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Quiz about New Tricks Series Three
Quiz about New Tricks Series Three

"New Tricks" Series Three Trivia Quiz


I think "New Tricks" is one of the best shows around. The questions in this quiz all pertain to the first four episodes of series three.

A multiple-choice quiz by sallyo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
sallyo
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
240,960
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
370
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 151 (5/10), Guest 90 (10/10), Guest 51 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In "Dockers", episode two of "New Tricks", series three, Brian took Scruffy, the dog, to the UCOS office. What did Scruffy do there? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A UCOS member got a tattoo in a series three episode. What was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In one series three episode of "New Tricks", Esther found one of Brian's pills. What did Brian claim it was? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In series three of "New Tricks", Brian got a new dog. What was it named? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of the UCOS team was hospitalised with a mysterious illness in series three of "New Tricks". Who was it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who claimed to enjoy a nice sparkling Lambrusco in a series three episode of "New Tricks"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the episode "Diamond Geezer" in "New Tricks", series three, what song did Gerry sing? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. While Brian was working undercover as a wealthy property buyer in "Diamond Geezer", what habit did he affect? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who received a wreath in episode four of series three of "New Tricks", and what did she or he do with it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the UCOS team originally worked on the case of Nancy Murray's death in her husband's sports car? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 151: 5/10
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 90: 10/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 51: 7/10
Feb 17 2024 : Guest 49: 9/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 92: 10/10
Feb 02 2024 : Guest 150: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In "Dockers", episode two of "New Tricks", series three, Brian took Scruffy, the dog, to the UCOS office. What did Scruffy do there?

Answer: He swallowed one of Brian's pills

Brian had stopped taking his medication, and was disposing of it in ingenious ways. One pill hit the wastepaper basket and Scruffy ate it. Scruffy was accused of flatulence, but Brian admitted it was him.
2. A UCOS member got a tattoo in a series three episode. What was it?

Answer: a penguin

Brian got a tattoo of a penguin on his bottom. By typical Brian-logic, this was meant to be a romantic compliment to his wife, Esther, who was reading a (Penguin) paperback when they met!
3. In one series three episode of "New Tricks", Esther found one of Brian's pills. What did Brian claim it was?

Answer: A slug pellet

Esther found the pill in a plant pot, so Brian claimed it was a slug pellet. Esther retorted that there were no slugs in her house, to which Brian responded that the pellets must be working, then.
4. In series three of "New Tricks", Brian got a new dog. What was it named?

Answer: Scampi

Brian's new dog was a Jack Russell terrier. Gerry delivered it in a covered basket, and quipped it should be called "Scampi in a Basket".
5. One of the UCOS team was hospitalised with a mysterious illness in series three of "New Tricks". Who was it?

Answer: Jack

Jack Halford (played by James Bolam) suffered dizziness and collapse during an investigation. When he discovered the cause (he was being poisoned by a suspect) he was furious.
6. Who claimed to enjoy a nice sparkling Lambrusco in a series three episode of "New Tricks"?

Answer: Sandra

Sandra (Amanda Redman) was being pursued by a young wine merchant who claimed to be something of a character profiler. He asked Sandra and Gerry to name their favourite wines.
7. In the episode "Diamond Geezer" in "New Tricks", series three, what song did Gerry sing?

Answer: Come on Baby, Light My Fire

Gerry previewed the song he hoped to have at his cremation (funeral). He was singing along in fine style when Strickland arrived.
8. While Brian was working undercover as a wealthy property buyer in "Diamond Geezer", what habit did he affect?

Answer: He chewed gum

He wore dark glasses and constantly chewed gum while arranging to buy a house from a villain who needed to sell in a hurry.
9. Who received a wreath in episode four of series three of "New Tricks", and what did she or he do with it?

Answer: Jack. He binned it.

Jack came home to find a wreath on his door. It was part of a campaign of misdirection and threats. He put it in the bin.
10. Which of the UCOS team originally worked on the case of Nancy Murray's death in her husband's sports car?

Answer: Sandra

Sandra worked on the case originally, and wasn't happy with the husband's attitude. Now the car was about to be released to him, and Sandra wanted to re-investigate. This happened in the first episode of series three; "Lady's Pleasure".
Source: Author sallyo

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