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UK Christmas No 1's Trivia Quiz

Not all songs which make the top spot at Christmas have anything to do with the season. In this quiz some do but most do not. Have fun.

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

Author
kittyconner

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,919

Updated
Mar 22 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1836

Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (1/10), Guest 2 (7/10), Guest 147 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The UK charts, known then as the Hit Parade, began in 1952. What was the Christmas hit that year? Hint

You Belong To Me

Here in my Heart

I'm Yours

Anytime

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1957 Harry Belafonte reached No.1 with "Mary's Boy Child". The song was a hit again at Christmas 1978 but for who? Hint

Boney N

Boney M

Boney T

Boney X

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1962 Elvis Presley had his only Christmas No 1 in the UK charts. What was it's title? Hint

Teddy Bear

Good Luck Charm

Wooden Heart

Return to Sender

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Christmas Number Ones did the Beatles have during their career together? Hint

five

four

six

three

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Question 5 of 10

5. After the break up of the Beatles who was the only member of the group to have a Christmas No.1? Hint

John

Paul

George

Ringo

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Question 6 of 10

6. He was huge, pink, and covered in yellow spots. In 1993 he was the Christmas Hit. What was both his name and the title of the song? Hint

Mr Blabby

Mr Flobby

Mr Blobby

Mr Flabby

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Rolf Harris sing about while holding the top spot at Christmas 1969? Hint

Two Little Toys

Two Little Dolls

Two Little Elves

Two Little Boys

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Question 8 of 10

8. Comedians can also reach No.1 at Christmas. Which much loved and missed comedian reached No.1 with his song about a milkman? Hint

Benny Hill

Frankie Howard

Tommy Cooper

Kenneth Williams

9. In 1980 St Winifred's School Choir beat all other offerings to become No.1 that Christmas. One member of the choir has gone on to become a regular in Coronation Street. What is her character's name? Hint

Janice

Hayley

Shelley

Tracey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which group sang an 'a cappella' version of "Only You" which took them to the top at Christmas 1983? Hint

The Flying Packets

The Flying Rockets

The Flying Pockets

The Flying Pickets

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The UK charts, known then as the Hit Parade, began in 1952. What was the Christmas hit that year?

Answer: Here in my Heart

The UK charts began in November 1952. Al Martino was not only the first person to reach the top spot he stayed in that position until Christmas. He never had another No.1 in the UK, but he remained very popular with songs such as "I Love You Because" and "Spanish Eyes".

2. In 1957 Harry Belafonte reached No.1 with "Mary's Boy Child". The song was a hit again at Christmas 1978 but for who?

Answer: Boney M

Boney M were amongst the most flamboyant groups of the 1970's. Before they split Boney M had major hits with songs such as "Rivers of Babylon" "Brown Girl in the Ring" and "Rasputin".

3. In 1962 Elvis Presley had his only Christmas No 1 in the UK charts. What was it's title?

Answer: Return to Sender

The song made a return to the charts a month after Elvis died in 1977. This time it only reached No 42. Elvis had 18 UK No.1s in his career and a posthumous No 1 with "A Little Less Conversation" in 2002.

4. How many Christmas Number Ones did the Beatles have during their career together?

Answer: four

First in 1963 it was "I Wanna Hold Your Hand". The following year it was "I Feel Fine". In 1965 they had their hat trick of Christmas No 1's with "Day Tripper/ We Can Work It Out". Two years later in 1967 they had their final Christmas hit with "Hello Goodbye".

5. After the break up of the Beatles who was the only member of the group to have a Christmas No.1?

Answer: Paul

The song of course was "Mull of Kintyre". The song was Paul's tribute to that beautiful part of Scotland where he shared a home with his late wife Linda. The song was co written by Denny Laine.

6. He was huge, pink, and covered in yellow spots. In 1993 he was the Christmas Hit. What was both his name and the title of the song?

Answer: Mr Blobby

Mr Blobby began his career by causing chaos on 'Noel Edmonds House Party'. However 1993 was certainly Mr Blobby's year, he seemed to be everywhere, apart from his No.1 record he had his own TV slot and his merchandising sold at a phenomenal rate.

7. Who did Rolf Harris sing about while holding the top spot at Christmas 1969?

Answer: Two Little Boys

Rolf's career was been very successful after he left his native Australia. He fronted such shows as "Animal Hospital" and "Rolf On Art".

However, in 2014 he was convicted of child sexual assault, and imprisoned.

8. Comedians can also reach No.1 at Christmas. Which much loved and missed comedian reached No.1 with his song about a milkman?

Answer: Benny Hill

The year was 1971. The song was "Ernie" (the fastest milkman in the west). Benny Hill died in 1992 after his contract was no longer renewed by ITV, he was deemed to be politically incorrect.

Answer: Shelley

Sally Lindsay plays Shelley the manager of the Rovers Return. Recently in the soap poor Shelley married Peter Barlow only to discover he was already married. The song was "No One Quite Like Grandma"

10. Which group sang an 'a cappella' version of "Only You" which took them to the top at Christmas 1983?

Answer: The Flying Pickets

The group was formed during the 1982 miners' strike, a time when flying pickets were banned, so the name seemed an appropriate political statement. The song became number one throughout Europe.

Source: Author kittyconner

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