TV 120103

TV 120103 is a selection of 10 questions. TV 120103 is the filename to differentiate it from other Television quizzes. Feel free to use any of these questions and answers for your own quizzes. Just keep in mind that you cannot republish them in any format.

1   Often mentioned, but never seen, what is the name of Hyacinth Bucket’s son in TV’s “Keeping up Appearances”?
A   Sheridan. Hyacinth tries to impress people with the intellectual prowess of her beloved son Sheridan (who actually only takes a course in needlework at a polytechnic).

2   In which TV series of the 70s did Lorne Green play Commander Adama and Dirk Benedict play Lieutenant Starbuck?
A   Battlestar Galactica. The series aired from 1978 to 1979.

3   The title character of which TV detective series has not put in an appearance on the show for over 16 years?
A   Taggart (Mark McManus died 1994)

4   Which 1966/1973 US TV series featured the characters Jim Phelps, Cinnamon Carter and Rollin Hand?
A   Mission Impossible. Jim Phelps (the leader), Cinnamon Carter (a fashion model/actress), and Rollin Hand (a charming actor skilled at sleight of hand)

5   Who composed and sang the theme tune for “One Foot in the Grave”?
A   Eric Idle

6   Rebecca Front plays Detective Chief Superintendent Innocent in which TV series?
A   Lewis. She portrays Chief Superintendent Jean Innocent, who is the senior officer supervising the detectives, Lewis and Hathaway.

7   The American TV series ‘The Wire” is set in which city?
A   Baltimore, also produced in Baltimore, Maryland

8   Which long-running UK TV programme started on 9 December 1960?
A   Coronation Street

9   On children’s TV, what is the name of Peppa Pig’s brother?
A   George. He is 2 years old. It is no surprise that 2 is his favourite number.

10   Often mentioned, but never seen, what is the name of Captain Mainwaring’s wife in TV’s “Dad’s Army”?
A   Elizabeth