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Random Trivia 71
1. Who was disqualified from the Wimbledon tennis championship in 1995 for hitting a ball-girl with a ball?
Tim Henman
2. In which English county would you find Lingfield Park racecourse?
Surrey
3. What was the gangster Al Capone's full first name?
Alphonse
4. Where in London would you find Speaker's Corner?
Hyde Park
5. Who played Tango in the 1989 movie "Tango and Cash"?
Sylvester Stallone – Kurt Russell played Cash.
6. What instrument was James Galway famous for playing?
Flute
7. What connects Bulls, Bears and Stags?
The stock market
8. What is the name of the bridge that connects Denmark and Sweden?
Øresund Bridge
9. Which order of monks were known as the Black Monks?
Benedictines
10. Who succeeded Winston Churchill as British Prime Minister in 1955?
Anthony Eden
11 Can you name the cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States. It was named in 1870 during the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition and was the first geyser in the park to be named?
Old Faithful
12. What name is given to the group of animals that have no backbone?
Invertebrate
13. In cricket, what is the distance (in yards) between the wickets?
Twenty-two
14. On television which family lived at the Ponderosa ranch?
The Cartwrights
15. Who played the title role in the 1970's BBC series of "I, Claudius"?
Derek Jacobi
16. Who is the mother of Oscar nominated actress Kate Hudson?
Goldie Hawn
17. Despite winning 15 Grand Slam titles in his career, which Grand Slam eluded Pete Sampras?
French Open
18. What was the last film made by John Wayne in a major role before his death, was it “Big Jake”, “Brannigan” or “The Shootist”?
The Shootist
19. Which is the only country crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn?
Brazil
20. Which DJ was the first to be heard on Radio One when it opened in 1967?
Tony Blackburn
1. Who was disqualified from the Wimbledon tennis championship in 1995 for hitting a ball-girl with a ball?
Tim Henman
2. In which English county would you find Lingfield Park racecourse?
Surrey
3. What was the gangster Al Capone's full first name?
Alphonse
4. Where in London would you find Speaker's Corner?
Hyde Park
5. Who played Tango in the 1989 movie "Tango and Cash"?
Sylvester Stallone – Kurt Russell played Cash.
6. What instrument was James Galway famous for playing?
Flute
7. What connects Bulls, Bears and Stags?
The stock market
8. What is the name of the bridge that connects Denmark and Sweden?
Øresund Bridge
9. Which order of monks were known as the Black Monks?
Benedictines
10. Who succeeded Winston Churchill as British Prime Minister in 1955?
Anthony Eden
11 Can you name the cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States. It was named in 1870 during the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition and was the first geyser in the park to be named?
Old Faithful
12. What name is given to the group of animals that have no backbone?
Invertebrate
13. In cricket, what is the distance (in yards) between the wickets?
Twenty-two
14. On television which family lived at the Ponderosa ranch?
The Cartwrights
15. Who played the title role in the 1970's BBC series of "I, Claudius"?
Derek Jacobi
16. Who is the mother of Oscar nominated actress Kate Hudson?
Goldie Hawn
17. Despite winning 15 Grand Slam titles in his career, which Grand Slam eluded Pete Sampras?
French Open
18. What was the last film made by John Wayne in a major role before his death, was it “Big Jake”, “Brannigan” or “The Shootist”?
The Shootist
19. Which is the only country crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn?
Brazil
20. Which DJ was the first to be heard on Radio One when it opened in 1967?
Tony Blackburn
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Random Trivia 71
1. Who was disqualified from the Wimbledon tennis championship in 1995 for hitting a ball-girl with a ball?
2. In which English county would you find Lingfield Park racecourse?
3. What was the gangster Al Capone's full first name?
4. Where in London would you find Speaker's Corner?
5. Who played Tango in the 1989 movie "Tango and Cash"?
6. What instrument was James Galway famous for playing?
7. What connects Bulls, Bears and Stags?
8. What is the name of the bridge that connects Denmark and Sweden?
9. Which order of monks were known as the Black Monks?
10. Who succeeded Winston Churchill as British Prime Minister in 1955?
11 Can you name the cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States. It was named in 1870 during the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition and was the first geyser in the park to be named?
