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In Other Words - UK Radio part 1
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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
168 plays
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Ying Tong Iddle I Po
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The madcap antics of 'The Goon Show' was a staple of British radio throughout the 1950s. Join me on a tour of this insanely brilliant work of comedy genius.
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Tough
10 Q
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romeomikegolf
Oct 17 09
135 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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Difficult
10 Q
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Snowman
Nov 22 07
339 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
339 plays
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All About the Animals of Ambridge
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This quiz is about the long-running UK BBC Radio series "The Archers". Animals are often featured in the script and the audience can become just as attached to these as to their human counterparts. How much do you remember?
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Average
10 Q
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glendathecat
Sep 03 09
87 plays
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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
822 plays
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The Goons behind 'The Goon Show'
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Reading about the lives of these supremely talented comedians was about as insane (no pun intended) as the characters they portrayed.
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Tough
10 Q
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Oddball
Nov 21 07
447 plays
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An Everyday Story of Country Folk
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"The Archers" is Britain's longest-running radio show. First broadcast in January 1951, people have grown up with it and it has a huge following of loyal fans. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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Quiz_Beagle
Jan 15 08
312 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
525 plays
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"Goon Show" Episode Titles
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A rattle through 25 of the "Goon Show" episode titles from the cult 1950s British B.B.C. radio show.
The 'Interesting Info' section will give a short humerous excerpt from each show.
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Tough
25 Q
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Simon_Templar
Apr 21 07
351 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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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50ftqueenie
Jan 11 07
504 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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Difficult
10 Q
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Supersal1
Aug 16 07
492 plays
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"The Archers": Death on the Am
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The inhabitants of Ambridge are only human, and the Grim Reaper walks among them, in many cases before "three score years and ten" have elapsed. This quiz is about deaths in "The Archers".
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Tough
10 Q
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Briseis
Feb 24 07
375 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
222 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
153 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
246 plays
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The Archers
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The world's longest running radio drama has been broadcast for over fifty years -- it's as much a British institution as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. But how much do you know about it? Take the quiz and find out!
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Average
10 Q
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MaggieG
Jun 12 04
654 plays
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"The Goon Show" Trivia
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A little quiz about the legendary BBC radio programme "The Goon Show". Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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scradje
Feb 06 07
345 plays
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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue
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Are you proud to live in the age of 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue'? Do you know the rules to Mornington Crescent? Have you met Samantha? This quiz is dedicated to the antidote to panel games.
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Tough
10 Q
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rosc
Jun 26 04
795 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
192 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
1275 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
168 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
1770 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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Difficult
10 Q
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jonnowales
Apr 03 08
189 plays
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The BBC Radio Goon Show
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Ten characters from The Goon Show. Just identify the person behind the voice
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Tough
10 Q
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awkins
Sep 08 00
693 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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Very Difficult
15 Q
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Wibble
Dec 30 03
471 plays
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Mornington Crescent: The Complete Guide
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Many listeners to Radio 4's 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' enjoy the game on the show. Some people still feel uncertain about all the rules of the game. Test your knowledge of the rules and other interesting MC facts.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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rosc
Jan 02 06
462 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
435 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
1626 plays
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Balls!
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As any regular listeners of the BBC radio comedy "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" will surely agree, one of the truly great and defining rounds is the Balls.
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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Wibble
Nov 24 03
444 plays
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