British TV Writers: Explore the Minds Behind Iconic Shows

Question 1

How do challenges and opportunities affect British TV writers' creative choices and the shows they create?

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Challenges like censorship, audience expectations, and budgets influence the stories they tell.

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Opportunities like collaborations, funding, and new technology let writers explore different ideas and try new storytelling methods.

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British TV writers are unaffected by industry trends or what audiences want.

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British TV writers have complete creative freedom, as there's no censorship in the UK.

Question 2

How have British television writers creatively adapted their work in response to the rise of streaming services?

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Embracing innovative formats and storytelling techniques

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Prioritizing commercial success over artistic integrity

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Focusing solely on adaptations of existing works

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Diminishing the importance of character development

Question 3

Which renowned writer penned the screenplay for the iconic detective drama 'Prime Suspect'?

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Lynda La Plante

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Ruth Rendell

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Ann Cleeves

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Val McDermid

Question 4

Which British writer is renowned for their unconventional and experimental television dramas, often exploring surrealist themes?

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Dennis Potter

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Alan Ayckbourn

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Mike Bartlett

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Charlie Brooker

Question 5

Who wrote the screenplay for the award-winning historical drama 'Wolf Hall', based on Hilary Mantel's novels?

Accepted Answer

Peter Moffat

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Hilary Mantel

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Julian Fellowes

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Sally Wainwright

Question 6

Identify the writer behind the critically acclaimed drama 'Happy Valley', known for its portrayal of small-town crime and family dynamics?

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Sally Wainwright

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Kay Mellor

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Jed Mercurio

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Mike Bartlett

Question 7

Who is the writer and creator of the dystopian science fiction series 'Black Mirror', which explores the impact of technology on society?

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Charlie Brooker

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Steven Moffat

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Russell T Davies

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Mark Gatiss

Question 8

Who created the iconic British sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses'?

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John Sullivan

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John Cleese

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Ricky Gervais

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Stephen Fry

Question 9

Which writing style is often associated with Ricky Gervais?

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Deadpan humor

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Surrealist dialogue

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Historical fiction

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Romantic comedy

Question 10

Who is credited with reviving the long-running British science fiction series 'Doctor Who'?

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Russell T Davies

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Blake's 7

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Red Dwarf

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Question 11

Who wrote the screenplay for the BAFTA-winning drama 'This is England'?

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Shane Meadows

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Jimmy McGovern

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Sally Wainwright

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Mark Gatiss

Question 12

Who wrote the screenplay for the groundbreaking Channel 4 series 'Queer as Folk'?

Accepted Answer

Russell T Davies

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Stephen Fry

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Jimmy McGovern

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Gaynor Faye

Question 13

Who is the creator and writer of the popular Netflix series 'Sex Education'?

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Laurie Nunn

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge

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Mindy Kaling

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Shonda Rhimes

Question 14

Who created the Channel 4 drama 'It's a Sin'?

Accepted Answer

Russell T Davies

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Sally Wainwright

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Jed Mercurio

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Question 15

Who wrote the scripts for the sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses'?

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John Sullivan

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Terry Gilliam

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Stephen Fry

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Hugh Laurie

Question 16

Who created the dystopian series 'Black Mirror'?

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Charlie Brooker

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Neil Gaiman

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Alan Moore

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Douglas Adams

Question 17

Who wrote the screenplay for the historical drama 'Band of Brothers'?

Accepted Answer

John Orloff

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Tom Hanks

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Steven Spielberg

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Tony Kushner

Question 18

Who wrote the screenplay for the BBC period drama 'Call the Midwife'?

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Heidi Thomas

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Julian Fellowes

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Peter Morgan

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Steven Knight

Question 19

Who created the crime drama 'Line of Duty'?

Accepted Answer

Jed Mercurio

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Chris Chibnall

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Russell T Davies

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Vicky McClure

Question 20

Who wrote the scripts for the long-running soap opera 'Coronation Street'?

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Tony Warren

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Phil Redmond

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Kevin Laffan

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Daran Little

Question 21

Who is the British television writer known for their contributions to children's programming, including shows like 'Teletubbies' and 'In the Night Garden'?

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Anne Wood

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Andrew Davenport

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Tim Firth

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Steven Moffat

Question 22

Who is the creator of the long-running soap opera 'Coronation Street'?

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Tony Warren

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Jimmy McGovern

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Russell T Davies

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Sally Wainwright

Question 23

Which British television writer is known for their gritty and realistic portrayal of working-class life?

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Jimmy McGovern

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Dennis Potter

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Armando Iannucci

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Victoria Wood

Question 24

Who wrote the acclaimed crime drama series 'Broadchurch'?

Accepted Answer

Chris Chibnall

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Sally Wainwright

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Russell T Davies

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Jimmy McGovern

Question 25

Who created and wrote the popular historical drama series 'Downton Abbey'?

Accepted Answer

Julian Fellowes

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Steven Moffat

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Russell T Davies

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Chris Chibnall

Question 26

Who wrote the BAFTA-winning series 'Happy Valley'?

