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1 trivia quiz  British TV in the 1950s coolicon
This quiz is the last in my 1950 series. How much can you remember about British television's early years?
 Average 15Q
588 plays
 May 15 07
Big-Al1st gold
2 trivia quiz  Early Days of ITV coolicon
Independent (i.e. commercial) television came to Britain in 1955, and soon gained the biggest share of the rapidly expanding TV audience. This quiz covers some of its best known programmes from the 1950s.
 Tough 10Q
1098 plays
 Feb 09 04
TabbyTom editor
3 trivia quiz  You Just Had to Laugh in The 60's icon
In the 1960's british TV produced some comedy shows that are as funny today as they were then. There were also some shows which are best forgotten, I'll leave you to decide which is which.
 Average 10Q
1359 plays
 Feb 07 04
kittyconner
4 trivia quiz  Gerry Anderson Puppet Shows icon
Back in the 60s, Gerry Anderson's puppet shows were among the most popular British imports.
 Average 15Q
1203 plays
 Jan 27 01
tjoebigham
5 trivia quiz  British Television in the 1960s icon
The Pilkington Enquiry led to big changes in British TV including the integration of ITV programming, BBC2, Colour TV and Welsh Language programmes. This quiz tests your knowledge of British TV in the 1960s.
 Tough 10Q
912 plays
 Nov 24 04
bracklaman gold
6 trivia quiz  British Television in the 1950s icon
British Television during the 1950s was the birthplace of many original ideas for programmes which have since been adopted, adapted or copied by later programme makers. This Quiz is for those who want to test their knowledge of British TV in the 1950s.
 Average 10Q
600 plays
 Oct 31 04
bracklaman gold
7 trivia quiz  British Television in the 1970s icon
Broadcasting in the UK in the 1970s was full of varied and interesting programmes. This quiz finds out what you know about television in the UK in the 1970s.
 Average 10Q
1743 plays
 Dec 03 04
bracklaman gold
8 trivia quiz  British Television in the 1980s. icon
British TV in the 1980s took advantage of the slackening of governmental controls under PM Thatcher. This quiz looks at some of the TV programmes first broadcast in the 1980s.
 Average 10Q
1698 plays
 Dec 07 04
bracklaman gold
9 trivia quiz  Name That 70s Show icon
I'll give you three characters. You name the show. Easy!
 Tough 10Q
1491 plays
 Mar 23 01
awkins
10 trivia quiz  More Old Brit TV Shows icon
The openings of 5 TV shows. How many can you remember?
 Average 5Q
3303 plays
 Aug 15 00
awkins

Some sample questions from this category:

* Can you name this very popular series broadcast in the early evening by BBC2 between 1976 and 1978 and which featured fighting, insurrection and magic in 14th Century BC China?
* What event which took place in the UK in the early 1970s boosted the sales of colour TV sets in the UK?
* "And now, from Norwich. It's the quiz of the week"?
* (Sung) "Down in the meadow with the wind in the west.."?
* (Sung) "1 for sorrow, 2 for joy. 3 for a girl, and 4 for a boy. 5 for silver, 6 for gold. 7 for a secret, never to be told.."?
* "It's Friday. It's five o'clock. It's.."?
* Name the character who doesn't belong.
* What was the monkey on 'Supercar'?
* Who were the scientists on 'Supercar'?
* Name the mute mermaid on 'Stingray'.
* Who was the chief villian on 'Stingray' and his stooge?
* Who was the voice of Atlanta, Troy Tempest's girlfriend?
* Who was the voice of Lady Penelope on 'Thunderbirds'?
* Who is the ex-thief who is her chauffer?
* What three letters are the call phrase of the Thunderbirds?
* Which is the color of the Spectrum captain who was virtually indestructable?
* Who were the alien enemies of Spectrum?
* What is the Spectrum radio call?
* Who were the female Spectrum fighter pilots?
* Dora, Slugger and The Colonel?

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