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OK UK Trivia Quiz

Here's a mixed bag of trivia from England, Scotland and Wales.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ridgeback. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Ridgeback

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
46,596

Updated
Jan 09 24

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
5713

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (19/25), Guest 78 (15/25), Dizart (22/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Jimmy Gulzar was married to which famous British celebrity? Hint

Linda Lusardi

Edwina Currie

Tracy Shaw

Mel B

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who was the long-time host of the Channel 4 programme 'Countdown'? Hint

Richard Madeley

Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Brien

Richard Whiteley

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who founded the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829? Hint

James Copper

Ronald Biggs

Robert Peel

Edward Newby

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Question 4 of 25

4. What is the surname of the former British sportsman who has starred in the films 'Snatch', 'Gone in 60 Seconds' and 'Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'?

Answer: (last name)

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Question 5 of 25

5. The chat show 'Trisha' used to be filmed in which city? Hint

Birmingham

Plymouth

Norwich

Leeds

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Question 6 of 25

6. What were banned from the outside lane of motorways in 1996? Hint

Motorbikes

Buses

Lorries

Nissan Micras

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Question 7 of 25

7. Which singer injured his foot when he kicked a microphone across the stage on a Norwegian TV show? Hint

Damon Albarn

Liam Gallagher

Jarvis Cocker

Cliff Richard

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which year did the Queen describe as an 'annus horribilis'? Hint

1997

1995

2000

1992

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Question 9 of 25

9. What was the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's 'The Famous Five' books?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 25

10. Whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan? Hint

Robbie Williams

Robbie Coltrane

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Blunt

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Question 11 of 25

11. What do the initials DVLA stand for? Hint

Driver Verification Law Administrators

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Driver and Vehicle Licence Administration

Drivers of Vintage Lada's Association

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Question 12 of 25

12. Who played Barry Grant in the soap opera 'Brookside'? Hint

Vince Earl

Ricky Tomlinson

Steven Pinder

Paul Usher

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Question 13 of 25

13. Which Scottish river is famed for its salmon fishing, and contains the Orton Water? Hint

Dee

Spey

Clyde

Tweed

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Question 14 of 25

14. In which year was the kids TV series 'Grange Hill' first shown? Hint

1980

1978

1982

1976

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Question 15 of 25

15. On an English Monopoly board, what colour is Vine Street? Hint

Brown

Orange

Green

Red

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Question 16 of 25

16. Name one of the two stadiums which share the same name, where Premiership Football and Test and County Cricket have played?

Answer: (They're played in different stadiums but share the same name)

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Question 17 of 25

17. In which languages are some street signs written in Chester? Hint

English - Welsh

English - Welsh - Latin

English - Latin

Welsh - Latin

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which British group has a one-armed drummer? Hint

Simple Minds

Def Leppard

Manic Street Preachers

The Happy Mondays

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Question 19 of 25

19. Royal wedding rings for the UK's royal family are traditionally made with gold from which country? Hint

South Africa

Wales

USA

Brazil

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which, out of the four options, gained city status in 2000 and is home to Eden Court Theatre? Hint

Inverness

Scarborough

Wolverhampton

Penzance

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Question 21 of 25

21. Wheel clamps were first used on illegally parked cars in the UK in which decade? Hint

1970s

1990s

1960s

1980s

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Question 22 of 25

22. What colour balls were used at Wimbledon before yellow ones replaced them?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which bird is traditionally associated with the Tower of London? Hint

Magpie

Dove

Wren

Raven

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Question 24 of 25

24. Wales has only one passport office. Where is it? Hint

Cardiff

Colwyn Bay

Wrexham

Newport

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which long established UK daily newspaper has a three-letter name (not including 'the')?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jimmy Gulzar was married to which famous British celebrity?

Answer: Mel B

2. Who was the long-time host of the Channel 4 programme 'Countdown'?

Answer: Richard Whiteley

'Countdown' was presented by Richard Whiteley from its first show until his death. The programme celebrated its 20th year in 2002.

