Television 120496

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1   Who in the animated sitcom “The Simpsons” was Ned Flanders’ first wife?
A   Maude Flanders. Maude is the mother of his two sons, Rod and Todd, and was a prominent character until her death in Season 11.

2   What was Master Po’s nickname for his pupil Caine in the 1970s series “Kung Fu”?
A   Grasshopper. This nickname stemmed from a playful lesson where Po taught Caine to heighten his perception by focusing on the sounds of the world around him, including a grasshopper at their feet.

3   How many episodes of the sitcom “Fawlty Towers” did John Cleese make?
A   12. The BBC paid John Cleese a mere £6,000 for writing and starring in the first six episodes. Furthermore, this modest sum covered his entire contribution to the show’s debut season, despite its eventual legendary status.

4   What is the name of the village pub in the soap “Emmerdale”?
A   The Woolpack. It is a famous and iconic pub that is central to the soap’s storylines, serving as a meeting place for residents and featuring in many of the show’s dramas.

5   What is the name of the Coronation Street character who was murdered by his girlfriend, Tracy Barlow?
A   Charlie Stubbs. Notably, the local builder earned a notorious reputation as a serial womaniser. Furthermore, his frequent and scandalous affairs made him a well-known figure throughout the town.

6   In the sitcom “‘Til Death Us Do Part”, what was the name of Alf Garnett’s daughter, played by Una Stubbs?
A   Rita (Rawlins). Stubbs portrayed Rita as the daughter of Alf and Else Garnett and the wife of the socialist layabout, Eddie Rawlins.

7   Which West Yorkshire town is the setting for the sitcom “Last of the Summer Wine”?
A   Holmfirth. The picturesque town and its surrounding villages have served as the backdrop for the long-running BBC comedy series for over 30 years, attracting visitors and fans to iconic locations such as Sid’s Café.

8   Goathland, near Whitby, is the setting for which drama series?
A   Heartbeat. It is known as the fictional village of Aidensfield.

9   Who plays the part of Dr Gregory House in the US medical drama “House”?
A   Hugh Laurie. Dr House leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital (PPTH) in New Jersey.

10   What was the name of the horse in “Steptoe and Son”?
A   Hercules. The name “Hercules” was so well-known from the show that singer Elton John adopted it as his middle name later in his career, according to IMDb.