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Quiz about Peter Davison
Quiz about Peter Davison

Peter Davison Trivia Quiz


All about the famous television actor, best known for his roles in "Doctor Who" and "All Creatures Great and Small". Mostly about his roles, but a couple of personal questions too.

A multiple-choice quiz by Herriot_rox. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Herriot_rox
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
297,808
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
518
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Question 1 of 10
1. Peter Davison first came to fame on the popular BBC veterinary drama "All Creatures Great and Small". He played Tristan, but what was his surname? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Peter didn't star in a lot of films, but which one of these animal films was he in? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. His real surname is Moffett. What is the first name of his actress daughter who uses Moffett, her proper name, instead of borrowing her father's stage name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which incarnation of the Doctor in "Doctor Who" did he play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. His first wife was _________ , an American actress. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Peter was the main role in which ITV police/detective drama? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Peter composed and sang the theme tune to which 1980s children's television programme? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What did Peter wear as a costume in "Doctor Who"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Peter Davison starred in a version of "Jane Eyre".


Question 10 of 10
10. Peter starred in Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye".



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Peter Davison first came to fame on the popular BBC veterinary drama "All Creatures Great and Small". He played Tristan, but what was his surname?

Answer: Farnon

"All Creatures" made Peter a household name and also his role in "Doctor Who". His character smokes, drinks, chases women and is generally lazy, but his innocent puppy-dog expression and heart of gold means that everyone loves him anyway. Peter has said that he only got the job because he looked as if he could be Robert Hardy (Siegfried Farnon)'s younger brother.

Herriot was, of course, the surname of the main character, James and his wife Helen. Alderson was Helen's maiden name. Buchanan was the surname of Calum, the assistant in series 4-6.
2. Peter didn't star in a lot of films, but which one of these animal films was he in?

Answer: Black Beauty

Peter played Squire Gordon in the 1994 version of the film.
3. His real surname is Moffett. What is the first name of his actress daughter who uses Moffett, her proper name, instead of borrowing her father's stage name?

Answer: Georgia

Georgia was born in London on Christmas day 1984. She starred alongside her father in the BBC sitcom "Fear, Stress and Anger" and also appeared with him in an episode of "The Last Detective" and in "Doctor Who" audio drama "Red Dawn". She also starred in series 4 of the new series of "Doctor Who" as Jenny, the "Doctor's Daughter". She has a son called Ty.
4. Which incarnation of the Doctor in "Doctor Who" did he play?

Answer: Fifth

He was preceded by Tom Baker and succeeded by Colin Baker.
5. His first wife was _________ , an American actress.

Answer: Sandra Dickinson

Peter and Sandra married in 1978 and divorced in 1994. She is most well-known for playing Trillian in the television series of "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy".
6. Peter was the main role in which ITV police/detective drama?

Answer: The Last Detective

Peter starred as DC 'Dangerous' Davies. There have been four series. It is based on a series of novels by author Leslie Thomas.
7. Peter composed and sang the theme tune to which 1980s children's television programme?

Answer: Button Moon

Peter performed the theme tune with his then-wife Sandra Dickinson. "Button Moon" ran for 91 episodes from 1980 to 1988.
8. What did Peter wear as a costume in "Doctor Who"?

Answer: A cricketing outfit

The cricketing outfit also included a stick of celery on the lapel. Colin Baker (Doctor no. 6) wore what seemed to be a clown suit, Tom Baker (Doctor no. 4) wore the incredibly long scarf and Jon Pertwee (Doctor no. 3) wore the frilly shirts.
9. Peter Davison starred in a version of "Jane Eyre".

Answer: False

He actually starred in the 1998 version of "Wuthering Heights". He played Lockwood.
10. Peter starred in Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye".

Answer: True

He played Lance Fortescue in the 1985 version with Joan Hickson as Miss Marple.
Source: Author Herriot_rox

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