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Australian TV Shows Vol. 48 Trivia Quiz

This is part 2 of Australian television shows that first aired in 2011.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
wwe84

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
380,422

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
172

Question 1 of 10

1. Julia Morris won the first season of which Nine Network reality series? Hint

The Celebrity Apprentice

The Celebrity CEO

The Celebrity Boss

The Celebrity Workplace

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Question 2 of 10

2. Essie Davis, Geoff Morrell and Stephen Curry starred in which Showcase drama series that was based on a Tim Winton novel? Hint

Shallows

In The Winter Dark

Cloudstreet

The Riders

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Question 3 of 10

3. Marta Dusseldorp played Janet King in which ABC1 drama series? Hint

The Law

DDP

Crownies

The Court

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Question 4 of 10

4. Justine Schofield hosted which Ten Network cooking series? Hint

Everyday Cooking with Justine Schofield

Justine's Gourmet Food

Cooking with Justine Schofield

Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mark Howard hosted which OneHD AFL series? Hint

The Match Plan

The TV Plan

The Team Plan

The Game Plan AFL

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Question 6 of 10

6. Peter Maddison hosted which Lifestyle Channel series? Hint

Grand Makeovers

Designs

Grand Designs Australia

House Designs

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wil Anderson hosted which ABC1 series? Hint

The Gruen Planet

The Red Planet

The Green Planet

The Orange Planet

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hamish Blake and Andy Lee hosted which Nine Network comedy series? Hint

Hamish and Andy's Gap Year

Hamish and Andy's Showcase

The Hamish and Andy Show

Hamish and Andy's Hour

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Question 9 of 10

9. Elle Dawe starred in which SBS One comedy series? Hint

Shazza

Housos

The Street

The House

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Western Australian town was the subject of which CI Channel documentary series? Hint

Broome

Albany

Bunbury

Kalgoorlie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Julia Morris won the first season of which Nine Network reality series?

Answer: The Celebrity Apprentice

"The Celebrity Apprentice" aired from 2011 to 2015 on the Nine Network.

"The Celebrity Apprentice" winners included Julia Morris (2011), Ian "Dicko" Dickson (2012), Stephanie Rice (2013) and Sophie Monk (2015).

2. Essie Davis, Geoff Morrell and Stephen Curry starred in which Showcase drama series that was based on a Tim Winton novel?

Answer: Cloudstreet

"Cloudstreet" aired in 2011 on Foxtel's Showcase channel.

"Cloudstreet" cast included Essie Davis, Geoff Morrell, Stephen Curry, Emma Booth and Todd Lasance.

"Cloudstreet" by Tim Winton was published in 1991 and the book won the Miles Franklin award in 1992.

3. Marta Dusseldorp played Janet King in which ABC1 drama series?

Answer: Crownies

"Crownies" aired for one season on ABC1 in 2011.

"Crownies" alumni included Marta Dusseldorp, Todd Lasance, Ella Scott Lynch, Indiana Evans, Peter Kowitz and Hamish Michael.

In 2014, "Janet King" a spin-off from "Crownies" premiered on ABC1.

4. Justine Schofield hosted which Ten Network cooking series?

Answer: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

"Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield" first aired in 2011 on the Nine Network.

Justine Schofield was a contestant on season one of "Masterchef Australia" who finished fourth.

5. Mark Howard hosted which OneHD AFL series?

Answer: The Game Plan AFL

"The Game Plan AFL" aired from 2011 to 2012 on OneHD.

"The Game Plan AFL" hosts included Mark Howard, Wayne Carey and Scott Cummings.

6. Peter Maddison hosted which Lifestyle Channel series?

Answer: Grand Designs Australia

"Grand Designs Australia" first aired on The Lifestyle Channel in 2011.

"Grand Designs Australia" was based on the British series that first aired on Channel 4 in 1999.

7. Wil Anderson hosted which ABC1 series?

Answer: The Gruen Planet

"The Gruen Planet" aired from 2011 to 2014 on ABC1.

"The Gruen Planet" was a spin-off from "The Gruen Transfer" which aired from 2008 to 2011 on ABC1.

8. Hamish Blake and Andy Lee hosted which Nine Network comedy series?

Answer: Hamish and Andy's Gap Year

"Hamish and Andy's Gap Year" aired from 2011 to 2014 on the Nine Network.

The concept of "Hamish and Andy's Gap Year" was for Hamish and Andy to go to different parts of the world for each season such as United States (season one), Europe (season two), Asia (season three) and South America (season four).

"Hamish and Andy's Gap Year" won three TV Week Logie awards for Most Popular Light Entertainment Program in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

9. Elle Dawe starred in which SBS One comedy series?

Answer: Housos

"Housos" aired from 2011 to 2013 on SBS One.

"Housos" alumni included Elle Dawe, Paul Fenech, Vanessa Davis, Ian Turpie, Barry Crocker, Melissa Tkautz and Angry Anderson.

In 2014, "Housos" won a TV Week Logie award for Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program.

10. This Western Australian town was the subject of which CI Channel documentary series?

Answer: Kalgoorlie

"Kalgoorlie Cops" aired from 2011 to 2014 on the Foxtel's CI Channel and 2015 on the Nine Network.

The documentary series followed the Kalgoorlie police as they patrol the largest area in Australia.

Source: Author wwe84

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