Nice to see a quiz like this, but I'm afraid there's a few problems with it. :-( To agree with and add to the above:
1. The quiz title says "Soap Operas in the U.K.", not "Soap Operas made in the U.K.", so why are two of the biggest Soap Operas in the UK, Neighbours (1985-) and Home and Away (1989-) missing? Indeed, rumour has it that the former would have stopped being made in Australia years ago were it not for the fact that the Brits like it so much and keep buying it - unsurprising as it usually gets the highest daytime rating of any programme bar the news.
2. I'd like to make a strong case that Doctors (2000-) qualifies as a soap opera; it's shown every weekday for much of the year, and with over 1500 episodes so far it certainly has more than double the episodes of Casualty, and in 2008 it didn't take the customary summer break that might otherwise disqualify it.
3. Neither Byker Grove nor Casualty are soap operas, however if you must include them, then surely you must also include Grange Hill (which I confess I tried) and Holby City? One could also argue that if they're included, so should be The Bill. Personally I'd leave out the lot of them though.
4. You could always have Albion Market (1985-1986) and Eldorado (1992-1993) as bonus answers! Maybe even London Bridge (1995-1998, but local to London only).
5. On the plus side, kudos for remembering those regional soaps, Take The High Road and Pobol y Cwm. Sorry to have been so negative... |
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