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Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol 42
Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol 42

Australian TV Shows Vol. 42 Trivia Quiz

Volume 42 is all about Australian television shows that first aired between 2008 and 2009.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
378,996
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
163
Question 1 of 15
1. Paul Fenech starred in which SBS comedy series? Hint


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2. Jack Chambers was the first winner of which Ten Network reality series? Hint


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3. Aaron Jeffery played Detective Jack Cross in which Nine Network drama series? Hint


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4. James Kerley hosted which Ten Network dating game show? Hint


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5. Warren Brown was one of the original hosts of which SBS series? Hint


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6. Les Hill and Callan Mulvey played Jason and Mark Moran in which Nine Network drama series? Hint


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7. Kym Gyngell starred in which ABC comedy series? Hint


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8. Which SBS series involves celebrities tracing their family tree? Hint


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9. Melissa Doyle narrated which animal factual series? Hint


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10. Hamish McLachlan hosted which Seven Network AFL show? Hint


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11. Sonia Kruger hosted which Seven Network reality series? Hint


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12. Stephen Curry starred in which Comedy Channel comedy series? Hint


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13. Corinne Grant narrated which Seven Network factual series? Hint


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14. Mark Bouris starred in which Nine Network reality series? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Nicole Mitchell was the original winner of which Nine Network reality series? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Paul Fenech starred in which SBS comedy series?

Answer: Swift and Shift Couriers

 "Swift and Shift Couriers" aired from 2008 to 2011 on SBS.

"Swift and Shift Couriers" alumni included Paul Fenech, Ian Turpie, Amanda Keller, Melissa Tkautz, Brendan Jones, Nicola Parry and Tahir.
2. Jack Chambers was the first winner of which Ten Network reality series?

Answer: So You Think You Can Dance Australia

 "So You Think You Can Dance Australia" aired from 2008 to 2010 and 2014 on the Ten Network.

"So You Think You Can Dance Australia" winners included Jack Chambers (2008), Talia Fowler (2009), Robbie Kmetoni (2010) and Michael Dameski (2014).

The Series "So You Think You Can Dance Australia" was based on the American version which first aired on Fox in 2005.
3. Aaron Jeffery played Detective Jack Cross in which Nine Network drama series?

Answer: The Strip

 "The Strip" aired for one season on the Nine Network.

"The Strip" alumni included Aaron Jeffery, Vanessa Gray, Simone McAullay, Bob Morley and Frankie J Holden.
4. James Kerley hosted which Ten Network dating game show?

Answer: Taken Out

 "Taken Out" aired from 2008 to 2009 on the Ten Network.

The concept of the series was for thirty singles ladies to compete in an arena for a man to date.
5. Warren Brown was one of the original hosts of which SBS series?

Answer: Top Gear Australia

 "Top Gear Australia" aired from 2008 to 2009 on SBS and 2010 to 2011 on the Nine Network.

"Top Gear Australia" hosts included Warren Brown, Steve Pizzati, Charlie Cox and Shane Jacobson.

"Top Gear Australia" was based on the British version that first aired on BBC Two in 2002.
6. Les Hill and Callan Mulvey played Jason and Mark Moran in which Nine Network drama series?

Answer: Underbelly

 "Underbelly" series one aired in 2008 on the Nine Network.

"Underbelly" alumni included Les Hill, Callan Mulvey, Rodger Corser, Caroline Craig, Gyton Grantley, Kat Stewart, Frankie J Holden, Vince Colosimo, Martin Sacks, Gerard Kennedy, Simon Westaway, Damian Walshe-Howling, Kevin Harrington, Caroline Gillmer, Don Hany, Robert Mammone, Marcus Graham, Daniel Amalm, Eliza Szonert and Madeleine West.

The first series of "Underbelly" was based on the Melbourne gangland war between The Carlton Crew and Carl Williams which happen between 1995 to 2004.
7. Kym Gyngell starred in which ABC comedy series?

Answer: Very Small Business

 "Very Small Business" aired for one season on the ABC in 2008.

"Very Small Business" alumni included Kym Gyngell, Wayne Hope, Emma Leonard, Geoff Paine, Sally Cooper and Marg Downey.
8. Which SBS series involves celebrities tracing their family tree?

Answer: Who Do You Think You Are?

 "Who Do You Think You Are?" first aired on SBS in 2008.

"Who Do You Think You Are?" was based on the British version which first aired in 2004 on BBC.
9. Melissa Doyle narrated which animal factual series?

Answer: The Zoo

 "The Zoo" aired from 2008 to 2010 on the Seven Network.

The series followed the lives of Sydney's Taronga Park Zoo employees.

"The Zoo" was based on the New Zealand series that first aired in 1999.
10. Hamish McLachlan hosted which Seven Network AFL show?

Answer: AFL Game Day

 "AFL Game Day" first aired in 2008 on the Seven Network.

The series conveys all the major news and headlines in AFL that week and covers the AFL matches that will be played that day.
11. Sonia Kruger hosted which Seven Network reality series?

Answer: 10 Years Younger In 10 Days

 "10 Years Younger In 10 Days" aired for one season in 2009 on the Seven Network.

"10 Years Younger In 10 Days" was based on the British version that first aired in 2004.
12. Stephen Curry starred in which Comedy Channel comedy series?

Answer: 30 Seconds

 "30 Seconds" aired for one season on Foxtel's The Comedy Channel.

"30 Seconds" alumni included Stephen Curry, Gyton Grantley, Joel Tobeck, Kat Stewart and Peter O'Brien.
13. Corinne Grant narrated which Seven Network factual series?

Answer: Air Ways

 "Air Ways" aired from 2009 to 2011 on the Seven Network.

The series "Air Ways" followed the day to day operations of Australian budget airline Tiger Airways.
14. Mark Bouris starred in which Nine Network reality series?

Answer: The Apprentice

 "The Apprentice Australia" aired for one season in 2009 on the Nine Network.

"The Apprentice" was followed by its spin off "The Celebrity Apprentice Australia" which first aired in 2011.
15. Nicole Mitchell was the original winner of which Nine Network reality series?

Answer: Aussie Ladette To Lady

 "Aussie Ladette To Lady" aired from 2009 to 2010 on the Nine Network.

"Aussie Ladette To Lady" winners were Nicole Mitchell (2009) and Donnelle Goemans (2010)

"Aussie Ladette To Lady" was based on the British version that first aired on ITV in 2005.
Source: Author wwe84

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