Not a parody account, apparently!
Saturday Age deputy editor Cassidy Knowlton took part in this week’s episode. Her expert subject is musical Rent.
Here she recalls how she went.
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Season 8 mid season final is tomorrow (May 31) which is a Hard Quiz Ashes special, with all the contestants being ex-pat Brits.
A pack of poms want the Big Brass Mug and valiant Aussie Tom Gleeson is determined to bowl them all out. He’s armed with curly questions on their topics of Morse code, the video game Animal Crossing, the movie Good Will Hunting, and Machin postage stamps!
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Hard Quiz Returns
Series 8, Episode 18
Wednesday 2 August 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one expert can prove they deserve it. Paul is fascinated by Australian parrots, Alex is convinced he will hit cricket bats for six, Connor has broken so many bones that he’s virtually a specialist, and Flick is a know-it-all about WikiLeaks.
Production credit: A Thinkative TV production. Producers: Kevin Whyte, Charlie Pickering, Tom Gleeson. Co-Executive Producer John Tabbagh. Executive Producer Chris Walker. ABC Executive Producer Tarni James.
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Wednesday August 02 8:00pm
Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one expert can prove they deserve it. Paul is fascinated by Australian parrots, Alex is convinced he will hit cricket bats for six, Connor has broken so many bones that he’s virtually a specialist, and Flick is a know-it-all about WikiLeaks
Wednesday August 09 8:00pm
Tom Gleeson is back with his Big Brass Mug and four know-it-alls want to win it. This week they are Ben, an aficionado of Android smartphones; Steve, a tour guide at the Sydney Opera House; Jacquie, an AFL umpire; and Lisa, who is into people whacking each other with padded poles on the TV show Gladiators. Which of them will walk away as Australia’s newest Hard Quiz Champion?
Wednesday August 16 8:00pm
Everyone wants to hoist the Big Brass Mug, but they’ll have to go through Tom Gleeson to get it. This week Tom tests Jo’s love of Australian microbats, Darcy’s knowledge of computer game Minecraft, Peter’s passion for the planet Mars, and Sarah, who is really into the Adam Sandler movie Billy Madison.
Wednesday August 23 8:00pm
Tom Gleeson has a fistful of questions for anyone who dares covet his Big Brass Mug. Experts lining up to be taken down are Graham, with his knowledge of the Avro Lancaster bomber; Michael, who is a fan of Canadian singer Celine Dion; PJ, who loves comedy series The IT Crowd; and Prashant, who thinks he knows all about African venomous snakes.
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We’re not running dead like the other networks, brand new #HardQuiz is on tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/YsHCKftOHH
— Tom Gleeson (@nonstoptom) August 15, 2023
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Battle of the Duds
Wednesday 4 October 8:00pm
Tom Gleeson invites four failed former contestants back to humiliate themselves all over again, in the hope that one of them can take home the Big Brass Dud Mug.
Returning are born-again bikie Peter, whose expert subject is the film Easy Rider; Maria with her knowledge of masked hero, The Phantom; Allan, a fan of jazz impresario Miles Davis; and Chloe, who knows a disturbing amount about Adolf Hitler.
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Hard Quiz Battle of the Influencers
Wednesday 20 December 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson takes on four of Australia’s most popular online influencers: @nalopia, @ianz95, @chantyb97, and @Mully. It’s a culture clash of epic proportions, where the only guarantee is utter mayhem!
Tom Gleeson is the quiz show host who once influenced his way to a Gold Logie. How will he cope against a bunch of people who influence people for a living?
They’re four of Australia’s most popular online influencers, with tens of millions of followers between them on TikTok, YouTube and Twitch. They’re here to battle it out in this special ep of Hard Quiz… but unlike regular contestants, they don’t need Tom’s respect. They’ve barely heard of him. Which is fine, because he’s barely heard of them either. Will Tom teach them a lesson about REAL fame, or does he feel the clock tik-tokking on his relevance? The only guaranteed outcome is utter mayhem!
Our influencers are Bridget Chant (TikTok’s @chantyb97), who entertains fans with videos featuring her pet parrot, Hamlet. Does she know her topic, Friends, or will she have to wing it?
Nalopia (@nalopia) normally spends her days gaming and reading books aloud to her legions of followers. But is she game enough to go on this game show with Game of Thrones?
