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Television Quiz: 'Coronation Street' | 10 Questions

My wife made me do this!! 'Coronation Street' is her favourite soap... oops I mean British Documentary that's been going strong for 40 years!! (I actually have grown accustomed to it too now)

A multiple-choice quiz by makebeleaffan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
makebeleaffan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,812

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
10663

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (7/10), Guest 147 (6/10), Guest 94 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Coronation Street debut on British television? Hint

1958

1960

1962

1965

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character has been around the longest as of 1999? Hint

Emily Bishop

Jack Duckworth

Vera Duckworth

Ken Barlow

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these academy award winners has played a small role on Coronation Street? Hint

Brenda Fricker

Anthony Hopkins

Dame Judy Dench

Tom Hanks

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the pub featured on Coronation Street? Hint

The Rover's Return

The Fox and the Hound

The Irish Rover's

Ducky's Bar

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these ladies have NOT been a part owner or owner of the above mentioned pub? Hint

Natalie Barnes

Bet Gilroy

Emily Bishop

Vera Duckworth

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Question 6 of 10

6. Emily Bishop's nephew Geoffrey has recently moved to the Street. What is his creepy nickname? Hint

Snake

Spider

Bug

Worm

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Tyrone Dobbs give Jack Duckworth on his 60th birthday? Hint

a racing dog

a stuffed bird

a headache

a hamster

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these actresses played the title role in Carry on Cleo? Hint

Liz Dawn (Vera)

Sue Nicholls (Audrey)

Anne Kirkbride (Diedre)

Amanda Barrie (Alma)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Coronation Street is in what town? Hint

Riverdale

East End of London

Weatherfield

Emmerdale

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the first names of Kevin and Sally Webster's 2 girls? Hint

Sunny and Cher

Rosie and Sophie

Tiffany and Brandy

Mary and Katie

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2024 : Guest 185: 7/10
Apr 17 2024 : Guest 147: 6/10
Apr 15 2024 : Guest 94: 1/10
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 51: 10/10
Apr 07 2024 : Hayes1953: 10/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 77: 9/10
Mar 29 2024 : Guest 185: 6/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 90: 8/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 51: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Coronation Street debut on British television?

Answer: 1960

Coronation Street debuted on December 9th 1960 and is still running today with an estimated fan base of 19 million viewers

2. Which character has been around the longest as of 1999?

Answer: Ken Barlow

Played by William Roache, Ken Barlow has been around since day one and he says could be around for another 40 years.

3. Which of these academy award winners has played a small role on Coronation Street?

Answer: Brenda Fricker

She played an overbearing nurse for 2 weeks in January 1977 Also Ben Kingsley has made an appearance as Ron Jenkins in 1966.

4. What is the name of the pub featured on Coronation Street?

Answer: The Rover's Return

People can go to the actual pub where they shoot Coronation Street and order a pint.

5. Which of these ladies have NOT been a part owner or owner of the above mentioned pub?

Answer: Emily Bishop

One of the really great roles on the Street- Landlady of the pub

6. Emily Bishop's nephew Geoffrey has recently moved to the Street. What is his creepy nickname?

Answer: Spider

Spider is a vegetarian hippielike person who recently got work in the unemployment office (working with the Man rather than against him)

7. What did Tyrone Dobbs give Jack Duckworth on his 60th birthday?

Answer: a stuffed bird

Tyrone had one of Jack's recently deceased prized pigeons stuffed and mounted.

8. Which of these actresses played the title role in Carry on Cleo?

Answer: Amanda Barrie (Alma)

And a very delicious looking Cleopatra too, A very funny movie!!!

9. Coronation Street is in what town?

Answer: Weatherfield

10. What are the first names of Kevin and Sally Webster's 2 girls?

Answer: Rosie and Sophie

Rursie and Surphie if you want to talk like the Websters.

Source: Author makebeleaffan

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