UK History MCQs

UK Television Shows and Series MCQs with Answers

Which British TV show follows the lives of six friends living in London and became a cultural phenomenon?
A) The Office
B) Friends
C) The IT Crowd
D) Skins
Answer: B) Friends

Black Mirror” is a dystopian anthology series created by which British writer?
A) Charlie Brooker
B) Steven Moffat
C) Russell T Davies
D) Ricky Gervais
Answer: A) Charlie Brooker

Which British TV series features a detective with a unique ability to communicate with the dead?
A) Broadchurch
B) The Fall
C) Inspector Morse
D) The Medium
Answer: B) The Fall

“Doctor Foster” is a drama series that revolves around which profession?
A) Doctor
B) Lawyer
C) Detective
D) Teacher
Answer: A) Doctor

The TV show “The Great British Bake Off” is often referred to by what popular nickname?
A) GBBO
B) TGBBO
C) Baking Show
D) British Bake Off
Answer: A) GBBO

“Line of Duty” is a British police procedural series known for its exploration of which department?
A) Fraud
B) Homicide
C) Counter-terrorism
D) Internal affairs
Answer: D) Internal affairs

“Peaky Blinders” follows the rise of a criminal gang in which city?
A) London
B) Birmingham
C) Manchester
D) Liverpool
Answer: B) Birmingham

“The Crown” is a historical drama series that primarily focuses on the reign of which British monarch?
A) Queen Victoria
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) Queen Anne
D) Queen Elizabeth II
Answer: D) Queen Elizabeth II

The British TV series “Sherlock” stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of which iconic detective?
A) Hercule Poirot
B) Sam Spade
C) Inspector Morse
D) Sherlock Holmes
Answer: D) Sherlock Holmes

“Downton Abbey” is set in a fictional estate during which historical period?
A) Victorian era
B) Edwardian era
C) Roaring Twenties
D) World War II
Answer: B) Edwardian era

“The Office” is a mockumentary sitcom created by and starring which British comedian?
A) Ricky Gervais
B) Stephen Fry
C) Rowan Atkinson
D) John Cleese
Answer: A) Ricky Gervais

“EastEnders” and “Coronation Street” are two long-running British TV series of what genre?
A) Medical drama
B) Legal drama
C) Soap opera
D) Crime thriller
Answer: C) Soap opera

Game of Thrones,” though produced by HBO, featured many British actors and was filmed in the UK. Who wrote the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series on which it’s based?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) Philip Pullman
C) George R.R. Martin
D) Terry Pratchett
Answer: C) George R.R. Martin

“The IT Crowd” is a sitcom centered around the IT department of a company. Who is the socially awkward IT manager?
A) Moss
B) Roy
C) Jen
D) Douglas
Answer: B) Roy

“Fawlty Towers” is a classic British sitcom set in a dysfunctional hotel. Who is the eccentric and rude hotel owner?
A) Basil Fawlty
B) Manuel
C) Sybil Fawlty
D) Polly
Answer: A) Basil Fawlty

The British TV series “Broadchurch” is set in a coastal town and focuses on what crime?
A) Kidnapping
B) Robbery
C) Murder
D) Cybercrime
Answer: C) Murder

“Gavin & Stacey” is a comedy series that depicts the lives of a young couple living in two different parts of the UK. Which two cities do they reside in?
A) London and Cardiff
B) Edinburgh and Manchester
C) Liverpool and Glasgow
D) Bristol and Belfast
Answer: A) London and Cardiff

“The Fall” features a cat-and-mouse game between a detective and a serial killer. Who plays the role of the detective?
A) Gillian Anderson
B) Helena Bonham Carter
C) Michelle Dockery
D) Olivia Colman
Answer: A) Gillian Anderson

“The Inbetweeners” follows the lives of a group of friends during their time in which educational institution?
A) University
B) High school
C) Primary school
D) Boarding school
Answer: B) High school

“Absolutely Fabulous” (Ab Fab) is a sitcom focused on the lives of two eccentric women. What are their names?
A) Patsy and Saffy
B) Edina and Saffron
C) Edwina and Pat
D) Patty and Sabrina
Answer: B) Edina and Saffron

“Only Fools and Horses” is a British sitcom centered around a market trader and his family. What’s the main character’s name?
A) Rodney Trotter
B) Del Boy Trotter
C) Trigger
D) Uncle Albert
Answer: B) Del Boy Trotter

“The Vicar of Dibley” features a female vicar in a small village. Who plays the lead role?
A) Dawn French
B) Jennifer Saunders
C) Joanna Lumley
D) Julia Davis
Answer: A) Dawn French

“Absolutely Fabulous” (Ab Fab) follows the lives of two fashion-obsessed women. What is their relationship?
A) Mother and daughter
B) Sisters
C) Best friends
D) Cousins
Answer: A) Mother and daughter

“Being Human” is a supernatural drama series featuring a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost living together. In which city is it set?
A) London
B) Edinburgh
C) Manchester
D) Cardiff
Answer: A) London

