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Dabbling with my DAB Trivia Quiz


Ever since I got my lovely new DAB radio, I have been listening to it a lot. This quiz covers BBC radio shows and I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Quiz_Beagle. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Quiz_Beagle
Time
6 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
271,165
Updated
Dec 03 21
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15
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 15
1. Believe it or not, there are some people in the UK who will still not listen to 'The Archers', because it replaced this show. What show are they mourning the loss of, over half a century later? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. This debonair detective had a charming wife, Steve, and a catchphrase of 'By Timothy'. Although played by various actors, probably the best-known one was Peter Coke. What was his name? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. One of Britain's best loved comedians and actors, he played A.B. Johnson for seven years in 'The Navy Lark', Britain's longest-running radio sitcom. Who was this comic genius, sadly lost to us in 2005? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Known as 'The Antidote to Panel Games' this surreal quiz brought us such gems as 'Mornington Crescent' and 'Swannee Kazoo'. Chaired by the urbane 'Humph' (Humphrey Littleton, born 1921), ably assisted by the lovely Samantha, many people consider this to be a highlight of the broadcasting week. What is the name of this delightfully lunatic show? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Many shows have successfully translated from radio to television. One of them consisted of comedy impressions and starred Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens among others. It started on Radio 4 but was subsequently made into a TV programme on BBC2. What is its name? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. A bittersweet comedy, starring Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson, this radio show also transferred to television. It portrayed three women of different ages, a grandmother, recently widowed mother and her daughter, struggling to live in the same house. Written by Simon Brett, author of the popular 'Charles Paris' mysteries, this show was called what? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Monsieur Pamplemousse (Mister Grapefruit!) is an ex-Sūreté detective, now a food guide inspector with his faithful talking dog, Pommes Frites (French fries!) This series was written by someone perhaps better known for writing children's books about a bear. Who is this author? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. 'The Archers' is the world's longest running radio drama series. Which (fictional) village is it set in? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. In which BBC Radio programme could you have found the characters Neddie, Eccles, Min, Major Bloodknock and Count Moriarty? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Considering that it was only four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968, this show, written originally by Barry Took and Marty Feldman, was hugely influential on British comedy. Characters included 'Julian and Sandy', who were extremely risque for that time. What was the show called?
Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which character from 'Round the Horne' sang such memorable songs as 'Green Grow My Nadgers O!', 'D'Ye Ken Jim Pubes?' and 'The Ballad of the Woggler's Moulie'? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Radio sometimes adapts series that were better known from television and I enjoy listening to them. What series was set in the fictional south coast town of Walmington-On-Sea? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. This series starred an actor interestingly named Fine Time Fontayne, as an ex-pitman turned private detective in South Yorkshire. Very funny, with his assistant (later partner), played by Judy Flynn, the real brains of the outfit. What is the name of of the show? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Only in the UK could they combine a trivia quiz with a cricket game! Hosted by the wonderful late Brian Johnston and with such diverse talents as Rachel Heyhoe-Flint (erstwhile England Ladies Cricket captain), the late Willie Rushton (comedian, author, artist) and Tim Rice (lyricist and lifelong cricket fan), this series was broadcast in the 1990s. What was it called? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. This quiz has all been about what I can and do listen to on my DAB radio. What does DAB stand for? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Believe it or not, there are some people in the UK who will still not listen to 'The Archers', because it replaced this show. What show are they mourning the loss of, over half a century later?

Answer: Dick Barton, Special Agent

'Dick Barton' was the first British daily radio serial, and was on the radio between 1946 and 1951, until replaced by 'The Archers', which is now the world's longest running drama serial. Dick Barton, with his sidekicks Jock and Snowy, was hugely popular, pulling in audiences of 15 million. It is now occasionally broadcast on Radio 7 in the 'Crime and Thrillers' hour.
2. This debonair detective had a charming wife, Steve, and a catchphrase of 'By Timothy'. Although played by various actors, probably the best-known one was Peter Coke. What was his name?

Answer: Paul Temple

I am indebted to Wikipedia for the information that Paul Temple progammes were known in Germany as 'Straßenfeger' - 'street sweepers', because the streets were almost deserted when an episode was on. The catchy theme tune is 'Coronation Scot' by Vivian Ellis. Francis Durbridge wrote the Paul Temple series, Simon Templar was 'The Saint' and Dick Francis is a popular British thriller author.
3. One of Britain's best loved comedians and actors, he played A.B. Johnson for seven years in 'The Navy Lark', Britain's longest-running radio sitcom. Who was this comic genius, sadly lost to us in 2005?

Answer: Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker appeared in so much great comedy - the 'Two Ronnies' with Ronnie Corbett, 'Open All Hours' with David Jason and 'Porridge' with the late Richard Beckinsale (father of the actress Kate). Personally, I don't think 'The Navy Lark' has stood the test of time, but it was apparently very popular with the Royal Navy.
4. Known as 'The Antidote to Panel Games' this surreal quiz brought us such gems as 'Mornington Crescent' and 'Swannee Kazoo'. Chaired by the urbane 'Humph' (Humphrey Littleton, born 1921), ably assisted by the lovely Samantha, many people consider this to be a highlight of the broadcasting week. What is the name of this delightfully lunatic show?

Answer: I'm Sorry, I Haven't A Clue

Two teams face each other in this wacky quiz. Regular members include Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden. The late lamented Willie Rushton was also a regular. ISIHAC (as it is familiarly known) has been running for over thirty years and is performed in front of a live audience from different parts of the country.

