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David Jason Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about David Jason, his life and some of his acting roles. It should be fairly easy, but good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by vhallewell. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
vhallewell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,402

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
868

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (9/10), Guest 82 (6/10), Guest 46 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is David Jason's real name and when was he born? Hint

David Christopher Frost and 2nd August 1945

David Peter Stephens and 2nd July 1940

David John White and 2nd February 1940

David Jason and 2nd December 1945

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of his co-stars gave David acting lessons?
Hint

Leonard Pearce ("Only Fools and Horses")

Pam Ferris ("Darling Buds of May")

Ronnie Barker ("Open All Hours")

Nicholas Lyndhurst ("Only Fools and Horses")

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Question 3 of 10

3. As well as starring with Ronnie Barker in "Open All Hours", which other show did David make an appearance in which was a hit for Ronnie at the time? Hint

"The Two Ronnies"

"Porridge"

"Upstairs Downstairs"

"Rising Damp"

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1974, David took the lead role in a TV programme. Finish the programme title: "The Secret Life of _______________" Hint

Edgar Briggs

James Bond

Reggie Kray

Batman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the actress who starred as David's daughter, Mariette in "The Darling Buds of May"? Hint

Pam Ferris

Gwyneth Strong

Tessa Peake-Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the TV series in which David played the lead role as a detective? Hint

The Complete Instructions of Frost

A Touch of Frost

A Hint of Bad Weather

The Frost-bite

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Question 7 of 10

7. David starred in a documentary about his love of diving?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1999, David starred alongside Dame Maggie Smith in which programme? Hint

"A Touch of Frost"

"All the Kings Men"

"Only Fools and Horses"

"The Darling Buds of May"

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the children's programme "The Wind in the Willows," on Thames Television, which character did David give his voice to? Hint

Toad

Ratty

Badger

Mole

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Question 10 of 10

10. David became a father at the age of 61, in 2001. What is his daughter's name? Hint

Sophie Mae

Christine June

Sandra Summer

Elizabeth Pearl

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is David Jason's real name and when was he born?

Answer: David John White and 2nd February 1940

David was born on 2nd February 1940 in Edmonton, London. His real name is David John White - he uses David Jason because one of his brothers was called Jason, but he died at a very young age.

2. Which one of his co-stars gave David acting lessons?

Answer: Ronnie Barker ("Open All Hours")

Ronnie Barker gave David acting lessons prior to him securing a part in "Open All Hours". In this programme, David played the 'put-upon' shop assistant Granville, while Ronnie played his uncle Arkwright who stuttered all the time.

3. As well as starring with Ronnie Barker in "Open All Hours", which other show did David make an appearance in which was a hit for Ronnie at the time?

Answer: "Porridge"

Ronnie Barker was making "Porridge" in the late seventies, and David Jason made an appearance as Old Man Blanco. Neither of them were in "Upstairs Downstairs" or "Rising Damp". Ronnie Barker was in "The Two Ronnies" which was a comedy sketch show.

4. In 1974, David took the lead role in a TV programme. Finish the programme title: "The Secret Life of _______________"

Answer: Edgar Briggs

The programme was called "The Secret Life of Edgar Briggs". David took the lead role and the programme was a hit.

5. Name the actress who starred as David's daughter, Mariette in "The Darling Buds of May"?

Answer: Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones played Mariette, while Pam Ferris played Ma Larkin. David starred as Pa Larkin. Tessa Peake-Jones was Raquel Turner in "Only Fools and Horses", with Gwyneth Strong as Cassandra.

6. Name the TV series in which David played the lead role as a detective?

Answer: A Touch of Frost

David starred in "A Touch of Frost" as the detective Jack Frost. He was very good at losing things due to his lack of organisation.

7. David starred in a documentary about his love of diving?

Answer: True

The documentary was called "David Jason in his element," which was made about his love of diving. This was made in 1997.

8. In 1999, David starred alongside Dame Maggie Smith in which programme?

Answer: "All the Kings Men"

David starred with Dame Maggie Smith in "All the Kings Men". It was a drama about the First World War in which he played Frank Beck. He turned servants and staff at Sandringham Palace into a crack battalion who fought at Gallipoli in 1915.

9. In the children's programme "The Wind in the Willows," on Thames Television, which character did David give his voice to?

Answer: Toad

David is also famous for his voice overs in childrens programmes. As well as Toad in "The Wind in the Willows", he also did "Dangermouse", "Count Duckula" and "The BFG" to name a few.

10. David became a father at the age of 61, in 2001. What is his daughter's name?

Answer: Sophie Mae

His daughter is Sophie Mae, and she was born on 26 February 2001 at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury. She weighed 9lb. 6oz. at birth, and is the daughter of David's partner, Gill Hinchcliffe.

Source: Author vhallewell

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