Pens at the ready... how much can you remember?
Have you been paying attention in 2017? Now it’s time to test your entertainment knowledge in this bumper quiz.
If you’ve enjoyed all that Wales and the UK has had to offer in the world of film, music, TV and theatre, it’s time to get those brains working with our annual quiz.
Can you really remember much about 2017? Maybe our questions will remind you of what a brilliant year it’s been.
1. Trainspotting returned to the big screen with T2 with Ewan McGregor and Jonny Lee Miller. But what city is it set in?
Glasgow Aberdeen Edinburgh
2. Emma Watson played the beautiful Belle in Disney’s remake of Beauty and the Beast. But which Welsh actor starred as the dashing Gaston?
Ioan Gruffudd Luke Evans Matthew Rhys
3. Who is the voice of Paddington Bear in Paddington 2?
Ben Wishaw Hugh Bonnerville Ben Miller
4. There was also a sequel of the Kingsman, starring Welsh star Taran Egerton. Who directed it?
Steven Spielberg Danny Boyle Matthew Vaughn
5. Star Wars: The Last Jedi tells the tale of Rey and her newlydiscovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker. Who plays Rey?
Daisy Ridley Nicole Kidman Rachel McAdams
6. Kristin Wiig played the role of Lucy alongside Steve Carroll in Despicable Me 3. But which of these films did she also appear in?
Perfect Pitch 2 Bridesmaids Horrible Bosses
7. Which Friends star lent her voice to the mum in Boss Baby?
Courteney Cox Jennifer Aniston Lisa Kudrow
8. Their Finest told the story of Welsh secretary Catrin Cole, who was appointed as a scriptwriter for a major production during the blitz, but who had to master the Welsh accent as part of the role?
Kate Winslet Gemma Arterton Olivia Colman
9. Which former boyband member starred in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk?
Liam Payne Harry Styles Zayn Malik
10. Which horror film was seriously creepy?
That Him It
11. Who said: “Andrew and I are overjoyed that our family will be growing in 2018 with the addition of our second child – a baby brother for our little superhero Aaliyah!!!”
Katherine Jenkins Alisha Dixon Tess Daley
12. Who said: “Things happen in show business, and sometimes things are covered up and then they come to light and other people come forward – it’s like taking the cork off of a bottle.
“Things come out that maybe should’ve come out years ago, who knows.
“But that’s the way it is with show business – you are in the public eye, and that’s it, you have to take the good with the bad.
“But justice will out. If you’ve done something wrong you’ve got to pay for it, or prove that you haven’t done anything wrong.”
Aled Jones Sir Tom Jones Kelly Jones
13. Who said: “As soon as I saw Ethan, looking so dashing in his blue wedding suit, I started to well up. Then the male voice choir started to sing our song, God Only Knows by The Beach Boys, and an overwhelming feeling of intense emotion came over me.
“Suddenly, every precious memory of our time together came flooding back and I couldn’t stop the tears. I felt so elated and knew that marrying him was the best thing I would ever do.”
Sophie Evans Amber Davies Lucie Jones
14. Ioan Gruffudd played doctor Andrew Earlman in ITV’s drama Liar. But what character did he play in blockbuster Titanic?
Harold Lowe Jack Dawson Caledon Hockley
15. Doctor Foster actress Suranne Jones used to be in Coronation Street. What was her character’s name?
Racquel Suzanne Karen
16. Who played the role of the Queen in Netflix’s The Crown?
Miranda Hart Claire Foy Helen George
17. Thandie Newton starred in the latest series of Line of Duty as bent copper DCI Roz Huntley. Which actor played her victim Tim Ifield?
Jason Watkins Benedict Cumberbatch Adrian Dunbar
18. Tom Hardy was at his gritty best in Taboo. Which BBC2 Brimingham-based drama does he also star in?
Hustle Peaky Blinders Survivors
19. Bradley Walsh was named as Doctor Who’s new sidekick. But who is the new female Doctor Who?
Jodie Whittaker Joanne Froggatt Sarah Lancashire
20. Which former Doctor sidekick played the title role in Victoria?
Freema Agyeman Billie Piper Jenna Coleman
21. Who won the last series of Celebrity Big Brother?
Amelia Lily Jemma Lucy Sarah Harding
22. Big Brother presenter Emma Willis is married to pop star Matt Willis. What is the name of the band he started out in?
Westlife
Boyzone Busted
23. Georgia ‘The Toff’ Toffolo won this year’s I’m A Celebrity... but what reality TV show did she first appear on? Made in Chelsea Geordie Shore The Only Way is Essex
24. Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay triumphed in this year’s Love Island. Which Welsh town is Amber from? Cardiff Wrexham Denbigh
25. What’s the name of the Welsh X Factor star from the Rhondda who made it to the semi-finals? Lloyd Bank Lloyd Macey Mason Lloyd
26. Britain’s Got Talent 2017 was won by pianist Tokio Myers. Which Welsh contestant won the first ever series? Jai McDowall George Sampson Paul Potts
27. The crowds went wild for Justin Bieber at the Principality Stadium in June. What was the name of the tour called? Purpose Believe Never Say Never
28. The roof had to be closed at Coldplay’s concert at the Principality Stadium on the first of two nights because of rain but it didn’t stop the fun – or from singing the Welsh National Anthem. What’s the name of the Welsh band member? Chris Martin Guy Berryman Jonny Buckland
29. Robbie Williams also made a return to the home of Welsh rugby as part of his Heavy Entertainment Show tour. What was the name of his first solo single? Faith Freedom Angels
30. What will the Christmas show be at the Wales Millennium Centre in 2018? Wicked Matilda Shrek
31. Who was one of the headline acts this year’s Green Man festival in Brecon? PJ Harvey Jess Glynn Little Mix
32. The Killers announced a 2018 gig at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium. But what is singer Brandon’s surname? Smith Flowers Rose
33. A brand new musical starring John Owen-Jones and Noel Sullivan premiered at the Wales Millennium Centre. But which area of Cardiff was it set in? Llandaff Whitchurch Tiger Bay
34. Which Welsh band revealed two homecoming gigs for 2018? Manic Street Preachers Stereophonics Goldie Lookin’ Chain
35. National Theatre Wales’ production We’re Still Here was based on interview with steelworkers, union representatives and the people of which Wales town? Wrexham Abersytwyth Port Talbot
36. Which famous fashion designer helped design one of Ty Hafan’s Snowdogs? Julien Macdonald David Emanuel Jeff Banks