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Hard Quiz

A parade of self-appointed experts take on Australia's grumpiest TV host, Tom Gleeson, in the ultimate test of smarts and resilience.

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Hard Quiz – Season 5, Episode 16

  • Monday 10 Jun 2024

PG Tom Gleeson hosts the quiz show where the only prizes are glory and a Big Brass Mug. This week’s topics are Rafael Nadal, Spongebob Squarepants, dingoes, and New Yorker cartoons. And... DRAW!

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Season 5, Episode 16
  • Monday 10 Jun 2024
      • Monday 21 Oct 2024

      PG Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. This week, his contestants tackle the Australian Constitution, venomous snakes, the Mitford Sisters, and more!

      • Monday 14 Oct 2024

      PG Tom Gleeson leads a crash course in four topics so you can crush your next trivia night. This week’s topics are Tudor monarchs, Adrian Mole, Vincent motorcycles, and Superman.

      • Monday 7 Oct 2024

      PG An unforgettable line-up on this week's Hard Quiz as Tom Gleeson grills expert contestants on the Siege of Tobruk, Shaun the Sheep, the Theory of Evolution, and—wait for it—the Ferguson TE-20 tractor…

      • Monday 30 Sep 2024

      M Tom Gleeson pits four strangers against each other in a bloodthirsty battle of brains. This week’s topics are Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Seattle Seahawks, Forrest Gump, and more.

      • Monday 23 Sep 2024

      PG It’s the Battle of the Duds! Former losing contestants make a not-so-triumphant return to reclaim the victory they never had. Tom welcomes back experts on Manchester United, South Park and more.

      • Monday 16 Sep 2024

      M Tom Gleeson has questions about Prince, the Holden Torana, David Unaipon, and Studio Ghibli films, so he invited some self-proclaimed experts to answer them in an unhealthily competitive environment.

      • Monday 9 Sep 2024

      PG To be crowned Champion by host Tom Gleeson, an expert on Prince Charles must defeat a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, a Kill Bill devotee, and a Verdi opera fan. Who will take the Hard Quiz throne?

      • Monday 26 Aug 2024

      PGL What do Alexander the Great, The Golden Girls, The Vietnam War, and Teeth have in common? Nothing. Join Tom for a night of random fun as he interrogates contestants on their chosen subjects!

      • Monday 19 Aug 2024

      PG It’s the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Claus (expert topic: Charles Darwin), Kim (My Little Pony), Kevin (John Farnham), and David (The Human Eye) get one more crack at taking home the trophy.

      • Monday 12 Aug 2024

      PG What do Cleopatra, Allan Border, ABC cartoon Bluey and the game of bridge have in common? They’re all expert topics on tonight’s #HardQuiz. Tune in to see who takes home Tom’s Big Brass Mug!

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