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Nailing Jimmy Nail Trivia Quiz

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet introduced me to Jimmy Nail and I have followed his career ever since. This is a brief history of Jimmy Nail.

A multiple-choice quiz by Carole233. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Carole233

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,325

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
210

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Jimmy Nail was born, what was the name his parents bestowed upon him? Hint

James Michael Aloysius Bradford

James Michael Nail

Michael Bradford

Michael James Christopher Bradford

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the early 1980s which Newcastle University student did Jimmy Nail meet and then marry? Hint

Margaret Bradford

Marilyn Jones

Miriam Jones

Mary Bradford

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Jimmy Nails' occupation before he became an actor and a singer? Hint

Doctor

Teacher

Dock Worker

Welder

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1970s Jimmy Nail was a singer in a punk rock band. What was the name of the band? Hint

The Pub Crawl

Newcastle Rockers

King Crabs

Jimmy Nail Band

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1983 Jimmy Nail starred in a series where he was an out of work bricklayer. What was the name of the series? Hint

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

The Singing Detective

Porridge

An Englishman Abroad

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jimmy Nail co-wrote a detective series with Ian La Frenais, a well known English television writer. What was the name of the show he acted in, co-wrote and produced? Hint

Parents of the Band

Dream Demon

Minder

Spender

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1992, Jimmy Nail had a Number 1 hit in England with what song? Hint

Crocodile Shoes

Love Don't Live Here Anymore

Big River

Ain't no Doubt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jimmy Nail wrote and starred in the hit television series "Crocodile Shoes" in 1995. What was his occupation in the show? Hint

Cobbler

Crocodile Hunter

Country Singer

Podiatrist

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the character Jimmy Nail portrayed in the movie "Evita" (1996)? Hint

Alan Parker

Agustin Magaldi

Ch�

Juan Per�n

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2005 Jimmy Nail wrote his autobiography. What was the name of his book? Hint

A Man from the North

Two Bob for Jimmy

My life as Jimmy Nail

A Northern Soul

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Jimmy Nail was born, what was the name his parents bestowed upon him?

Answer: James Michael Aloysius Bradford

James Michael Aloysius Bradford was born to mother Laura Bradford (nee Johnson) and father Jimmy Bradford in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1954. Jimmy Nail was born on the 16th day of March, in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

2. In the early 1980s which Newcastle University student did Jimmy Nail meet and then marry?

Answer: Miriam Jones

Jimmy Nail fell in love with Miriam while she was a student attending Newcastle University. In their early years together they moved to London and went into house renovating. Jimmy gave up the house renovating after a couple of years and then he started on his acting career.

3. What was Jimmy Nails' occupation before he became an actor and a singer?

Answer: Welder

Jimmy Nail was a welder in Newcastle and then he worked in a glass factory. It was after he stepped on a 15cm spike in the glass factory that he changed his name from James Bradford to Jimmy Nail.

4. In the 1970s Jimmy Nail was a singer in a punk rock band. What was the name of the band?

Answer: King Crabs

The King Crabs were a Newcastle based punk rock band in the late 1970s. Jimmy Nail put the band together and he was the lead singer. Mickie Hutton was the drummer.

5. In 1983 Jimmy Nail starred in a series where he was an out of work bricklayer. What was the name of the series?

Answer: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

The first series of "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" saw a group of unemployed Englishmen working in Germany. "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" was the story of the antics and adventures that the seven men got up to whilst they were away from their wives, lovers and friends. "Porridge" ran from 1974 to 1977": The Singing Detective" was broadcast in 1986: "An Englishman Abroad" was shown in England in 1983.

6. Jimmy Nail co-wrote a detective series with Ian La Frenais, a well known English television writer. What was the name of the show he acted in, co-wrote and produced?

Answer: Spender

Jimmy Nail played Freddie Spender, a hard hitting policeman who was based in Newcastle. It was a down-to-earth police drama with an eminent cast and a wonderful script. "Parents of the Band" was a comedy series starring Jimmy and in "Dream Demon" Jimmy played Paul.

7. In 1992, Jimmy Nail had a Number 1 hit in England with what song?

Answer: Ain't no Doubt

"Ain't no Doubt" was released in 1992 and became a Number 1 hit for Jimmy Nail: Jimmy Nail covered "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" in 1985 and it reached Number 3 on the English charts. 1994 saw the release of "Crocodile Shoes" and it became a chart hit for Jimmy: Big River was off the "Big River" album and it referred to the River Tyne. It was released as a single in 1995.

8. Jimmy Nail wrote and starred in the hit television series "Crocodile Shoes" in 1995. What was his occupation in the show?

Answer: Country Singer

Jimmy Nail was nominated for a Bafta for "Crocodile Shoes". He both wrote and starred in this television series. "Crocodile Shoes" mirrored Jimmy Nail's own experiences in the music world. It was the story of a man who worked in a factory and achieved fame as a country singer.

9. What was the name of the character Jimmy Nail portrayed in the movie "Evita" (1996)?

Answer: Agustin Magaldi

Jimmy Nail played the part of Agustin Magaldi, who was a tango singer. Alan Parker was the director, Juan Per�n was played by Jonathan Pryce and Ch� was played by Antonio Banderas. Madonna was Evita. The movie "Evita" was about the life of Eva Peron, who was the wife of President Juan Per�n (1895-1974) of Argentina. He was president form 1946 to 1955.

10. In 2005 Jimmy Nail wrote his autobiography. What was the name of his book?

Answer: A Northern Soul

Jimmy Nail wrote "A Northern Soul" and it was published by Penguin Books. It was released in the United Kingdom in 2005. If you have enjoyed any of Jimmy Nail's songs or you have enjoyed watching him on television, you will enjoy his book. A good read.

Source: Author Carole233

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