12. What name is given to the group of animals that have no backbone?
13. In cricket, what is the distance (in yards) between the wickets?
14. On television which family lived at the Ponderosa ranch?
15. Who played the title role in the 1970's BBC series of "I, Claudius"?
16. Who is the mother of Oscar nominated actress Kate Hudson?
17. Despite winning 15 Grand Slam titles in his career, which Grand Slam eluded Pete Sampras?
18. What was the last film made by John Wayne in a major role before his death, was it “Big Jake”, “Brannigan” or “The Shootist”?
19. Which is the only country crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn?
20. Which DJ was the first to be heard on Radio One when it opened in 1967?
1. Who was disqualified from the Wimbledon tennis championship in 1995 for hitting a ball-girl with a ball?
2. In which English county would you find Lingfield Park racecourse?
3. What was the gangster Al Capone's full first name?
4. Where in London would you find Speaker's Corner?
5. Who played Tango in the 1989 movie "Tango and Cash"?
6. What instrument was James Galway famous for playing?
7. What connects Bulls, Bears and Stags?
8. What is the name of the bridge that connects Denmark and Sweden?
9. Which order of monks were known as the Black Monks?
10. Who succeeded Winston Churchill as British Prime Minister in 1955?
11 Can you name the cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States. It was named in 1870 during the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition and was the first geyser in the park to be named?
12. What name is given to the group of animals that have no backbone?
13. In cricket, what is the distance (in yards) between the wickets?
14. On television which family lived at the Ponderosa ranch?
15. Who played the title role in the 1970's BBC series of "I, Claudius"?
16. Who is the mother of Oscar nominated actress Kate Hudson?
17. Despite winning 15 Grand Slam titles in his career, which Grand Slam eluded Pete Sampras?
18. What was the last film made by John Wayne in a major role before his death, was it “Big Jake”, “Brannigan” or “The Shootist”?
19. Which is the only country crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn?
20. Which DJ was the first to be heard on Radio One when it opened in 1967?
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Random Trivia 70
1. What is the medical name for the WIND-PIPE?
The Trachea
2. How many edges does a UK Twenty Pence coin have?
Seven
3. Which group of islands include St. Marys and Tresco?
The Isles of Scilly
4. Which religious sect was founded in 1954 by American L Ron Hubbard?
The Church of Scientology
5. What was the name of Pinocchio’s creator and father?
Geppetto
6. Which was the first of the "Carry On " films to be made in colour, was it “Carry On Spying”, “Carry On Cleo” or “Carry On Cruising”?
Carry On Cruising – 1962
7. Who did Mohammed Ali fight in the "Thriller in Manilla"?
Joe Frazier
8. Which European is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642.
Abel Tasman
9. By what name is the Collegiate Church of St. Peter in London better known?
Westminster Abbey
10. Which film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Film?
The Godfather Part II
11. What the name of Rigsby's cat in the TV series "Rising Damp"?
Vienna
12. Which gas is produced by the HABER process?
Ammonia
13. In which Japanese martial art are bamboo swords used?
Kendo
14. Human hair and nails are both made from the same protein, what's its name?
Keratin
15. What does the 'e' in "eBay" stand for?
Echo - The "E" in eBay stands for "Echo," which is derived from the original name "Echo Bay Technology Group"
16. In mythology who shot the arrow that hit Achilles in the heel?
Paris
17. Which English Football Clubs badge has an elephant and castle, an eagle and a phoenix?
Coventry City
18. Which tennis player reached the final of every US Open between 1982 and 1989?
Ivan Lendl – won it 3 times
19. In which year did the building of the Berlin wall commence?
1961
20. What were the maiden names of the following personalities, (a) Victoria Beckham, (b) Sharon Osborne, (c) Coleen Rooney, (d) Cheryl Cole and (e) Louise Redknapp?
