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British TV show, "Minder" Trivia Quiz

This is quiz is about one of my favourite shows of all time, "Minder". For fans of this classic British comedy, this quiz will be a piece of cake.

A multiple-choice quiz by PDW823. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
PDW823

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,587

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
954

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 46 (9/10), Guest 31 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the character played by George Cole? Hint

Arthur Daley

Arthur Haley

Terry McCann

Arthur Delton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actor played Arthur's 'Minder' Terry McCann in the series from 1979 to 1989? Hint

Dennis Waterman

Ted Emery

Don Knots

Benny Hill

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I Could Be So Good For You", the title track for the show was recorded by which artist? Hint

Dennis Waterman

Elton John

Queen

George Harrison

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Question 4 of 10

4. By what phrase did Arthur refer to his wife as? Hint

"She Who Must Be Obeyed"

"Er Indoors"

"Trouble and Strife"

"Ball and Chain"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these characters did not appear in the show? Hint

Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton

Det Sgt Chisholm

Dave

Det Sgt Rycott

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Question 6 of 10

6. What supporting character did actor Glynn Edwards play in the show? Hint

Det Sgt Chisholm

Det Sgt Rycott

Dave

D.C. Jones

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1985 the first ever feature length "Minder" escapade was produced. What was the name of the escapade? Hint

"Minder - Death on the Nile"

"Minder - On The Orient Express"

"Minder - When 8 Bells Toll"

"Minder the Movie"

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the character who replaced Terry as Arthur's Minder in 1991? Hint

Ray Daley

Tom Daley

John Daley

Fred Daley

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the actor who played Ray Daley? Hint

Clive Waterhouse

Robbie Williams

Gary Webster

Leo McKern

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of Arthur's local law 'friends' continually said "Shut It Daley!"?
Hint

DS Chisolm

DC Taff Jones

DS Rycott

DC Melish

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 10 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 46: 9/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Nov 06 2024 : rubberneck1: 10/10
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 2: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the character played by George Cole?

Answer: Arthur Daley

"Minder" was created by the writer Leon Griffiths. The series was first broadcast in October 1979 and spanned a very long and impressive 15 years, finally coming to an end in March 1994. During that time, George Cole played the loveable but unscrupulous "entrepreneur" Arthur Daley.

2. Which actor played Arthur's 'Minder' Terry McCann in the series from 1979 to 1989?

Answer: Dennis Waterman

Prior to starring in "Minder", Dennis Waterman played John Thaw's sidekick in the popular cop show, "Sweeney". He has also starred in countless other TV shows as well as some movies.

3. "I Could Be So Good For You", the title track for the show was recorded by which artist?

Answer: Dennis Waterman

The title track was sung by Dennis Waterman & The Dennis Waterman Band in 1979. The song reached number 4 in the UK charts in 1980. Dennis Waterman released a couple of albums and by all accounts was quite popular in Portugal!

4. By what phrase did Arthur refer to his wife as?

Answer: "Er Indoors"

Arthur constantly referred to his wife as "Er Indoors". Horace Rumpole of "Rumpole of the Baily" fame called Hilda, his wife, "She Who Must Be Obeyed". The other two are common names given to wives! To my knowledge, "Er Indoors" never appeared in the show.

5. Which of these characters did not appear in the show?

Answer: Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton

Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton was a character in the equally funny TV show, "To the Manor Born". Dave was the barman at the Winchester, while detectives Chisolm and Rycott were the two main officers of the local law.

6. What supporting character did actor Glynn Edwards play in the show?

Answer: Dave

Glynn Edwards played Dave, barman and owner of Arthur's favourite drinking establishment, The Winchester.

7. In 1985 the first ever feature length "Minder" escapade was produced. What was the name of the escapade?

Answer: "Minder - On The Orient Express"

A fun movie to watch for any fan of the show. Terry and Arthur race through Europe on the Orient Express and become enmeshed in a tale of gangland revenge, murder and mayhem.

8. What was the name of the character who replaced Terry as Arthur's Minder in 1991?

Answer: Ray Daley

Ray Daley, Arthur's nephew took over as the Minder after Terry went to Australia.

9. What was the name of the actor who played Ray Daley?

Answer: Gary Webster

Gary Webster did an excellent job from 1991 to 1994 as Arthur's minder.

10. Which of Arthur's local law 'friends' continually said "Shut It Daley!"?

Answer: DS Chisolm

DS Chisolm was wonderfully played by Patrick Malahide, with Michael Povey playing his sidekick DC Taff Jones. Peter Childs played DS Rycott and Michael Troughton played his sidekick DC Melish. All four helped 'Minder' be a success.

Source: Author PDW823

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