Q 01/05

Which animated series featured a saggy, old cloth cat named Bagpuss?

A) The Clangers

B) Roobarb and Custard

C) Bagpuss

D) The Wombles

Answer · why

C) Bagpuss

Bagpuss, the 'saggy, old cloth cat', was the titular character of the beloved British animated children's series first broadcast in 1974.

Q 02/05

In the cartoon 'Mr. Benn', what type of shop did he visit to start his adventures?

A) Sweet shop

B) Toy shop

C) Clothes shop

D) Book shop

Answer · why

C) 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 03/05

Who narrated the 1970s British cartoon series 'Roobarb and Custard'?

A) Bernard Cribbins

B) Richard Briers

C) John Le Mesurier

D) Oliver Postgate

Answer · why

B) 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 04/05

Which London location was home to the Wombles in the 1970s animated series?

A) Hyde Park

B) Richmond Park

C) Hampstead Heath

D) Wimbledon Common

Answer · why

D) 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 05/05

What kind of creatures were The Clangers, known for their whistling language?

A) Small, furry aliens

B) Mouse-like extraterrestrials

C) Tiny, blue robots

D) Pink, knitted dragons

Answer · why

B) 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.