(a) Adams, (b) Arden, (c) McLoughlin, (d) Tweedy and (e) Nurding.
1. What is the medical name for the WIND-PIPE?
The Trachea
2. How many edges does a UK Twenty Pence coin have?
Seven
3. Which group of islands include St. Marys and Tresco?
The Isles of Scilly
4. Which religious sect was founded in 1954 by American L Ron Hubbard?
The Church of Scientology
5. What was the name of Pinocchio’s creator and father?
Geppetto
6. Which was the first of the "Carry On " films to be made in colour, was it “Carry On Spying”, “Carry On Cleo” or “Carry On Cruising”?
Carry On Cruising – 1962
7. Who did Mohammed Ali fight in the "Thriller in Manilla"?
Joe Frazier
8. Which European is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642.
Abel Tasman
9. By what name is the Collegiate Church of St. Peter in London better known?
Westminster Abbey
10. Which film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Film?
The Godfather Part II
11. What the name of Rigsby's cat in the TV series "Rising Damp"?
Vienna
12. Which gas is produced by the HABER process?
Ammonia
13. In which Japanese martial art are bamboo swords used?
Kendo
14. Human hair and nails are both made from the same protein, what's its name?
Keratin
15. What does the 'e' in "eBay" stand for?
Echo - The "E" in eBay stands for "Echo," which is derived from the original name "Echo Bay Technology Group"
16. In mythology who shot the arrow that hit Achilles in the heel?
Paris
17. Which English Football Clubs badge has an elephant and castle, an eagle and a phoenix?
Coventry City
18. Which tennis player reached the final of every US Open between 1982 and 1989?
Ivan Lendl – won it 3 times
19. In which year did the building of the Berlin wall commence?
1961
20. What were the maiden names of the following personalities, (a) Victoria Beckham, (b) Sharon Osborne, (c) Coleen Rooney, (d) Cheryl Cole and (e) Louise Redknapp?
(a) Adams, (b) Arden, (c) McLoughlin, (d) Tweedy and (e) Nurding.
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Two more TV's to come but giving you a break from that today.
Random Trivia 70
1. What is the medical name for the WIND-PIPE?
2. How many edges does a UK Twenty Pence coin have?
3. Which group of islands include St. Marys and Tresco?
4. Which religious sect was founded in 1954 by American L Ron Hubbard?
5. What was the name of Pinocchio’s creator and father?
6. Which was the first of the "Carry On " films to be made in colour, was it “Carry On Spying”, “Carry On Cleo” or “Carry On Cruising”?
7. Who did Mohammed Ali fight in the "Thriller in Manilla"?
8. Which European is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642.
9. By what name is the Collegiate Church of St. Peter in London better known?
10. Which film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Film?
11. What the name of Rigsby's cat in the TV series "Rising Damp"?
12. Which gas is produced by the HABER process?
13. In which Japanese martial art are bamboo swords used?
14. Human hair and nails are both made from the same protein, what's its name?
15. What does the 'e' in "eBay" stand for?
16. In mythology who shot the arrow that hit Achilles in the heel?
17. Which English Football Clubs badge has an elephant and castle, an eagle and a phoenix?
18. Which tennis player reached the final of every US Open between 1982 and 1989?
19. In which year did the building of the Berlin wall commence?
20. What were the maiden names of the following personalities, [a] Victoria Beckham, Sharon Osborne, [c] Coleen Rooney, [d] Cheryl Cole and [e] Louise Redknapp?
Random Trivia 70
1. What is the medical name for the WIND-PIPE?
2. How many edges does a UK Twenty Pence coin have?
3. Which group of islands include St. Marys and Tresco?
4. Which religious sect was founded in 1954 by American L Ron Hubbard?
5. What was the name of Pinocchio’s creator and father?
6. Which was the first of the "Carry On " films to be made in colour, was it “Carry On Spying”, “Carry On Cleo” or “Carry On Cruising”?
