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1.
  Matching British Game Shows   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A quick quiz featuring ten British game shows from a variety of eras. Complete the title for each show by matching the answers on the right with the questions on the left to obtain the unique solution. Good luck!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 12 24
Very Easy
jonnowales gold member
Jun 12 24
623 plays
2.
  Chasing Eggheads   best quiz  
Collection Quiz
 12 Qns
"Eggheads" and "The Chase" are two staples of the British television quiz show genre and both programmes showcase the talents of some of the UK's top quizzers. Distinguish the Eggheads from the Chasers. Good luck!
Easier, 12 Qns, jonnowales, Jun 12 24
Easier
jonnowales gold member
Jun 12 24
263 plays
3.
  West Side Story   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Shows Set in the West of England
Sorry, no Jets or Sharks in this quiz and no singing and dancing either. The title refers to the locations of the television shows in the quiz all of which are set in the west of England. You need to match a brief description of the show to its name.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 29 23
Easier
rossian editor
Oct 29 23
295 plays
4.
  Locate the British Television Show   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Locations of Popular Series
Here are ten television programmes from various places around the United Kingdom. Match the show to its setting - the one in which it began for those which changed their location.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Apr 11 23
Average
rossian editor
Apr 11 23
666 plays
5.
British TV News Readers
  British TV News Readers   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some interesting news readers over seven decades of British TV news. There are some oblique picture clues that may help.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Upstart3, Aug 30 22
Very Easy
Upstart3 gold member
Aug 30 22
555 plays
6.
  Take When Needed   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take when needed is the instruction given with painkillers, offered by the medical staff in charge of your treatment. Medical dramas have proved a major source of material for television. How many of these British medical dramas can you recognise?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, May 21 16
Average
rossian editor
4982 plays
7.
  British Television 'T'easers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions about British television programmes which are linked by having titles starting with the letter T. Try this test.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 20 21
Easier
rossian editor
Jan 20 21
1130 plays
8.
  British Shows that Made it Across the Pond   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here we have an assortment of British shows that have appeared on American television over the years. Your challenge is to match the actor/actress with the show in which he/she had a starring role.
Easier, 10 Qns, PDAZ, May 19 16
Easier
PDAZ gold member
1523 plays
9.
  UK TV B    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match the characters to the correct UK TV show. For this edition, all shows begin with the letter B.
Easier, 10 Qns, 480154st, May 31 20
Easier
480154st gold member
May 31 20
452 plays
10.
  Grumpy Old Men!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The characters in this quiz are not known for their cheerful frame of mind. In fact, they are usually downright grumpy. See how you get on identifying them. Note - UK television shows, which may not all be known elsewhere.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 24 20
Easier
rossian editor
Sep 24 20
1233 plays
trivia question Quick Question
The television series 'Dr. Finlay's Casebook' was based on the novel 'Country Doctor' written by which Scottish author?

From Quiz "Take When Needed"




11.
  British Quiz Shows By Haiku   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten Haikus/Which describe TV quizzes/ Shown in the UK. Just follow the clues/And identify the show/I hope you have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, candy-pop, Jun 13 16
Easier
candy-pop
625 plays
12.
  My Commanding Wife   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Television has always featured the domineering woman. Here is a selection of questions about some of the battleaxes who have appeared on British television. Note - in case you didn't notice - UK specific.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Aug 21 16
Easier
rossian editor
1762 plays
13.
  The Great British Quiz Show   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quiz and game shows have graced UK television screens for many decades and the appetite for such shows amongst the British public shows no sign of letting up. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Dec 31 14
Easier
jonnowales gold member
989 plays
14.
  UK TV C    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Continuing the theme, here is the "C" episode of this programme. Simply match the characters to the show, which starts with the letter C.
Easier, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jun 09 20
Easier
480154st gold member
Jun 09 20
358 plays
15.
  Eclectic Pubs of the World   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
UK life for some people involves regular visits to the pub and television reflects this. Can you match the show to the place where the characters took their alcoholic refreshment? Note: not all of these are pubs in the accepted sense.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jun 20 20
Average
rossian editor
Jun 20 20
667 plays
16.
  UK TV D    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The D edition of this series where you simply match the characters to the show in which they appeared.
Easier, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jun 21 20
Easier
480154st gold member
Jun 21 20
333 plays
17.
  Joan Trotter's Boys    
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
"Only Fools and Horses" is beloved in the UK, making stars of its two leads, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. But can you put the other sitcom characters they played when they weren't Del and Rodney Trotter with the right actor?
Average, 12 Qns, Red_John, Jul 04 22
Average
Red_John
Jul 04 22
199 plays
18.
  Read the Book?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
While it's often argued that television discourages people from reading, some popular British TV series have had viewers searching for the books on which they were based. How many of these do you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, baldricksmum, Sep 13 19
Average
baldricksmum gold member
Sep 13 19
1801 plays
19.
  British TV Game Shows by Catchphrase   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I supply a catchphrase from the show and your task is to choose the correct show from the list that matches the catchphrase. These shows were shown in Britain from the 1960s onwards.
