5/10), Guest 86 (6/10), Guest 82 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "Chorlton and the Wheelies", what is the name of the talking book? Hint

Baron Silas Greenback

Claptrap Von Schpilldebeanz

Hertz Van Rental

Herr Flick

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the football team featured in "Murphy's Mob"? Hint

Brentford United

Chesterton United

Lakeside United

Dunmore United

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first host of "Screen Test"? Hint

Keith Chegwin

Brian Trueman

Michael Rodd

Mark Curry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Grandpa _________ was a character in "Moschops".

Answer: (One Word, type of dinosaur)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which programme would you hear the phrase "All aboard the skylark"? Hint

Noah and Nelly

Captain Pugwash

Moonfleet

The Adventure Game

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Question 6 of 10

6. The teeny pop programme "Razmattaz" featured a competition involving a tongue twister. What was that tongue twister? Hint

Peggy Babcock

Red lorry, yellow lorry

She sells sea shells

Peter Piper

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Question 7 of 10

7. Out of the following, who was NOT a member of the Hair Bear Bunch? Hint

Booby Bear

Hair

Dum-dum

Square

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Pipkin's", what type of animal was Topov? Hint

Cow

Pig

Monkey

Donkey

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Rainbow" famously featured a singing trio, best known as Rod, Jane and Freddy. Before this line up, which famous children's TV presenter was a member of the trio along with Rod and Jane? Hint

Lance Percival

Mathew Corbett

Tommy Boyd

Timmy Mallett

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is NOT one of the vehicles seen in "Wacky Races"? Hint

Crimson Haybailer

Thunder Buggy

Arkansas Chuggabug

Creepy Coupe

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 12 2024 : Karmapuppt: 5/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 86: 6/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 82: 5/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 31: 6/10
Nov 08 2024 : DJ1889: 7/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 81: 4/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 185: 6/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 86: 5/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 78: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Chorlton and the Wheelies", what is the name of the talking book?

Answer: Claptrap Von Schpilldebeanz

Greenback was the villain in the classic cartoon "Dangermouse". Hertz Van Rental was the arch-rival of Russ Abbott's Basildon Bond. Herr Flick was from "Allo Allo".

2. What was the name of the football team featured in "Murphy's Mob"?

Answer: Dunmore United

3. Who was the first host of "Screen Test"?

Answer: Michael Rodd

Michael Rodd, Brian Trueman and Mark Curry all hosted the quiz at some point. Keith Chegwin never hosted "Screen Test" but did star in some of the productions of the Children's Film Foundation which featured in the show.

4. Grandpa _________ was a character in "Moschops".

Answer: Diplodocus

Moschops was a lunchtime favourite on ITV in the early eighties.

5. In which programme would you hear the phrase "All aboard the skylark"?

Answer: Noah and Nelly

"Noah and Nelly" was a cartoon from the same stable as "Rhubarb and Custard" but never quite attained the same popularity.

6. The teeny pop programme "Razmattaz" featured a competition involving a tongue twister. What was that tongue twister?

Answer: Peggy Babcock

"Razmattaz" was once hosted by Lisa Stansfield.

7. Out of the following, who was NOT a member of the Hair Bear Bunch?

Answer: Dum-dum

8. In "Pipkin's", what type of animal was Topov?

Answer: Monkey

9. "Rainbow" famously featured a singing trio, best known as Rod, Jane and Freddy. Before this line up, which famous children's TV presenter was a member of the trio along with Rod and Jane?

Answer: Mathew Corbett

Mathew Corbett starred in "Rainbow" before becoming better known as Sooty's sidekick.

10. Which of the following is NOT one of the vehicles seen in "Wacky Races"?

Answer: Thunder Buggy

Source: Author vestybesty

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