7. Who did Mohammed Ali fight in the "Thriller in Manilla"?
8. Which European is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642.
9. By what name is the Collegiate Church of St. Peter in London better known?
10. Which film was the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Film?
11. What the name of Rigsby's cat in the TV series "Rising Damp"?
12. Which gas is produced by the HABER process?
13. In which Japanese martial art are bamboo swords used?
14. Human hair and nails are both made from the same protein, what's its name?
15. What does the 'e' in "eBay" stand for?
16. In mythology who shot the arrow that hit Achilles in the heel?
17. Which English Football Clubs badge has an elephant and castle, an eagle and a phoenix?
18. Which tennis player reached the final of every US Open between 1982 and 1989?
19. In which year did the building of the Berlin wall commence?
20. What were the maiden names of the following personalities, [a] Victoria Beckham, Sharon Osborne, [c] Coleen Rooney, [d] Cheryl Cole and [e] Louise Redknapp?
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Another 2000’s TV Quiz
1. Who hosted the 2001 programme ‘TV Burp’?
Harry Hill
2. Who, along with James Corden, wrote the 2007 hit series ‘Gavin and Stacey’?
Ruth Jones
3. Who actor portrays ‘House’ in the 2004 series House M.D?
Hugh Laurie
4. Will, Jay, Simon & Neil are characters from which 2008 series?
The Inbetweeners (18 years ago,,,,,bloody hell!)
5. In the police time-travel drama, Life on Mars, John Simm played which character?
Sam Tyler
6. What is the name of the British-American writer and documentarian who made documentaries such as “The Most Hated Family in America”, “Gambling in Las Vegas” and “Law and Disorder in Philadelphia”?
Louis Theroux
7. Created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant “The Office” first aired on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. How many series were there?
Two
8. Name the stunt-filled hidden camera/practical joke comedy show starring Dom Jolly?
Trigger Happy TV
9. The last of the 7 “Prime Suspect” series was in 2006. In which year did the show start, was it 1988, 1991 or 1994?
1991
10. Running for 10 series from 2002 which MI5 drama starred, amongst others, Peter Firth, Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen?
Spooks
11. In the 2008 follow up to “Life on Mars” - “Ashes to Ashes” what car did Gene Hunt played by Philip Glenister drive?
Audi Quattro
12. “Not Going Out” is a British television sitcom created, written by and starring Lee Mack. It has aired on BBC One since 2006, making it the second-longest-running British sitcom behind which legendary series?
Last of the Summer Wine
13. Natasha Kaplinsky worked as a newsreader for multiple channels, and was a first winner of which celebrity talent show back in 2004?
Strictly Come Dancing
14. Who took over from Mark Lamarr as the permanent presenter of comedy panel game show “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” in October 2006?
Simon Amstell
15. On which island was the 2004 series ‘Lost’ filmed?
Oahu, Hawaii
16. In the 2005 version of the television series "Kojak", what actor played the role of New York Police Lieutenant Theo Kojak?
Ving Rhames
17. The first four winners of which UK reality television show were Tim Campbell, Michelle Dewberry, Simon Ambrose and Lee McQueen?
The Apprentice
18. Tom Cruise famously jumped on Oprah Winfrey's couch during an appearance on her show in 2005, expressing his excitement about his love for whom?
Katie Holmes
19. In which US city was the 2008 series ‘Breaking Bad’ set?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
20. As strange as it may seem, in the revamped Top Gear which started in 2002, James May didn’t join the show until 2003. Who was the third original presenter along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for just that first year?
Jason Dawe
1. Who hosted the 2001 programme ‘TV Burp’?
Harry Hill
2. Who, along with James Corden, wrote the 2007 hit series ‘Gavin and Stacey’?
Ruth Jones
3. Who actor portrays ‘House’ in the 2004 series House M.D?
Hugh Laurie
4. Will, Jay, Simon & Neil are characters from which 2008 series?
The Inbetweeners (18 years ago,,,,,bloody hell!)
