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British Quiz Shows Quiz

by Debera StollPublished: May 6, 2026

British quiz shows have entertained audiences for decades, offering a blend of wit, knowledge, and charm unique to the UK. From the high-stakes tension of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ to the intellectual rigor of ‘University Challenge’, these shows have become cultural staples. Ready to put your knowledge to the test and see how well you know these beloved programs? Let’s get started and see if you can ace this quiz!
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British Quiz Shows Quiz
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1. Which British quiz show is known for the catchphrase ‘I’ve started so I’ll finish’?
This phrase is often used by the quizmaster when a contestant is interrupted by the buzzer.

British Quiz Shows Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which British quiz show is known for the catchphrase ‘I’ve started so I’ll finish’?

Mastermind
The Chase
Pointless
University Challenge

2. Who is the original host of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ in the UK?

Jeremy Clarkson
Chris Tarrant
Anne Robinson
Richard Osman

3. Which quiz show features two teams of celebrities competing to guess the results of surveys?

Family Fortunes
8 Out of 10 Cats
Pointless
QI

4. What is the name of the quiz show where contestants must avoid the ‘Chasers’ to win money?

The Chase
Eggheads
Tipping Point
Only Connect

5. Which quiz show is known for its difficult questions and the phrase ‘Fingers on buzzers’?

University Challenge
Mastermind
The Weakest Link
Countdown

6. On which show do contestants answer questions to fill in a grid of letters and numbers?

Countdown
Pointless
The Weakest Link
Eggheads

7. Which quiz show is hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman?

Pointless
The Chase
Only Connect
Tipping Point

8. What is the name of the quiz show where teams must answer questions to ‘build’ a bridge?

The Crystal Maze
The Bridge
Fort Boyard
The Cube

9. Which quiz show features a rotating cast of celebrity guests and is hosted by Stephen Fry and later Sandi Toksvig?

QI
Have I Got News for You
Mock the Week
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

10. Which quiz show is known for eliminating contestants with the phrase ‘You are the weakest link, goodbye’?

The Weakest Link
Mastermind
The Chase
Eggheads

11. In which quiz show do contestants compete to win a jackpot by answering questions correctly to drop counters into a machine?

Tipping Point
The Chase
Pointless
Deal or No Deal

12. Which quiz show features a team of experts known as ‘Eggheads’ who challenge contestants?

Eggheads
The Chase
Mastermind
University Challenge

13. Which quiz show involves contestants attempting to win money by answering questions and avoiding the ‘Bankrupt’ space?

Wheel of Fortune
The Chase
Deal or No Deal
Pointless
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