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All Irish TV Trivia Quiz

All of these questions relate to TV produced in Ireland.

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

Author
liamwalsh

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,877

Updated
Dec 12 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
199

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the initials for what has, historically, been the main Irish broadcaster? Hint

BBC

NBC

CBC

RTE

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Quicksilver" was a quiz show hosted by Bunny Carr from 1965 to 1981. How could contestants pass on a particular question?
(HINT: This became the show's "catchphrase".) Hint

By singing "Please, another one".

By shouting "Pass on that one".

By saying "Stop the Lights".

By hitting a red buzzer.

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Late Late Show" was required viewing on Saturday nights for the Irish public. From its origin in 1962, who was the iconic host who finally gave up the reins in 1999? Hint

Mirian O'Callaghan

Pat Kenny

Gay Byrne

Ryan Tubridy

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Question 4 of 10

4. This rural soap opera featured on Irish television from 1965 to 1979. Which family did it feature (also the name of the series)? Hint

The Simpsons

The Murphys

The Riordans

The O'Connors

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Question 5 of 10

5. Running from 1971 to 1980 which satirical programme, which brought us the fictional town of Ballymagash, parodied news and politics? Hint

Not the Nine O'Clock News

Hall's Pictorial Weekly

Spitting Image

Monty Pythons Flying Circus

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Question 6 of 10

6. Nobody was safe from this programme which featured candid camera items frequently targeting Irish celebrities. What was its name? Hint

The Live Mike

The Big Interview

Winning Streak

Castlebar Son Contest

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Irish soap opera set in Dublin commenced broadcasting in 1989 and has over 3000 episodes? Hint

Eastenders

Fair City

Coronation Street

Tolka Row

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which former Republic of Ireland soccer international was a fan favorite (always controversial) on broadcasts of soccer games, especially during the 1990 World Cup? Hint

Mike Murphy

Eamon Dunphy

Fran O'Toole

Joe Dolan

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Question 9 of 10

9. "The Den" was an Irish children's programme running from 1986 to 2010 and featured the aliens Zig and Zag. They had a friend, Dustin. What kind of animal was Dustin? Hint

Turkey

Cat

Dog

Pig

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Question 10 of 10

10. What global phenomena originated as the interval performance act when Ireland hosted the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest? Hint

Lord of the Dance

Hip Hop

Morris Dancing

Riverdance

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the initials for what has, historically, been the main Irish broadcaster?

Answer: RTE

Radio Telfis Eireann is the radio and television broadcaster in Ireland funded from licence fees, advertising and commercial revenue.
BBC is the British Broadcasting Corporation.
CBC is the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
NBC is the National Broadcasting Corporation (US).

2. "Quicksilver" was a quiz show hosted by Bunny Carr from 1965 to 1981. How could contestants pass on a particular question? (HINT: This became the show's "catchphrase".)

Answer: By saying "Stop the Lights".

"Stop the Lights" has become a saying in Ireland as an expression of mock amazement.

3. "The Late Late Show" was required viewing on Saturday nights for the Irish public. From its origin in 1962, who was the iconic host who finally gave up the reins in 1999?

Answer: Gay Byrne

With its mix of interviews, debate, light entertainment and current affairs this was truly RTE's flagship production. My favourite was the annual toy show just before Christmas every year.

4. This rural soap opera featured on Irish television from 1965 to 1979. Which family did it feature (also the name of the series)?

Answer: The Riordans

Gabriel Byrne who went on to become a Hollywood star in films such as "Excalibur" and "The Usual Suspects" made his screen debut in "The Riordans" and its spin-off "Bracken".

5. Running from 1971 to 1980 which satirical programme, which brought us the fictional town of Ballymagash, parodied news and politics?

Answer: Hall's Pictorial Weekly

Presented by Frank Hall and including Frank Kelly and Eamon Morrissey, "Hall's Pictorial Weekly" pulled no punches especially in calling out politicians. An example was the ridiculing of the then Minister of Finance, Richard Ryan as the "Minister of Hardship - Richie Ruin". The other answers all featured on British TV.

6. Nobody was safe from this programme which featured candid camera items frequently targeting Irish celebrities. What was its name?

Answer: The Live Mike

Mike Murphy, with help from many top comedians such as Twink (pantomimes and TV), Dermot Morgan (Father Ted) and Fran Dempsey created candid camera pieces. My favourite was Mike acting as a French Rugby supporter constantly interrupting an on-site documentary filming being done by Irish legend Gay Byrne.

7. What Irish soap opera set in Dublin commenced broadcasting in 1989 and has over 3000 episodes?

Answer: Fair City

With more than thirty seasons this programme has gone on to rival such British soap operas as "EastEnders" and "Coronation Street". "Tolka Row' was Ireland's first urban soap opera running from 1964 to 1968.

8. Which former Republic of Ireland soccer international was a fan favorite (always controversial) on broadcasts of soccer games, especially during the 1990 World Cup?

Answer: Eamon Dunphy

Eamon played twenty-three times for the Republic of Ireland but truly achieved fame as a broadcaster. He often traded verbal jabs with other former footballers such as Liam Brady and Johnny Giles.

9. "The Den" was an Irish children's programme running from 1986 to 2010 and featured the aliens Zig and Zag. They had a friend, Dustin. What kind of animal was Dustin?

Answer: Turkey

Dustin the Turkey became such a feature on Irish TV that he ran for President of Ireland and represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest as well as having a Christmas no. 1 in Ireland.

10. What global phenomena originated as the interval performance act when Ireland hosted the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest?

Answer: Riverdance

Initially starring Jean Butler and Michael Flatley, "Riverdance" has since gone on to be seen by over 25 million people worldwide.

Source: Author liamwalsh

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