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"New Tricks" Series Three Trivia Quiz

I think "New Tricks" is one of the best shows around. The questions in this quiz all pertain to the first four episodes of series three.

A multiple-choice quiz by sallyo. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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sallyo

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5 mins

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Quiz #
240,960

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "Dockers", episode two of "New Tricks", series three, Brian took Scruffy, the dog, to the UCOS office. What did Scruffy do there? Hint

All these things

He drank Gerry's wine

He suffered flatulence

He swallowed one of Brian's pills

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Question 2 of 10

2. A UCOS member got a tattoo in a series three episode. What was it? Hint

a teddy bear

a rose

a penguin

a heart and arrow

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Question 3 of 10

3. In one series three episode of "New Tricks", Esther found one of Brian's pills. What did Brian claim it was? Hint

A worm pill for Scruffy

A slug pellet

Esther's own headache pill

A piece of ornamental gravel from a fish tank

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Question 4 of 10

4. In series three of "New Tricks", Brian got a new dog. What was it named? Hint

Scruffy

Scottie

Scamp

Scampi

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the UCOS team was hospitalised with a mysterious illness in series three of "New Tricks". Who was it? Hint

Sandra

Brian

Jack

Jerry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who claimed to enjoy a nice sparkling Lambrusco in a series three episode of "New Tricks"? Hint

Brian

Gerry

Sandra

Esther

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the episode "Diamond Geezer" in "New Tricks", series three, what song did Gerry sing? Hint

Hot Stuff

Burn Baby, Burn

Come on Baby, Light My Fire

Ring of Fire

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Question 8 of 10

8. While Brian was working undercover as a wealthy property buyer in "Diamond Geezer", what habit did he affect? Hint

He smoked a cigar

He chewed gum

He swigged from a hipflask

He twiddled an earring

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who received a wreath in episode four of series three of "New Tricks", and what did she or he do with it? Hint

Brian. He gave it to Esther.

Sandra. She labelled it as evidence.

Jack. He binned it.

Gerry. He hurriedly paid a debt.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the UCOS team originally worked on the case of Nancy Murray's death in her husband's sports car? Hint

Brian

Jack

Sandra

Gerry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Dockers", episode two of "New Tricks", series three, Brian took Scruffy, the dog, to the UCOS office. What did Scruffy do there?

Answer: He swallowed one of Brian's pills

Brian had stopped taking his medication, and was disposing of it in ingenious ways. One pill hit the wastepaper basket and Scruffy ate it. Scruffy was accused of flatulence, but Brian admitted it was him.

2. A UCOS member got a tattoo in a series three episode. What was it?

Answer: a penguin

Brian got a tattoo of a penguin on his bottom. By typical Brian-logic, this was meant to be a romantic compliment to his wife, Esther, who was reading a (Penguin) paperback when they met!

3. In one series three episode of "New Tricks", Esther found one of Brian's pills. What did Brian claim it was?

Answer: A slug pellet

Esther found the pill in a plant pot, so Brian claimed it was a slug pellet. Esther retorted that there were no slugs in her house, to which Brian responded that the pellets must be working, then.

4. In series three of "New Tricks", Brian got a new dog. What was it named?

Answer: Scampi

Brian's new dog was a Jack Russell terrier. Gerry delivered it in a covered basket, and quipped it should be called "Scampi in a Basket".

5. One of the UCOS team was hospitalised with a mysterious illness in series three of "New Tricks". Who was it?

Answer: Jack

Jack Halford (played by James Bolam) suffered dizziness and collapse during an investigation. When he discovered the cause (he was being poisoned by a suspect) he was furious.

6. Who claimed to enjoy a nice sparkling Lambrusco in a series three episode of "New Tricks"?

Answer: Sandra

Sandra (Amanda Redman) was being pursued by a young wine merchant who claimed to be something of a character profiler. He asked Sandra and Gerry to name their favourite wines.

7. In the episode "Diamond Geezer" in "New Tricks", series three, what song did Gerry sing?

Answer: Come on Baby, Light My Fire

Gerry previewed the song he hoped to have at his cremation (funeral). He was singing along in fine style when Strickland arrived.

8. While Brian was working undercover as a wealthy property buyer in "Diamond Geezer", what habit did he affect?

Answer: He chewed gum

He wore dark glasses and constantly chewed gum while arranging to buy a house from a villain who needed to sell in a hurry.

9. Who received a wreath in episode four of series three of "New Tricks", and what did she or he do with it?

Answer: Jack. He binned it.

Jack came home to find a wreath on his door. It was part of a campaign of misdirection and threats. He put it in the bin.

10. Which of the UCOS team originally worked on the case of Nancy Murray's death in her husband's sports car?

Answer: Sandra

Sandra worked on the case originally, and wasn't happy with the husband's attitude. Now the car was about to be released to him, and Sandra wanted to re-investigate. This happened in the first episode of series three; "Lady's Pleasure".

Source: Author sallyo

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