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'The Sweeney' Quiz

Are you a fan of the 1975 to 1978 British police drama series 'The Sweeney'? If this is so... this quiz might interest you. Guv'nor!
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Last updated: October 30, 2023
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First submittedOctober 25, 2023
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What was 'The Sweeney'?
Police unit formed especially to combat armed robbery.
What was its official name?
The Flying Squad
Why was it called 'The Sweeney'?
Rhyming slang used by criminals. Flying Squad - 'Sweeney Todd'.
What was The Sweeney's other nickname?
'The Heavy Mob'
What was the name of the overall authority it was 'controlled' by?
Scotland Yard
In which city did it operate?
London
In the series, who was the protagonist?
Jack Regan
What rank did he hold?
Detective Inspector
Who was his number two subordinate?
George Carter
What rank did he hold?
Detective Sergeant
Who was the superior of both the above?
Frank Haskins
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What rank did he hold?
Detective Chief Inspector
Why did the series gain wide popularity in the UK and other countries?
For its realism. Showing the hard life of a police officer in 1970s London and also the hard life of a criminal, usually without happy endings for either side.
What was the protagonist's main term for a criminal?
Villain
Where was the protagonist from?
Manchester
Where was his number two subordinate from?
South London
What is a 'grass'?
Police informer. Also the act of informing. Also known as a 'snout'. In British prisons 'snout' is tobacco or cigarettes.
What car brand featured heavily in usage by the Sweeney?
Ford
What car brand was used by quite a few of their opponents in various episodes?
Jaguar
These cars used by the opponents had a propensity to do what when being chased by the Sweeney?
Their boots/trunks would fly open
What does a 'stoppo' do?
Drives the getaway vehicle
What is the licence plate of the Sweeney car in the opening credits?
NHK 295M
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