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Australian TV Shows Vol. 43 Trivia Quiz

This part 1 of 2 of Australian television shows that first aired in 2009.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wwe84

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
379,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
179

Last 3 plays: Guest 124 (7/15), Buddy1 (13/15), genoveva (13/15).

Question 1 of 15

1. Emma Caminiti and Jeremy Reading were the first winners of which Seven Network reality series? Hint

The Geek and The Beauty Australia

Beauty and The Geek Australia

The Beautiful and The Nerds Australia

The Nerd and The Girl Australia

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Question 2 of 15

2. Dr Chris Brown hosted which Ten Network factual show? Hint

SASH

Animal Rescue

Animal Shelter

Bondi Vet

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Question 3 of 15

3. Diana Glenn and Vince Colosimo starred in which SBS crime series? Hint

Carla Cametti PD

Carla Testro PD

Carla Gandolfi PD

Carla Brodie PD

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Question 4 of 15

4. "Blue Heelers" star John Wood played "Wild" Bill Telford in which ABC1 drama series? Hint

Wild Telford

Telford

The Cut

Wild Bill

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Question 5 of 15

5. Colin Friels narrated which Seven Network true crime series? Hint

Gangs Of Oz

Criminals Of Oz

Australian Gangs

Crime of Oz

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Question 6 of 15

6. Hollie Andrew and Amanda Bishop starred in which Seven Network sketch comedy series? Hint

Double Take

Double Screen

Double Trouble

Double Time

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Question 7 of 15

7. The Victoria Police Highway Patrol was the subject of which Seven Network factual series? Hint

Speed Patrol

VPHP

Radar Patrol

Highway Patrol

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Question 8 of 15

8. Marc Fennell was one of the original presenters on which ABC1 comedy-current affairs show? Hint

Hungry Man

Hungry Beast

Hungry You

Hungry Person

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Question 9 of 15

9. Paul Worsteling hosted which Ten Network fishing series? Hint

The Fishing Show

iFish

Fishing Australia

Fish

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Question 10 of 15

10. Mick Molloy played Dave Davies in which Movie Extra comedy series? Hint

The Dave Davies Show

The Jesters

The Clown

The Jokers

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Question 11 of 15

11. Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston were the judges on which Ten Network reality series? Hint

The Chef Australia

MasterChef Australia

The Cook Australia

The Plate Australia

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Question 12 of 15

12. Eddie McGuire hosted which "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" spin-off series? Hint

Millionaire Hot Seat

The Hot Seat

Hot Seat Millionaire

Eddie's Hot Seat

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Question 13 of 15

13. Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes hosted which MAX interview series? Hint

My First Concert

My First Song

My First Tour

My First Gig

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Question 14 of 15

14. Warren Smith hosted which Fox Sports NRL series? Hint

Fox NRL

NRL on Fox

Wednesday Night NRL

The NRL Show

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Question 15 of 15

15. Stephen Quartermaine hosted which OneHD AFL Series? Hint

AFL Week

AFL Player

AFL Time

One Week At A Time

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Apr 12 2024 : Guest 124: 7/15
Apr 09 2024 : Buddy1: 13/15
Feb 27 2024 : genoveva: 13/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Emma Caminiti and Jeremy Reading were the first winners of which Seven Network reality series?

Answer: Beauty and The Geek Australia

"Beauty and The Geek Australia" aired from 2009 to 2014 on the Seven Network.

"Beauty and The Geek Australia" winners included Emma Caminiti and Jeremy Reading (2009), Jessie Byrne and Michael Price (2010), Sarah Lawther and Lachlan Cosgrove (2011), Millie Lincoln and Richard Oldfield (2012), Emily Craig and Brett D'Avoine (2013) and Candice and Nick (2014).

"Beauty and The Geek Australia" was based on the American version that was created by Ashton Kutcher that first aired in 2005 on The WB.

2. Dr Chris Brown hosted which Ten Network factual show?

Answer: Bondi Vet

"Bondi Vet" first aired in 2009 on the Ten Network.

The "Bondi Vet" series follows the daily lives of veterinarian Chris Brown at his practice in Bondi, and emergency veterinarian Lisa Chimes at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital at North Ryde in Sydney.

