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Quiz about Name the British Celebrity Part 1

Name the British Celebrity - Part 1 Quiz

How well do you know your British celebrities?

A multiple-choice quiz by Lagunathemoron. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Lagunathemoron

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,591

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4241

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 78 (7/10), Guest 208 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which actor played Martin Platt in "Coronation Street"? Hint

Sean Wilson

William Roach

Jack Shepard

Bruce Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. This person has sneaked in to many sports events pulling pranks including batting for a cricket team and joining Manchester United in their team photo. Who is this joker? Hint

Karl Power

Karl Smith

Carl Jackson

Carl Chambers

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Question 3 of 10

3. This celebrity won the first "I'm a Celebrity! Get Me Out of Here!" in the United Kingdom version. Who was it?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

4. Born in Birmingham, England he became a world famous star in the music industry. He has his own American television show about his life and his family and one of his songs feature in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City". He is ______ ?

Answer: ( Three words, or two words .. or just surname!)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which writer has captured many young reader's hearts with her books about a young wizard? Hint

Jacqueline Wilson

Victoria Wood

Sue Townsend

J.K. Rowling

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Question 6 of 10

6. This actress has appeared in many "Carry On" films and played the role of a landlady in a popular British soap. Who is she? Hint

Barbara Windsor

Joan Sims

Pam Ferris

Dilys Laye

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the footballer who scored the three goals for England against West Germany, in the 1966 World Cup final? Hint

Bobby Moore

Emile Hesky

David Beckham

Geoff Hurst

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actor has been in shows such as "Brookside", "Nice Guy Eddie" and "Clocking Off". He has also recorded a single with Noddy Holder covering "Are You Looking at me?".

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. He is one of the richest comedians in Britain and is best known for his role as Mr. Bean in the show of the same name.

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This British person retired from motor racing commentary in 2001, and is known for his squeaky voice and many mistakes! Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which actor played Martin Platt in "Coronation Street"?

Answer: Sean Wilson

Sean Wilson joined "Coronation Street" in 1985. Wilson has appeared in several other shows, one being the game show "Russian Roulette".

2. This person has sneaked in to many sports events pulling pranks including batting for a cricket team and joining Manchester United in their team photo. Who is this joker?

Answer: Karl Power

Karl Power caused an outrage when he did his first prank, which was to get his photo taken, as the 12th man, with the Manchester United squad at a European Champions League match in 2001 (it was against Bayern Munich, in Germany). Shortly after this prank he became a celebrity.

He has also played on the centre court at Wimbledon, walked out at Headingley as a batsman, and stood on the winner's podium at Silverstone! He attends these events univited: in an interview with "The Guardian" after his escapade at Wimbledon he said: "Being out at Wimbledon on centre court, having the royal box clapping, meant a lot to me. How good is that?"

3. This celebrity won the first "I'm a Celebrity! Get Me Out of Here!" in the United Kingdom version. Who was it?

Answer: Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn won the first series of this show. He is a radio DJ and ever since winning, he worked his way up the fame ladder once again.

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Although he now has an American accent, Ozzy Osbourne is from England and is one of the most famous names in the music industry.

5. Which writer has captured many young reader's hearts with her books about a young wizard?

Answer: J.K. Rowling

J.K Rowling is the creator behind the books about a young wizard. The young wizard features in "Harry Potter" and the main character is named after the book. Rowling was a single parent when she wrote the first set of books, though when writing book five she got married and gave birth.

6. This actress has appeared in many "Carry On" films and played the role of a landlady in a popular British soap. Who is she?

Answer: Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor has appeared in many of the "Carry On" films and played the role of Peggy Mitchell in "Eastenders". Windsor has appeared in nearly fifteen "Carry On" films.

7. What is the name of the footballer who scored the three goals for England against West Germany, in the 1966 World Cup final?

Answer: Geoff Hurst

When England held the World Cup in 1966, they won against arch-rivals Germany. Geoff Hurst won the game thanks to his hat-trick. Bobby Moore is also a legend, and David Beckham and Emile Hesky didn't make it on to the scene until forty years later.

8. Which actor has been in shows such as "Brookside", "Nice Guy Eddie" and "Clocking Off". He has also recorded a single with Noddy Holder covering "Are You Looking at me?".

Answer: Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson has been in many shows apart from those listed. His most respected role was as Jim in the comedy "The Royle Family".

9. He is one of the richest comedians in Britain and is best known for his role as Mr. Bean in the show of the same name.

Answer: Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson was born in 1955 and has appeared in many shows, for example "Blackadder". He does a lot of charity work for Comic Relief and has appeared in several films, one being "Johnny English" in 2003.

10. This British person retired from motor racing commentary in 2001, and is known for his squeaky voice and many mistakes! Who is he?

Answer: Murray Walker

Murray Walker is best known for racing commentary, he was the comedian of the racing because of his fast squeaky voice and many mistakes.

Source: Author Lagunathemoron

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