TV Licensing Blog Quiz Of The Year 2015
Let's see how closely you've been reading our articles and keeping abreast of all matters pertaining to the BBC TV licence fee.
- 1.
This BBC executive made the papers towards the middle of 2015, with news that her husband's production company had (entirely coincidentally) won a lucrative BBC contract. Who is she?
- A.
Kim Shillinglaw (Controller of BBC Two and Four)
- B.
Fran Unsworth (Director of BBC World Service Group)
- C.
Helen Boaden (Director of BBC Radio)
- D.
Ceri Thomas (Head of BBC News Programmes)
Correct Answer
A. Kim Shillinglaw (Controller of BBC Two and Four)Explanation
It was Kim Shillinglaw. Ceri Thomas, despite having a female's name, is actually male.Rate this question:
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- 2.
This BBC property, nicknamed "The Pink Palace" by locals, is located in which UK city?
- A.
Newcastle
- B.
Leeds
- C.
Sheffield
- D.
Carlisle
Correct Answer
A. NewcastleExplanation
This building is occupied by BBC Newcastle.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which TV Licensing PR harlot was issuing threats, as reported on our blog, to canal boat owners this summer?
- A.
Martin Dyan
- B.
Matt Thompson
- C.
Richard Chapman
- D.
Karen Grimason
Correct Answer
A. Martin DyanExplanation
It was Martin Dyan, who recently blocked @TVLR on Twitter (the soft tart!)Rate this question:
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- 4.
This TV Licensing goon shot to YouTube stardom back in April. He was touting for business around the streets of Essex. What is he called?
- A.
Clifford
- B.
Charles
- C.
Colin
- D.
Chris
Correct Answer
A. CliffordExplanation
His name is Clifford.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Despite what they'd have people believe, TV Licensing goons actually work fairly regular hours. Which one of these times are TV Licensing goons NOT normally at work?
- A.
8 am on Sunday.
- B.
8 am on Monday.
- C.
6 pm on Sunday.
- D.
6 pm on Monday.
Correct Answer
A. 8 am on Sunday.Explanation
TV Licensing goons aren't meant to make any calls before 9 am on Sunday, but we know some of them break the rules.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Back in February, TV Licensing PR harlot Matt Thompson, pictured, bored the pants off the listeners of BBC Tees by talking about the TV licence for how long?
- A.
An hour.
- B.
Half an hour.
- C.
Quarter of an hour.
- D.
Three quarters of an hour.
Correct Answer
A. An hour.Explanation
It was a whole hour. Presenter Mike Parr clearly had nothing else planned for that morning's show.Rate this question:
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- 7.
We cruelly suggested that this TV Licensing goon, who works in the Luton area, was somehow connected to which Oscar winning family movie?
- A.
Mary Poppins
- B.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- C.
Happy Feet
- D.
Back to the Future
Correct Answer
A. Mary PoppinsExplanation
It was Mary Poppins. If you can't see why, please see the caption under her photo on the blog ("Feed the birds, tuppence a bag").Rate this question:
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- 8.
This TV Licensing "detector van" was snapped parked up in a Plymouth street. We compared the driver to which recently-departed actor?
- A.
Bob Hoskins
- B.
Larry Hagman
- C.
Richard Briers
- D.
Bill Pertwee
Correct Answer
A. Bob HoskinsExplanation
It was Bob Hoskins. Embarrassingly we didn't even realise that poor old Bob had snuffed it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Towards the start of the year this Scottish TV Licensing goon featured in his second YouTube video. What is his name?
- A.
Roger
- B.
Raymond
- C.
Ross
- D.
Richard
Correct Answer
A. RogerExplanation
His name is Roger. As in "Roger the Cabin Boy" and "Roger has a Shit Job".Rate this question:
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- 10.
In October we named and shamed this TV Licensing goon, who works in the Teesside and North Durham area. What is his name?
- A.
Neal Nevison
- B.
Terry Docherty
- C.
Burgess Nasr
- D.
Oswald Norton
Correct Answer
A. Neal NevisonExplanation
This vermin is called Neal Nevison. The other names are also TV Licensing scummers operating in that neck of the woods.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In June our mate Matt was manhandled by private security guards working at the Intu Derby shopping centre. What was the disagreement over?
- A.
Taking photographs without permission.
- B.
Arguing with shop staff when they refused to issue a refund.
- C.
Using a skateboard.
- D.
Giving out anti-TV Licensing leaflets.
Correct Answer
A. Taking photographs without permission.Explanation
Alarmingly his only "crime" was taking a few photographs from the roof-top car park.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In June we wrote an article about how to recognise TV Licensing goons. Which of these goon recognition tips did we not mention?
- A.
TV Licensing goons often walk as if they've shat themselves.
- B.
TV Licensing goons invariably look like they've been dragged through a hedge backwards.
- C.
