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British Soap Operas Flashcards

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Hollyoaks PUB

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The Dog in the Pond

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Year Hollyoaks first aired

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1995

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Hollyoaks is a fictional suburb of what real English City?

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CHESTER: a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the England-Wales border.

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Eastenders

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Emmerdale

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CORONATION STREET

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CASUALTY

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Pobol y Cwm

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1995 to 1995 – This short-lived soap opera followed three generations of the London-based Castle family, and included a young Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley) on its writing staff.

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Castles

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2000 to 2018 – This Midlands-based soap follows the lives of medical staff at two medical facilities.

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Doctors

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1964 to 1988 and 2001 to 2003 – This low-budget soap opera centered around a fictional motel in the Midlands.

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Crossroads

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1999 to 2018 – This series follows the lives of staff, patients and others at Holby City General Hospital.

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Holby City

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1980 to 2003 – This soap opera focuses on the residents of Glendarroch, a small Scottish Village.

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Take the High Road

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Eastenders Pub

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The Queen Victoria

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Coronation Street Pub

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The Rovers Return Inn

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Emmerdale pub

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The Woolpack

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What is a British soap opera?

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A British soap opera is a television serial that focuses on the lives, relationships, and emotional struggles of its characters, typically set in a specific community.

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Which British soap opera first aired in 1960?

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Coronation Street

19
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True or False: EastEnders is set in the fictional borough of Walford in London.

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True

20
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Fill in the blank: The longest-running British soap opera is _____ .

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Coronation Street

21
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What is the typical duration of a British soap opera episode?

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Approximately 30 minutes

22
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Which British soap opera features the character Ian Beale?

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EastEnders

23
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What year did Emmerdale first premiere?

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1972

24
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a British soap opera? A) Hollyoaks B) Neighbours C) Coronation Street

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B) Neighbours

25
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What common theme is often explored in British soap operas?

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Family dynamics and social issues

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True or False: Most British soap operas air on a weekly basis.

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False

27
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What is the primary audience demographic for British soap operas?

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Adults

28
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Which British soap opera is known for its rural setting?

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Emmerdale

29
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Fill in the blank: The character Phil Mitchell is a prominent figure in _____ .

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EastEnders

30
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How often do episodes of Coronation Street typically air?

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Multiple times a week

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Multiple Choice: What is the name of the pub frequently featured in Coronation Street? A) The Queen Vic B) The Rovers Return C) The Woolpack

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B) The Rovers Return

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What type of issues do British soap operas often tackle?

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Social issues, personal dilemmas, and moral conflicts

33
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True or False: British soap operas are typically known for their realism.

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True

34
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Which character is known for being a villain in Emmerdale?

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Kim Tate

35
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What is the main setting for Hollyoaks?

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A fictional village in Chester

36
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Fill in the blank: The character Steve McDonald is from _____ .

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Coronation Street

37
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Multiple Choice: Which British soap opera has the tagline ‘The Young and the Restless’? A) EastEnders B) Hollyoaks C) None of the above

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C) None of the above

38
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What is a common narrative device used in soap operas?

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Cliffhangers

39
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True or False: British soap operas typically have a large ensemble cast.

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True

40
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What is the primary purpose of British soap operas?

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To entertain and reflect societal issues

41
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Which soap opera features the character Max Branning?

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EastEnders

42
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Fill in the blank: The character Robert Sugden is from _____ .

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Emmerdale

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