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Pop Quiz

1981 – 1984Show4 seasons47 episodes

Family
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

A British television quiz programme hosted by Mike Read that originally aired on BBC1 from 4 July 1981 to 28 December 1984, with a Top of the Pops special on 4 January 1994. It was then revived from 21 May to 9 July 1994 on the same channel but this time with Chris Tarrant in charge.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Facts

July 4, 1981 · December 28, 1984 · Ended

First aired
July 4, 1981
Last aired
December 28, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 47 episodes
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Pop Quiz worth watching?"

Questions about Pop Quiz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Pop Quiz worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Pop Quiz okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Pop Quiz?

24 h

About 24 hours: 47 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1984.

Can I half-watch Pop Quiz?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Pop Quiz?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.