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Sep 04 16
Easier
suomy
919 plays
20.
  The Dead Horse-- Beaten Again!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Talk about flogging a dead horse! With all the talent shows there have been on television, it's hard to believe that there's anyone left worth discovering. This quiz covers some of the British shows.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jun 24 12
Average
rossian editor
832 plays
21.
  A Very British Experience   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The chat show, or celebrity interview segment, has been a staple of British television for many years. Some however have not always gone to plan.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Mar 31 20
Average
Christinap
Mar 31 20
767 plays
22.
  UK TV A    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match the characters to the correct UK TV show. All titles begin with A, so, away we go.
Easier, 10 Qns, 480154st, May 30 20
Easier
480154st gold member
May 30 20
425 plays
23.
  Take the Risk and the Reward    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many UK shows push contestants into making high risk decisions, some based on money and some based on emotional risk. Will you take the risk of playing this quiz for its rewards?
Easier, 10 Qns, malik24, Dec 31 14
Easier
malik24
450 plays
24.
  UK TV G    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The "G" edition of this series. Simply match the characters to the UK TV show in which they appeared.
Easier, 10 Qns, 480154st, Aug 16 20
Easier
480154st gold member
Aug 16 20
298 plays
25.
  Do You Remember UK TV From The 1980s?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Perhaps not quite as good as the 1970s, but the 1980s still produced many classic TV moments. Here is one question about UK TV from each year of the decade.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jan 30 16
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
728 plays
26.
  Dawn French Without Tears   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dawn French has played a major role in British television comedy since the 1980s, creating some never to be forgotten characters. This quiz covers some of her comedy contributions where the only tears would be of laughter.
Easier, 10 Qns, baldricksmum, Mar 28 16
Easier
baldricksmum gold member
1625 plays
27.
  Occupations on Vintage British TV    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a list of characters from vintage British television shows. Can you sort them to match their on screen professions.
Average, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Jul 01 21
Average
Serenesh gold member
Jul 01 21
454 plays
28.
  British TV Duos    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
See if you can identify the duo of actors with the TV series in which they appeared.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Sep 14 16
Very Easy
zambesi
688 plays
29.
  British TV Protagonists    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the actor with the show he/she was in. All the shows are British TV productions.
Easier, 10 Qns, gme24, Apr 25 16
Easier
gme24 gold member
765 plays
30.
  Where in the UK?   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In the left-hand column are the titles of ten UK television shows. Match these to the places in the right-hand column, where these shows are set. In some cases the show is set in a specific fictional community within a real larger area.
Average, 10 Qns, Ampelos, Dec 13 18
Average
Ampelos gold member
Dec 13 18
473 plays
31.
  Cook, Build, Ask, Sell: British TV Genres    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are so many types of programmes on our televisions. The challenge is to identify the genre in which the named presenters were involved.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Apr 19 15
Easier
darksplash
711 plays
32.
  British Television   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We have some great programmes on British television, I thought it was about time we celebrated that fact.
Average, 10 Qns, booboo11, Jun 20 18
Average
booboo11
Jun 20 18
3751 plays
33.
  UK TV F    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Hopefully you've played UK TV A through E, so you know what to do. Just match the TV show characters to the show in which they appeared.
Easier, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jul 26 20
Easier
480154st gold member
Jul 26 20
258 plays
34.
  Do You Remember UK TV From The 1970s?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Personally, I remember 1970s TV better than what was on yesterday, but that's just because I'm an old fogie! Here is one question from each year of that great decade of TV action in the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jul 06 19
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
Jul 06 19
602 plays
35.
  UK TV E    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
All the characters are from UK TV shows that begin with the letter E. Simply match them up.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jul 03 20
Average
480154st gold member
Jul 03 20
211 plays
36.
  Private Dicks, Agents & Spacemen   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Private detectives, secret agents and spacemen were all the rage on UK TV in the '60s & '70s. Some were great and some were awful but someone has to write these quizzes. See if you can name the show, the actor, the character or the writer good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Apr 24 12
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
566 plays
37.
  British Laughter Makers and their TV Comedy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of my favourite laughter makers feature in this little quiz. I'm sure that you will recall some rib-tickling moments as you take this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Jun 15 16
Average
bracklaman
1702 plays
38.
  Soapy Dogs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An introduction to the motley collection of dogs that have appeared in the various soap operas seen on British telly...
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Jan 05 15
Average
Fifiona81 editor
477 plays
39.
  What's on TV Tonight?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The British Film Institute conducted a poll in 2000 to determine the "100 Greatest British Television Programmes". All TV shows referred to in this quiz appear in that list of 100.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Mar 15 20
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
Mar 15 20
759 plays
40.
  Experts on British Television    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many experts of television telling us about various subjects. Can you match each person to their subject?
Easier, 10 Qns, Serenesh, May 06 19
Easier
Serenesh gold member
May 06 19
416 plays
41.
  It Was Called What?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not all game shows on British TV were originally British ideas. So what were the origins of these British game shows and what did they become?
