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Soapy Criminals Trivia Quiz

This quiz looks at crimes that have taken place in soaps from the UK. I promise it does not ask, 'Who shot JR?'.

A multiple-choice quiz by nutter2002. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nutter2002

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,496

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4795

Last 3 plays: Guest 148 (5/10), Guest 84 (9/10), Guest 90 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 'Eastenders', who shot Phil Mitchell?

Answer: (Two Words, first and Maiden Surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 'Brookside', what was the name of Mandy Jordache's daughter who helped Mandy murder Trevor Jordache? Hint

Beth

Zoe

Zara

Paige

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Question 3 of 10

3. Steve Owen killed his ex-girlfriend Saskia on Valentines day. What was the infamous object Steve used to deliver the fatal blow? Hint

A candlestick

An ashtray

A mallet

His fist

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 'Coronation Street', what is the name of Gail's third husband, who killed his ex wife Patricia, and buried her body under concrete?

Answer: (Two words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the Queen Vic landlord that was murdered by Nick Cotton?

Answer: (Two words, first and surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'Eastenders' again, what illegal profession did Tony Hills take up in 1996? Hint

'Cut and Shut' car dealer

Hitman

Drug dealer

Prostitute

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Eastenders', yet again. Dougie trashed the Vic, and shot which character? Hint

Michelle Fowler

Grant Mitchell

Sharon Mitchell

Mark Fowler

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 'Coronation Street', Jim McDonald is serving a prison sentence for the murder of which character? Hint

Steve

Dev

Jez

Vikram

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 'Coronation Street', Deirdre Barlow was sentenced to prison for committing which crime? Hint

Theft

Vandalism

Arson

Fraud

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 'Coronation Street' again. What is the name of Sarah Platt's car- stealing boyfriend, who crashes nearly killing Sarah? Hint

Max

Ade

Jez

Tom

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Oct 30 2024 : Guest 148: 5/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 84: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 'Eastenders', who shot Phil Mitchell?

Answer: Lisa Shaw

Lucy Benjamin, and Steve McFadden, who play Lisa and Phil, have an off-screen relationship and live together. Lucy has just left the show.

2. In 'Brookside', what was the name of Mandy Jordache's daughter who helped Mandy murder Trevor Jordache?

Answer: Beth

Beth Jordache, played by Anna Friel, was an infamous character in British soap. She is best known for killing her violent father and burying him under the garden patio. Beth was also famous for having the first lesbian kiss in a pre-watershed programme.

3. Steve Owen killed his ex-girlfriend Saskia on Valentines day. What was the infamous object Steve used to deliver the fatal blow?

Answer: An ashtray

One of the best stories in 'Eastenders', this plot led to the wrong man, Matthew Rose, being found guilty for the murder. Steve was tried but found not guilty. Martin Kemp, who played Steve, left the soap recently, when Steve's car exploded into a fireball, killing its inhabitant.

4. In 'Coronation Street', what is the name of Gail's third husband, who killed his ex wife Patricia, and buried her body under concrete?

Answer: Richard Hillman

Richard has also left his colleague to die after a fall. He stole the dying man's wallet of course. He and Gail married in August 2002.
Update: Richard is now also guilty of the murder of Maxine Peacock, and confessed his murders to a stunned Gail before going on the run!

5. What was the name of the Queen Vic landlord that was murdered by Nick Cotton?

Answer: Eddie Royle

Was murdered in Albert Square. Still, this meant the arrival of the Mitchells, hooray! Grant Mitchell became the new landlord.

6. In 'Eastenders' again, what illegal profession did Tony Hills take up in 1996?

Answer: Drug dealer

Tony stopped dealing when his sister Sarah accidentally took an Ecstasy tablet. Tony, played by Mark Homer, left Albert Square to go traveling around Europe.

7. 'Eastenders', yet again. Dougie trashed the Vic, and shot which character?

Answer: Michelle Fowler

He shot her in the arm. Grant's refusal to take Michelle to the hospital nearly cost Sharon her friendship with Michelle.

8. In 'Coronation Street', Jim McDonald is serving a prison sentence for the murder of which character?

Answer: Jez

Jim killed Jez to protect his son, Steve.

9. In 'Coronation Street', Deirdre Barlow was sentenced to prison for committing which crime?

Answer: Fraud

She was innocent, of course, tricked by her boyfriend. Although fictitious, the case sparked a 'Free Deidre' campaign across Britain.

10. In 'Coronation Street' again. What is the name of Sarah Platt's car- stealing boyfriend, who crashes nearly killing Sarah?

Answer: Ade

He copied his teacher's car keys whilst on work experience in a garage, then used them to steal his car.

Source: Author nutter2002

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