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British Television Trivia Quiz

We have some great programmes on British television, I thought it was about time we celebrated that fact.

A multiple-choice quiz by booboo11. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
booboo11

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,279

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3756

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (7/10), Guest 91 (7/10), Guest 176 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. For what reason did Pauline Fowler hit Arthur Fowler with a frying pan in "EastEnders"? Hint

She found out that he was having an affair with Christine Hewitt.

He forgot to put the rubbish out.

He stole the Christmas club money.

He left Martin Fowler at the allotment.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is the longest running soap opera in England? Hint

Coronation Street

Casualty

Eastenders

Z Cars

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote "Only Fools and Horses"? Hint

William Shakespeare

Tony Warren

JK Rowling

John Sullivan

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was "Emmerdale" originally called? Hint

Emmerdale Farm

Down on the Farm

Emmerdale Manor

The Woolpack

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first man to appear on Channel 4? Hint

Lionel Blair

Richard Whiteley

Jonathon Ross

Stephen Fry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which sitcom in the early 80s did Dame Judi Dench star in with her late husband Michael Williams? Hint

A Fine Romance

Me and My Girl

As Time Goes By

Yes Minister

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the lead man in the sitcoms, "Man About the House", "Robin's Nest" and "Me and My Girl"?
Hint

Richard O'Sullivan

David Jason

Rod Hull

John Thaw

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first host of "Top of the Pops"? Hint

Noel Edmonds

Jimmy Savile

Tony Blackburn

Dave Lee Travis

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was unusual about the way Adam serenaded Rachel in the pilot of "Cold Feet"? Hint

He was dressed as a Jester

He was naked with a rose coming out of his bum.

He was playing the guitar

He was miming to 'Do You Love Me?'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the actors who appeared in the first episode of "Casualty" remained in the cast the longest? Hint

Maxwell Caulfield

Brenda Fricker

Derek Thompson

Cathy Shipton

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Dec 15 2024 : Guest 51: 7/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 91: 7/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 176: 6/10
Dec 10 2024 : zacd: 6/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 78: 8/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For what reason did Pauline Fowler hit Arthur Fowler with a frying pan in "EastEnders"?

Answer: She found out that he was having an affair with Christine Hewitt.

Elizabeth Power who played Christine Hewitt was once married to Michael Aspel of "This is Your Life" fame.

2. Which is the longest running soap opera in England?

Answer: Coronation Street

In 2001 it celebrated its 40th Anniversay. The longest-serving original cast member is William Roach, who appeared in the first episode.

3. Who wrote "Only Fools and Horses"?

Answer: John Sullivan

John Sullivan also sang the theme tune.

My favourite character is Trigger, played by Roger Lloyd-Pack, who said the immortal line "If it is a boy, they are going to call him Rodney, after Dave!"

4. What was "Emmerdale" originally called?

Answer: Emmerdale Farm

The producers changed its name to "Emmerdale" in 1989 to try and make the programme more popular with younger viewers.

5. Who was the first man to appear on Channel 4?

Answer: Richard Whiteley

Richard Whiteley was the first man on the first show "Countdown" on the new channel Channel 4 which was launched on the 2nd November 1982.

6. Which sitcom in the early 80s did Dame Judi Dench star in with her late husband Michael Williams?

Answer: A Fine Romance

Sadly Michael Williams lost his fight against lung cancer in January 2001. He had been married to Dame Judi Dench for thirty years with one child, a daughter known as Finty.

7. Who was the lead man in the sitcoms, "Man About the House", "Robin's Nest" and "Me and My Girl"?

Answer: Richard O'Sullivan

It seemed in the late 70s and early 80s that Richard O'Sullivan was never off the telly. He had a stroke in 2003 and went to live in a retirement home.

8. Who was the first host of "Top of the Pops"?

Answer: Jimmy Savile

The first show was aired in 1964 and it ran for 42 years!

9. What was unusual about the way Adam serenaded Rachel in the pilot of "Cold Feet"?

Answer: He was naked with a rose coming out of his bum.

Helen Baxendale went on to play Emily one of Ross' wives in "Friends".

10. Which of the actors who appeared in the first episode of "Casualty" remained in the cast the longest?

Answer: Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson played Charlie Fairhead in the first episode in 1986, and as of 2015 still appears.

Source: Author booboo11

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