Welcome back to the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, we’re bringing you Quiz #26, packed with more of the trivia you love about the golden age of British television.
As always, our quiz features four rounds of five questions each, inspired by topics covered in the My 70s TV Childhood podcast. Whether you’re flying solo or challenging friends and family, we hope you’ll enjoy this nostalgic journey through 1970s television.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our last quiz! Remember, if you want to share your thoughts or scores, reach out to us at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com or via our social media channels.
Without further ado, grab a pen and paper, find a cosy spot, and let’s go!
Round One – Back to School
- Let’s start at Grange Hill, which first aired in 1978. What was the name of the fictional London borough where Grange Hill was set?
- In 1977, a new version of Just William, based on the Richmal Crompton stories, was shown on ITV. Bonnie Langford memorably starred as Violet Elizabeth Bott, but who played William himself?
- What was the name of the TV school quiz on BBC1 that was hosted by Geoffrey Wheeler?
- Derek Guyler played the caretaker in the ITV sitcom Please Sir! but what was the character’s name?
- In 1977, BBC2 showed a drama series called Headmaster about Tom Fisher, a traditional school headmaster dealing with changes in British society. Who played Tom Fisher?
Round Two – Marathon – Fil Rouge
- In March this year, we remembered The Adventures of Rupert Bear. Who was Rupert’s best friend?
- Back in May 2021, we featured UFO and Space 1999. Who played Commander Ed Straker in UFO?
- In May 2022, we looked back at how Australia was portrayed on 70s UK TV. Which famous Australian lived in Waratah National Park?
- Recently, in May 2024, we revelled in fast cars, hard-nosed villains, and bent coppers when we looked back at The Sweeney. Which artistic product did I remember playing with as a child that had an unlikely tie-in with the show?
- In October 2023, we looked back at The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. Who wrote the series?
Round Three – Spin the Wheel/Name That Tune
Our AI-powered theme tune generator has landed on the year 1978. But you will have to tune into the podcast to take part in this round!
Round Four – TV Times
- What was the first TV show broadcast on BBC1 on January 1st, 1976?
- Which ITV children’s literary TV show, featuring Tom Baker, was first shown in 1979?
- Which Cliff Richard film was first shown on UK TV in December 1970?
- What character did Margot Bryant play in Coronation Street?
- The final ITV region to make all its TV shows in colour switched in 1976. Which regional broadcaster was it?
Bonus Question
What was the name of the Dennis Potter play that was pulled from broadcast at the last minute in 1976 and was eventually shown for the first time in 1987?
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