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Classic BBC Radio Comedy Shows of Yesteryear
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A quiz on some of the classic BBC Radio comedy shows of yesteryear.
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Average
10 Q
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Simon_Templar
Nov 13 07
1317 plays
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D'ye Ken John Peel?
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The DJ John Peel was a huge figure in the life of many people from my generation. Here are a few questions about the great man's life.
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
Nov 22 07
471 plays
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Dabbling with my DAB
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Ever since I got my lovely new DAB radio, I have been listening to it a lot. This quiz covers BBC radio shows and I hope you enjoy it.
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Average
15 Q
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Quiz_Beagle
Aug 29 07
522 plays
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Video Killed the Radio Star
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Back in the days when TV was young and video recorders cost more than a car, there was radio. Revisit some classic British radio comedies of yesteryear.
If you think it's going to be easy, think again.
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Tough
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
Dec 11 09
504 plays
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"Round The Horne"
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"Round The Horne" ran from 1965-1968, and was one of the best comedy shows on BBC Radio.
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Average
10 Q
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StarStruck60
Apr 10 09
453 plays
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Ten Acts John Peel Championed
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John Peel (1939-2004) was a much-loved British institution, here are ten questions about the music he loved and shared with us, his listeners.
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Difficult
10 Q
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50ftqueenie
Jan 11 07
633 plays
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Junior Choice
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Brits of a certain age will remember Saturday mornings listening to "Junior Choice" on the radio. How much do you remember about the programme and the music it broadcast?
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Average
10 Q
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Supersal1
Aug 03 07
729 plays
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Pop Went The Pirates
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How well do you remember the golden age of Pirate Radio? All questions relate to stations and broadcasts that could be received in the UK.
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Tough
10 Q
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Supersal1
Aug 16 07
663 plays
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A 60-Year Love Affair
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With BBC Radio of course! I have fond memories of growing up with my parents and listening to the enchantments provided by radio comedies, quizzes, dramas, poetry and music. Share these memories with me now and help celebrate a long love affair.
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jan 22 09
393 plays
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"Just a Minute"
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This is one of my favorite programs available on the BBC radio web site. This quiz is about the format, the rules and a bit on its history.
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Average
10 Q
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albinerhawk
May 31 09
321 plays
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British Golden Oldie Radio Times
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See if these bring back memories from the age of Steam Radio.
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Average
10 Q
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awkins
May 31 00
1482 plays
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British TV and Radio Catch Phrases
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Catch phrases that have caught the imagination of the British viewer and have left an indelible mark for posterity.
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Easy
10 Q
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mochyn
Apr 15 06
2154 plays
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In Other Words - UK Radio
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Radio programmes, like quizzes, usually have short snappy titles. Can you identify the BBC radio programmes, past and present, trying to escape from the more long-winded versions below?
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Average
10 Q
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Lottie1001
Oct 22 09
363 plays
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This Is Classic FM
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This, my 50th quiz, is about the elegant British radio station, Classic FM. It was launched in 1992 and was one of the nation's most loved national radio stations. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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jonnowales
Aug 05 08
243 plays
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The Comedy Wit of Tony Hancock
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Tony Hancock's "Hancock's Half Hour" BBC radio show started in 1954, and ran for a hundred episodes. Re-live his comedy wit by playing this quiz.
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Average
10 Q
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sterretjie101
Jun 19 09
342 plays
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All About Gaydar Radio
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Gaydar Radio was the voice of gay UK with its distinctive style and eclectic mix of personalities. What do you know about this station for the homosexual community and of course a large number of the heterosexual community as well. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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jonnowales
Apr 03 08
228 plays
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Firsts in British Radio
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This is my first quiz for FT; I hope you like it. Recently, whilst listening to my favourite radio programme, someone mentioned a first and it set me thinking. See if you can identify these other FIRSTS in British Radio.
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Average
10 Q
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MosesMum
Sep 26 12
168 plays
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Left Hand Down a Bit!
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Running from 1959 to 1977, one of my favourite radio programmes of all time is "The Navy Lark". Here are just a few questions on that marvelous radio show.
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Difficult
15 Q
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Wibble
Dec 30 03
570 plays
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Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the eighth Doctor's continuing adventures on audio. Originally released on CD by Big Finish, these stories have since been broadcast on BBC 7.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Lady_Lusiphur
Nov 07 06
585 plays
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Name That DJ
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Can you identify the radio DJ from the clues given? It will help if you are British.
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Average
5 Q
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awkins
Feb 16 01
1845 plays
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