5. In the police time-travel drama, Life on Mars, John Simm played which character?
Sam Tyler
6. What is the name of the British-American writer and documentarian who made documentaries such as “The Most Hated Family in America”, “Gambling in Las Vegas” and “Law and Disorder in Philadelphia”?
Louis Theroux
7. Created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant “The Office” first aired on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. How many series were there?
Two
8. Name the stunt-filled hidden camera/practical joke comedy show starring Dom Jolly?
Trigger Happy TV
9. The last of the 7 “Prime Suspect” series was in 2006. In which year did the show start, was it 1988, 1991 or 1994?
1991
10. Running for 10 series from 2002 which MI5 drama starred, amongst others, Peter Firth, Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen?
Spooks
11. In the 2008 follow up to “Life on Mars” - “Ashes to Ashes” what car did Gene Hunt played by Philip Glenister drive?
Audi Quattro
12. “Not Going Out” is a British television sitcom created, written by and starring Lee Mack. It has aired on BBC One since 2006, making it the second-longest-running British sitcom behind which legendary series?
Last of the Summer Wine
13. Natasha Kaplinsky worked as a newsreader for multiple channels, and was a first winner of which celebrity talent show back in 2004?
Strictly Come Dancing
14. Who took over from Mark Lamarr as the permanent presenter of comedy panel game show “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” in October 2006?
Simon Amstell
15. On which island was the 2004 series ‘Lost’ filmed?
Oahu, Hawaii
16. In the 2005 version of the television series "Kojak", what actor played the role of New York Police Lieutenant Theo Kojak?
Ving Rhames
17. The first four winners of which UK reality television show were Tim Campbell, Michelle Dewberry, Simon Ambrose and Lee McQueen?
The Apprentice
18. Tom Cruise famously jumped on Oprah Winfrey's couch during an appearance on her show in 2005, expressing his excitement about his love for whom?
Katie Holmes
19. In which US city was the 2008 series ‘Breaking Bad’ set?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
20. As strange as it may seem, in the revamped Top Gear which started in 2002, James May didn’t join the show until 2003. Who was the third original presenter along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for just that first year?
Jason Dawe
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Another 2000’s TV Quiz
1. Who hosted the 2001 programme ‘TV Burp’?
2. Who, along with James Corden, wrote the 2007 hit series ‘Gavin and Stacey’?
3. Who actor portrays ‘House’ in the 2004 series House M.D?
4. Will, Jay, Simon & Neil are characters from which 2008 series?
5. In the police time-travel drama, Life on Mars, John Simm played which character?
6. What is the name of the British-American writer and documentarian who made documentaries such as “The Most Hated Family in America”, “Gambling in Las Vegas” and “Law and Disorder in Philadelphia”?
7. Created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant “The Office” first aired on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. How many series were there?
8. Name the stunt-filled hidden camera/practical joke comedy show starring Dom Jolly?
9. The last of the 7 “Prime Suspect” series was in 2006. In which year did the show start, was it 1988, 1991 or 1994?
10. Running for 10 series from 2002 which MI5 drama starred, amongst others, Peter Firth, Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen?
11. In the 2008 follow up to “Life on Mars” - “Ashes to Ashes” what car did Gene Hunt played by Philip Glenister drive?
12. “Not Going Out” is a British television sitcom created, written by and starring Lee Mack. It has aired on BBC One since 2006, making it the second-longest-running British sitcom behind which legendary series?
13. Natasha Kaplinsky worked as a newsreader for multiple channels, and was a first winner of which celebrity talent show back in 2004?
14. Who took over from Mark Lamarr as the permanent presenter of comedy panel game show “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” in October 2006?
15. On which island was the 2004 series ‘Lost’ filmed?
16. In the 2005 version of the television series "Kojak", what actor played the role of New York Police Lieutenant Theo Kojak?
