My 70's TV Childhood

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!  This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70’s TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow up as a child in 1970’s Britain and the important role that television played in our lives back then. If you haven’t listened, I really recommend you do. As always, we have twenty questions over four rounds. It’s just for fun, and the quizmaster's answer is the final one! So settle down with a pen and paper and your favourite beverage (it’s room temperature Lucozade for me this week!). Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you in Quiz #43: * Round One: Most Watched? I’ll be asking you to name the highest-rated TV show in the UK for each year from 1970 to 1974. A tricky start! * Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge! Questions related to topics and personalities we’ve featured in previous episodes of the My 70’s TV Childhood podcast. Let’s see how good your memory is! * Round Three: Name That Tune & Spin the Wheel! Our specially constructed wheel of fate has landed on... 1973! Our AI-powered theme tune generator has selected five theme tunes from TV shows first shown in the UK that year. Get your ears ready! * Round Four: TV Times! Anything goes in this round – questions about various 70s television shows, personalities, and notable programming from the era. And of course, we have our Bonus Question for this week: Who became the BBC's first female weather presenter in January 1974? How Did You Do on Quiz #43? I’d love to hear how you scored! Are you bouncing off the ceiling with joy or flat on your face with misery? Whichever, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Share your results on social media, comment on our blog, or send me an email to let me know. Send your answers and score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] Take care,  Oliver Contact Us: 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://youtu.be/rGjFibQ10xA]] Don’t forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun. We will be back next week with our regular podcast and then again with another quiz in a fortnight. Until then, take care, look after those you love and join us again soon for more from My 70’s TV Childhood and the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

This week, I journey back beyond Gerry Anderson's puppets to explore his ambitious live-action creations: UFO and Space: 1999, shows tapping into the 70s fascination with space. First airing in 1970, UFO featured the secret SHADO organisation defending Earth from organ-harvesting aliens. I vividly remember Commander Straker (Ed Bishop), looking incredibly cool leading the defence from Earth and a secret Moonbase, hidden beneath a film studio. The eerie whine of the alien ships genuinely scared me as a child! I even had the Dinky toy SHADO interceptor. Despite its cool premise, UFO sadly didn't get a second series. Then, in 1975, Anderson gave us Space: 1999, Britain's answer to Star Trek! I was captivated by Moonbase Alpha, suddenly blasted out of orbit and hurtling through space. Commander Koenig faced weekly crises, looking smart in those beige safari suits. I loved the tech like the 'commlocks' and iconic Eagle transporters – though I always wondered how they kept replacing the crashed ones! The plots could be bonkers, like the 'Bringers of Wonder' two-parter. Sadly, it also ended after two series but remains a landmark sci-fi show for me. Did you watch UFO or Space: 1999? What are your standout memories? Contact Us:  📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://youtu.be/bOgDXDEW6AI]] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

Welcome back to the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz, your favourite fortnightly celebration of all things retro television! Inspired by the award-shortlisted My 70’s TV Childhood podcast, this quiz brings you 20 nostalgia-packed questions every two weeks. It’s just for fun, no pressure, so grab a pen, paper, and a cup of tea (or something stronger if it’s later than 7am!) and join in. Thank you for all your fantastic feedback on the last quiz. Some found it challenging, others scored in the high teens, sounds like we’ve found a sweet spot! Have a suggestion or idea? Drop me a line at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com or leave a comment on our blog. Here’s what’s in store this week: 📺Round One – Wish You Were Here? Travel the world with 70s TV shows and tell us where each was set. 📺Round Two – Marathon / Fil Rouge Questions inspired by previous podcast episodes, a treat for regular listeners! 📺Round Three – Name That Tune  The wheel of fate landed on 1978, can you name these debut theme tunes? 📺Round Four – TV Times A wide-ranging mix of trivia, covering everything from Logan’s Run to Rumpole of the Bailey. Bonus Question Something very strange happened during a 1977 ITN news broadcast — do you know what it was? I’d love to hear how you scored! 📧Email your results to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com or leave a comment on our blog or social channels. Contact Us:  📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood]] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

This week, I journey back to the musical landscape of my childhood, exploring those special pop music shows that lit up our screens in the 1970s. Before the era of MTV and streaming, we cherished those few precious programs where we could watch our musical idols perform. My earliest musical memories include my mother's lullabies and the plastic record player I shared with my sister. We had quite the eclectic collection – The Chipmunks' Christmas songs, Petula Clark's "Downtown," and that peculiar advertising jingle for "Lon Six Star Nylon" that somehow remains etched in my memory decades later! "Lift Off with Ayshea" truly pioneered children's music television. Granada TV's production featured Ayshea Brough, a trailblazing Asian presenter, introducing remarkable performances – including David Bowie's first appearance as Ziggy Stardust! After 8 successful series, the show eventually gave way to a tartan invasion!! The Bay City Rollers' "Shang-a-Lang" captured the feverish excitement of Rollermania, combining music with comedy sketches as teenage girls across Britain screamed for Alan, Eric, Les, Derek and Stewart. Their popularity was extraordinary, with fans chasing them everywhere they went. Later, Granada TV unveiled "Get It Together" with Roy North (familiar to many as Mr. Roy from "The Basil Brush Show") and Linda Fletcher – essentially reviving the winning formula pioneered by "Lift Off." The BBC made several attempts to incorporate pop music into their children's programming, with awkward segments on "Blue Peter" and "Crackerjack," before the energetic but ultimately disappointing "Cheggers Plays Pop" bounced onto our screens with Keith Chegwin at the helm. Which of these musical showcases do you remember watching? How did you prefer seeing your pop heroes on television back in the 1970s? Contact Us:   📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood]] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood Quiz, where I test your knowledge of 70s television trivia! We're up to Quiz #41 now, meaning you've tackled over 820 questions from the golden age of British TV. Some of you thought last time’s questions were a bit tough, but with scores still creeping into the high teens, I think we’re striking the right balance between fun and challenge! This week, Round One is all about Jimmy Perry – Dad’s Army and…  It’s a Yes or No round where I name a series and you decide if Jimmy Perry was one of the writers. A 50/50 chance on each one—easy? We’ll see! Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge These questions are drawn from past episodes of the podcast, so if you’re a long-time listener, you might just have an edge. A real treat for the loyal among you! Round Three: Name That Tune – 1971 Edition  Spin the wheel and get your ears ready! Can you identify these five classic TV theme tunes from shows that first aired in 1971? Round Four: TV Times A general knowledge round for true telly buffs—covering all sorts from cartoon competitions to forgotten sitcoms and iconic detective shows. Bonus Question:  On 7th June 1971, the Blue Peter team buried something in the garden. What was it?  (You’ll get the point if you name the item or even the occasion!) How Did You Do? Did you fly through the Jimmy Perry round? Were the theme tunes familiar friends or forgotten relics? I’d love to hear how you got on—share your score, your memories, or just say hello! Send your answers and scores to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com Take care,  Oliver Contact Us: 📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood]] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]