3. Diana Glenn and Vince Colosimo starred in which SBS crime series?

Answer: Carla Cametti PD

"Carla Cametti PD" aired for one season in 2009 on SBS.

"Carla Cametti PD" alumni included Diana Glenn, Vince Colosimo, Nicole Da Silva, Robert Mammone and Sullivan Stapleton.

4. "Blue Heelers" star John Wood played "Wild" Bill Telford in which ABC1 drama series?

Answer: The Cut

"The Cut" aired for one season in 2009 on ABC1.

"The Cut" alumni included John Wood, Matt Passmore, Ben Oxenbould, Julieanne Newbould and Diarmid Heidenreich.

5. Colin Friels narrated which Seven Network true crime series?

Answer: Gangs Of Oz

"Gang Of Oz" aired from 2009 to 2010 on the Seven Network.

The "Gang Of Oz" television series followed the real stories of the Australian criminal underworld as told by the criminals, the families and the police.

6. Hollie Andrew and Amanda Bishop starred in which Seven Network sketch comedy series?

Answer: Double Take

"Double Take" aired for one season on the Seven Network in 2009.

"Double Take" alumni included Mollie Andrew, Amanda Bishop, Helen Dallimore, Guy Edmonds and Paul McCarthy.

7. The Victoria Police Highway Patrol was the subject of which Seven Network factual series?

Answer: Highway Patrol

"Highway Patrol" first aired in 2009 on the Seven Network.

"Highway Patrol" follows the members of Victoria Police Highway Patrol as they intercept traffic and criminals on Victoria's highways.

8. Marc Fennell was one of the original presenters on which ABC1 comedy-current affairs show?

Answer: Hungry Beast

"Hungry Beast" aired from 2009 to 2011 on ABC1.

"Hungry Beast" presenters included Marc Fennell, Dan Llic, Kirsten Drysdale, Nicholas Hayden, Lewis Hobba and Scott Mitchell.

"Hungry Beast" was created by Andrew Denton.

9. Paul Worsteling hosted which Ten Network fishing series?

Answer: iFish

"iFish" first aired in 2009 on the Ten Network.

The series "iFish" travels Australia to show the best fishing spots in the country.

10. Mick Molloy played Dave Davies in which Movie Extra comedy series?

Answer: The Jesters

"The Jesters" aired from 2009 to 2011 on Foxtel's Movie Extra channel.

"The Jesters" alumni included Mick Molloy, Emily Taheny, Ben Guerens, Christian Barratt-Hill, Andrew Ryan, Travis Cotton, Susie Porter and Deborah Kennedy.

11. Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston were the judges on which Ten Network reality series?

Answer: MasterChef Australia

"MasterChef Australia" first aired in 2009 on the Ten Network.

"MasterChef Australia" winners included Julie Goodwin (2009), Adam Liaw (2010), Kate Bracks (2011), Andy Allen (2012), Emma Dean (2013), Brent Owens (2014) and Billie McKay (2015).

"MasterChef Australia" was based on the British version that first aired on the BBC in 1990.

12. Eddie McGuire hosted which "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" spin-off series?

Answer: Millionaire Hot Seat

"Millionaire Hot Seat" first aired on the Nine Network in 2009.

"Millionaire Hot Seat" was a spin-off from the original series "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" that first aired on the Nine Network in 1999.

13. Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes hosted which MAX interview series?

Answer: My First Gig

"My First Gig" aired for one season in 2009 on Foxtel's MAX channel.

The concept of "My First Gig" was Jimmy Barnes interviewing Australian music legends such as Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson and Peter Garrett about their influence on Australian music.

14. Warren Smith hosted which Fox Sports NRL series?

Answer: NRL on Fox

"NRL on Fox" aired from 2009 to 2012 on Foxtel's Fox Sports channel.

"NRL on Fox" presenters included Warren Smith, Laurie Daley, Matthew Johns, Wendell Sailor and Gary Freeman.

15. Stephen Quartermaine hosted which OneHD AFL Series?

Answer: One Week At A Time

"One Week At A Time" aired from 2009 to 2011 on OneHD.

"One Week At A Time" hosts included Stephen Quartermaine, Robert Walls and Luke Darcy.

Source: Author wwe84

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