17. The first four winners of which UK reality television show were Tim Campbell, Michelle Dewberry, Simon Ambrose and Lee McQueen?
18. Tom Cruise famously jumped on Oprah Winfrey's couch during an appearance on her show in 2005, expressing his excitement about his love for whom?
19. In which US city was the 2008 series ‘Breaking Bad’ set?
20. As strange as it may seem, in the revamped Top Gear which started in 2002, James May didn’t join the show until 2003. Who was the third original presenter along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for just that first year?
1. Who hosted the 2001 programme ‘TV Burp’?
2. Who, along with James Corden, wrote the 2007 hit series ‘Gavin and Stacey’?
3. Who actor portrays ‘House’ in the 2004 series House M.D?
4. Will, Jay, Simon & Neil are characters from which 2008 series?
5. In the police time-travel drama, Life on Mars, John Simm played which character?
6. What is the name of the British-American writer and documentarian who made documentaries such as “The Most Hated Family in America”, “Gambling in Las Vegas” and “Law and Disorder in Philadelphia”?
7. Created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant “The Office” first aired on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. How many series were there?
8. Name the stunt-filled hidden camera/practical joke comedy show starring Dom Jolly?
9. The last of the 7 “Prime Suspect” series was in 2006. In which year did the show start, was it 1988, 1991 or 1994?
10. Running for 10 series from 2002 which MI5 drama starred, amongst others, Peter Firth, Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen?
11. In the 2008 follow up to “Life on Mars” - “Ashes to Ashes” what car did Gene Hunt played by Philip Glenister drive?
12. “Not Going Out” is a British television sitcom created, written by and starring Lee Mack. It has aired on BBC One since 2006, making it the second-longest-running British sitcom behind which legendary series?
13. Natasha Kaplinsky worked as a newsreader for multiple channels, and was a first winner of which celebrity talent show back in 2004?
14. Who took over from Mark Lamarr as the permanent presenter of comedy panel game show “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” in October 2006?
15. On which island was the 2004 series ‘Lost’ filmed?
16. In the 2005 version of the television series "Kojak", what actor played the role of New York Police Lieutenant Theo Kojak?
17. The first four winners of which UK reality television show were Tim Campbell, Michelle Dewberry, Simon Ambrose and Lee McQueen?
18. Tom Cruise famously jumped on Oprah Winfrey's couch during an appearance on her show in 2005, expressing his excitement about his love for whom?
19. In which US city was the 2008 series ‘Breaking Bad’ set?
20. As strange as it may seem, in the revamped Top Gear which started in 2002, James May didn’t join the show until 2003. Who was the third original presenter along with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for just that first year?
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Have a good weekend all.
Another 90’s TV Quiz
1. Which channel did ‘Midsomer Murders’ premiere on 23 March 1997?
ITV
2. Which actor portrayed ‘Dr. Doug Ross’ in the 1994 series ER?
George Clooney
3. How many seasons did the 1999 series ‘The Sopranos run for – 4, 6 or 8?
Six
4. In what TV series will you find Dana Scully?
The X-Files
5. Which 90s TV show are these lyrics from? – Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
6. In the hit TV show The Simpsons, Marg and Homer have three children. What’s the name of the baby?
Maggie
7. Detective Andy Sipowicz, played by Dennis Franz and Bobby Simone, played by Jimmy Smits were characters in which US TV show?
NYPD Blue
8. What is the name of the fictional president in The West Wing?
Josiah "Jed" Bartlet
9. In which year did Friends first start, was it 1994, 1996 or 1998?
1994
10. Patrick Trench (played Angus Deayton) is often the subject of misery caused by his neighbour and nemesis Victor Meldrew in "One Foot in The Grave”. What is the name of Patrick's wife?
