by Davina Rinehart
Step into the world of British quiz shows, where wit, knowledge, and a bit of luck can lead to glory. From the high-stakes tension of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ to the intellectual rigor of ‘University Challenge,’ these shows have captivated audiences for decades. Ready to see how much you know about these quintessentially British programs? Let’s get started and have some fun!
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British Quiz Shows Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which British quiz show features a segment called ‘General Ignorance’?
The Chase
QI
Pointless
Mastermind
2. Who was the original host of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ in the UK?
Chris Tarrant
Jeremy Clarkson
Anne Robinson
Richard Whiteley
3. Which quiz show features contestants answering questions to avoid being ‘caught’ by a quiz expert known as ‘The Chaser’?
The Weakest Link
University Challenge
The Chase
Eggheads
4. Which quiz show is known for the catchphrase ‘You are the weakest link, goodbye’?
The Weakest Link
Countdown
Fifteen to One
Only Connect
5. Which long-running quiz show features teams from different universities competing against each other?
University Challenge
Brain of Britain
Mastermind
Eggheads
6. Which quiz show requires contestants to answer questions in a specialist subject and general knowledge round?
Mastermind
The Chase
Pointless
Countdown
7. Which quiz show features a final round called ‘The Final Chase’?
The Chase
Pointless
Eggheads
The Weakest Link
8. Which quiz show has a round called ‘Conundrum’ where contestants solve an anagram?
Countdown
Only Connect
Pointless
Eggheads
9. Which quiz show is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell and features teams solving complex puzzles?
Only Connect
University Challenge
The Chase
Fifteen to One
10. Which quiz show features a jackpot round called ‘The Jackpot Question’?
Pointless
The Chase
Eggheads
The Weakest Link
11. Which quiz show has a round called ‘The Wall’ where teams connect seemingly unrelated clues?
Only Connect
The Chase
University Challenge
Countdown
12. Which quiz show features a host asking questions to a panel of experts known as ‘Eggheads’?
Eggheads
The Chase
Mastermind
Pointless
13. Which British quiz show was originally hosted by Richard Whiteley and features a clock countdown?
Countdown
The Weakest Link
The Chase
Only Connect
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