Average, 10 Qns, pmarney, Dec 31 14
Average
pmarney gold member
796 plays
42.
  British Panel Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Akin to quiz or game shows, panel shows are those where the competitors are one or more teams of celebrities and there is seldom anything to win except a little self-esteem. Here's 10 questions on some British examples spanning a few decades.
Average, 10 Qns, DragonLadyBlue, Dec 31 14
Average
DragonLadyBlue
705 plays
43.
  UK TV H    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The "H" edition of this series. Simply match the characters to UK TV show in which they appeared.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Sep 09 20
Average
480154st gold member
Sep 09 20
207 plays
44.
  UK TV I    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Ten UK TV shows that start with the letter I. Simply match the characters to the correct show.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Nov 18 20
Average
480154st gold member
Nov 18 20
219 plays
45.
  UK TV J    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Time for the "J" edition of our look at UK TV shows. Same format as before. I give you the characters and the shows, you just have to match them together correctly.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Dec 09 20
Average
480154st gold member
Dec 09 20
187 plays
46.
  The Flower Of Scottish Television    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
You take the high road and I'll take the low road and together we'll explore some popular Scottish TV shows and stars.
Average, 15 Qns, darksplash, Dec 28 19
Average
darksplash
Dec 28 19
226 plays
47.
  The Life and Times of Alf Garnett   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Alf Garnett was a well loved British TV character for many years. See how much you can remember about him.
Average, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Dec 21 15
Average
romeomikegolf gold member
478 plays
48.
  British TV through the '70s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One question about something significant that happened on British TV event in each year of the 1970s.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Sep 25 13
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
739 plays
49.
  Another Night in Front of the TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Various TV programmes that are screened on the UK, am sure I could find something more constructive to do. Read a book, clean, no will go with you, and watch some Television.
Average, 10 Qns, Leeasa, Oct 01 13
Average
Leeasa
760 plays
50.
  And, Here's Your Host    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the original host of these UK TV quiz and game shows to the correct show. I'll even give you the year that the show debuted to make it easier.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jul 15 22
Average
480154st gold member
Jul 15 22
284 plays
51.
  Name the Original British Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these American shows originated in Britain. What were they known as in the UK. Verified by the IMDb
Tough, 10 Qns, awkins, Apr 25 15
Tough
awkins
4711 plays
52.
  From Britain with laughs and a few scares    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The second "British Invasion" has happened to television. Many British shows have been remade in the US but the original UK versions are shows we Americans love as well. I hope you can name some of them.
Easier, 10 Qns, cathyR88, Aug 03 13
Easier
cathyR88
851 plays
53.
  David Jason on TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about one of my favourite actors, David Jason. The programmes mentioned are all British. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Jun 04 18
Average
Serenesh gold member
Jun 04 18
304 plays
54.
  UK Television    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mish mash of questions that I hope you enjoy.
Tough, 10 Qns, andyme, Sep 22 15
Tough
andyme
3213 plays
55.
  Show British County or County British Show    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the British county with the television series that takes place there. This quiz includes multiple decades and various television stations.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Dec 15 20
Average
gme24 gold member
Dec 15 20
256 plays
56.
  Is There a Doctor In The House?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quite a simple treatment required for this quiz. I tell you the name of the Doctor and you diagnose which British TV series he/she appeared in.
Tough, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 31 14
Tough
bracklaman
1537 plays
57.
  Catchprases    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who made these phrases famous as their own catchphrase?
Average, 10 Qns, awkins, Dec 02 15
Average
awkins
4921 plays
58.
  Pubs on English TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the public houses and clubs featured in English television programmes. They are often the setting for the most dramatic storylines. See if you can complete the ultimate pub crawl!
Average, 10 Qns, crazycat1974, Oct 12 12
Average
crazycat1974
3432 plays
59.
  Simply Genius British Television    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many brilliant British television programs, and some terrible ones too. Programs listed in the quiz are what I consider to be works of a genius!
Average, 10 Qns, Lagunathemoron, Jan 25 16
Average
Lagunathemoron
1816 plays
60.
  ClarkyB's British TV Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some not-too-difficult questions about popular British TV shows past and present.
Average, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Sep 19 19
Average
ClarkyB
Sep 19 19
443 plays
61.
  UK Game Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I thought it about time to make a quiz about UK game shows. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, MrHippo, Aug 21 05
Tough
MrHippo
2394 plays
62.
  Exported British Television    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Growing up in America, I was sorely deprived of the wonderful shows that Great Britain had to offer. These questions deal with some of my favorites (in no particular order, of course).
Average, 10 Qns, mos623, Jul 27 19
Average
mos623
Jul 27 19
2123 plays
63.
  Who Was That    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Who portrayed these characters?
Average, 5 Qns, awkins, Feb 02 20
Average
awkins
Feb 02 20
3135 plays
64.
  Questions Regarding Puppets    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Some puppets are more memorable than their partners. Can you identify them?
Average, 5 Qns, awkins, Jul 25 01
Average
awkins
1850 plays
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