Welcome back, 70s TV fanatics! I’m thrilled to bring you Quiz #43 from the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz archives. If you grew up in 1970s Britain, or just have a passion for the telly of that era, this is for you!
Grab a pen and paper, pour yourself a beverage (perhaps a room temperature Lucozade, if you’re feeling nostalgic like me!), and get ready to test those memory banks. Why not challenge a friend or family member to see who reigns supreme in 70s TV trivia?
Round One – Most Watched?
I’d like you to tell me which TV show was the highest rated in each year of the first half of the1970’s.
1️⃣ What was the highest rated TV show in the UK in 1970?
2️⃣ And in 1971?
3️⃣ What about 1972?
4️⃣ Or 1973?
5️⃣ And finally, what was the highest rated UK TV show in 1974?
Round Two – Marathon/Fil Rouge
This round features questions related to things we have featured in previous episodes of the My 70’s TV Childhood podcast. Let’s see what you remember!
1️⃣ In February this year we said goodbye to Brian Murphy, AKA George Roper. What was the name of the spinoff from Man About the House which featured George and his wife?
2️⃣ The New Avengers featured in July 2023. What fashion trend was the “Purdey” inspired by Joanna Lumley?
3️⃣ April 2021 saw us looking back at the 1977 Silver Jubilee. What gift did I and all my schoolmates (and many of you I’m sure) get to mark the occasion?
4️⃣ We looked back at “Crackerjack!” [Crackerjack!] in July 2024. Who used to tap out a tune on Peter Glaze’s stomach singing “Hey Fatty Tum Tum!”?
5️⃣ In August 2022 we watched US detective shows, including Serpico based on the original movie of the same name starring Al Pacino. Who played the lead in the TV show?
Round Three – Name That Tune (Debut 1973)
Our wheel of fate has selected 1973! To fully participate in this round and hear the theme tunes, please listen to Quiz #43 of the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz podcast.
Round Four – TV Times
Anything 70s TV trivia wise goes in this final round!
1️⃣ In January 1972 Bob Monkhouse was replaced as host of “The Golden Shot” having been accused of taking payments for product placement. Who replaced him in the next show?
2️⃣ “Abigail’s Party” was shown as a Play for Today in November 1977. Who wrote the play?
3️⃣ “The World at War” was a marvellous series documenting the progress of the Second World War narrated by Laurence Olivier. Which ITV company made the series?
4️⃣ Who hosted the chat show “Shut That Door!” shown on ITV between 1972 and 1977?
5️⃣ What was the name of Basil Fawlty’s wife in Fawlty Towers?
Bonus Question
And here’s a tricky one to finish:
❓ Who became the BBC’s first female weather presenter in January 1974?
How do you think you did? Ponder your answers, and get ready for the big reveal!
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Oliver
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