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Sally Wainwright

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Jimmy McGovern

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Kay Mellor

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Neil Gaiman

Question 27

Russell T Davies' writing style is known for all of the following EXCEPT:

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Reliance on extensive narration

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Fast-paced and witty dialogue

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Emotional depth and character development

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Intricate and complex plots

Question 28

Which British television writer created the popular comedy series 'The Office'?

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Ricky Gervais

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Armando Iannucci

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Steven Moffat

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Jimmy McGovern

Question 29

Which British television writer is renowned for creating complex and thought-provoking historical dramas?

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Peter Morgan

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Sally Wainwright

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Neil Gaiman

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Armando Iannucci

Question 30

Sally Wainwright's writing style is characterized by:

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Intimate and character-driven stories

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Sharp and witty dialogue

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Political and social commentary

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Fast-paced action sequences

Question 31

Which of the following British television series is known for its satirical and darkly humorous exploration of politics?

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The Thick of It

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Broadchurch

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Sherlock

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Line of Duty

Question 32

Which British television writer created the acclaimed crime drama series 'Line of Duty'?

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Jed Mercurio

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Peter Morgan

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Sally Wainwright

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Armando Iannucci

Question 33

Who is the creator of the renowned British detective series 'Inspector Morse'?

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Colin Dexter

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Russell T Davies

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John Sullivan

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Julia Davis

Question 34

Of the following themes, which is NOT a significant focus in the works of Russell T Davies?

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Nature documentaries

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Class and social inequality

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LGBTQ+ representation

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Historical events

Question 35

Who is responsible for the creation of the popular British soap opera 'Coronation Street'?

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Tony Warren

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ITV

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Granada Television

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BBC

Question 36

Which British television writer is known for political satires, such as 'The Thick of It' and 'Veep'?

Accepted Answer

Armando Iannucci

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Steve Coogan

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Chris Morris

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Charlie Brooker

Question 37

Who is the writer of the iconic British drama series 'Downton Abbey'?

Accepted Answer

Julian Fellowes

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Russell T Davies

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Steven Moffat

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Sally Wainwright

Question 38

Which British television writer has written both 'Fleabag' and 'Killing Eve'?

Accepted Answer

Phoebe Waller-Bridge

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Armando Iannucci

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Lena Dunham

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Sally Wainwright

Question 39

Who wrote the critically acclaimed British crime drama series 'Happy Valley'?

Accepted Answer

Sally Wainwright

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Russell T Davies

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Steven Moffat

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Paul Abbott

Question 40

Who is the creator and writer of the historical drama 'Downton Abbey'?

Accepted Answer

Julian Fellowes

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Peter Morgan

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Steven Moffat

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Russell T Davies

Question 41

Which of the following is a characteristic of Armando Iannucci's writing style?

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Sharp political satire

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Complex character development

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Nostalgic storytelling

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Experimental narrative techniques

Question 42

What is the term used to refer to the time after which adult content can be aired on British television?

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The watershed

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The blackout period

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The curfew

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The safe zone

Question 43

Which of the following British television shows is known for its extensive use of improvisation?

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QI

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Sherlock

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Doctor Who

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Line of Duty

Question 44

What is the name of the prestigious award presented to recognize outstanding achievements in British television writing?

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BAFTA Television Awards

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National Television Awards

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Golden Globe Awards

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Emmy Awards

Question 45

Which of the following British television writers is recognized for creating powerful and nuanced female characters?

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Sally Wainwright

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Chris Chibnall

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Jed Mercurio

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Russell T Davies

Question 46

Who penned the critically acclaimed period drama 'Poldark'?

Accepted Answer

Debbie Horsfield

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Kay Mellor

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Sally Wainwright

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Russell T. Davies

Question 47

Which visionary writer is responsible for creating the groundbreaking science fiction series 'Black Mirror'?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Brooker

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Jed Mercurio

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Steven Moffat

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Paul Cornell

Question 48

Who masterfully penned the scripts for the popular crime drama 'Line of Duty'?

Accepted Answer

Jed Mercurio

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Russell T. Davies

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Daisy Goodwin

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Sally Wainwright

Question 49

Which esteemed writer is responsible for creating the award-winning period drama 'The Crown'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Morgan

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Polly Hill

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Richard Curtis

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Julian Fellowes

Question 50

Who wrote the scripts for the critically acclaimed 2019 miniseries 'Chernobyl'?

Accepted Answer

Craig Mazin

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Martin Freeman

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Peter Morgan

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Jed Mercurio

Question 51

Which writer is responsible for creating the award-winning comedy-drama 'Fleabag'?

Accepted Answer

Phoebe Waller-Bridge

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Kay Mellor

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Sharon Horgan

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Sally Wainwright

Question 52

Who wrote the screenplay for the popular 2020 Netflix series 'The Queen's Gambit'?

Accepted Answer

Scott Frank

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Russell T. Davies

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Steven Moffat

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Peter Morgan

Question 53

Which writer created the dystopian drama series 'Years and Years'?

Accepted Answer

Russell T. Davies

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Charlie Brooker

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Jed Mercurio