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The Legendary Goons Trivia Quiz

A little quiz about the legendary BBC radio programme "The Goon Show". Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by scradje. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
scradje

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
448

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. What year did "The Goon Show" first air? Hint

1952

1949

1951

1950

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2. Which one of the Goons left the show after the second series? Hint

Spike Milligan

Harry Secombe

Peter Sellers

Michael Bentine

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3. Who was not a scriptwriter for the "The Goon Show"? Hint

John Antrobus

Eric Sykes

Larry Stephens

Jimmy Grafton

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4. Who was the first producer of "The Goon Show" (called "Crazy People" at the time)? Hint

Peter Eton

Dennis Main Wilson

Charles Chilton

Pat Dixon

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5. Which one of the following has not been an announcer for "The Goon Show"? Hint

John Cleese

Wallace Greenslade

Andrew Timothy

Michael Palin

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6. What year did "The Last Goon Show Of All" air? Hint

1969

1973

1971

1972

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7. In "The Goon Show", who mostly voiced the character of William J. MacGoonigal? Hint

Spike Milligan

Michael Bentine

Peter Sellers

Wallace Greenslade

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8. What is "The Telegoons"? Hint

A stage version of "The Goon Show".

Cartoon version of "The Goon Show".

Puppet-animated version of "The Goon Show".

A no-frills radio-to-tv version of "The Goon Show".

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9. What was Wally Stott's role in "The Goon Show"? Hint

musician

voice of Gladys

producer

conductor

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10. The cast of the 2001 special "Goon Again: the 50th Anniversary Cardboard Replica Goon Show" did NOT feature the offspring of which former "The Goon Show" member? Hint

Harry Secombe

Andrew Timothy

Ray Ellington

Spike Milligan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did "The Goon Show" first air?

Answer: 1951

The transmission date for the first episode was 28 May 1951.

2. Which one of the Goons left the show after the second series?

Answer: Michael Bentine

Some people think the reason for Bentine's departure was a clash of personalities with Spike Milligan.

3. Who was not a scriptwriter for the "The Goon Show"?

Answer: Jimmy Grafton

Jimmy Grafton was, however, the script editor in the first years of the show.

4. Who was the first producer of "The Goon Show" (called "Crazy People" at the time)?

Answer: Dennis Main Wilson

Dennis Main Wilson produced the first two series, while Pat Dixon persuaded the BBC to give the "Goons" a chance, and produced their pilot show (as well as later series).

5. Which one of the following has not been an announcer for "The Goon Show"?

Answer: Michael Palin

Timothy was the first announcer. The legendary (two-four-six-eight-who-do-we-appreciate)Greenslade took over from the sixth episode of the fourth series. Cleese was the announcer in the televised version of "The Goon Show" in 1968.

6. What year did "The Last Goon Show Of All" air?

Answer: 1972

1972 was the 50th anniversary of the BBC, and this show was part of the celebrations.

7. In "The Goon Show", who mostly voiced the character of William J. MacGoonigal?

Answer: Spike Milligan

Peter Sellers is also known to have occasionally played this role.

8. What is "The Telegoons"?

Answer: Puppet-animated version of "The Goon Show".

Two series aired in 1963 and 1964, with 26 15-minute episodes altogether. The scripts were adapted versions of the radio scripts.

9. What was Wally Stott's role in "The Goon Show"?

Answer: conductor

He has also written music for "Hancock's Half Hour".

10. The cast of the 2001 special "Goon Again: the 50th Anniversary Cardboard Replica Goon Show" did NOT feature the offspring of which former "The Goon Show" member?

Answer: Spike Milligan

The sons of Harry Secombe, Andrew Timothy and Ray Ellington all played the roles of their fathers.

Source: Author scradje

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