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Nice to See You Trivia Quiz

One of the most charismatic and well-loved TV performers in the UK, Bruce Forsyth's career began in 1939. See how much you know about him.

A multiple-choice quiz by Toeknee448. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Toeknee448

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,361

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
287

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Question 1 of 10

1. Finish this catchphrase of Bruce Forsyth's: "Nice to see you. ____". Hint

That's always nice

Nice friends are always welcome here

Glad you could make it

To see you - nice

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bruce Forsyth was born with a double-barreled name. What was it? Hint

Goldberg-Forsyth

Forsyth-McDonald

Forsyth-Johnson

Forsyth-Cambell

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bruce Forsyth trained as a dancer after seeing which famous film star in action? Hint

Fred Astaire

John Travolta

Gene Kelly

Patrick Swazey

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Question 4 of 10

4. In October 2013, Bruce Forsyth missed one episode of "Strictly Come Dancing". What was the reason for this? Hint

A funeral

Flu

He wanted to give somebody else a chance to be the host

He broke his ankle

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what way did Bruce Forsyth make his TV debut? Hint

In a talent show

As a minor character in a detective show

As a supporting act in "End of Pier Hijinks"

In a children's quiz show

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Question 6 of 10

6. Many of Bruce Forsyth's famous catchphrases started out in the quiz show "Play Your Cards Right". Which of these started elsewhere? Hint

"Alright my loves?"

"A chance to go for the car"

"Nothing for a pair"

"Higher! Lower!"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bruce Forsyth has publicly been an avid supporter of which sport? Hint

Fly fishing

Darts

Ice skating

Golf

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which theatre did Bruce Forsyth get his first big break? (Hint: The name of the theatre is part of the name of the programme show.) Hint

Savoy

Theatre Royal

Her Majesty's

London Palladium

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bruce Forsyth married Wynelia Merced in 1983. They purchased a holiday home in the land of her birth. Where is that? Hint

Puerto Rico

Italy

Andorra

Liberia

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2013, Bruce Forsyth was included in the "Guinness Book of World Records". Which record was he awarded? Hint

The longest TV career

The entertainer with the most recognised catchphrases

Hosting the most TV quiz shows

The owner of the biggest collection of "Radio Times" covers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Finish this catchphrase of Bruce Forsyth's: "Nice to see you. ____".

Answer: To see you - nice

This is one of Bruce's oldest catchphrases. He shared it with studio audiences. The first part of the phrase was his, and the audience would answer with the second part. At first he would rehearse it with the audience, but then it appeared in a TV advert where another actor said it to him, and so the legend goes that is when it became popular among the general public.

2. Bruce Forsyth was born with a double-barreled name. What was it?

Answer: Forsyth-Johnson

He was born Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson in London, England. After being awarded the CBE, he was called Sir Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson CBE.

3. Bruce Forsyth trained as a dancer after seeing which famous film star in action?

Answer: Fred Astaire

Bruce learned how to dance in London's Tottenham and Brixton. He was 14-years-old when he first danced onstage in an act called "Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom".

4. In October 2013, Bruce Forsyth missed one episode of "Strictly Come Dancing". What was the reason for this?

Answer: Flu

Previously Bruce had said that he worried that he would one day get the flu and have to miss a programme, letting everyone down. Sadly, it happened in October 2013!

5. In what way did Bruce Forsyth make his TV debut?

Answer: In a talent show

He started out in a talent show, although no one seems to be sure which one. The most popular opinion seems to be "Come and Be Televised" which was introduced by Jasmine Bligh and broadcast by the BBC from Radiolympia in 1939.

6. Many of Bruce Forsyth's famous catchphrases started out in the quiz show "Play Your Cards Right". Which of these started elsewhere?

Answer: "Alright my loves?"

"Alright my loves" came from "The Generation Game" in which couples were shown how to perform a task. After they had been shown the task, Bruce would ask them "Alright my loves?"

7. Bruce Forsyth has publicly been an avid supporter of which sport?

Answer: Golf

Bruce was so fond of golf that his home in Surrey was within the grounds of Wentworth Golf Club. Also, his holiday home in the Caribbean was close to a local course.

8. In which theatre did Bruce Forsyth get his first big break? (Hint: The name of the theatre is part of the name of the programme show.)

Answer: London Palladium

"Sunday Night at the London Palladium" was the first show Bruce hosted. He was originally booked for only two shows, but that grew into three years during which time he became the highest paid TV entertainer of the time.

9. Bruce Forsyth married Wynelia Merced in 1983. They purchased a holiday home in the land of her birth. Where is that?

Answer: Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean. Their holiday home is on the north side of the island beside the sixth hole of a golf course. Bruce says he paced out the distance and learned that the house was just 25 yards from the fairway.

10. In 2013, Bruce Forsyth was included in the "Guinness Book of World Records". Which record was he awarded?

Answer: The longest TV career

Betty White held the title first. Bruce Forsyth overtook her in 2013 after his appearances on "Strictly Come Dancing".

Source: Author Toeknee448

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