Trainspotting at 25 - Quiz: How well do you know Trainspotting? Danny Boyle’s cult film turns 25

It’s been 25 years since loveable rogue Mark Renton urged us to “Choose Life” in the big-screen adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s cult 1993 novel, Trainspotting.

Released on 23 February 1996, the Danny Boyle-directed movie gave British cinema a much-needed shot in the arm, and made household names of its young stars – including Ewan McGregor (Renton), Ewen Bremner (Spud) and Kelly Macdonald (Diane).

In honour of the film’s 25th anniversary, we invite you to try our Trainspotting quiz.

Post your results in the comment section.

Questions

1 - What year was the first Trainspotting film released?

2 - In which two cities is Trainspotting set?

3 - In the film's opening scene, Renton and Spud are chased by security for shoplifting from which shop on Princes Street?

Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting.

4 - What song was used in the film's opening scene?

5 - Which future Doctor Who was originally offered the role of Begbie?

6 - Who won a BAFTA for Trainspotting?

7 - Which Scots actor starred as Mark Renton's dad?

8 - Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh plays which character in the film?

9 - What is Begbie’s first name?

10 - Which cast member played Renton in the original stage production of Irvine Welsh 's novel?

11 - What is the name of Spud’s girlfriend played by Shirley Henderson?

12 - Name the nightclub where Renton first meets Diane?

13 - What song is playing when Renton and Diane first meet?

14 - The writing on the wall of the nightclub where Renton meets Diane is the same as that in a bar in which other film?

15 - The film’s soundtrack and its sequel feature two different songs both titled Temptation – can you name the 80s bands who recorded the tracks?

16 - What is Renton’s job while in London?

17 - Peter Mullan stars as drug dealer Swanney – but what is Swanney’s nickname?

18 - Which Scottish actor does Sick Boy idolise?

19 - Who is implied to be baby Dawn’s dad?

20 - Name the game show host who has a cameo in the movie?

21 - Which musician said his band turned down the chance to be on the Trainspotting soundtrack – because he thought the film was actually about trainspotters?

22 - What is the name of Tommy's ex-girlfriend played by Pauline Lynch?

23 - Which disease does Tommy die from?

24 - In the film's final scene of Trainspotting, Spud finds money left for him by Renton. How much?

25 - What is the name of the Trainspotting movie sequel?

Answers

1 - 1996

2 - Edinburgh and London

3 - John Menzies

4 - Iggy Pop's Lust for Life

5 - Christopher Eccleston

6 - John Hodge (Best Adapted Screenplay)

7 - James Cosmo

8 - Mickey Forrester

9 - Francis

10 - Ewen Bremner

11 - Gail

12 - Volcano

13 - Atomic by Sleeper

14 - Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange

15 - Heaven 17 and New Order.

16 - Property letting agent

17 - Mother Superior

18 - Sean Connery

19 - Sick Boy

20 - Dale Winton

21 - Noel Gallagher

22 - Lizzy

23 - Toxoplasmosis

24 - £4,000

25 - T2

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