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1. One of my favourite childhood television shows was "Fingerbobs" - I knew all the words to the songs, and joined in with gusto. Can you remember the name of the cute little paper-shelled tortoise who featured in the show?
2. One toy which I coveted desperately during my childhood in the 1970s was a Chopper bicycle. With the shiny gear stick, odd sized wheel rims, 'ape-hanger' handle bars, and shiny yellow paint, they were truly a thing of beauty to my childish eyes. Which company marketed the Chopper in the UK, from 1970 onwards?
3. 1977 saw the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and the UK celebrated. One somewhat dubious 'tribute' was the song "God Save the Queen" which was banned by the BBC, and refused airplay. Which iconic punk band sang it?
4. Millions of people watch the FIFA World Cup tournament on television, when it is held every four years. Is it true that each of the three tournaments held in the 1970s was won by the host country?
5. Even as a small child, I loved to read, and one of my favourite authors was Roald Dahl. In which of his books do we meet a small boy and his Dad, who live in a gypsy caravan and pull off a very cunning plan to outwit the nasty landowner Mr. Victor Hazell?
6. One of my first outings to the cinema came in 1978, when I was taken to see "Grease" - 'everyone' was talking about it, singing the songs, and dancing the dances. Can you remember who played Kenickie?
7. One of our favourite childhood outdoor toys in the 1970s was called a "Streaker". It was yellow and orange with blue handles, and required quite a bit of strength to make it "go" properly. What shape was the orange part of this toy?
8. One of my favourite childhood authors was Susan Cooper, and in particular her "Dark is Rising" series. Which of these is the final book of this series, first published in 1977?
9. 1979 was declared the International Year of the Child by the United Nations, and a whole host of stars came together to perform at the Music for UNICEF concert. Which of Abba's songs was released as a single in January 79 and used to commemorate this occasion?
10. The host of the UK "Today" television show managed to wreck his career in 1976, when an interview with the punk band the Sex Pistols went horribly wrong. After some 'encouragement' from the host, they swore several times, live on air, during a daytime broadcast. Who was this hapless host?
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