The big bumper TV quiz of 2016
The big bumper TV quiz of 2016
In a year when there was more TV than ever before, this tricky look back at the last 12 months will separate the anoraks from the casual observers...
In a year when there was more TV than ever before, this tricky look back at the last 12 months will separate the anoraks from the casual observers...
In 'Designated Survivor', Kiefer Sutherland becomes the US President when an attack sees him as the only remaining cabinet member. What position did he hold before becoming POTUS?
In May, Stockholm played host to the 61st Eurovision Song Contest, with Ukraine winning. But which pop star performed the interval act?
During the opening ceremony of the Rio Summer Olympic Games, one flag bearer caught the attention of the world. Which country was he representing?
In the Netflix Original series 'The Crown', where was Captain Peter Townsend sent in an attempt to keep him from Princess Margaret?
'Planet Earth II' provided us with the most tense TV moment of 2016, but which type of lizard was making the life-or-death dash from snakes in the Galapagos?
In the BBC's miniseries 'The Night Manager', in which Swiss ski resort did Tom Hiddleston's Pine first start spying on Roper?
Netflix's hugely popular tribute to Stephen Spielberg movies was the biggest show of the year, but which movie did the show's creators the Duffer Brothers instruct the cast to watch before filming?
In RTÉ's 1916 drama 'Rebellion', Charlie Murphy's Elizabeth runs to join the Easter Rising and leaves what event in the process?
In 'The Young Pope', Jude Law plays Lenny Belardo, who becomes the first American pontiff. But what papal name does the brash American choose?
HBO's big budget new science-fiction series 'Westworld' kicked off its first season this year, but who wrote the book on which it is based?
In the Syfy series 'The Expanse', James Holden takes the helm of a Martian ship when fleeing with information. What name does the crew give their new ship?
In 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life', Rory takes over as editor of the local paper. But what is it called?
'The X-Files' returned to screens for a much-hyped revival, but in the episode 'Mulder & Scully Meet The Were-Monster', what TV show's theme tune is Mulder's ringtone?
In 'Narcos', in which country does Pablo Escobar's wife Nata attempt to seek asylum?
'First Dates Ireland' launched on RTÉ 2 this year, but from which country is maître d' Mateo originally?
PE teacher Candice claimed the ultimate prize of Star Baker on the BBC's final series of the 'Great British Bake Off', but what did she promise the hosts she would change every week throughout the show?
While mocking then Republican candidate Donald Trump on 'Last Week Tonight', which forgotten children's book became an Amazon bestseller after being mentioned on the satirical show?
In the revival of 'Cold Feet', from what does James Nesbitt's Adam fall when he thinks he sees his deceased wife at the airport?
In Sharon Horgan's 'Divorce', which breakfast food did the college professor with whom Frances was having an affair make himself?
Peter Florrick's presidential run comes to an end in Iowa in 'The Good Wife', despite completing the Full Grassley. This involves visiting all 99 caucus counties and taking a bite of 99 what?
On Cartoon Network's 'Steven Universe', Peridot finally joined forces with the Crystal Gems after calling Yellow Diamond which insult?
'The Walking Dead' tried to psychologically break Daryl by forcing him to listen to the same infectious bubble-gum pop song over and over. What was the name of the song?
Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Charlie Bird's dog stole the lime light when he appeared on 'The Late Late Show', but what is the cockerpoo's name?
Singer Saara Aalto was the runner up in this year's UK version of 'The X Factor', but which reality competition did she also finish second on in her native Finland in 2012?
In 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend', New York lawyer Rebecca Bunch relocates to West Covina, CA. But how far is her new home from the beach according to the locals?