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Knowing Me, Knowing You Trivia Quiz

"Knowing me Alan partridge, knowing you Glenn Ponder, Aha!" In this quiz inspired by the comedy show of the same name we look into the lovely world of chat shows and their hosts.

A multiple-choice quiz by Thorstein. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Thorstein

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,018

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
495

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (6/10), Gumby1967 (10/10), Guest 136 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. We all are most familiar with fictional Alan Partridge (played by Steve Coogan) from his somewhat troublesome and controversial chat show, "Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partidge", with the BBC. His origins are not so glamorous. What was his first job at a radio station? Hint

DJ on Radio Smile

Presenting Norfolk Nights

DJ on Radio Norwich

Tea Boy

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Question 2 of 10

2. It is a wide-held belief in the UK that Sir Michael Parkinson is the best name in chat show hosts with a career that eclipses even Jonathan Ross.
His show "Parkinson" had two runs. The first ran from 1971 to 1982 and his second which started in 1998 ran until which year? Hint

2008

2006

2007

2005

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sometimes shows of different formats have "chat" sections in them.
Which highly-rated UK motoring show has a segment just like this where they bring on their "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car?" Hint

Top Gear

Vroom Vroom

Fifth Gear

Motorpoint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Is it true that Jeremy Clarkson once hosted his own chat show?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Japan has a different take to chat shows largely due to differences in culture and language barriers. Instead they have panel shows, an example of which is 'Blankety Blank.'
By what name is the Japanese Panel Show known as? Hint

Kezuoh Alaruchatei

Hatichiro Banzuki

Tooku Bangumi

Dorogaimash

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Question 6 of 10

6. Across the pond there is a wealth of chat shows, some with different twists.
The show "Dinah!" (1979) combined guest interviews and singing and each show lasted a whopping 90 mins!
What was the surname of this singing, acting chat show Dinah? Hint

Coral

Beach

Shore

Shoal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Dutch chat show often has international guests interviewed in English with Dutch Subtitles? Hint

Je!

Johnson!

Jensen!

Jakob!

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Australian chat show shares its name with a story by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, has been made under the same title in New Zealand, and has had numerous versions produced in its home country? Hint

Beauty & the Beast

The Price & the Pauper

Red, Red Rose

Pallete des Jeux!

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Question 9 of 10

9. A big name in UK chat show hosts is Graham Norton.
Also known for his acting, which comedy by Arthur Matthews and Graham Linehan did he have a small role in as Noel? Hint

The IT Crowd

Black Books

Father Ted

Big Train

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Question 10 of 10

10. Alan Partridge had a very rocky television career. He was irascible, insulting, obtuse and generally thoroughly unpleasant.
It was during the Christmas Special of "Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge" that spelled the end of his television career when he lashed out in anger and punched who? Hint

Glenn Ponder

A female guest

BBC Comissioner

A nun

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: DJ on Radio Smile

Radio Smile was the station for St Luke's Hospital. He was forced to eventually resign this position after frequent arguments with the patients.
From there he joined Radio Norwich as the presenter for "Traffic Buster" and his path to fame (notoriety) began.

2. It is a wide-held belief in the UK that Sir Michael Parkinson is the best name in chat show hosts with a career that eclipses even Jonathan Ross. His show "Parkinson" had two runs. The first ran from 1971 to 1982 and his second which started in 1998 ran until which year?

Answer: 2007

"After three enjoyable and productive years at ITV, and after 25 years of doing my talk show I have decided that this forthcoming series will be my last. I'm going to take next year off to write my autobiography and consider other television projects. My thanks go out to all those who have worked on the shows down the years and the viewers for their loyal support and occasional kind words."
-The Guardian 27th June 2007.

After a long and glittering career in chat shows he retires having only two regrets...
1: He never got to interview Sir Donald Bradman.
2: He never got to interview Frank Sinatra.

3. Sometimes shows of different formats have "chat" sections in them. Which highly-rated UK motoring show has a segment just like this where they bring on their "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car?"

Answer: Top Gear

Chat show veteran Sir Michael Parkinson appeared on the show in 2008. His lap time was a rather respectable 1:49.4.

Other 'top' guests include...
Tom Cruise
Cameron Diaz
Alice Cooper
Brian Johnson
Angelina Jolie...well...Bill Bailey!

4. Is it true that Jeremy Clarkson once hosted his own chat show?

Answer: Yes

His chat show was called simply "Clarkson" and ran for three series spanning twenty-seven episodes in total before it was cancelled.
Of course he is better known for his work as a motoring journalist and a host of "Top Gear".

Answer: Tooku Bangumi

Perhaps the funniest name for one of their shows best highlights the slightly whacky nature of Japanese humour...

"Thrilling World Legend! Destiny! Da-da-da-da!"

6. Across the pond there is a wealth of chat shows, some with different twists. The show "Dinah!" (1979) combined guest interviews and singing and each show lasted a whopping 90 mins! What was the surname of this singing, acting chat show Dinah?

Answer: Shore

Dinah Shore came to recognition in a very early variety show in 1951 simply titled "The Dinah Shore Show."

7. Which Dutch chat show often has international guests interviewed in English with Dutch Subtitles?

Answer: Jensen!

"Jensen!" recently courted controversy when Rapper Snoop Dogg was interviewed in 2007. He made disparaging remarks about American TV host Bill O'Reilly and the profanities uttered were broadcast uncensored.

Answer: Beauty & the Beast

Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve is author of what is believed to be the oldest version of "Beauty & the Beast". Her version first appeared in print in 1740.

9. A big name in UK chat show hosts is Graham Norton. Also known for his acting, which comedy by Arthur Matthews and Graham Linehan did he have a small role in as Noel?

Answer: Father Ted

He played the slightly camp Father Noel Furlong.
"Big Train" was a sketch show starring Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap and Simon Pegg.
"Black Books" was co-written with Dylan Moran and "The IT Crowd" is all Linehan's own work.

10. Alan Partridge had a very rocky television career. He was irascible, insulting, obtuse and generally thoroughly unpleasant. It was during the Christmas Special of "Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge" that spelled the end of his television career when he lashed out in anger and punched who?

Answer: BBC Comissioner

The punch sent him off the air and back to Radio Norwich.

Although Alan Partridge is a completely fictional character played by Steve Coogan, he is presented on screen as a real life person and subsequent DVD releases have special features where his character is expanded.
In fact Coogan's show "I'm Alan Partridge" is all about Partridge's fall from TV and rise back to radio.

Source: Author Thorstein

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