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Quiz about British TV and Radio Catch Phrases

British TV and Radio Catch Phrases Quiz

Catch phrases that have caught the imagination of the British viewer and have left an indelible mark for posterity.

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

Author
mochyn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,107

Updated
Jan 31 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
2686

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 220 (10/10), Guest 185 (8/10), Guest 92 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin." Which radio show used this catch phrase? Hint

Listen With Mother

Storytime

Blue Peter

Andy Pandy

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Question 2 of 10

2. "How tickled I am." Which beloved Knotty Ash comedian uttered these immortal words? Hint

Jimmy Tarbuck

Ken Dodd

Ernie Wise

Eric Morcambe

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Evening All". This short phrase was uttered by a uniformed constable. Who was he? Hint

Badger of Broadmoor

Dixon of Dock Green

Allen of Ash Grove

Charles of Cutlers Close

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Exterminate, Exterminate". This catch phrase made many children hide behind their sofas when this programme came on. What was the name of the show? Hint

Day of the Triffids

Blakes Seven

Dr Who

Andromeda

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Ying tong iddle I po" was the catch phrase of Neddy Seagoon. Who played Neddy Seagoon? Hint

Spike Milligan

Michael Bentine

Harry Secombe

Peter Sellars

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Didn't they do well?" A catch phrase heard on a popular game show.
Who uttered these words? Hint

Jim Davidson

Jim Baxter

Jim Carrey

Bruce Forsyth

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which London wide boy had the catch phrase "Lovely Jubbly"? Hint

Rodney

Boycie

Trigger

Del Boy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which show ended each episode with two people sitting at a news desk with the catch phrase, "Now it's goodnight from me. And it's goodnight from him. Goodnight"? Hint

Cannon and Ball

The Two Ronnies

Little and Large

Morcambe and Wise

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Question 9 of 10

9. "And now for something completely different", was the catch phrase for which comedy show? Hint

Monty Python's Flying Circus

The Kenny Everett Show

The Goodies

The Fast Show

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Listen carefully, I will say this only once", was made famous by which World War Two comedy show? Hint

'Allo 'Allo

Two For Tokio

It Ain't Half Hot, Mum

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin." Which radio show used this catch phrase?

Answer: Listen With Mother

"Listen with Mother" ran from 1950 to 1982. The theme music used was 'Berceuse' from Gabriel Faure's Dolly Suite.

2. "How tickled I am." Which beloved Knotty Ash comedian uttered these immortal words?

Answer: Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd with his tickling stick was not only a great comedian but held several number one hit singles, most notably "Tears". Once seen, never forgotten. Even at the height of his fame, he refused to leave Knotty Ash in order to save money.

3. "Evening All". This short phrase was uttered by a uniformed constable. Who was he?

Answer: Dixon of Dock Green

Played by Jack Warner from 1955 to 1976, Dixon personified the local "bobby" on the beat, well respected by all in the community.
During the series he was promoted from Constable to Sergeant.

4. "Exterminate, Exterminate". This catch phrase made many children hide behind their sofas when this programme came on. What was the name of the show?

Answer: Dr Who

The Daleks first appeared on 'Dr Who' in 1963 and their mission was to exterminate all life except for Daleks. The Daleks and the Time Lords wiped each other out in one great battle. The only Time Lord left is the Doctor.

5. "Ying tong iddle I po" was the catch phrase of Neddy Seagoon. Who played Neddy Seagoon?

Answer: Harry Secombe

An incredibly funny man who was part of the radio show "The Goons" from 1949 to 1960. He was known as "Ned of Wales" by Prince Charles. A fine actor, a great singer, he was inimitable.

6. "Didn't they do well?" A catch phrase heard on a popular game show. Who uttered these words?

Answer: Bruce Forsyth

This became the catch phrase of Bruce Forsyth, host of 'The Generation Game' which was shown during the 1970's. Part of the game was a conveyor belt where 20 objects passed by your eyes and you kept every object you could remember. There was always a big cuddly toy.

7. Which London wide boy had the catch phrase "Lovely Jubbly"?

Answer: Del Boy

Del Boy of 'Only Fools and Horses' was played by David Jason. He was an entreprenuer always on the lookout for easy money and was always broke.

8. Which show ended each episode with two people sitting at a news desk with the catch phrase, "Now it's goodnight from me. And it's goodnight from him. Goodnight"?

Answer: The Two Ronnies

Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett starred in the 'Two Ronnies' which ran on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987 until Barker retired from show business. Ronnie Barker was always a humble man who always had time for ordinary folk even at the height of his popularity. Sadly died in October 2005.

9. "And now for something completely different", was the catch phrase for which comedy show?

Answer: Monty Python's Flying Circus

Starring Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and John Cleese, 'Monty Python' was a series of madcap humour with such favourites as The Ministry of Silly Walks and the Dead Parrot Sketch.

10. "Listen carefully, I will say this only once", was made famous by which World War Two comedy show?

Answer: 'Allo 'Allo

Although there were misgivings at the topic for a comedy show with many people still alive who remember the German occupation of France. The show was so absurdly funny that all misgivings were forgotten especially as it showed the Germans as bumbling fools but the French and the British were portrayed as no better.

Source: Author mochyn

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