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Brassed Off Trivia Quiz

As I belong to a brass band myself, I felt "Brassed Off" was an excellent film even if not strictly true to the banding and mining worlds. If you enjoy this quiz please check out my other creations!

A multiple-choice quiz by crazycat1974. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
crazycat1974

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
453

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Question 1 of 15

1. When was "Brassed Off" released in the United Kingdom? Hint

1996

1995

1994

1997

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Question 2 of 15

2. The brass band in the film was called the Grimley Colliery Band. Do you know the name of the real brass band behind Grimley? Hint

Grinsthorpe Colliery Band

Grimsthorpe Colliery Band

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Grinsley Colliery Band

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the name of the character played by Ewan McGregor? Hint

Andy Barrow

Andy Burrow

Barry Andrews

Andy Barry

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is Gloria's surname? Hint

Stits

Daykin

Mellor

Mullins

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Question 5 of 15

5. Did "Brassed Off" win a BAFTA?

Yes

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the name of the clown that Phil dressed up as to earn some extra money? Hint

Mr. Guffaw

Mr. Giggles

Mr. Chuckles

Mr. Chortles

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Question 7 of 15

7. When the band was going to the National Finals, what colour did Vera and Ida dye their hair? Hint

Blue

Purple

Pink

Blonde

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which character asked, "How do you die happy?" Hint

Shane

Harry

Phil

Danny

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Question 9 of 15

9. When Gloria went to the band room she played a solo. The band had renamed it "Concerto D'Orange Juice." Do you know the real name of the piece? Hint

Aranjuez Ju Ce Amor

Amor Ju Ce Aranjuez

Con Tu Aranjuez

En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor

10. The first time you see the whole band they are playing a well known piece called "The Floral Dance." This reached number 2 in the UK charts at Christmas 1977. Do you know which brass band originally played this? Hint

Yorkshire Building Society Band

Brighouse and Rastrick Band

Delph Band

Black Dyke Mills Band

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Question 11 of 15

11. Continuing the theme, which of these instruments is not mentioned in the chorus of "The Floral Dance"? Hint

Flugel Horn

Euphonium

Trombone

Cornet

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Question 12 of 15

12. In which building were the National Finals held? Hint

Royal Festival Hall

Royal Albert Hall

Symphony Hall

National Concert Hall

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Question 13 of 15

13. When Danny is ill and in hospital, the band go to see him and for 'one last time' play a slow melody in the hospital grounds. What is this melody?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is written on the note Phil leaves for Danny in the hospital the night before the National Finals? Hint

"We're going! You coming?"

"Come with us!"

"We're going!"

"We're going tomorrow!"

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Question 15 of 15

15. Did Grimley band come in first in the National Finals?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was "Brassed Off" released in the United Kingdom?

Answer: 1996

Released on the 1st of November.

2. The brass band in the film was called the Grimley Colliery Band. Do you know the name of the real brass band behind Grimley?

Answer: Grimethorpe Colliery Band

They are a champion section brass band in the Yorkshire area. They have performed at most prestigious places in the United Kingdom and have undertaken several tours abroad. If you want to know more, why not check out their website?

3. What was the name of the character played by Ewan McGregor?

Answer: Andy Barrow

When Gloria meets him at the band room she pretends she has forgotten his name and calls him Barry Andrews instead!

4. What is Gloria's surname?

Answer: Mullins

Although Ernie and Jim whispered to each other that her surname should be 'Stits.'

5. Did "Brassed Off" win a BAFTA?

Answer: No

It was however nominated for the following BAFTA Awards
1)Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film
2)Award for Film Music
3)Award for Best Screenplay - Original

6. What was the name of the clown that Phil dressed up as to earn some extra money?

Answer: Mr. Chuckles

"So God was creating man, and his little assistant came up to him and said: "Hey, we've got these bodies left but we're right out of brains, we're right out of hearts and we're right out of vocal chords." God said "Sew 'em up anyway. Lo, God created the Tory Party!"

7. When the band was going to the National Finals, what colour did Vera and Ida dye their hair?

Answer: Purple

The Grimley Colliery band had purple jackets so they thought they would match! "Some folks like Danny, let it take over their whole lives." "Ohhh, I'd never do that!"

8. Which character asked, "How do you die happy?"

Answer: Shane

Shane asked his mum this question on the park, as Phil (his dad) had told him he had brought a new trombone so if Danny did die, at least he would die happy.

9. When Gloria went to the band room she played a solo. The band had renamed it "Concerto D'Orange Juice." Do you know the real name of the piece?

Answer: En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor

The piece is based on the theme from the second movement of "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Rodrigo.

Answer: Brighouse and Rastrick Band

Terry Wogan loved it and it was played regularly on his breakfast show at the time. Every brass band plays it and I think I can safely say every band has a love/hate relationship with it too!

11. Continuing the theme, which of these instruments is not mentioned in the chorus of "The Floral Dance"?

Answer: Flugel Horn

"I thought I could hear the curious tone of the Cornet, Clarinet and big Trombone, Fiddle, Cello, big Bass Drum, Bassoon, Flute and Euphonium, Far away, as in a trance, all together in the Floral Dance."

12. In which building were the National Finals held?

Answer: Royal Albert Hall

In real life this is where the Brass Band National Finals are also held.

13. When Danny is ill and in hospital, the band go to see him and for 'one last time' play a slow melody in the hospital grounds. What is this melody?

Answer: Danny Boy

The piece is called "Danny Boy" by most, but to give its correct title it is the "Londonderry Air."

14. What is written on the note Phil leaves for Danny in the hospital the night before the National Finals?

Answer: "We're going!"

Two words is all it took to let Danny know the good news. On receiving the note he immediately left the hospital and somehow got down to London and onto the stage where the band were performing!

15. Did Grimley band come in first in the National Finals?

Answer: Yes

Of course they did! They played the 'William Tell Overture' as their final piece to secure first prize.

Source: Author crazycat1974

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