With the European news being dominated by the UK’s decision to leave the EU, I thought it was only fitting to do a politically-themed quiz. So with the shockwaves of Brexit still being felt, here are 15 past and present TV shows that capture different moods, mavericks and mindsets within the political landscape. It is one of the tougher ones I will do, so no worries if you struggle. While my picture quizzes are usually film-based, for those interested I have also done TV ones before, with American drama and cartoons.
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Answers below
1. House of Cards
2. Yes Minister
3. The West Wing
4. The Thick of It
5. Borgen
6. Boss
7. Madam Secretary
8. Spin City
9. Scandal
10. Commander-in-Chief
11. Homeland
12. Veep
13. Parks and Recreation
14. The New Statesman
15. Political Animal
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5/15, ugh! Way out of my element, here.
It’s one of the toughest ones I’ve done so don’t feel bad at all.
Well, I answered 8 correctly so I guess that’s not too bad. This was a tough one!
Top score so far. That might well be last a bit longer.
3 for 15 hahah. It was tough, but only because I knew I should have known at least 1 more. Haha!
Don’t feel bad. It covers UK, US and Scandinavian politics, comedy and drama, goes back to the 1980s and a few only just starting, so was always going to be one of the hardest.
I never said I felt bad man.
My bad. Hope you had an awesome weekend.
I did man, it’s been relaxing. How has yours been?
With this weather just had to have a summer picnic 🙂
Ack, did badly on this one. Got 4 right. I love Parks And Rec though! 😜
I’m going to give Ron his own Gr8at. Until then enjoy this 🙂 https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/lines-of-the-day-parksandrecreation/
Hahaha! I love Ron Swanson! http://pin.it/U9Lvs_k
Great link. Especially 14 😉 His favourite restaurant is at a bowling place that has a menu consisting solely of steak, hamburgers and hot dogs.
I know! 😂
Couldnt get the British ones right, but got almost all the American ones right.
Also, you just reminded me how much i LOVE the first two seasons of Homeland. Need to watch them again sometime.
Yeah. I stayed for season 3 but it was never as good. Damian Lewis is amazing in Billions. Always liked him, even going back to Band of Brothers.
I actually stayed till Season 4, where they made an absolute mockery of my country Pakistan, and ofcourse no Damien Lewis either. For me, the show ended after the last episode of Season 3. Now, its become something very different
I think a lot of people feel that way.
Likewise. Love Damien Lewis back from Band of Brothers.
Billions is really compelling too. I watch it for him and Paul Giamatti.
Yeah they are stars. Maggie Siff has a neat role between the two as well.
I got 6 right. 🐷
You should be proud. It’s probably my hardest ever quiz. And I’ve done plenty.
You’re kind.
Well, I got the obvious one
Yes Minister was brilliant. I have no idea how Nigel Hawthorne remembered those tongue twister speeches.
I got 5. I’ve had the DVDs of The West Wing for two years and I haven’t found the time to watch it yet. I got them all after finishing The Newsroom, hoping to get more Sorkin-awesomeness.
I watched them at the time but have started watching the first series again. 1-4 are about as perfect TV you will ever see. I hope you get to see them soon.
That is what summer is for! 🙂 I am going to have a political holiday.
i have always difficulties, obviously still lots to watch 🙂
You’re spoked for choice. Quality TV everywhere 😀
I only got about 7 right as I haven’t seen a lot of these. Borgen is one I’m most curious about, that’s a Danish show right?
It is yeah. I’ve not seen it but my family have and they really love it. I’ve seen a few Scandinavian drams like The Bridge and The Killing but there’s so many quality ones.
I should check it out at some point. Hopefully it’s on Amazon or Hulu as I don’t think it’s on Netflix.
I only knew 4 or 5 though I smiled A LOT when I saw The New Statesman 🙂
Maybe I should stick to Malcolm in the Middle and Simpsons – more my brain level! Haha.
You’re probably the only person who will get it so have a high-five from me. Nothing wrong with liking quality comedy 😊
I think this is one of the only quizzes I’ve done bad at, mainly because I don’t really watch anything political based.
It’s probably the toughest quiz I’ll ever do. I really didn’t think I’d have enough for 15 which tells you everything.
Only 7/15. Not my favourite genre. Nice to see Spin City though. I’d forgotten about it.
I need to quote that at some point. So many hilarious episodes.
Fantastic quiz mate, you’re really schooled me. Here’s what I missed, I recognised The New Statesman and In the Thick of It but couldn’t name them so no points there. Saw Political Animal on a DVD shelf once but couldn’t name it either. Borgen I have no idea what that it. Tell me more. Interestingly have never seen Boss or Scandal but knew what they were called. The difference in ratings between those two is vastly different as well. All the rest I knew but they’re all bona fide classics. I really need to check out Scandal. Really great quiz mate. Tough one. So what can you tell me about Borgen?
My sis watched every episode and loved it. She’s been desperate for me to see it. I will get round to it. Boss was fun, but it was never going to last long. It was worth it just to see how incredible Kelsey is. What did he do with Frasier Crane haha?
Really enjoy your quizzes man, do you ever share them on any film websites?
Not really. Thanks for your nice comment.