10 free British Cartoons of the 1970s trivia questions with answers — trivia quiz, new questions added Aug 2026.
British animation in the 1970s gave the world unforgettable characters like the saggy cloth cat Bagpuss and the globe-trotting secret agent mouse — shows that still hold up today. Think you remember the classics well enough to ace this quiz?
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Q 01Which animated series featured a saggy, old cloth cat named Bagpuss?
Bagpuss
Bagpuss, the 'saggy, old cloth cat', was the titular character of the beloved British animated children's series first broadcast in 1974.
Q 02In the cartoon 'Mr. Benn', what type of shop did he visit to start his adventures?
Clothes shop
Mr. Benn would regularly visit a fancy-dress costume shop, where he would try on an outfit and then step through a magic door into an adventure.
Q 03Who narrated the 1970s British cartoon series 'Roobarb and Custard'?
Richard Briers
The distinctive voice of actor Richard Briers provided the narration for both the original 1974 series of 'Roobarb and Custard' and its later revival.
Q 04Which London location was home to the Wombles in the 1970s animated series?
Wimbledon Common
The Wombles, who 'make good use of bad rubbish', famously lived in burrows on Wimbledon Common, tidying up litter left by humans.
Q 05What kind of creatures were The Clangers, known for their whistling language?
Mouse-like extraterrestrials
The Clangers were small, pink, mouse-like creatures with long snouts, who lived on a distant planet and communicated through distinctive whistles.
Q 06Who narrated the 1970s animated 'Paddington' series?
Michael Hordern
Sir Michael Hordern narrated the popular stop-motion animated 'Paddington' series, which first aired in 1976, and voiced all the characters.
Q 07What was the name of Jamie's dog in the 1970s cartoon 'Jamie and the Magic Torch'?
Wordsworth
Jamie's loyal Old English Sheepdog, Wordsworth, would appear from under his bed, holding the magic torch in his mouth at the start of each episode.
Q 08What type of creature was Chorlton in 'Chorlton and the Wheelies'?
A happiness dragon
Chorlton was an anthropomorphic 'happiness dragon' who hatched from an egg and brought joy to the residents of Wheelie World.
Q 09What was the name of the main character in the 1975 British cartoon series 'Bod'?
Bod
The show 'Bod' focused on the adventures of a young, round-headed boy named Bod, who lived in a town with unique friends like Aunt Flo and PC Copper.
Q 10What kind of animal was Alistair in the 1970s cartoon 'Crystal Tipps and Alistair'?
A dog
'Crystal Tipps and Alistair' featured the adventures of a girl with distinctive hair and her shaggy dog companion, Alistair.