TikTok loves Ian Zaro (@ianz95) for his facial expressions and hilarious comedy sketches, often featuring his energetic dancing. Can he make Beyoncé proud with his Hard Quiz performance?
And Mully (@Mully) broadcasts virtual reality gaming videos to his ten million followers. Will his topic, The Fast and the Furious, see him make a getaway with the Big Brass Mug… or is he about to meet actual reality?
The Hard Quiz Influencers’ special: it’s worth following.Production credit: A Thinkative TV production. Producers: Kevin Whyte, Charlie Pickering, Tom Gleeson. Co-Executive Producer John Tabbagh. Executive Producer Chris Walker. ABC Executive Producer: Mark Sutton.
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Season 9
From Wednesday 7 February 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see Godzilla go head-to-head with Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake, and the whale shark? Nowhere, that’s where.
HARD QUIZ is back!
Fresh from barnstorming his way around Australia with a live version of the nation’s favourite quiz show, Gold Logie-winning comedian Tom Gleeson has managed to herd a new bunch of self-described experts into the hallowed ABC studios to undergo the HARDEST challenge in TV, or probably the whole world.
In each episode of Hard Quiz, Tom welcomes four Australians who are perfectly ordinary, except for one thing: they are REALLY into one special topic. By showing off their knowledge and successfully taking on TV’s grouchiest host, one competitor will be crowned Hard Quiz Champion and hoist aloft the coveted Big Brass Mug!
There’s no telling what topics Tom’s contestants will drag in with them, from fan-favourite movie stars and rock bands, through to historical events, wildlife, gaming, obscure hobbies, and culture that’s so low-brow that it’s lucky to be on the ABC at all. For the contestants, trouble lies ahead in the form of Tom’s own mystery round. What has he really been getting into this week?Hard Quiz’s ninth season includes three ‘Duds’ specials, in which Tom welcomes back four fan favourites who were previously dispatched through the big steel doors before they had time to shine. Having learned their lessons, which Duds will make the most of their second chance to wow the nation?
Buzzers ready, Australia: it’s time to play HARD!
Episode 1
Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions, with a line-up of expert topics that you’ll only find on Hard Quiz. What happens when Godzilla fan Jack goes head-to-head with Marilyn Monroe fan Ange, Swan Lake fan Andrea, and whale shark fan Jon? Who will come out on top and take home the Big Brass Mug?
Production credit: A Thinkative TV production. Producers: Kevin Whyte, Charlie Pickering, Tom Gleeson. Co-Executive Producer John Tabbagh. Executive Producer Chris Walker.
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Series 9, Episode 2 of 34
Wednesday 14 February 8.00pm
Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug! Which topic will triumph: Rod Stewart, The Sopranos, or Bunnings… or will cholera wipe them out? Play along at home!
Fresh from barnstorming his way around Australia with a live version of the nation’s favourite quiz show, Gold Logie-winning comedian Tom Gleeson has managed to herd a new bunch of self-described experts into the hallowed ABC studios to undergo the HARDEST challenge in TV, or probably the whole world.
Which topic will triumph this week: Rod Stewart, The Sopranos, or Bunnings… or will cholera wipe them all out? It’s time to play HARD!
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Series 9, Episode 3 of 34
Wednesday 21 February 8.00pm
In episode 3, fighting over possession of Tom Gleeson’s Big Brass Mug are Paula Abdul fan Matthew, 30 Rock fan Patrice, chocolate connoisseur Julie, and Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen connoisseur Regan. Which of them can navigate through Tom’s own specialist subject to be crowned Hard Quiz Champion?
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Series 9, Episode 4 of 34
Wednesday 28 February 8.00pm
It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is a big bag of liquorice! Vying for Tom Gleeson’s Big Brass Mug are experts in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond movies, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Victorian women’s fashion!
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#HardQuiz won an AACTA Award last night! Thanks to everyone who works in the office behind the scenes. Here’s me and our work experience kid. #AACTAs pic.twitter.com/Jto1fuNe8k
— Tom Gleeson (@nonstoptom) February 10, 2024
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Series 9, Episode 5
Wednesday 6 March 8.00pm
Which subject will win Tom Gleeson’s Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant on this week’s Hard Quiz: women in Greek Mythology, pop queen Shania Twain, the 7 Up documentary series, or the mouth-watering world of spices?
