My 70's TV Childhood

Quiz #69: Britain Had Talent!


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Welcome back to the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz, or if you're joining me for the first time, a very warm welcome to you. This week I'm casting my mind back to the golden age of television talent shows, specifically the two great ones of the 1970s: Opportunity Knocks and New Faces. Whether it was Hughie Green's legendary sincerity or the famously sharp panel on New Faces, both shows launched some extraordinary careers. Round One asks you to decide which show gave each act their big break. After that, we've got our usual Marathon/Fil Rouge round, a spin of the Wheel of Fate for Name That Tune, and all the general 70s TV trivia you can handle.


What to Expect:

  • Round 1: Britain Had Talent! Five famous performers. Did they get their big break on Opportunity Knocks or New Faces? You have a fifty percent chance of getting each one right.
  • Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge Questions drawn from over 200 episodes of the podcast. Regular listeners may have a slight advantage.
  • Round 3: Name That Tune landed. 5 theme tunes from shows first broadcast in 1977. You'll need to listen to the podcast for this one.
  • Round 4: TV Times General 70s TV trivia. Anything goes.
  • Bonus Question One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true obsessives.


Grab a pen and paper, pour yourself something nice, and let's see how many you can get right. Send your score to [email protected] or drop me a comment on social media. I love hearing from you.

Take care,

Oliver


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