Prisoner: Cell Block H Trivia Quiz

Answer: Erica Davidson

Erica Davidson was the original Governor. Mrs Reynolds was her successor. Mrs Powell was Deputy Governor. Patsy King portrayed Mrs Davidson.

Answer: She embarked upon a songwriting career

Whilst in prison, Judy composed a song entitled 'Pixie's Song' dedicated to her love interest Pixie Mason. Aspiring singer Sheila Brady was also an inmate and Judy let her have the song. However, due to record company mess ups, the song was erroneously credited as a Sheila original so Judy made plans to sue. All was sorted and the company offered Judy a job as Sheila's manager and songwriter.

Answer: Sandra

Sandra Louise Mason was her full character name, nicknamed 'Pixie' from an early age as she looked cute as a child. She seemed always sunny natured and a little ditzy but was a nice enough girl. She was portrayed by Judy McBurney.

Answer: Mum

Jeanette Brooks served 12 years of a 15 year sentence for the euthanasia of her terminally ill husband. She was known affectionately as 'Mum' as she was one of the older prisoners and a genteel lady, always ready to offer help and advice.

At the time writing, actress Mary Ward who portrayed her is still alive at the marvellous age of 101.

Answer: Debbie

Debbie died in 1977 at the age of 20 from a drug overdose. Her father kicked her out and disowned her so she got in with a bad crowd. This is the reason Bea is so against drugs. The character appeared briefly in a flashback and was portrayed by actress Val Lehman's real daughter Cassandra Lehman.

Answer: Officer Jim Fletcher & Jim Fletcher & Mr Fletcher

Gerard portrayed the first major male officer at Wentworth Officer Jim Fletcher, a strict but fair Vietnam veteran. He began as a hardliner but softened over the years.

Jock Stewart was portrayed by Tommy Dysart, Jack Grace by the late Terry Gill (whose brother Vince also appeared on the show) and Doctor Miller by Barry Quinn.

Answer: 692

692 episodes were recorded and transmitted between 1978 and 1986. Actual transmission began in 1979, but filming originally began in 1978.

Answer: Captain Marvellous

Merle Jones was a young woman with special educational needs whose only pleasure was reading superhero comic books. She had been neglected from birth and abused physically and mentally. She had enormous strength and an evil temper and would beat her aggressors before realising what she had done. Her cell mate Kath Maxwell and prison teacher Tom Lucas recognised her potential and under their care, Merle flourished.

Merle was portrayed by Rosanne Hull-Brown, a real life Professor of Music who is now a music teacher.

Answer: Rita Connors

Rita had been diagnosed with incurable cancer but used her last remaining strength to get rid of corrupt officer Joan Ferguson. When her cell mate Alice warned her about doing too much, this is the answer she got.

Answer: Lynne Hamilton

Lynne is a British born Australian singer who has been singing since the 1960s. The single was a British #3 in 1989.

Of the others, Jane Clifton, who portrayed Margo Gaffney and Colleen Hewett, who portrayed Sheila Brady are both fine singers who have had several Australian chart hits. Genevieve Lemon, who portrayed Marléne 'Rabbit' Warren-Delaney is a respected jazz singer who has also made records.