My 70's TV Childhood
My 70s TV Childhood is a British nostalgia podcast about growing up with classic television in 1970s Britain.
Hosted by Oliver Colling, each episode revisits the TV shows, theme tunes, adverts, presenters and memories that shaped a generation.
From Rainbow and Grange Hill to Doctor Who and The Good Life , if it was on television in 1970s Britain, we've probably covered it. Now in its 7th season with over 200 episodes, the podcast has built a dedicated community of classic British TV fans who share a love of 70s nostalgia and the golden age of childhood.
Share your memories, join the conversation and play along with our fortnightly quizzes at my70stvchildhood.com
My 70's TV Childhood
Quiz #64: “And Now the News…”
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“Here is the News…” 📰
This week’s quiz is all about the newsreaders who brought us the headlines in the 70s. I’ll give you the name of a newsreader, and you just have to tell me whether they were on the BBC or ITN. Simple! We’ve now recorded 64 quizzes, which means there are over 1,280 questions in our back catalogue. Blimey.
If you’re new here, welcome, and good luck catching up! We know you can do it 💪 ️
💬 What to Expect:
Round 1: Here is the News — I’ll give you the name of a newsreader, you tell me if they were on the BBC or ITN.
Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge — We’re digging into our archives. Have you been paying attention?
Round 3: Name That Tune — The best TV theme tunes from 1973. You’ll need to listen to the podcast for this one!
Round 4: TV Times — General 70s telly knowledge.
Bonus Question One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true 70s TV obsessives.
Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let’s see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com
Take care, Oliver
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