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21 quizzes and 217 UK Classic TV trivia questions and fun facts.
1.
  Do You Remember 1960s UK TV?   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
Here are twelve classic television shows that could be seen on your old black-and-white set in 1960s Britain. But can you sort them by genre?
Very Easy, 12 Qns, stedman, May 15 24
Very Easy
stedman editor
May 15 24
671 plays
2.
  Best of British TV Shows (1970s)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about classic British TV shows that aired in the 1970s. I do hope you enjoy this little blast from Britain's past. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, heatherlois, Jan 16 23
Easier
heatherlois gold member
Jan 16 23
783 plays
3.
  Classic UK TV Show Premieres   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've been watching TV since my Dad got a set for the Coronation in 1953. I still remember sitting with my Mum watching the first episodes of many classic programmes. See if you can identify some of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Southendboy, Nov 20 21
Easier
Southendboy gold member
Nov 20 21
648 plays
4.
  "The Play What I Wrote"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years British television brought us a myriad of double acts, either in situation comedies, or as comedic duos. Many of them have left a lasting impression.
Easier, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jun 07 12
Easier
Christinap
1152 plays
5.
  I'll Take What's Behind Door #2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief look at some much loved British television game shows of the past. All questions relate to the original shows, not any subsequent remakes or revivals.
Average, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Nov 06 09
Average
StarStruck60
1064 plays
6.
  UK Sitcoms from the '70s Golden Age - Vol. 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the second volume of '70s UK Sitcoms. The first volume was written by my teammate, shipyardbernie. I hope some of these great sitcoms bring back a few memories for you. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, wenray, Aug 26 13
Average
wenray
974 plays
7.
  Great British Talkshow Moments    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The talk show has long been a staple of television schedules. Let's look at 10 memorable moments from British shows.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Oct 06 20
Average
darksplash
Oct 06 20
396 plays
8.
  You Just Had to Laugh in The 60's   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, kittyconner, Apr 01 23
Average
kittyconner
Apr 01 23
2718 plays
9.
  Gerry Anderson Puppet Shows   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Back in the 60s, Gerry Anderson's puppet shows were among the most popular British imports.
Average, 15 Qns, tjoebigham, Jan 28 18
Average
tjoebigham
2181 plays
10.
  UK TV Shows of Yesteryear    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A wander down the memory lane of UK TV from the second half of the 20th Century. Can you remembers the actors and characters of days gone by?
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Apr 14 19
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
Apr 14 19
686 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who hosted the talent show "Opportunity Knocks"?

From Quiz "Early Days of ITV"




11.
  British TV in the 1950s   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is the last in my 1950 series. How much can you remember about British television's early years?
Average, 15 Qns, Big-Al1st, Aug 26 15
Average
Big-Al1st
1602 plays
12.
  British Television in the 1970s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 03 04
Average
bracklaman
3575 plays
13.
  Early Days of ITV   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, TabbyTom, Mar 08 04
Average
TabbyTom
1980 plays
14.
  British Television in the 1980s.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 07 04
Average
bracklaman
3238 plays
15.
  UK Television    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about different decades of British Television
Average, 10 Qns, spur, Sep 28 25
Average
spur
Sep 28 25
4213 plays
16.
  British Television in the 1960s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Apr 19 23
Tough
bracklaman
Apr 19 23
1968 plays
17.
  Name That 70s Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you three characters. You name the show. Easy!
Average, 10 Qns, awkins, Oct 13 23
Average
awkins
Oct 13 23
2772 plays
18.
  Their Finest Hour    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many superb TV dramas have been made in Britain about the Second World War. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of those classic series.
Average, 10 Qns, BlueLemming, Nov 28 14
Average
BlueLemming
399 plays
19.
  More Old Brit TV Shows    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
The openings of 5 TV shows. How many can you remember?
Average, 5 Qns, awkins, Oct 17 05
Average
awkins
5131 plays
20.
  British Television in the 1950s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Oct 31 04
Average
bracklaman
1350 plays
21.
  British TV of the 60's    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some great sitcoms came out of the UK in the 60's. Enjoy the trip along memory lane.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Aug 29 15
Average
zambesi
852 plays
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