Treasured Television
Treasured Television Quiz
Test your knowledge about iconic moments and shows in British television history! From classic series to historic events, see how well you remember the past.
• 16 engaging multiple-choice questions
• Explore memorable facts and fun trivia
• Perfect for TV enthusiasts and casual viewers alike!
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A quiz by Matt Thurgood for Reading Borough Libraries. Please feel free to share on Twitter, Facebook etc. By copying and pasting this link:
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By BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives from Canada - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II / Couronnement de la Reine Elizabeth II, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42080889
56% of the British population watched the coronation of Elizabeth II live on the BBC. In which year?
1953
1949
1951
1955
By Babbel1996 - Own work (Transferred from de.wikipedia to Commons by Saibo using CommonsHelper.), CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11293395
The Doctor Who theme was composed by Ron Grainer. Who created the electronic music?
Delia Derbyshire
Daphne Oram
Dick Mills
Paddy Kingsland
By Jordan 1972 - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5184374
How many years has "Coronation Street" been running for?
59
47
65
39
By National Media Museum from UK - The Queen presents the 1966 World Cup to England Captain, Bobby Moore.Uploaded by mrjohncummings, No restrictions, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30445353
400 million people watched England beat West Germany in the 1966 World Cup. What was the final score?
4-2
3-1
5-3
2-0
By Gill Rickson - originally posted to Flickr as SNV31255.JPG, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7428363
What was the name of the baby elephant that caused havoc in a 1969 edition of Blue Peter?
Lulu
Daisy
Holly
Jasmine
By NASA / Neil A. Armstrong - Apollo 11 Image Library (image link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137926
The 1969 moon landing was broadcast live around the world. How long were Armstrong and Aldrin on the surface for?
21 hours
14 hours
5 hours
47 hours
By averoxus - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6497848
"Fawlty Towers" was named best TV series of all time by the BFI. Which of the following is NOT a real episode?
"A Storm in a Teacup"
"The Hotel Inspectors"
"The Germans"
"Waldorf Salad"
By Squelle - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4090790
Live Aid was held in July 1985 and watched by 1.9 billion people. Which rock act opened the show at Wembley Stadium?
Status Quo
The Boomtown Rats
Queen
Dire Straits
By UK Parliament - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENIW7i48xHA @ 0:30, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56761074
In what year was the first broadcast from inside the House of Commons?
1989
1992
1986
1995
By Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36230525
In the 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice", who played Elizabeth Bennet?
Jennifer Ehle
Lucy Briers
Polly Maberly
Julia Sawalha
By Damien Everett - originally posted to Flickr as Davina McCall at the BAFTA's, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7315459
The first UK series of "Big Brother" was launched in 2000. Where did the TV franchise originate from?
The Netherlands
Sweden
America
Australia
By Smb1001 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2072743
"The Vicar of Dibley" is set in a fictional village in which county?
Oxfordshire
West Sussex
Somerset
Norfolk
By Diliff - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20476864
What was the name given to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics?
"Isles of Wonder"
"Isles of Peace"
"Isles of Victory"
"Isles of Mystery"
By Richard Munckton from Windsor, Melbourne, Australia - Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17688007
"Downton Abbey" is set in the years 1912-1926. Who was the reigning monarch at that time?
George V
Edward VII
Edward VIII
George VI
By Nick.Thirteen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84538535
How many people watched the first episode of David Attenborough's "The Blue Planet II" in 2016?
12 million
7 million
17 million
22 million
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