Television 120393

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1   The series “Doc Martin” is filmed on location in and around which Cornish fishing village?
A   Port Isaac. Serving as the fictional setting of Portwenn.

2   Which sitcom starred Anton Rodgers as a solicitor who falls for a much younger woman?
A   May to December.

3   In which year did the BBC first broadcast “Doctor Who”?
A   1963. The first episode, titled “An Unearthly Child,” premiered on November 23, 1963.

4   Who succeeded Jon Pertwee in playing “Dr Who”?
A   Tom Baker. In 1974, he played the iconic role for seven years.

5   What was the name of Penelope Keith’s character in the sitcom “To the Manor Born”?
A   Audrey fforbes-Hamilton. Following the death of her husband, Audrey faces a harsh financial reality. Specifically, mounting debts force her to sell her beloved and vast country estate, Grantleigh Manor. Consequently, she must relinquish her ancestral home to an outsider, marking a dramatic shift in her social status and lifestyle.

6   In the 70s sitcom “Rising Damp”, what was Rigsby’s first name?
A   Rupert. Notably, for nearly the entire run of Rising Damp, the show identified the iconic landlord solely by his surname. Specifically, viewers and tenants alike knew him only as “Rigsby” throughout the first three seasons. However, the writers finally broke this long-standing tradition during the fourth series. In fact, they only revealed his first name—Rupert—in the third episode of that final season.

7   Which tennis player took over as “Skyrunner” on Channel 4’s “Treasure Hunt” in 1988?
A   Annabel Croft. After a glittering career as a professional tennis player, including representing Great Britain and achieving a world ranking of 21.

8   Which series was filmed in and around Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire and is adapted from the novels by Caroline Graham?
A   Midsomer Murders. This long-running ITV drama features detective work in the fictional English county of Midsomer.

9   Who first played Inspector Lynley in the series adapted from the novels of Elizabeth George?
A   Nathaniel Parker. Played by Leo Suter in the 2024 BBC series Lynley.

10   In the 1960’s medical drama series, “Dr Kildare”, what was the name of the senior doctor of Blair hospital?
A   Dr Leonard Gillespie. Actor Raymond Massey portrayed this character. Specifically, his performance captured the essence of the role for the audience.