Pippa
11. Who starred as Buffy Summers in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”?
Sarah Michelle Gellar
12. Which nineties medical-mystery drama starred Dick Van Dyke?
Diagnosis Murder
13. Scott Bakula starred as which character in the American science fiction television series “Quantum Leap”?
Dr. Sam Beckett
14. Who presented “Crimewatch UK” with Nick Ross prior to Jill Dando?
Sue Cook - Cook left in June 1995
15. Which James Bond actor starred in “Our Friends in the North”?
Daniel Craig
16. Michael J. Fox originally starred as Mike Flaherty, the Deputy Mayor of New York in which American sitcom television series?
Spin City
17. The drunken Patsy and disorganised Edie were great comic creations. Which of the Sawalha sisters played the suffering daughter 'Saffie' in "Absolutely Fabulous"?
Julia
18. Can you remember the name of Mr. Bean's long-suffering girlfriend played by and a bonus point if you can name the actress who played her?
Irma Gobb - Matilda Ziegler
19. What was the name of the teenage murder victim who Twin Peaks was centred around?
Laura Palmer
20. Can you name the six presenters who have fronted the British television talent series “Stars in Their Eyes” at some point over it’s run between 1990 and 2015? Point for each.
Leslie Crowther (1990–1992) - Russ Abbot (1993 Elvis special) - Matthew Kelly (1993–2004) - Davina McCall (2003 specials)
Cat Deeley (2003–2006) - Harry Hill (2015)
Another 90’s TV Quiz
1. Which channel did ‘Midsomer Murders’ premiere on 23 March 1997?
ITV
2. Which actor portrayed ‘Dr. Doug Ross’ in the 1994 series ER?
George Clooney
3. How many seasons did the 1999 series ‘The Sopranos run for – 4, 6 or 8?
Six
4. In what TV series will you find Dana Scully?
The X-Files
5. Which 90s TV show are these lyrics from? – Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
6. In the hit TV show The Simpsons, Marg and Homer have three children. What’s the name of the baby?
Maggie
7. Detective Andy Sipowicz, played by Dennis Franz and Bobby Simone, played by Jimmy Smits were characters in which US TV show?
NYPD Blue
8. What is the name of the fictional president in The West Wing?
Josiah "Jed" Bartlet
9. In which year did Friends first start, was it 1994, 1996 or 1998?
1994
10. Patrick Trench (played Angus Deayton) is often the subject of misery caused by his neighbour and nemesis Victor Meldrew in "One Foot in The Grave”. What is the name of Patrick's wife?
Pippa
11. Who starred as Buffy Summers in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”?
Sarah Michelle Gellar
12. Which nineties medical-mystery drama starred Dick Van Dyke?
Diagnosis Murder
13. Scott Bakula starred as which character in the American science fiction television series “Quantum Leap”?
Dr. Sam Beckett
14. Who presented “Crimewatch UK” with Nick Ross prior to Jill Dando?
Sue Cook - Cook left in June 1995
15. Which James Bond actor starred in “Our Friends in the North”?
Daniel Craig
16. Michael J. Fox originally starred as Mike Flaherty, the Deputy Mayor of New York in which American sitcom television series?
Spin City
17. The drunken Patsy and disorganised Edie were great comic creations. Which of the Sawalha sisters played the suffering daughter 'Saffie' in "Absolutely Fabulous"?
Julia
18. Can you remember the name of Mr. Bean's long-suffering girlfriend played by and a bonus point if you can name the actress who played her?
Irma Gobb - Matilda Ziegler
19. What was the name of the teenage murder victim who Twin Peaks was centred around?
Laura Palmer
20. Can you name the six presenters who have fronted the British television talent series “Stars in Their Eyes” at some point over it’s run between 1990 and 2015? Point for each.
Leslie Crowther (1990–1992) - Russ Abbot (1993 Elvis special) - Matthew Kelly (1993–2004) - Davina McCall (2003 specials)
Cat Deeley (2003–2006) - Harry Hill (2015)
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Ha ha. Fair point. Retired couple of years ago and with the golf course closed and me being a fair weather golfer anyway yep I have too much time on my hands so doing these does help me keep busy, especially in this grey and wet period!