Television Pub Quiz 260530

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1. Q: J.R. Ewing is the villainous protagonist of which US prime-time soap opera?
   A: Dallas. Portrayed by Larry Hagman, the character was a ruthless, manipulative oil tycoon who became one of television’s most famous “anti-heroes” during the show’s original run from 1978 to 1991.
2. Q: Who sang the theme tune for the sitcom “One Foot In The Grave”?
   A: Eric Idle. Richard Wilson initially turned down the part because, at 53, he felt he was too young to play the 60-year-old Victor Meldrew.
3. Q: In which year did Channel 5 launch?
   A: 1997. The UK’s fifth terrestrial television channel, opening with a performance by the Spice Girls.
4. Q: Which room in the Rovers Return was regularly used by Coronation Street’s Ena Sharples, Minnie Caldwell and Martha Longhurst?
   A: The Snug: A small, rectangular room with direct access to the bar, often used by older residents and women in the early years of the show.
5. Q: What is the name of Dorien’s husband in the sitcom “Birds Of A Feather”?
   A: Marcus. An accountant by trade, Marcus rarely appeared on-screen during the series’ run, often mentioned as being away on business while Dorien engaged in various affairs.
6. Q: In which city is the hospital drama series “Casualty” filmed?
   A: Cardiff, Wales. For the first 25 years (1986–2011), producers filmed the show in Bristol.
7. Q: Which Carla Lane sitcom famously teased and centred on the theme of adultery?
   A: Butterflies (1978–1983). It focused on Ria (played by Wendy Craig), a middle-aged suburban housewife who, despite having a loving but dull family, was constantly battling temptations and exploring the possibility of an adulterous romantic affair with a character named Leonard.
8. Q: Which character did Lisa Kudrow play in the U.S. sitcom “Friends”?
   A: Phoebe Buffay. She was a main cast member for all ten seasons (1994–2004).
9. Q: Which family lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane?
   A: The Munster family. They were the main characters of the 1960s sitcom “The Munsters”.
10. Q: Which character was the cowardly member in “Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines”?
    A: Zilly. His signature reaction when ordered to fly was to duck his head directly into his roll-neck sweater like a turtle.