10 questions / Mixed difficulty

TV and Film Pub Quiz Round 1

Print this entertainment round when you want a broad TV and film section that gives most teams a way into the answers.

Quiz questions

  1. 1

    In which year was Doctor Who first broadcast on British television?

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    1963 - Doctor Who first aired on the BBC in November 1963.

  2. 2

    Who created the James Bond character in the original novels?

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    Ian Fleming - Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels that inspired the film series.

  3. 3

    In Only Fools and Horses, which London area are the Trotters associated with?

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    Peckham - The Trotter family are closely associated with Peckham in south London.

  4. 4

    What is the surname of the central aristocratic family in Downton Abbey?

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    Crawley - The Crawley family are the main aristocratic family in Downton Abbey.

  5. 5

    At what London address does Sherlock Holmes famously live?

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    221B Baker Street - 221B Baker Street is Holmes's famous fictional address.

  6. 6

    Which animation studio is known for Wallace and Gromit?

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    Aardman Animations - Aardman Animations created the Wallace and Gromit films.

  7. 7

    Which actor plays Mr Bean?

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    Rowan Atkinson - Rowan Atkinson created and performed the character Mr Bean.

  8. 8

    The original UK version of The Office is set in which town?

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    Slough - The UK version of The Office is set at a paper company in Slough.

  9. 9

    Which British film about King George VI won the Academy Award for Best Picture?

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    The King's Speech - The King's Speech won Best Picture at the 2011 Academy Awards.

  10. 10

    Paddington Bear originally comes from which country?

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    Peru - Paddington is described as coming from darkest Peru.

Answer key

  1. 1.1963 - Doctor Who first aired on the BBC in November 1963.
  2. 2.Ian Fleming - Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels that inspired the film series.
  3. 3.Peckham - The Trotter family are closely associated with Peckham in south London.
  4. 4.Crawley - The Crawley family are the main aristocratic family in Downton Abbey.
  5. 5.221B Baker Street - 221B Baker Street is Holmes's famous fictional address.
  6. 6.Aardman Animations - Aardman Animations created the Wallace and Gromit films.
  7. 7.Rowan Atkinson - Rowan Atkinson created and performed the character Mr Bean.
  8. 8.Slough - The UK version of The Office is set at a paper company in Slough.
  9. 9.The King's Speech - The King's Speech won Best Picture at the 2011 Academy Awards.
  10. 10.Peru - Paddington is described as coming from darkest Peru.

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Latest fact check
2026-06-05
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