Hello, 70s TV fans! We’re thrilled to bring you Quiz #32 of My 70’s TV Childhood! This week’s quiz celebrates Dad’s Army, one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 70s, alongside a range of nostalgic questions from other memorable moments in British television. Get ready to dive into this four-round quiz and relive the golden days of 70s TV. It’s all just for fun, so grab a pen and let’s get started!
Round One – Don’t Panic!
- Who wrote Dad’s Army?
- The theme tune, “Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?” was specially written for the show and sung by who?
- What was Private Frazer’s day job?
- Colin Bean played one of the supporting members of the platoon. Who?
- Who was the last of the principal cast members of the show to die in February 2024?
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?
- Our April 2023 episode on Seedy Sitcoms mentioned Steptoe and Son. Where was their scrapyard?
- In June 2021, we discussed Bless This House. Sid Abbott, played by Sid James, was married to Jean. Who played Jean Abbott?
- 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?
- Are You Being Served? featured in November 2020. On which floor of Grace Brothers would you find perfumery, stationery, and leather goods?
Name That Tune – 1975
You’ll have to tune into the My 70’s TV Childhood podcast to hear this round!
TV Times
- Which long-running sitcom began in 1973 featuring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Michael Bates?
- Which year saw the first edition of The Paul Daniels Magic Show shown on BBC1?
- 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?
- Who was the host of the blooper show It’ll Be Alright on the Night?
- Who played Doughnut in Here Come the Double Deckers?
Bonus Question
Which actor played The Man from Atlantis?
Think you know the answers? Tune in to Quiz #32 and play along! Don’t forget to submit your answer to the Bonus Question at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com. Stay tuned, as we’ll post the answers this Friday—and don’t miss your chance to contribute to our special Christmas quiz!
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Oliver
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