There have been some classic British TV shows over the years, so it’s no surprise that British TV quiz questions pop up in many quizzes. You probably wont have watched all of the TV shows ever broadcast on TV, but that’s OK. After your brush up your skills with these quiz questions about British TV shows, you’ll have more answers when you need them in the future.
Perhaps you’re looking to improve your British TV trivia knowledge, or wish to ask some of these great questions to friends and family, or at a quiz event. This quiz is in rounds of five questions. How many will you get right?
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British TV Quiz Questions Round 1
When was Downton Abbey first aired in the UK?
2010
In Only Fools and Horses, who was the actor who played Uncle Albert?
Buster Merryfield
Who wrote the hit TV show Fawlty Towers?
John Cleese and his then wife Connie Booth
Who was the first Doctor Who?
William Hartnell was the Doctor between 1963 and 1966
Name the actress who played Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances
Patricia Routledge
FUN TV FACT
The TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances was set around Hyacinth Bucket who would always correct people on her surname and insist it was pronounced Bouquet.
British TV Quiz Questions Round 2
What were Inspector Morse’s last words?
Thank Lewis for me
Who plays DI Jack Frost in A Touch Of Frost?
David Jason
Who wrote the script for the popular sitcom Dinnerladies?
Victoria Wood
What year was the first episode of Hi-De-Hi aired on TV?
1980
Where was the British Sitcom Open All Hours set?
Balby, South Yorkshire
FUN TV FACT
David Jason’s real surname is actually White.
British TV Quiz Questions Round 3
Which actor played the original DCI Barnaby in the hit TV series Midsommer Murders?
John Nettles
The TV series The Crown is based on which royal family member?
Queen Elizabeth II
Which county in the UK was the series Broadchurch filmed and set?
Dorset
How many years did the TV show The Bill run for?
27 years between 1983 until 2010
What nationality is Martin Compston, probably most famous for his role in Line of Duty?
Scottish
FUN TV FACT
The TV series Hi-De-Hi was set in a holiday camp. The cast were entertainers at Maplins Holiday Camp in 1959. The actress Sue Pollard who played Peggy was desperate for her Yellow Coat, which she finally got in the last episode.
British TV Quiz Questions Round 4
What was Todd Carty’s character called in Grange Hill?
Tucker Jenkins
In Last of the Summer Wine, what was Nora Batty known for?
Wrinkles in her stockings
What year was the final episode of Only Fools and Horses shown?
2003
What part of the UK was the series Minder set in?
London
Name Dame Maggie Smith’s character in Downton Abbey
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
FUN TV FACT
The TV series Last Of the Summer Wine was on air between 1973 and 2010. There were 31 series in total.
British TV Quiz Questions Round 5
Name the Coronation Street actor who plays Ken Barlow
Bill Roach
What were the names of Sharon’s parents in the British soap opera Eastenders?
Den and Angie Watts were Sharon’s parents in Eastenders
In which UK city is Peaky Blinders set?
Peaky Blinders is set in Birmingham
Who was the original host of the Weakest Link TV show?
Anne Robinson
What popular Saturday night entertainment show is presented by Ant and Dec?
Saturday Night Takeaway
British TV Quiz Questions Round 6
Who played Queen Elizabeth in The Crown season 1?
Claire Foy played Queen Elizabeth in the 1st season of The Crown
What type of show is the British TV series University Challenge?
University Challenge is a quiz show
What’s the name of the TV series set in prison starring Ronnie Barker?
Porridge
JK Rowling is famous for writing the Harry Potter books, but what British TV detective series has she also written the books for?
JK Rowling has written Strike
Which actress is the female lead in the TV series Happy Valley?
Sarah Lancashire plays the female lead in Happy Valley
British TV Quiz Questions Round 7
In what year did the British soap opera Coronation Street first air on TV on December 7th?
Coronation Street first aired in December 1960
What are the names of Sharon Watts’ parents in Eastenders?
Sharon’s parents are Den and Angie
Who sets the challenges on The Apprentice?
Lord Sugar sets the challenges on The Apprentice
Who were the first two presenters on Blue Peter?
The first two presenters on Blue Peter were Christopher Trace and Leila Williams
In which British TV comedy series will you find the Harper family?
The Harper family star in My Family
TV Shows Anagrams
Many pub quizzes often have anagrams thrown in. These are a great way to get the mind thinking, and also a good opportunity for the players to try to solve them during breaks.
- beyond now bat = Downton Abbey
- wildlife hem cat = Call The Midwife
- hayloft rye mile = The Royle Family
- unroll hoe spa = Open All Hours
- foolhardy lessons no = Only Fools And Horses
- rumors dimmer meds = Midsommer Murders
- microstore pens = Inspector Morse
