Were they quite popular?

from most opf the complaints ive read it sounds like they were with those who wanted an office party but could only manage dinner time and with the singles and elderly people

The final reminder for mightybudgie, NellCarter and pizzatheaction. Two hours until the deadline passes for this week's quiz.

Week 5: Round 5 is Closed

Please do not send any answers for week 5 anymore as I am unable to accept them.

Thanks to everyone who played this week, and a big thank you to everyone, regardless as to how many times they've entered, for taking part. Sadly, as is the nature of Quizzes, we have reached the stage where some players are unable to gain the 70 points needed to qualify for the 70+ Prize draw at the end. Here is the scores of those players who will no longer feature on the main scoreboard:

Scoreboard for Non-Qualifiers

Allan 8
Shakeytictac 9
J-Star 26.5
welshfergiebird 27
vinnyvega 28
Cory_Osborn2 33
cylon6 35
RJ 37

The answers and Leaders Scoreboard will follow shortly, along with a list of names put forward to the prize draws in the morning.

Quizmas Challenge Week 5 Answers:

1. What was the title of 1995's One Foot in the Grave Christmas Special?

The Wisdom of the Witch.


2. Where did Basil Brush go in his Christmas 1977 BBC1 Special?

Through the Looking Glass.


3. Who presented a New Year's Eve special about the staging of the Eurovision Song Contest following the UK's hosting duties in 1998?

Richard Fairbrass of Right Said Fred.


4. Where was the last ever two part adventure of Auf Wiedersehen Pet shown at Christmas 2004, set?

Laos.


5. During that two part adventure, Barry disappeared in which neighbouring country?

Thailand.


6. What was the name of the festive drama starring Pauline Quirke and Ray Winstone that was shown in the run up to Christmas 1999 on BBC1?

Last Christmas.


7. Who was 'unplugged' on Christmas Eve 1994 on BBC2?

Tony Bennett


8. What Charles Dickens novel found itself being dramatised in time for a not too difficult slot on Christmas Day 1994 on BBC2?

Hard Times


9. Which pop/rock group was Zoomeranged on Holiday Tuesday (December 27th) 1994 on BBC1?

U2.

10. How Many Stars did ITV boast for its Boxing night schedule in 1986?

One Hundred.


11. What gentle Victorian drama about country folk starring Brendan Coyle received it's one and only ghostly Christmas special during the run-up to Christmas 2008?

Lark Rise to Candleford?


12. Who were crowned Christmas Champions in 2008's Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing?

Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett..


13. What Royal Ballet delight was aired at Christmas lunchtime in 1997 on BBC1?

Peter and the Wolf.


14. During the run up to Christmas 2010 on BBC1, what scenario did Ashley Jensen find herself being in?

Accidental Farmer


15. In a BBC2 Sports Review programme on Christmas Day 1987, which sport had had a “Momentous Year”?

Golf.

16. Which groundbreaking David Attenborough series reached its conclusion just before Christmas in 1993, on December 23rd?

Life in the Freezer.

Now for this week's scores:
The Scoreboard:

NellCarter – 40 (30)
pembo2004 15 – 42 (28)
jazzydrury3 12.5 – 42.5 (27.5)
Footballfan87 15 – 47.5 (22.5)
Hildaonpluto 14–51 (19)
pedrok 16 – 52 (18)
theSweeney 16 – 54 (16)
RG101 16 – 55 (15)
brucie_bonus 16– 55 (15)
altally 16– 55 (15)
mightybudgie 16 – 56 (14)
pizzatheaction 16 – 56 (14)
smokeycat 16 – 56 (14)
davads 16 – 56 (14)
yorkieUK 16 – 56 (14)
JBO 16 – 56 (14)
marke09 16 – 56 (14)
Claires_dad 16 – 56 (14)

The numbers in brackets denotes how many you need to get to 70. There are 30 Questions left.

The following people will be entered into the prize draw in the morning:

pembo2004
Footballfan87
Hildaonpluto
pedrok
theSweeney
RG101
brucie_bonus
altally
mightybudgie
pizzatheaction
smokeycat
davads
yorkieUK
JBO
marke09
Claires_dad


Three names will be drawn before week 6's questions are posted. Around 10am. The first draw is the main prize of a Poster of the 1973 Christmas Radio Times Cover and a Fridge Magnet. Two further players will win a fridge magnet each. If you have already won a magnet and your name is drawn again, don't worry, I will make sure you get a different design.

Will we have to draw our guesses?!

Oh no! Completely forget to send my answers yesterday 😕. Oh well good luck to everyone 😊.

Thanks for entering though. I hope you enjoyed taking part.

I will commence the prize draw in a few minutes, as soon as my partner gets up!

The first draw is for this week's main prize which is a:

Poster of the 1973 Radio Times Christmas Cover featuring The Two Ronnies and a Christmas Radio Times Fridge Magnet.

So, the winner of this prize (my partner is pulling the names from my dalek) is:

theSweeney.

