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British TV of the 60's Trivia Quiz

Some great sitcoms came out of the UK in the 60's. Enjoy the trip along memory lane.

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

Author
zambesi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
362,249

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
738

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (5/10), Guest 81 (8/10), Guest 80 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. We all know that Roger Moore played Simon Templar in "The Saint" when the series aired from 1962-69. However, what car did "The Saint" drive throughout the series? Hint

Jaguar

Bentley

Aston Martin

Volvo

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Question 2 of 10

2. This comedian's show appeared from 1957-1966 and his most popular character was of a working class tramp. He was awarded the ITV Personality of the year in 1961
by the Variety Club. His show also introduced to stardom Nichols Parsons. Who am I? Hint

Sid James

Eric Sykes

Benny Hill

Arthur Haynes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Eamonn Andrews hosted the show "This is Your Life" from 1955 - 1964. In the show Eamonn surprises special guests and then takes them through their life history from "the big red book". Who was the first surprised guest to decline the offer, live on TV? Hint

Lynn Redgrave

Eamonn Andrews

Danny Blanchflower

George Best

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Question 4 of 10

4. The series "Maigret" (1960-63) was based on the Commissaire Jules Maigret created by Georges Simenon. Who played the role of Maigret?
Hint

John Thaw

Paul Bentley

Stratford Johns

Rupert Davies

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Question 5 of 10

5. Patrick Macnee portrayed John Steed in "The Avengers"(1961-1969) and was ably assisted by intelligent and stylish women. What was Honor Blackman's
name in the series when she was John Steed's assistant?
Hint

Pussy Galore

Emma Peel

Cathy Gale

Tara King

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Question 6 of 10

6. William Roache played the role of Ken Barlow in "Coronation Street" for over 50 years. During the series Ken was married four times. What was the name of his first wife in the series?
Hint

Jackie Marsh

Janet Reid

Valerie Tatlock

Deirdre Langton

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Steptoe and Son" ran from 1962-1974. The father and son were portrayed by Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett who sold various types of second-hand items. What was their address in the series? Hint

Brick Lane, Elephant and Castle

Oil Drum Lane, Shepherd's Bush

Scrap Street, Millwall

End Street, Fulham

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Question 8 of 10

8. James Bolam and Rodney Bewes portrayed two lads from the North East with contrasting desires in "The Likely Lads" (1964-1966). What were their Christian names in the series? Hint

Jimmy and George

Jack and John

Terry and Bob

Ray and Rob

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Question 9 of 10

9. Warren Mitchell portrayed Alf Garnett in "Till Death Us Do Part" (1965-1975). Dandy Nichols played his gentle and long suffering wife. What was her name in the series? Hint

Elsie

Else

Rita

Una

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Match of the Day" was first screened by the BBC on the 22 August 1964. It showed highlights of a First Division match of that day. Who were the two teams involved on that day in August 1964? Hint

Liverpool and Arsenal

Chelsea and Fulham

Manchester United and Manchester City

West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We all know that Roger Moore played Simon Templar in "The Saint" when the series aired from 1962-69. However, what car did "The Saint" drive throughout the series?

Answer: Volvo

He drove a Volvo P1800 with the number plate "ST1". Roger actually liked the car so much that he brought one for his own personal use.

2. This comedian's show appeared from 1957-1966 and his most popular character was of a working class tramp. He was awarded the ITV Personality of the year in 1961 by the Variety Club. His show also introduced to stardom Nichols Parsons. Who am I?

Answer: Arthur Haynes

Arthur Haynes (1914-1966) served in the British Army during WWII and got his break on TV in 1956 in a Variety show series.
After a number of appearances he was granted his own show in 1957. His show was not only pure comedy, as over the years there were many musical guests including the Rolling Stones and the Dave Clark Five.

Answer: Danny Blanchflower

Danny Blanchflower was a Northern Ireland footballer who captained Tottenham Hotspur FC to their double in 1961.
When approached by Eamonn Andrews live on TV in 1961, he responded by the following, "I consider this programme to be an invasion of privacy".
Eamonn Andrews was actually the first surprised guest on the first aired show by the shows creator Ralph Edwards. From the second show Andrews was the host until 1964.

4. The series "Maigret" (1960-63) was based on the Commissaire Jules Maigret created by Georges Simenon. Who played the role of Maigret?

Answer: Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies (1916-1976) served in the Fleet Air Arm during WWII and was a POW in Stalag III. While in captivity he got involved in theatre productions to entertain fellow prisoners.
Stratford Johns played Detective Inspector Charlie Barlow in "Z-Cars". John Thaw is best known as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in "The Sweeney".
Paul Bentley played "Paul Temple" in the series of the same name.

5. Patrick Macnee portrayed John Steed in "The Avengers"(1961-1969) and was ably assisted by intelligent and stylish women. What was Honor Blackman's name in the series when she was John Steed's assistant?

Answer: Cathy Gale

Both Emma Peel (Diana Rigg) and Tara King (Linda Thorson) were Steed's assistant's at times during the series.
Pussy Galore was portrayed by Honor Blackman in the James Bond thriller "Goldfinger".

6. William Roache played the role of Ken Barlow in "Coronation Street" for over 50 years. During the series Ken was married four times. What was the name of his first wife in the series?

Answer: Valerie Tatlock

Ken married Valerie Tatlock (Anne Reid) in 1962, Janet Reid (Judith Barker) in 1972 and was married twice to Deirdre Langton (Anne Birkbride) in 1982 and 2005.
Ken had an affair with Jackie Marsh (Pamela Craig) in 1966 and his then wife, Valerie Tatlock, left him because of this affair.

Answer: Oil Drum Lane, Shepherd's Bush

This show was so successful that it was remade in the USA as "Sanford and Son", in Sweden as "Albert and Herbert" and in The Netherlands as "Stiefbeen en zoon". In a BBC poll conducted in 2004, it was ranked #15 of the UK's best sitcoms.

8. James Bolam and Rodney Bewes portrayed two lads from the North East with contrasting desires in "The Likely Lads" (1964-1966). What were their Christian names in the series?

Answer: Terry and Bob

Terry's (James Bolam) desires were beer, football and having a good time. Bob (Rodney Bewes) was ambitious and a social climber.
The only thing the two lads really had in common was chasing and chatting up the opposite sex.

9. Warren Mitchell portrayed Alf Garnett in "Till Death Us Do Part" (1965-1975). Dandy Nichols played his gentle and long suffering wife. What was her name in the series?

Answer: Else

Rita (Una Stubbs) was Alf's daughter and her layabout husband was Mike Rawlins played by Anthony Booth. The show contained many references to racial and political issues of that time, which today would be completely unacceptable on TV.

10. "Match of the Day" was first screened by the BBC on the 22 August 1964. It showed highlights of a First Division match of that day. Who were the two teams involved on that day in August 1964?

Answer: Liverpool and Arsenal

The match was played at Anfield with Liverpool winning 3-2. Manchester City were not in the First Division in the season 1964-65.
In the early days the show was criticised by many of the League Clubs as they thought it would affect their gate receipts. They came to an agreement with the BBC to only announce the match that was to be broadcast after all matches had been played that day.

Source: Author zambesi

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