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Quiz about British Golden Oldie Radio Times

British Golden Oldie Radio Times Quiz

See if these bring back memories from the age of Steam Radio.

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

Author
awkins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,617

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1728

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (8/10), GillIngham (9/10), Guest 86 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Clitheroe Kid? Hint

Jimmy Clitheroe

Timmy Clitheroe

Bobby Clitheroe

Peter Clitheroe

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sing Something Simple with ..? Hint

The Andrew Singers

The Mitchell Singers

The Adams Singers

The Thomas Singers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Tony Hancock's Australian friend? Hint

Bill Kerr

Paul Hogan

Barry Humphries

Edna Everage

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Question 4 of 10

4. Hancock again. In 'The Blood Donor' how much did Hancock say a pint was? Hint

Arm-full

Head-full

Leg-full

Too much

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Question 5 of 10

5. In my opinion the funniest radio show ever, The Goons. Played by..? Hint

Peter Sellers, Les Dawson, Spike Milligan

Peter Sellers, Benny Hill, Spike Milligan

Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan

Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Benny Hill

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the 'Fourth Goon'. He appeared in the first two series, then called 'Crazy People'? Hint

Michael Bentine

Les Dawson

Benny Hill

Max Bygraves

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the wavelength, in metres, of Capital Radio on the Medium Wave band? Hint

275

194

285

300

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Question 8 of 10

8. On Radio One, who used to do the 'School Salute'? Hint

David Hamilton

Kenny Everrett

Dave Lee Travis

Tony Blackburn

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which 'Doctor Who' appeared in the Navy Lark? Hint

Patrick Troughton

Jon Pertwee

Tom Baker

William Hartnell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who lived at '23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam'? Hint

The Clitheroe Kid

Henry Crun

Major Dennis Bloodnock

Tony Hancock

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 11 2024 : Guest 94: 8/10
Oct 21 2024 : GillIngham: 9/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Oct 11 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Oct 01 2024 : Quizaddict1: 8/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Clitheroe Kid?

Answer: Jimmy Clitheroe

All I can remember about this show is listening to it on a Sunday at lunch time

2. Sing Something Simple with ..?

Answer: The Adams Singers

'We present Sing Something Simple, with the Adams Singers directed by Cliff Adams. Not only listening, but joining in we hope with all these songs you know so well.'

3. Who was Tony Hancock's Australian friend?

Answer: Bill Kerr

'William, you buffoon'

4. Hancock again. In 'The Blood Donor' how much did Hancock say a pint was?

Answer: Arm-full

'A pint. That's very nearly an arm-full. I'm sorry, I'm not walking round with an empty arm for anyone'

5. In my opinion the funniest radio show ever, The Goons. Played by..?

Answer: Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan

Neddie Seagoon, Blue Bottle, Eccles, Moriarty, the list of wacky characters goes on and on

6. Who was the 'Fourth Goon'. He appeared in the first two series, then called 'Crazy People'?

Answer: Michael Bentine

Son of a Peruvian inventor father, and a Mother who was a Medium. Creator of the 'Potties'

7. What was the wavelength, in metres, of Capital Radio on the Medium Wave band?

Answer: 194

I remember all the posters appearing when Capital was getting ready to begin broadcasting.

8. On Radio One, who used to do the 'School Salute'?

Answer: Tony Blackburn

'T, t. O, o. N, n. Y, y. Schoooool Salute'

9. Which 'Doctor Who' appeared in the Navy Lark?

Answer: Jon Pertwee

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee, along with Silly-ass sub-Lieutenant Leslie Philips

10. Who lived at '23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam'?

Answer: Tony Hancock

Anthony Aloysius St.John Hancock, to give him his full title.

Source: Author awkins

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