“Misfits” follows a group of young offenders who gain superpowers. What event triggers their abilities?
A) An alien invasion
B) A laboratory accident
C) A thunderstorm
D) A nuclear explosion
Answer: C) A thunderstorm

“Poldark” is a historical drama series set in which century?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 19th century
D) 20th century
Answer: B) 18th century

“Gogglebox” features ordinary people watching and commenting on what type of programming?
A) News broadcasts
B) Cooking shows
C) Reality TV shows
D) Television shows
Answer: D) Television shows

“Skins” is a drama series that focuses on the lives of a group of teenagers. What city is it set in?
A) Manchester
B) London
C) Bristol
D) Liverpool
Answer: C) Bristol

The Apprentice” features candidates competing for a business opportunity. Who is the show’s host?
A) Alan Sugar
B) Richard Branson
C) Simon Cowell
D) Gordon Ramsay
Answer: A) Alan Sugar

“QI” (Quite Interesting) is a panel game show hosted by which British comedian?
A) Stephen Fry
B) Ricky Gervais
C) John Cleese
D) David Mitchell
Answer: A) Stephen Fry

“Top Gear” is a popular British motoring show known for its hosts’ humorous banter. Who was the original main host of the show?
A) Richard Hammond
B) Jeremy Clarkson
C) James May
D) Chris Evans
Answer: B) Jeremy Clarkson

“The Grand Tour” features the former hosts of “Top Gear” as they embark on global adventures. Who are the three main presenters?
A) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May
B) James May, David Jason, Steve Coogan
C) Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington
D) Richard Ayoade, Noel Fielding, Russell Brand
Answer: A) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May

Spooks” (also known as “MI-5” in the US) is a drama series that focuses on which government agency?
A) MI6
B) CIA
C) MI5
D) NSA
Answer: C) MI5

“Victoria” is a historical drama series that explores the early reign of which British monarch?
A) Queen Elizabeth I
B) Queen Victoria
C) Queen Anne
D) Queen Mary
Answer: B) Queen Victoria

Outlander” is a TV series based on a book series by which author?
A) J.R.R. Tolkien
B) Diana Gabaldon
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Philippa Gregory
Answer: B) Diana Gabaldon

Victoria” follows the early life and reign of Queen Victoria. Who portrays Queen Victoria in the series?
A) Claire Foy
B) Emily Blunt
C) Jenna Coleman
D) Keira Knightley
Answer: C) Jenna Coleman

“Great British Railway Journeys” features a presenter traveling across the UK by which mode of transportation?
A) Car
B) Boat
C) Train
D) Bicycle
Answer: C) Train

“Killing Eve” is a drama series about a cat-and-mouse game between a MI6 agent and a psychopathic assassin. Who plays the assassin?
A) Sandra Oh
B) Jodie Comer
C) Gillian Anderson
D) Helena Bonham Carter
Answer: B) Jodie Comer

“The Great British Sewing Bee” is a competition show focused on what skill?
A) Cooking
B) Singing
C) Sewing
D) Painting
Answer: C) Sewing

“Broadchurch” is set in a coastal town and follows detectives investigating what type of crime?
A) Robbery
B) Kidnapping
C) Murder
D) Cybercrime
Answer: C) Murder

“Jonathan Creek” features a magician’s assistant who becomes involved in solving what type of mysteries?
A) Supernatural
B) Financial
C) Medical
D) Political
Answer: A) Supernatural

“The Graham Norton Show” is a talk show hosted by which Irish comedian?
A) Ricky Gervais
B) Jimmy Carr
C) Graham Norton
D) James Corden
Answer: C) Graham Norton

“The Apprentice” features candidates competing for a business opportunity. Who is the show’s host?
A) Alan Sugar
B) Richard Branson
C) Simon Cowell
D) Gordon Ramsay
Answer: A) Alan Sugar

“QI” (Quite Interesting) is a panel game show hosted by which British comedian?
A) Stephen Fry
B) Ricky Gervais
C) John Cleese
D) David Mitchell
Answer: A) Stephen Fry

“The Crown” is a historical drama series that primarily focuses on the reign of which British monarch?
A) Queen Victoria
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) Queen Anne
D) Queen Elizabeth II
Answer: D) Queen Elizabeth II

“Outlander” is a TV series based on a book series by which author?
A) J.R.R. Tolkien
B) Diana Gabaldon
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Philippa Gregory
Answer: B) Diana Gabaldon

“Victoria” follows the early life and reign of Queen Victoria. Who portrays Queen Victoria in the series?
A) Claire Foy
B) Emily Blunt
C) Jenna Coleman
D) Keira Knightley
Answer: C) Jenna Coleman

“Gogglebox” features ordinary people watching and commenting on what type of programming?
A) News broadcasts
B) Cooking shows
C) Reality TV shows
D) Television shows
Answer: D) Television shows

“The Inbetweeners” follows the lives of a group of friends during their time in which educational institution?
A) University
B) High school
C) Primary school
D) Boarding school
Answer: B) High school

“Poldark” is a historical drama series set in which century?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 19th century
D) 20th century
Answer: B) 18th century

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