Hello, and welcome back to the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! We’ve reached a special milestone today—our 25th quiz! Thank you for joining us as we continue to explore the wonderful world of 1970s television.
As always, our quiz is composed of four rounds with five questions each, drawing on the diverse and intriguing topics we’ve covered on the My 70s TV Childhood podcast. Get ready for another nostalgic journey back to the golden age of TV!
Before we begin, a quick thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s quiz. Your feedback and enthusiasm keep us going! Don’t forget, if you want to share your thoughts or quiz results, you can reach us at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com or through our social media channels.
Without further ado, grab your pen and paper, settle into your favourite chair, and let’s get started with Quiz #25!
Round One – Blue Peter Badge
- What breed of dog was Shep?
- Valerie Singleton presented Blue Peter from 1962 to 1972, but which programme did she later host from September 1980 to March 1988?
- In 1973, the Blue Peter appeal tackled the drought and famine in Ethiopia. But what did viewers have to send in to the appeal?
- In 1977, resident daredevil John Noakes cleaned up one of Britain’s best-known monuments—which one?
- Lesley Judd joined Blue Peter as a presenter in 1972 and, as usually happened, was introduced in a normal feature during the programme. What was the feature about?
Round Two – Marathon – Fil Rouge
- In our episode from March this year about Wacky Races, what was the name of the spin-off show which I knew as “Stop that Pigeon”?
- In August 2023, we looked back at Upstairs Downstairs. What was the name of the scullery maid who was always being shouted at by Mrs. Bridges?
- Our 2021 Christmas Special looked back to 1978, where we joined Pam Ayres on ITV in an exotic location. Where was Pam Ayres at Christmas in 1978?
- The Tomorrow People featured in April of this year—what was the name of their computer?
- In December 2023, we looked back at Fantasy Island. Mr. Roarke, the mysterious owner of the island, was helped by Tattoo, played by Hervé Villechaize. Which James Bond film did he feature in as the assassin Nick Nack?
Round Three – Spin the Wheel/Name That Tune
Our AI-powered theme tune generator is back, and this time we’re spinning the wheel to land on the year 1971. But you will need to tune in for this round!
This round is always a hit with our listeners. I hope you nailed those tunes! Now, let’s finish strong with our final round.
Round Four – TV Times
- What was Mr. Benn’s address?
- Starring Peggy Mount and Pat Coombs, what was the name of the sitcom first shown in 1977 featuring the residents of Paradise Lodge, a retirement home for gentlefolk?
- In the nursing drama Angels, first shown in 1975, what was the name of the hospital in which the show was set?
- How many members were there in the Trumpton Fire Brigade?
- In the sci-fi series Timeslip, first broadcast in 1970, what were the names of the boy and girl who found themselves travelling in time?
This week’s Bonus Question:
Which of these characters did not appear in the first episode of Grange Hill? Benny Green, Tucker Jenkins, Judy Preston, Michael Doyle, or Alan Hargreaves?
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Oliver
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