Hard Quiz

Hard Quiz is a TV show on ABC. Hard Quiz is an Australian comedy quiz show for television that was created by Victoria-based Thinkative Television (Tomorrow Tonight, The Weekly) for ABC. The show, which is presented by Australian stand-up comedian and presenter Tom Gleeson (The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, skitHOUSE), sees four contestants with declared specialist subject areas compete in various rounds of questions as they seek to win the Hard Quiz trophy. Hard Quiz is actually a spin-off of Hard Chat, a satirical segment of the comedic news program The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Typical for the show is the joking interaction between Gleeson and his contestants, who will often mock each other's and make jokes at each other's expense. For his work as host and moderator on the show, Gleeson was awarded the Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television in 2019. The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 75 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2024.

Last broadcast:26/07/2024 at 18:31Genres:Quiz

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Hard Quiz

26/07/2024

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Season 4, Episode 4

Four experts match wits with each other while dodging witticisms from Tom Gleeson. Topics include: The Big Bang Theory, the Jonestown cult, the rock band Queen, and the comic book adventures of Tintin.

Season 4

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Season 4, Episode 3

25/07/2024

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Topics include: Whales, world geography, Life of Pi and Sir Donald Bradman. See how you fare when the Hard Quiz buzzer sounds.

Season 5

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Season 5, Episode 40

24/07/2024

Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. His contestants tackle the Australian Constitution, venomous snakes, the Mitford Sisters, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

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Season 5, Episode 39

23/07/2024

This episode is brought to you by the letters D for Dugongs, B for Bob's Burgers, S for Space Shuttle Disasters, and P for Pipe Organs. Join Tom as he tests four willing victims on their expert subjects. Time to play... HARD!

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Season 5, Episode 38

22/07/2024

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 until only one victor remains!

Season 5, Episode 37

19/07/2024

It's time to quiz, HARD! Tom Gleeson conducts a fight to the death among experts in James Dean, boomboxes, TV series Parks and Recreation and the planet Pluto. Who will prove themselves worthy of the Big Brass Mug?

Season 5, Episode 36 - Battle Of The Duds

18/07/2024

Yet another 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, Dolly Parton and World War II Tanks.

Season 9

Season 9, Episode 24

17/07/2024

Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be the Hard Quiz Champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are lavender, Dumb and Dumber, Pac-Man, and Guns N' Roses!

Season 5

Season 5, Episode 35

17/07/2024

Want to learn more about Andy Warhol, dressmaking, Kate Ceberano and Donkey Kong? Tom Gleeson deep dives into the expert subjects of four contestants to find one champion.

Season 5, Episode 34

16/07/2024

The people are real, the questions are real, the rulings are final. This is Hard Quiz! Topics include Fred Astaire, TV comedy Black Books, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and Australian native epiphytic orchids.

Season 5, Episode 26 - Battle Of The Duds

15/07/2024

It's another 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 Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug!

Season 5, Episode 21

12/07/2024

Tom Gleeson hosts a contest of wits. Which topic will see its nominated expert crowned Hard Quiz Champion: the Korean War, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ducati Motorcycles, or the Great Plague? The fun is contagious!

Season 9

Season 9, Episode 23

10/07/2024

Tom Gleeson has the questions. Do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, the French language and the Australian Masters golf tournament. Play along with Hard Quiz!

Season 5

Season 5, Episode 19

10/07/2024

Tom Gleeson presides over the latest episode of Hard Quiz, grilling his subjects on Barbra Streisand, Wolverine, video game Halo, and The Handmaid's Tale. Who will prove themselves champion and take home the Big Brass Mug?

Season 5, Episode 18

09/07/2024

Sue's a librarian. Can her Dewey Decimal System expertise defeat Australian geography boffin Ken, Canberra Raiders fan Chris, or Trent's knowledge of Shakespeare's Richard III? The Big Brass Mug awaits the victor!

Season 5, Episode 17

08/07/2024

Four experts battle it out on Hard Quiz: Ryan knows all there is to know about guinea pigs, Patrick has a penchant for vintage sneakers, Steven is a Peanuts comics pro and Katharina's an expert in Penicillin. Who will win?

Season 5, Episode 16

05/07/2024

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!

Season 5, Episode 13 - Battle Of The Duds

04/07/2024

Battle of the Duds! Which returning contestant will seize a second chance to hoist the Big Brass Mug... Sydney Swans fan Matt, Pete Sampras expert Kaushik, reality TV devotee Josh, or Barry Manilow fan club president Julie?

Season 9

Season 9, Episode 22

03/07/2024

Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, plus Paint and Pigments! It's going to be a messy episode of Hard Quiz.

Season 5

Season 5, Episode 11

03/07/2024

It's a battle royale as host Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test on their specialty topics. This week's topics are M*A*S*H, Disneyland, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Fender guitars. Tune in... HARD!

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