Series 9, Episode 6
Wednesday 13 March 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are under siege from another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: Cronulla Sharks fan Matt, Mulan lover Jessica, Doja Cat fan Elle, and Brad, who’s really into vintage roller skates!
Episode 7
Wednesday 20 March 8.00pm
In episode 7, Zoe is being quizzed on Sex and the City, Jonathan knows all about punk icon Iggy Pop, Georgia is into Australia’s netball team, the Diamonds, and Rob is fascinated by classic Land Rovers. And as always, Tom Gleeson wants to keep them all away from his Big Brass Mug!
Episode 8
In episode 8, the Big Brass Mug is being eyed off by four contestants and only Tom Gleeson stands in their way. He grills Sasky about NASCAR, Thomas about Ash Barty, Finley about sheep shearing, and Bronwyn about the Mercator Projection!
Episode 9
Wednesday 3 April 8.00pm
In Episode 9, another batch of ordinary Aussies are banging down Tom Gleeson’s door in a bid to win his Big Brass Mug. And they’ve brought Hard Quiz another classic lineup of expert topics: NBA star LeBron James, video game series Super Smash Bros., legendary racehorse Phar Lap… and Vegemite!
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Episode 10
Wednesday 10 April 8.00pm
Episode 10 is another Hard Quiz Battle of the Duds! They were dispatched through the big steel doors last time, but now fan favourites Bel (expert topic: metal band Slipknot), Jasmine (The Lion King), Takura (Armageddon) and Sam (colonoscopies!) return to have another crack at getting their hands on Tom’s Big Brass Mug!
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Episode 11
Wednesday 17 April 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson is hanging on to his Big Brass Mug until one expert can prove they deserve it. Lucy is fascinated by Princess Kate, Mark is lost in Lost in Space, Ruby has a supersonic knowledge of Concorde, and Callum is anything but shellfish with his knowledge of oysters!
Episode 12
Wednesday 24 April 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson’s got the Big Brass Mug, and four contestants want to have what HE’S having. They are Helen, a fan of When Harry Met Sally; Patrick, who loves the Real Housewives of Melbourne, Melinda, who’s really into Sir Douglas Mawson, and Wayne, perhaps the only Australian who understands the sport of curling!
Episode 14
Wednesday 1 May 8.00pm
This week Tom tests Mel’s love of TV sitcom The Inbetweeners, Reuben’s knowledge of rock band Van Halen, Ray’s passion for the America’s Cup, and Samuel’s interest in the government of John Howard. Who’s got what it takes?
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Episode 14
Wednesday 8 May 8.00pm
Experts lining up to be taken down are Emily, with her knowledge of Pompeii; Steve, who’s a fan of artist Norman Lindsay; Keir, who loves jazz virtuoso John Coltrane, and Jason, who’s really into Lana Del Rey.
Episode 15
Wednesday 15 May 8.00pm
Chasing the Big Brass Mug in this episode are champagne lover Dave, Mata Hari aficionado Dawn, Grand Theft Auto gamer Sonny, and The Hobbit fan Lillian.
Episode 16
Wednesday 22 May 8.00pm
Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tonight’s topics are Alice Cooper, fashion designer Alexander McQueen, literary classic Anne of Green Gables… and chickens!
Paula might be an expert in chickens, but in this episode of HARD QUIZ, everyone’s getting roasted! Also taking on Tom Gleeson are Alice Cooper impersonator Dave, Anne of Green Gables fan Michelle, and Alexander McQueen devotee Kurt. Which know-it-all will actually know it all and prove themselves worthy of the Big Brass Mug?
Episode 17
His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, has some Hard Quiz questions to challenge Connor’s love of video game The Last of Us, Shweta’s obsession with Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, Callum’s knowledge of the DeLorean motor car and Ann’s penchant for the trombone. Which winning contestant will hoist aloft the Big Brass Mug?
Episode 18
Wednesday 5 June 8.00pm
This week Tom’s got his hands full testing Susan’s knowledge of artist Francis Bacon, Catherine’s love of TV favourite Ted Lasso, Shannon’s repping of rapper Dr Dre, and Fernando’s revolutionary zeal for Che Guevara.
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