When ISIHAC came to my home town all (free) tickets were gone within an hour!
5. Many shows have successfully translated from radio to television. One of them consisted of comedy impressions and starred Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens among others. It started on Radio 4 but was subsequently made into a TV programme on BBC2. What is its name?

Answer: Dead Ringers

'Dead Ringers' as impressionists on the radio doesn't seem like a brilliant idea, but it really did work. It transferred very successfully to television, but we radio fans always feel that the pictures are so much better on the radio! Rory Bremner and Mike Yarwood are popular British impressionists and Tom Baker (who played Dr. Who) is a popular target for 'Dead Ringers'.
6. A bittersweet comedy, starring Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson, this radio show also transferred to television. It portrayed three women of different ages, a grandmother, recently widowed mother and her daughter, struggling to live in the same house. Written by Simon Brett, author of the popular 'Charles Paris' mysteries, this show was called what?

Answer: After Henry

This was a very funny and sad series and poor Prunella Scales was forever caught between an interfering nosy mother (who insisted she never interfered) and a rebellious daughter. Simon Brett is a very good author. His 'Charles Paris' mysteries about a drunk actor, are well worth a read, as are his 'Mrs. Pargetter' series.
7. Monsieur Pamplemousse (Mister Grapefruit!) is an ex-Sūreté detective, now a food guide inspector with his faithful talking dog, Pommes Frites (French fries!) This series was written by someone perhaps better known for writing children's books about a bear. Who is this author?

Answer: Michael Bond

I discovered this very funny series on the radio, written by the author of 'Paddington' books. The talking dog is especially funny. Michael Bond had been writing 'Paddington' since 1958 and M. Pamplemousse since 1983. All the wrong answers are also authors of children's books about bears.
8. 'The Archers' is the world's longest running radio drama series. Which (fictional) village is it set in?

Answer: Ambridge

First broadcast in 1951, 'The Archers' is still going strong. It is also very up-to-date with recent (controversial!) story lines including a gay civil wedding, adultery, cancer and a girl sleeping with her husband's brother. It has a huge fan base and a fan club - 'Archers Addicts', an anti-fan club 'Archer's Anarchists' and a very lively newsgroup - uk.media.radio.archers. Emmerdale and Brigadoon are also fictional villages and Holmfirth is the real setting for BBC TV's 'Last of the Summer Wine'.
9. In which BBC Radio programme could you have found the characters Neddie, Eccles, Min, Major Bloodknock and Count Moriarty?

Answer: The Goon Show

The Goons, supposedly HRH Prince Charles' favourite show. Alas, Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan are no longer with us, but thanks to my DAB radio I can listen to them on Radio 7.
10. Considering that it was only four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968, this show, written originally by Barry Took and Marty Feldman, was hugely influential on British comedy. Characters included 'Julian and Sandy', who were extremely risque for that time. What was the show called?

Answer: Round the Horne

The star was Kenneth Horne, and this show was a development of his earlier hit, 'Beyond our Ken'. Julian and Sandy were notable for being extremely camp homosexual characters at a time when homosexuality was still illegal in the UK. They were played by Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick. Unfortunately Kenneth Horne died in 1969.
11. Which character from 'Round the Horne' sang such memorable songs as 'Green Grow My Nadgers O!', 'D'Ye Ken Jim Pubes?' and 'The Ballad of the Woggler's Moulie'?

Answer: Rambling Syd Rumpo

Played by Kenneth Williams, he sang nonsensical parodies (but somehow very suggestive nonsensical parodies!) to old British folk tunes. All the other answers are also characters from 'Round the Horne'.
12. Radio sometimes adapts series that were better known from television and I enjoy listening to them. What series was set in the fictional south coast town of Walmington-On-Sea?

Answer: Dad's Army

If you have watched 'Dad's Army' it works surprisingly well on the radio. 'Dad's Army' was about the wartime Local Defence Volunteers or Home Guard. Broadcasting from 1968 to 1977, the series lasted longer than WWII!
13. This series starred an actor interestingly named Fine Time Fontayne, as an ex-pitman turned private detective in South Yorkshire. Very funny, with his assistant (later partner), played by Judy Flynn, the real brains of the outfit. What is the name of of the show?

Answer: The Blackburn Files

Fine Time Fontayne played the eponymous hero, Stephen Blackburn, who's a real loser, but very amusing with it. The series was written by Ian McMillan and Martin Wiley.
14. Only in the UK could they combine a trivia quiz with a cricket game! Hosted by the wonderful late Brian Johnston and with such diverse talents as Rachel Heyhoe-Flint (erstwhile England Ladies Cricket captain), the late Willie Rushton (comedian, author, artist) and Tim Rice (lyricist and lifelong cricket fan), this series was broadcast in the 1990s. What was it called?

Answer: Trivia Test Match

Brian Johnston, the great cricket commentator, acted as 'Umpire' in this highly unusual and fun quiz that combined a trivia quiz with the laws of cricket. 'Johnners', as he was familiarly known, was a fabulous character. One of the wrong answers '(Oh, do stop it, Aggers') is part of the funniest cricket commentaries ever, when both he and Jonathan Agnew ('Aggers') completely lost themselves giggling after an unintended double-entendre. I have a copy, but cannot listen to it in the car, as I laugh so hard I become a danger to traffic!
15. This quiz has all been about what I can and do listen to on my DAB radio. What does DAB stand for?

Answer: Digital Audio Broadcasting

Getting my DAB has introduced me to many classic shows. I hope you've enjoyed my quiz on them.
Source: Author Quiz_Beagle

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