The 2006 Interceptor Christmas quiz

The quiz is now closed and I can now announce that the winner this year is forum member "Dave the Milkman". Dave wanted to donate his prize to his wife who subsequently received a call from Sean this week.

Thanks to all those who took part.

Results:

1st Dave the Milkman (57/60)
2nd Phoenix (51/60)
=3rd PCSpik & Ian (50/60)

Answers can now be found below.

Note, hovering over the "identify the object" images will now show a full picture. If the zoomed image appears to go behind a movie, scroll the page up or down and try again until you can clearly see the image.

1) Which teletext service ran a poll to decide the shows fate? Oracle.
2) Other than a boat on a trailer, what other mechanical object did Mark discover when looking for transport in the Kent episode? Lawn Mower.
3) Which company provided the helicopter used to ferry the contestants away from the introduction in the Norfolk episode? Bristow.
4) Alledgedly, how many shots was the Interceptor allowed per episode? 20.
5) Who is credited as costume designer? Carol Fitzwilliam.
6) Who piloted the contestant's helicopter? Jerry Grayson.
7) What leisure activity is advertised behind Annabel in Faversham? Bingo.
8) Who is the Interceptor referring to?

He was referring to Candy.

 
9) Which movie star does the Interceptor thinks Mark is in the Wye Valley episode? John Wayne.
10) Identify the object.

<- Hover over image to zoom


This is the front of a contestant
Comms Pack.

 
11) Who's ambition is it to have a cow? Sarah.
12) What happens next?

Mikey sticks his tongue out at the Interceptor.
13) Who was the Interceptor referring to when he asks Mikey "What, do you think she's having a picnic in this field here?" Candy.
14) What is this gentleman's name? <- Hover over image to zoom

Jim.
15) How did Mikey refer to Annabel as he flew overhead in the Lake District? The Dragon.
16) There was an ambush here - which episode was it? <- Hover over image to zoom

Cornwall.
17) Typically, who were the cameramen of the "Mean team"? Graham Berry and Henry Marcuzzi.
18) What was the name of Candy's chauffeur? Robert.
19) What is Mikey's solution to the Interceptor's problem? "I'll get it mined for you guv'nor".
20) Where was the number "6409" regularly seen during the Wye Valley episode? It was the number on the motorbike used to transport Sue.
21) Who said of the Interceptor "That bloke is scary!"? Clive.
22) Mikey was lost and was subsequently late. How does he want to resolve this situation? By talking to the Interceptor about a map allowance.
23) Which brand of headphones did the Interceptor wear when in G-MEAN? Peltor.
24) What is this object? <- Hover over image to zoom

A backpack key keyring.
25) What is this chaps name? <- Hover over image to zoom

Dave the milkman.
26) Which contestant was assisted in retrieving their key by a couple of gentlemen one of whom was wearing a "Fosters" t-shirt? Martin.
27) Which was the only episode in which the Interceptor's helicopter was referred to by it's full registration? Borders ("It's G-MEAN...it's definitely him").
28) Where would you find this object? <- Hover over image to zoom

The Maserati rear view mirror.
29) Who did the Interceptor ask "Why does it go down quicker than it goes up?" Fireman at the Fire College when on the lift.
30) What is this object? <- Hover over image to zoom

The Interceptor's telescope.
31) Who did Annabel think was "a rotter"? The farmer who gave Mike a lift (Borders).
32) In 1989 on which days did the miniature railway operate at Somerleyton according to the sign? Sundays and Thursdays and other days when possible.
33) Which episode featured this lair? <- Hover over image to zoom

Norfolk.
34) Where was "Gay Gordon"? On the back of the mail coach at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.
35) What happens next? The Interceptor jumps out from behind the wall.
36) Who thought the blue blindfold was "very tasteful"? Mike Tresidder.
37) Who was the Interceptor attacking here? <- Hover over image to zoom

Mark.
38) How many rabbits did the Interceptor catch in the Lake District? 14.
39) Identify the object. <- Hover over image to zoom

The zapper.
40) Which contestant sat in the back of a vehicle which invited you to "Give Blood"? Suzanne.
41) Who are Winston, Tim and John? The lifeboat men with Clive.
42) Where are there no birds of prey on Mondays and Fridays? Chilham Castle Gardens.
43) What does the Interceptor pay Mikey for? Turning around in circles and getting dizzy.
44) Which contestant did a "180"? Sarah (Horace).
45) How much did the farmer want in payment for the loan of his tractor? 10s 6d (10 and 6).
46) In the Cotswolds episode what would have been the cause for Mikey going without his dinner that evening? If the bike wasn't still there.
47) Where would you find this object? <- Hover over image to zoom

Usually close to the Interceptor's head on the overhead console of G-MEAN. I believe it's the rotor brake.
48) Which ex "The Bill" actor played the Interceptor in the pilot episode? Jon Iles.
49) Where is G-BHXU taking off from in this clip? Heights of Abraham, Matlock Baths, Derbyshire.
50) How long does it take to go down the river to Reedham from Berney Arms Station? 45 minutes.
51) After Mark checked his orientation, how did he describe to Sue where he was in relation to the river and bridge? East side of the river on the north side of the bridge.
52) Which lair is this? <- Hover over image to zoom

Kelso race course.
53) What does the sign invite you to do at Homestall farm? Pick your own.
54) Which regiment helped Mark to win his key in the Wye Valley episode? The Royal Regiment of Wales (1st and 3rd(V) Battalions).
55) Who is the Interceptor attacking here? Sarah.
56) What is the name of the footpath Claire uses as she heads towards Berney Arms Station? Weavers Way.
57) Who's start position was at Monteviot House? Sarah.
58) Where did we see the "Pringle Voyager"? Sarah's raft, Scottish Borders.
59) Where did we see "Carmichael" On the front of a fire engine at the Cotswolds Fire College.
60) Which contestant vehicle had a "Jim'll Fit It" badge in it? Clive's lifeboat.