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Dempsey and Makepeace Trivia Quiz

"Dempsey and Makepeace" was one of my favorite series in the 80's and it deserved a quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by DutchWWII. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
DutchWWII

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,413

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
140

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (5/10), Guest 86 (6/10), Guest 82 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which actors were the leading stars of "Dempsey and Makepeace"? Hint

Ray Smith and Tony Osoba

Ken Christy and Pauline Drake

John Hubbard and Virginia Grey

Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon

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Question 2 of 10

2. The serie involved two policemen from very different backgrounds.
Where did lieutenant James Dempsey come from? Hint

Miami

Los Angeles

New York

Chicago

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Question 3 of 10

3. To which police organisation was Dempsey ordered? Hint

SI-5

Special Branch

SI-10

Scotland Yard

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Question 4 of 10

4. The partner of Dempsey became sergeant Harriet Makepeace. She was the daughter of a what? Hint

moviestar

politician

lord

millionaire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actor played the role of superintendent Gordon Spikings? Hint

John McGuire

Tony Osoba

Ray Smith

Pete Bestover

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Question 6 of 10

6. My favorite crook in "Dempsey and Makepeace" was the actor Nick Brimble who appeared in two episodes "The Bogeyman" and "Bird of Prey". Which character did he play? Hint

Sid Lowe

Keith Lymon

Terence Harris

Coltrane

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who created and produced "Dempsey and Makepeace"? Hint

Tony Wharmby

Jonathan Hales

Baz Taylor

Dave Humphries

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Dempsey's former boss in the New York police force? Hint

Coltrane

Calleppo

Chavez

McFarlane

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the course of the series the relationship between Dempsey and Makepeace go through a lot. Are they in love with each other in the end?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the role of Chas, the assistant of superintendent Gordon Spikings? Hint

Tony Osoba

Ralph Michael

Colin McFarlane

Jonathan Linsley

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2024 : Guest 185: 5/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 86: 6/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 82: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which actors were the leading stars of "Dempsey and Makepeace"?

Answer: Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon

They worked together for 3 seasons, and after a bumpy start, they married in 1990 and had a son together.

2. The serie involved two policemen from very different backgrounds. Where did lieutenant James Dempsey come from?

Answer: New York

He was involved in an drugs investigation in New York, in which probably a high level policeman was involved. After an attempt to kill him by his partner, he had to disappear and was sent to England.

3. To which police organisation was Dempsey ordered?

Answer: SI-10

SI-10 was a special undercover unit of Scotland Yard.

4. The partner of Dempsey became sergeant Harriet Makepeace. She was the daughter of a what?

Answer: lord

Lady Harriet Makepeace was very conscious of her background, but decided to make her own career in the police force, without involvement of her father.

5. Which actor played the role of superintendent Gordon Spikings?

Answer: Ray Smith

This actor was also well-known by his role of detective inspector Firbank on the TV-series "Public Eye".

6. My favorite crook in "Dempsey and Makepeace" was the actor Nick Brimble who appeared in two episodes "The Bogeyman" and "Bird of Prey". Which character did he play?

Answer: Keith Lymon

Keith Lymon was a crook who was arrested by Dempsey in the episode "The Bogeyman". He was a sort of Dempsey gone bad. In the episode "Bird of Prey" he helps Dempsey and Makepeace to rescue a kidnapped girl in return for his freedom.

7. Who created and produced "Dempsey and Makepeace"?

Answer: Tony Wharmby

He is now connected to the successful series "Bones" as co-executive producer.

8. Who was Dempsey's former boss in the New York police force?

Answer: Coltrane

Coltrane was corrupt and dealt in heroin. Because he couldn't be touched and it was unknown to which level the corruption reached, Dempsey was sent away.

9. In the course of the series the relationship between Dempsey and Makepeace go through a lot. Are they in love with each other in the end?

Answer: Yes

In the final episode of the series "Guardian Angel" Dempsey just barely escapes death and Makepeace quits the police force. She admits she can't stand the idea that Dempsey will be killed. In the end she comes back to help him, because he tells her he can't go on without her.

10. Who played the role of Chas, the assistant of superintendent Gordon Spikings?

Answer: Tony Osoba

He played the role of detective sergeant Charles Jarvis. In the series he is a friend of both Dempsey and Makepeace and he gets things done in the SI 10 headquarters.

Source: Author DutchWWII

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