Hello, 70s TV fans! How did you do on Quiz #32? This episode celebrated Dad’s Army alongside other TV classics of the 70s. Here are the questions and their answers—see how many you got right!
Round One – Don’t Panic!
- Who wrote Dad’s Army? Answer: Jimmy Perry and David Croft
- The theme tune, “Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?” was specially written for the show and sung by who? Answer: Bud Flanagan
- What was Private Frazer’s day job? Answer: Undertaker
- Colin Bean played one of the supporting members of the platoon. Who? Answer: Private Sponge
- Who was the last of the principal cast members of the show to die in February 2024? Answer: Ian Lavender (Private Pike)
Round Two – Marathon: Fil Rouge
- In our recent episode on Timeslip, we looked back at the classic 1970 series. What were the names of the two teenagers travelling in time? Answer: Simon Randall and Liz Skinner
- Our April 2023 episode on Seedy Sitcoms mentioned Steptoe and Son. Where was their scrapyard? Answer: Oil Drum Lane
- In June 2021, we discussed Bless This House. Sid Abbott, played by Sid James, was married to Jean. Who played Jean Abbott? Answer: Diana Coupland
- In our April 2021 episode “God Save the Queen,” we looked back to the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. What month and year was the Jubilee celebration? Answer: June 1977
- Are You Being Served? featured in November 2020. On which floor of Grace Brothers would you find perfumery, stationery, and leather goods? Answer: Ground floor
Round Three – Name That Tune: 1975
- Upstairs, Downstairs
- Captain Pugwash
- Vicky the Viking
- My Old Man
- Don’t Drink the Water
Round Four – TV Times
- Which long-running sitcom began in 1973 featuring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Michael Bates? Answer: Last of the Summer Wine
- Which year saw the first edition of The Paul Daniels Magic Show shown on BBC1? Answer: 1979
- The UK’s Eurovision entry of 1977 finished next to last and was sung by Lynsey de Paul and Mike Moran. What was it called? Answer: Rock Bottom
- Who was the host of the blooper show It’ll Be Alright on the Night? Answer: Denis Norden
- Who played Doughnut in Here Come the Double Deckers? Answer: Douglas Simmonds
Bonus Question
Which actor played The Man from Atlantis? Patrick Duffy
Thank you for joining us for the quiz! If you had fun, share it with a friend and don’t forget to tune in to our regular podcast for more 70s TV nostalgia.
We’re also looking for questions for our special Christmas quiz—send us your ideas at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com, and you might hear them on the show!
Take care,
Oliver
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