Test the Nation

Test the Nation is a television programme, first broadcast by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The format has now been made around the world in countries such as Germany, the United States, Israel, New Zealand and Japan.

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BBC - United Kingdom - Germany - United States - Israel - New Zealand - Japan

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The format is designed to allow viewers to answer a number of questions in order to measure, in a crude way, their IQ or also to know their knowledge about their country.

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Typically there is a studio audience who answer the questions along with the viewer. The studio demography is broken down into fun categories often designed to challenge or affirm stereotypes. For example, in the United Kingdom white van man and fashion models are commonly thought to be less intelligent, whilst doctors and scientists are expected to score highly.

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Demography - Stereotype - United Kingdom - White van man - Fashion model - Doctor - Scientist

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The fun is in comparing your score against your fellow countrymen. The British version is currently presented by Anne Robinson and Phillip Schofield.

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Anne Robinson - Phillip Schofield

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