The big TV quiz of the year

The big TV quiz of the year

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On Dec 22, 2017
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Kit Harrington starred in Gunpowder, a show about the infamous Gunpowder Plot. What was notable about his casting?

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The League of Gentlemen returned this month. Which actor had a cameo in the third episode?

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Cult animation BoJack Horseman was back again on Netflix. What species is Horseman's rival Mr. Peanutbutter?

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Twin Peaks: The Return was the first new Twin Peaks series in how many years?

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Luca Changretta, a New York mafioso with a vendetta against Tommy Shelby, joined the cast of Peaky Blinders this year. Who played him?

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Peep Show's Robert Webb and David Mitchell reunited for new sitcom Back. Which of Peep Show's writers wrote the series?

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Season 2 of Master of None began with main character Dev living in Italy. What was he doing there?

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Thandie Newton suffered some body modification in this year’s Line of Duty. What happened to her character?

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Shot in the Dark told the story of freelance 'stringers'. In which US city did they hunt for newsworthy footage?

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Amir Khan shocked I'm A Celebrity... viewers with a bizarre question. What was it?

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Netflix's GLOW told the story of an 80s wrestling syndicate and starred Alison Brie. What was her wrestling persona?

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David Simon returned to TV production this year with HBO's The Deuce. Which show is he famous for creating?

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Netflix's American Vandal spoofed true-crime series like Making A Murderer. But what crime had student Dylan Maxwell been accused of?

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One of Noel Gallagher's musicians caused a stir when the former Oasis-member performed on Later.... What were they doing?

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Joe McFadden was crowned the winner of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Who was favourite to win when the line-up was first revealed?

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Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later took us back to the ensemble comedy's summer camp hijinks. What was the camp called?

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Big Little Lies came to the UK this year, starring Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Reese Witherspoon. In which US state was the murder mystery set?

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Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon took their next trip after 2014's Trip to Italy. Where did they travel this time?

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Doctor Foster returned this year. What kind of doctor is the titular character?

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The End of the F***ing World was a cult hit. But which Britpopper composed the soundtrack?

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What is Offred's real name in The Handmaid's Tale?

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Lovejoy actor Ian McShane had a starring role in Amazon Prime's American Gods. Who did he play?

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Netflix's race-satire Dear White People picked up where the 2014 film of the same name left off. What's the name of the university the series is set at?

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Politics and reality TV collided in 2017. What did Stanley Johnson, father of Boris, ask when he left the I'm A Celebrity... jungle?

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In which Channel 4 sitcom did the late Carrie Fisher make an emotional, posthumous appearance?

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W1A was back for another swipe at corporate jargon and PR buffoonery. What's the name of Siobhan Sharpe's PR agency?

27 / 50

How many viewers did the new version of Bake Off get at launch?

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Love Island was once again a reality TV hit this summer. Which comic provides the show's witty narration?

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Strike came to BBC One this year, based on the books of a famous author. Which one?

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Ozark was Netflix’s surprise breakout drama of 2017. To whom did Jason Bateman's character own money?

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Louis Theroux presented a series of three films looking at the opioid crisis in Chicago, Houston sex-workers, and Milwaukee murder rates. What was the series called?

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2017 saw Peter Capaldi's last full series of Doctor Who. Who played scene-stealing companion Bill Potts?

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Gritty period drama Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and his dad, Edward. What nickname does Ed Hardy go by?

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Big Gold Dream was a music documentary highlight on BBC Four. Which legendary Scottish record label did it tell the story of?

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How many extras were set on fire to make the Game of Thrones episode 'Spoils of War'?

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn appeared on a celebrity edition of Gogglebox this year. Who was his viewing partner?

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BBC drama The Moorside told the true-story of the Shannon Matthews case, which took place in which West Yorkshire town?

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Which of these became a Tom Hardy catchphrase in Taboo?

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The producers of Blue Planet II promised they had removed "every single one" of these after a scene to illustrate pollution.

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Who's musical cameo divided fans in Game of Thrones this year?

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This Country was the surprise comedy hit of the year. In which Gloucestershire village was it filmed?

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Mackenzie Crook's gentle comedy Detectorists came to an end this year. Who sings the show's theme tune?

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Curb Your Enthusiam returned for its ninth season this year. What was the name of the musical Larry David produced in the series?

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Netflix's crime-drama Mindhunter debuted this year. But which Academy Award nominated director was behind it?

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Which two video games feature prominently in the first few episodes of Stranger Things' second season?

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Which beloved Eastenders star delighted viewers with her hands on investigation of medicinal marijuana in ITV's Gone To Pot?

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The Sinner came out of nowhere to be one of the best shows of the year. Where was young mother Cora Tannetti enjoying a day out when a murderous impulse overcame her?

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Tim Roth's police detective was relocated to the edge of the Canadian Rockies in Tin Star. What was the town called?

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Legion subverted superhero tropes this year. Aside from superpowers, what did David Haller also have?

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Where did This Morning host Amanda Holden mistakenly think astronaut Tim Peake had been when she interviewed him?

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