And now the first of two fridge magnets. The first winner is.......

Hildaonpluto.

The second winner is.............

altally.

So, well done to all three of you. If you could send me your address by personal message, I'll get these prizes in the post for you.

This week's Quiz questions will follow shortly.

Thanks for hosting, I did enjoy taking part!. There is always next year. That's if you do the quiz again next year 😊.

Well done this week's winners.

Is that your Andrew Marr impression? Trying to get me to confirm that I will do the Quiz next year! Good try Cory! I'm going to give a politicians answer and say that I will make an announcement in due course, but nothing has been decided yet.

Week 6

The rules have been posted each week since week 1, therefore, I'm not posting them this week as I believe they're no longer necessary. Plus, the addition of a semi-final this year during the course of the Quiz has changed the rules somewhat, so full details of the semi-final and the rules will be posted during the week. Keep an eye on this thread for full information.

Now, for this week's Questions, a return to the 10 Question format.

1. Professor Amanda Vickery presented a fascinating insight into which British female romantic novelist at Christmas 2011?

2. The article “Highland Fling” in the 2008 issue, refers to what BBC1 big Christmas drama?

3. Which epic war film aired on Boxing Day afternoon on BBC1 in 1989?

4. Jenna Louise Coleman was a guest star in which Jane Austen inspired sequel during Christmas 2013?

5. What was the title of the last ever Only Fools and Horses Christmas Special?

6. What year did it air?

7. Who is the hero of My Hero, the 2000's sitcom?

8. Where did the Christmas Eve midnight mass service on BBC1 come from in 2001?

9. There was a documentary about a British animation company on Boxing Day afternoon on BBC1 in 2015. Which company was the documentary celebrating?

10. In the French and Saunders Christmas Puddings special from 2002, who were the comedy duo supposedly house sitting for?

Don't forget to use claires_dad's website for research purposes. You can link to it here:

http://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/

Don't forget to PM your answers by 11.59pm this coming Saturday, 1st October.

NEXT WEEK: Week 7, the Penultimate Week, PLUS The Semi-Final Questions.

Hi Wizzy I've just spotted this post and your private messages! I'm delighted to have won and I am grateful to you for running this competition.
At this precise moment in time I'm on the last day of my holiday in Edinburgh, I went to see Joan Collins theatre show last night and I am still coming back down to earth as it was a divine experience being so close to a showbusiness legend on the second row!!
I'm currently packing my suitcase and heading to do some last minute sightseeing before I catch the train home.
I'm currently in the process of moving home myself so I will have to give you a family members address for you to send my prize but I need to check with them and I can't really do that until tomorrow.

I will private message you tomorrow when I have one of my family member's addresses to give you once it's been decided which family member it is!

Many thanks again

Hilda

Hilda, did you not know that it is illegal to go on holiday during the run of the Quiz? Or to move? In fact anything that distracts you from the Quiz is not allowed. I may have to instantly disqualify you.



Good luck with the continuation of your hectic life! You are well on track to get to the final week of the quiz and get entered into the prize draw. You can afford to get 11 questions wrong.

69 days to go to the RT and 91 days (13 weeks to Christmas Day)

Ah brilliant! I can't remember the last time I won something - that's made my week!

I'll be surprised if the second of those doesn't end up on Christmas Day, which means we could finally be in for a shake up in the schedule too! In fact, they should have one on Christmas Eve and one on Christmas Day imo. Maybe moving either Doctor Who or Call The Midwife (or both) to Christmas Eve / Boxing Day to accommodate on the big day.

Christmas TV Schedules could look different this year which would be different.

Especially if they did put Bake Off on Christmas Eve and Day, but I feel it will be on the midweek before, as it might give people ideas on what to cook for christmas, If you have spent hours cooking on Christmas Day last thing you might want to watch is cooking.

Christmas Eve being a Saturday you're likely to have the normal Saturday Kitchen so a Bake Off that same evening, maybe overkill.

Graham Nortons Final show of the year I guess will be on December 30, with there being a full football calendar on New Years Eve

Assuming the music channels start changing to Christmas songs at the same time the did last year, at the end of October, only 5 weeks till then!

First real autumnal chill in the Edinburgh air this morning when I left home.

I hate MotD being on on New Years Eve. It really does deflate the celebratory mood. I wonder if it will just be an hour long show like it was in 2011 with another pop concert at 11.30? They cant let football dominate the schedules on New Years Eve can they?

From the looks of things, based on their schedules for the next 7 days, it looks like True Christmas launches this weekend!!!

Not sure as with another round of football fixtures in all divisions on Monday 2 January, you are likely to only have 2 fixtures carried over to New Years Day.

So you are looking at 8 Premier League Games being played on New Years Eve, Cant see them squeezing in 8 Games in a hour.

It is likely Channel 5 schedule on New Years Eve could be dominated with football also, I know in 2011, BBC didn't show a Football League Show on NYE, but I think with the contract with channel 5 they have to.