3. Who founded the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829?

Answer: Robert Peel

Peel was born in 1788 and died in a riding accident in 1850.

4. What is the surname of the former British sportsman who has starred in the films 'Snatch', 'Gone in 60 Seconds' and 'Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'?

Answer: Jones

Vinnie Jones played football for Wimbledon, Chelsea, Leeds and Sheffield United and represented Wales at the international level, before going into acting.

5. The chat show 'Trisha' used to be filmed in which city?

Answer: Norwich

'Trisha' was filmed at the Anglia studios in Norwich.

6. What were banned from the outside lane of motorways in 1996?

Answer: Buses

In 1999 a stretch of the M4 near Heathrow had this lane reserved for buses, taxis, coaches and minibuses, and this has proved to be helpful for the movement of traffic in busy periods.

7. Which singer injured his foot when he kicked a microphone across the stage on a Norwegian TV show?

Answer: Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker is the lead singer of Pulp.

8. Which year did the Queen describe as an 'annus horribilis'?

Answer: 1992

Divorces in the family, followed by the fire at Windsor Castle. Little wonder it was a horrible year for Her Majesty.

9. What was the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's 'The Famous Five' books?

Answer: Timmy

There were two boys, Julian and Dick, and two girls, Anne and George (Georgina). Timmy the dog made the fifth member of the gang.

10. Whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan?

Answer: Robbie Coltrane

11. What do the initials DVLA stand for?

Answer: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

The DVLA is located in Swansea in Wales. Their database has the ownership details of every vehicle in the country. Crooks permitting, of course.

12. Who played Barry Grant in the soap opera 'Brookside'?

Answer: Paul Usher

Paul Usher went on to the TV cop series 'The Bill'. Steven played Max Farnham and Vince played Ron Dixon. Ricky Tomlinson used to play Barry Grant's dad, Bobby Grant. He is better known for his part in BBC1's 'The Royle Family'.

13. Which Scottish river is famed for its salmon fishing, and contains the Orton Water?

Answer: Spey

The Orton Water is situated eight miles upstream from the mouth of the river Spey, and is a one and a half mile stretch providing fishing from both banks.

14. In which year was the kids TV series 'Grange Hill' first shown?

Answer: 1978

Grange Hill was a school set in the East End of London. Its first class, new to the senior school from the juniors, included Todd Carty and Susan Tully, both of whom became familiar faces to all through 'EastEnders'.

15. On an English Monopoly board, what colour is Vine Street?

Answer: Orange

Marlborough Street and Bow Street are also orange.

16. Name one of the two stadiums which share the same name, where Premiership Football and Test and County Cricket have played?

Answer: Old Trafford

Old Trafford is the name of the home of Manchester United. It is also the name of the Test match cricket ground and the home of Lancashire cricket club. Middlesbrough FC plays at Riverside stadium, and the Durham County Cricket ground at Chester-le-Street is The Riverside. (Thanks to player mfc for this additional information.)

17. In which languages are some street signs written in Chester?

Answer: English - Welsh - Latin

18. Which British group has a one-armed drummer?

Answer: Def Leppard

The drummer was called Rick Allen.

19. Royal wedding rings for the UK's royal family are traditionally made with gold from which country?

Answer: Wales

20. Which, out of the four options, gained city status in 2000 and is home to Eden Court Theatre?

Answer: Inverness

21. Wheel clamps were first used on illegally parked cars in the UK in which decade?

Answer: 1980s

1983 was the first year in which they were used.

22. What colour balls were used at Wimbledon before yellow ones replaced them?

Answer: White

23. Which bird is traditionally associated with the Tower of London?

Answer: Raven

Tradition says that when the Ravens leave, the Tower will fall. The Ravens are treated as pets by the Beefeaters, and carefully looked after to ensure the Tower remains standing.

24. Wales has only one passport office. Where is it?

Answer: Newport

The UK has six passport offices. The others are in London, Liverpool, Peterborough, Glasgow and Belfast.

25. Which long established UK daily newspaper has a three-letter name (not including 'the')?

Answer: Sun

Source: Author Ridgeback

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