TV Licensing goons carry a handheld device.
- D.
TV Licensing goons park as far away from the property as they can.
Correct Answer
A. TV Licensing goons often walk as if they've shat themselves.Explanation
We didn't previously say that TV Licensing goons often walk like they've shat themselves... but come to think of it!Rate this question:
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- 13.
We reported that former Chairman of the BBC Governors Lord George Howard, in keeping with his modern day successors, had been accused of making inappropriate expenses claims. What was Howard accused of claiming for?
- A.
A prostitute during a journey on the Orient Express.
- B.
Concorde flights to attend an American relative's birthday celebrations.
- C.
Moat cleaning at his North Yorkshire country house.
- D.
A diamond ring for his wife's Christmas present.
Correct Answer
A. A prostitute during a journey on the Orient Express.Explanation
Pervy old George actually claimed for a hooker on the Orient Express. All thanks to the unique way the BBC is funded, by you the licence fee payer!Rate this question:
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- 14.
This tattooed TV Licensing goon couldn't quite choke out the admission "I'm from TV Licensing" when he visited a correctly unlicensed property in Glasgow. In fact he point blank denied being from TV Licensing, claiming to be from which other organisation instead?
- A.
Scottish Gas
- B.
Avon
- C.
Betterware
- D.
Police Scotland
Correct Answer
A. Scottish GasExplanation
Unbelievably this TV Licensing goon - who has been caught gooning on camera on no less than FOUR separate occasions - claimed to be from Scottish Gas.Rate this question:
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- 15.
TV Licensing recently launched its own "bullying" campaign to highlight that some of its socially-inept, down-trodden, low-life goons had been allegedly abused by members of the public. Which of these abuse methods did TV Licensing not mention?
- A.
A goon having a takeaway meal rubbed in his face.
- B.
A goon being threatened with a hammer.
- C.
A goon having a TV set thrown at him.
- D.
A goon having her car keyed.
Correct Answer
A. A goon having a takeaway meal rubbed in his face.Explanation
As far as we're aware, TV Licensing has never claimed that a goon has been assaulted with a takeaway meal. If anyone knows differently, then please send us the YouTube link. Of course all of the scenarios given by TV Licensing are probably total bullshit.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Much to the consternation of some readers (sorry about that) we published a story about a German Fire Salamander that was sent a TV licence bill. What was the name of the amphibian in question?
- A.
Herr Hans Werner Feuer Salamander
- B.
Fraulein Maria Von Trapp Salamander
- C.
Herr Karl Strauss Feuer Salamander
- D.
Fraulein Helene Kartoffeln Salamander
Correct Answer
A. Herr Hans Werner Feuer SalamanderExplanation
Well done if you got Hans Werner Feuer Salamander. You really must have been reading closely!Rate this question:
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- 17.
According to Alan Dedicoat, how many of his BBC colleagues buy illegal drugs from the monthly drug delivery man?
- A.
At least 50 per cent.
- B.
Only the lower grades.
- C.
Only the senior managers.
- D.
Drugs? At the BBC? Never!
Correct Answer
A. At least 50 per cent.Explanation
Yes, "Voice of the Balls" Dedicoat really did drop one (a ball that is) when he was caught on tape claiming that at least 50 per cent of BBC staff were routinely buying drugs across their desks. Sadly, in these times of BBC austerity, it appears the lower grades can only afford the odd ecstacy tablet.Rate this question:
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- 18.
In March 2015 we reported that TV Licensing had, for the first time in living memory, made one of its threatograms sound a bit less threatening (and dishonest). Which threatogram?
- A.
"Whatever you're watching; however you're watching it; your home needs a TV licence"
- B.
"What to expect in court"
- C.
"We're giving you 10 days to get correctly licensed"
- D.
"Your address has been scheduled for a visit"
Correct Answer
A. "Whatever you're watching; however you're watching it; your home needs a TV licence"Explanation
It was the "Whatever you're watching" letter, which contained porkies staggering even by TV Licensing's deceitful standards.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which disgraced former BBC celebrity featured on a mock up of the TV Licensing ID card earlier in 2015?
- A.
Rolf Harris
- B.
Stuart Hall
- C.
Jimmy Savile
- D.
Dave Lee Travis
Correct Answer
A. Rolf HarrisExplanation
Tie me kangaroo down sport, tie me kangaroo down...Rate this question:
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- 20.
In September we were very excited to obtain a copy of another official TV Licensing manual. Which manual was it?
- A.
TV Licensing Court Presenters' Manual
- B.
TV Licensing Guide to Offensive Mailings
- C.
TV Licensing Detector Van Parking Regulations
- D.
TV Licensing Defensive PR Manual
Correct Answer
A. TV Licensing Court Presenters' ManualExplanation
It was the Court Presenters' Manual, the reading material of choice for TV Licensing prosecution harlots across the land.Rate this question:
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