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Jackie Bird (1990-1) | Jackie Bird (1990-1) | ||
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''Superscots'': BBC1 Scotland, 2 September to 25 November 1991 | ''Superscots'': BBC1 Scotland, 2 September to 25 November 1991 | ||
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In 1991, the series rebranded as '''Superscots''' plural, a family edition of the same idea. | In 1991, the series rebranded as '''Superscots''' plural, a family edition of the same idea. | ||
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:''I did this quiz in 1986. Coincidentally and unknown to me, my uncle Jim Brunton also entered. We both reached the final and subsequently co-wrote two quiz books, including The Scottish Quizbook, which made the bestseller list. We also compiled weekly general knowledge and sports quizzes for The Scotsman. Sadly Jim, who was a veteran of such shows as [[Ask Me Another|TV Brain of Britain]], died a few years ago. Since then I have done [[A Question of Genius]], [[Mastermind]] and [[Postcode Challenge]]. My son recently made his tv quiz debut. I guess we probably have a decent claim to being Scotland's pre-eminent quiz family. '' | :''I did this quiz in 1986. Coincidentally and unknown to me, my uncle Jim Brunton also entered. We both reached the final and subsequently co-wrote two quiz books, including The Scottish Quizbook, which made the bestseller list. We also compiled weekly general knowledge and sports quizzes for The Scotsman. Sadly Jim, who was a veteran of such shows as [[Ask Me Another|TV Brain of Britain]], died a few years ago. Since then I have done [[A Question of Genius]], [[Mastermind]] and [[Postcode Challenge]]. My son recently made his tv quiz debut. I guess we probably have a decent claim to being Scotland's pre-eminent quiz family. '' | ||
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A ''Superscot'' quiz book was published by BBC Books. | A ''Superscot'' quiz book was published by BBC Books. | ||
Current revision as of 20:24, 28 August 2017
Contents |
Host
Jane Franchi (1983-9)
Jackie Bird (1990-1)
Jane Franchi (2011-2 specials)
Broadcast
BBC1 Scotland, 31 December 1983 to 26 November 1990 (107 shows in 7 series)
Superscots: BBC1 Scotland, 2 September to 25 November 1991
BBC Radio Scotland, 25-31 December 2011 (2 shows)
as Supersport: BBC Radio Scotland, 23-30 July 2012 (2 shows)
Synopsis
Quiz about Scottish history and culture.
In 1991, the series rebranded as Superscots plural, a family edition of the same idea.
The information we have for this programme is uncertain or incomplete. If you have any other information to add to this entry, please send it to us using the Feedback form below. Thank you!
Theme music
Pegao by Jose Feliciano.
Trivia
A New Year's edition broadcast on 2nd January 1992 featured Paul Coia, Jakki Brambles, Lorraine Kelly, John Leslie, Elaine C. Smith and James Macpherson. Apparently "includes a karaoke round" - lumme!
Brian Pendreigh writes:
- I did this quiz in 1986. Coincidentally and unknown to me, my uncle Jim Brunton also entered. We both reached the final and subsequently co-wrote two quiz books, including The Scottish Quizbook, which made the bestseller list. We also compiled weekly general knowledge and sports quizzes for The Scotsman. Sadly Jim, who was a veteran of such shows as TV Brain of Britain, died a few years ago. Since then I have done A Question of Genius, Mastermind and Postcode Challenge. My son recently made his tv quiz debut. I guess we probably have a decent claim to being Scotland's pre-eminent quiz family.
Merchandise
A Superscot quiz book was published by BBC Books.
