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The 'Emmerdale' Quiz

Here's a quiz about the wonderful British soap that is 'Emmerdale'.

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

Author
willy-nilly

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,078

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3885

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (9/10), Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 188 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first episode was broadcast on the 16th of October 1972 on the day of Jacob's funeral. Who was Jacob? Hint

Dolly Silbeck's father

Amos Brearly's brother

Annie Sugden's husband

Jack Sugden's cousin

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1974, Jack Sugden went to Rome to work on a film script of his novel. What was the novel called? Hint

The Garden of Dreams

The Meadow of Blossom

The Heath of Aspiration

The Field of Tares

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dolly Skilbeck and her son, Sam, left in 1991. Which county did they move to? Hint

Devon

Norfolk

Northamptonshire

Derbyshire

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Question 4 of 10

4. On New Year's Day, 2004, who died when the Woolpack's chimney came crashing down in a storm? Hint

Danny Daggart

Trisha Dingle

Paddy Kirk

Marlon Dingle

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Question 5 of 10

5. What caused devastation to 'Emmerdale' in 1993 as Joe Sugden drove Annie and Leonard to the airport en route to Spain? Hint

Lorry

Train

Bus

Plane

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Question 6 of 10

6. In May 1997 who married a young bride called Dee De La Cruz? Hint

Matt Skilbeck

Jack Sugden

Amos Brearly

Eric Pollard

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which character has had the surnames of Bates, Merrick, Tate and Glover? Hint

Kathy

Kim

Zoe

Annie

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1973, who did Henry Wilks go into partnership with to run the Woolpack? Hint

Eric Pollard

Amos Brearly

Matt Skilbeck

Joe Sugden

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Question 9 of 10

9. The cast of 'Emmerdale' released a song called 'Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll' in 1996. What did they call themselves? Hint

Emmerdancers

Woolpackers

The Dingles

Zak & The Cowboys

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played Graham Lodsworth in 'Emmerdale' before joining the cast of 'EastEnders'? Hint

Ross Kemp

Steve McFadden

Leslie Grantham

Nick Berry

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Most Recent Scores

Today : Guest 91: 9/10
Today : Guest 86: 9/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 188: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first episode was broadcast on the 16th of October 1972 on the day of Jacob's funeral. Who was Jacob?

Answer: Annie Sugden's husband

Jacob Sugden died on the 10th of October, so consequently was never seen on screen.

2. In 1974, Jack Sugden went to Rome to work on a film script of his novel. What was the novel called?

Answer: The Field of Tares

Jack Sugden was originally played by Andrew Burt, making his final appearance in 1976. Jack returned from Rome in 1980, this time being played by Clive Hornby.

3. Dolly Skilbeck and her son, Sam, left in 1991. Which county did they move to?

Answer: Norfolk

Dolly Skilbeck was played by Katharine Baker from 1976-1979 and by Jean Rogers from 1980-1991.

4. On New Year's Day, 2004, who died when the Woolpack's chimney came crashing down in a storm?

Answer: Trisha Dingle

Trisha Dingle was played by Sheree Murphy from 1998.
At the 2004 British Soap Awards 'Emmerdale' won 'Spectacular Scene of the Year' for the storm episodes.

5. What caused devastation to 'Emmerdale' in 1993 as Joe Sugden drove Annie and Leonard to the airport en route to Spain?

Answer: Plane

Mark Hughes, Elizabeth Pollard and Archie Brooks were among those that died.

6. In May 1997 who married a young bride called Dee De La Cruz?

Answer: Eric Pollard

Eric Pollard flew to the Far East looking for love and found it with Fillipino student Dee de la Cruz in a Manila restaurant.

7. Which character has had the surnames of Bates, Merrick, Tate and Glover?

Answer: Kathy

Kathy's maiden name was Bates, she married Jackie Merrick in 1988, Chris Tate in 1991 and Dave Glover in 1996.

8. In 1973, who did Henry Wilks go into partnership with to run the Woolpack?

Answer: Amos Brearly

Henry (Arthur Pentelow) and Amos (Ronald Magill) were both in the show from 1972-1991.

9. The cast of 'Emmerdale' released a song called 'Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll' in 1996. What did they call themselves?

Answer: Woolpackers

It got to number 5 in the U.K. charts.

10. Who played Graham Lodsworth in 'Emmerdale' before joining the cast of 'EastEnders'?

Answer: Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp played Graham Lodsworth from 1986-1987. He joined 'EastEnders' in 1990 as Grant Mitchell.

Source: Author willy-nilly

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