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Residents of Brighton Trivia Quiz

All about famous people who have lived in Brighton - now the city of Brighton and Hove.

A multiple-choice quiz by WOODWORKER. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
WOODWORKER

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,566

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

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1390

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which Shakespearian actor lived in Brighton and took the title of Baron of Brighton until his death in 1989? Hint

Ralph Richardson

John Gielgud

Laurence Olivier

John MIlls

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the nickname of the musician and D.J. Norman Cook? Hint

Dave Lee Travis

Shaggy

Fatboy Slim

Shabba Ranks

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which radio and tv presenter married Norman Cook? Hint

Zoe Ball

Sarah Cox

Annie Nightingale

Dave Lee Travis

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which actor left "Eastenders" and played Nick Rowan in "Heartbeat"? Hint

Nick Berry

Ross Kemp

Leslie Grantham

Nick Cotton

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Question 5 of 5

5. What part did Christopher Ellison play in "The Bill"? Hint

Frank Burnside

Bob Cryer

Reg Hollis

Tosh Lines

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Shakespearian actor lived in Brighton and took the title of Baron of Brighton until his death in 1989?

Answer: Laurence Olivier

Olivier was the first director of the British National Theatre Company.

2. What is the nickname of the musician and D.J. Norman Cook?

Answer: Fatboy Slim

Quentin Norman Cook played guitar for pop band The Housemartins.

3. Which radio and tv presenter married Norman Cook?

Answer: Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball`s father Johnny is also a famous T.V presenter for
children`s programmes usually with a mathematic or scientific theme.

4. Which actor left "Eastenders" and played Nick Rowan in "Heartbeat"?

Answer: Nick Berry

Nick Berry had several chart hits in the U.K. including "Every Loser
Wins".

5. What part did Christopher Ellison play in "The Bill"?

Answer: Frank Burnside

Christopher Ellison has also appeared in "Dempsey and Makepeace",
the "Professionals" and "Birds Of a Feather".

Source: Author WOODWORKER

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