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Television Quiz: 'Coronation Street' | 10 Questions

My wife made me do this!! 'Coronation Street' is her favourite soap... oops I mean British Documentary that's been going strong for 40 years!! (I actually have grown accustomed to it too now)

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

Author
makebeleaffan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,812

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
10749

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (6/10), Guest 193 (8/10), Guest 51 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Coronation Street debut on British television? Hint

1958

1960

1962

1965

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character has been around the longest as of 1999? Hint

Jack Duckworth

Emily Bishop

Ken Barlow

Vera Duckworth

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these academy award winners has played a small role on Coronation Street? Hint

Dame Judy Dench

Tom Hanks

Anthony Hopkins

Brenda Fricker

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the pub featured on Coronation Street? Hint

The Irish Rover's

Ducky's Bar

The Fox and the Hound

The Rover's Return

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these ladies have NOT been a part owner or owner of the above mentioned pub? Hint

Bet Gilroy

Emily Bishop

Vera Duckworth

Natalie Barnes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Emily Bishop's nephew Geoffrey has recently moved to the Street. What is his creepy nickname? Hint

Worm

Snake

Spider

Bug

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Tyrone Dobbs give Jack Duckworth on his 60th birthday? Hint

a racing dog

a stuffed bird

a headache

a hamster

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these actresses played the title role in Carry on Cleo? Hint

Sue Nicholls (Audrey)

Liz Dawn (Vera)

Amanda Barrie (Alma)

Anne Kirkbride (Diedre)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Coronation Street is in what town? Hint

East End of London

Weatherfield

Emmerdale

Riverdale

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the first names of Kevin and Sally Webster's 2 girls? Hint

Mary and Katie

Sunny and Cher

Rosie and Sophie

Tiffany and Brandy

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Today : Guest 217: 6/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 193: 8/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 51: 9/10
Nov 12 2024 : chianti59: 9/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 62: 9/10
Nov 05 2024 : rubberneck1: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Coronation Street debut on British television?

Answer: 1960

Coronation Street debuted on December 9th 1960 and is still running today with an estimated fan base of 19 million viewers

2. Which character has been around the longest as of 1999?

Answer: Ken Barlow

Played by William Roache, Ken Barlow has been around since day one and he says could be around for another 40 years.

3. Which of these academy award winners has played a small role on Coronation Street?

Answer: Brenda Fricker

She played an overbearing nurse for 2 weeks in January 1977 Also Ben Kingsley has made an appearance as Ron Jenkins in 1966.

4. What is the name of the pub featured on Coronation Street?

Answer: The Rover's Return

People can go to the actual pub where they shoot Coronation Street and order a pint.

5. Which of these ladies have NOT been a part owner or owner of the above mentioned pub?

Answer: Emily Bishop

One of the really great roles on the Street- Landlady of the pub

6. Emily Bishop's nephew Geoffrey has recently moved to the Street. What is his creepy nickname?

Answer: Spider

Spider is a vegetarian hippielike person who recently got work in the unemployment office (working with the Man rather than against him)

7. What did Tyrone Dobbs give Jack Duckworth on his 60th birthday?

Answer: a stuffed bird

Tyrone had one of Jack's recently deceased prized pigeons stuffed and mounted.

8. Which of these actresses played the title role in Carry on Cleo?

Answer: Amanda Barrie (Alma)

And a very delicious looking Cleopatra too, A very funny movie!!!

9. Coronation Street is in what town?

Answer: Weatherfield

10. What are the first names of Kevin and Sally Webster's 2 girls?

Answer: Rosie and Sophie

Rursie and Surphie if you want to talk like the Websters.

Source: Author makebeleaffan

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