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Quiz about One Foot in the Grave
Quiz about One Foot in the Grave

'One Foot in the Grave' Trivia Quiz


See how much you know about the brilliant UK television show, 'One Foot in the Grave' This quiz deals with all of the series. *May include spoilers!*

A multiple-choice quiz by lea0005. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lea0005
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
223,602
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
692
Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (6/10), Guest 90 (9/10), Guest 86 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who plays the fictional couple, Victor and Margaret Meldrew? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is NOT a real episode from the series? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is Victor's catchphrase? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 'The Beast in the Cage', what is the make of Victor's car? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the nasty suprise that Margaret found in the freezer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of Victor and Margaret's neighbour Patrick Trench, who also starred in 'Have I Got News For You'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is Victor's starsign? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where is the Meldrews' house located near? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Victor's job before he retired? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The saddest episode is where Victor gets run over by a hit and run driver and dies. But what is this episode called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who plays the fictional couple, Victor and Margaret Meldrew?

Answer: Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie

Did you know that Richard Wilson's real name is 'Ian Colquhoun Wilson'? When he went into acting, he had to change his name because another actor was already called Ian Wilson.
2. Which of the following is NOT a real episode from the series?

Answer: How Many Feathers in a Duster?

There have been thirty six episodes in seven series and seven Christmas specials that have been made, so start collecting!
3. What is Victor's catchphrase?

Answer: I don't believe it!

Victor Meldrew's saying, 'I don't believe it!' became a catchphrase across Britain, so much so that Richard will now only perform it for charity. He even cameoed in an episode of sitcom, 'Father Ted', where he got really annoyed by Ted's constant repetition of the phrase.
4. In 'The Beast in the Cage', what is the make of Victor's car?

Answer: Honda

Do you remember the 'Honda song'?

'There's a bloke we can't stand any longer
Always on the bleedin' moan.
Every time we mend his bloody Honda,
He starts groaning on the phone.
First, we fixed his car's ignition,
Checked his brakes and clutch and then -
Overhauled his whole transmission.
He just brought it back again.
Chorus: Victor Meldrew, Victor Meldrew
He can stick it up his bum....up his bum.
He can go away 'till kingdom come.'
This song was made up by the car mechanics who fixed Victor's car again and again. They left the tape in his car radio. Jean, to Victor's fury, said that they held quite a good tune for car mechanics! Eric Idle sang to the tune of the hymn, 'Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah'.
5. What was the nasty suprise that Margaret found in the freezer?

Answer: A frozen cat

There were many dead animals during the series. Fatalities included two tortoises, a frozen cat, a rotting hedgehog, a robin and a swan. Animal suffering didn't end there. Those narrowly missing death included a puppy mistaken for a phone, a crushed dachshund and a missing snake!
6. What is the name of Victor and Margaret's neighbour Patrick Trench, who also starred in 'Have I Got News For You'?

Answer: Angus Deayton

Victor and Margaret moved in to number 19 Riverbank, when their house was burned down when they were on holiday. Although they didn't meet straight away, Patrick and Pippa became their new neighbours.
7. What is Victor's starsign?

Answer: Virgo

This is mentioned in series two episode one, 'In Luton Airport, No-one Can Hear You Scream'.
8. Where is the Meldrews' house located near?

Answer: Mudeford near Christchurch

Mudeford, Christchurch is actually in the South of England, it is not the Christchurch in New Zealand!
9. What was Victor's job before he retired?

Answer: Security Guard

Victor was replaced by a talking machine which he was not very happy about!
10. The saddest episode is where Victor gets run over by a hit and run driver and dies. But what is this episode called?

Answer: Things Aren't Simple Any More

The village of Shawford, near Winchester was the place chosen for Victor's death. They filmed the scene early on Friday morning, watched by more than 70 drinkers at the nearby Bridge Hotel. Victor watches as headlights emerge from the rain, but before he can work out if the car is his lift, it swerves towards him. He falls down, his famous tweed cap floating into the gutter. The sad scene ends with his wife Margaret arriving to find Victor dead.

Thank-you for playing my quiz, and I hope you have learnt lots about my favourite comedy!
Source: Author lea0005

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