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In which seaside town is Fawlty Towers set?
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- 1. In which seaside town is Fawlty Towers set?
- A. Brighton
- B. Torquay (answer)
- C. Blackpool
- D. Whitby
It was inspired by a real Torquay hotel. - 2. Which sitcom features the Trotter family of Peckham?
- A. Only Fools and Horses (answer)
- B. Steptoe and Son
- C. The Royle Family
- D. Porridge
It ran from 1981 to 2003. - 3. What is the name of the paper company in the UK version of The Office?
- A. Dunder Mifflin
- B. Wernham Hogg (answer)
- C. Reynholm Industries
- D. Grace Brothers
Dunder Mifflin is from the US version. - 4. On which fictional island does Father Ted live?
- A. Craggy Island (answer)
- B. Rocky Island
- C. Lonely Island
- D. Fanta Island
The show ran for three series on Channel 4. - 5. Which actor played Blackadder?
- A. Hugh Laurie
- B. Rowan Atkinson (answer)
- C. Stephen Fry
- D. Tony Robinson
The series spans four historical eras. - 6. In The Vicar of Dibley, who plays the vicar?
- A. Jennifer Saunders
- B. Dawn French (answer)
- C. Victoria Wood
- D. Julie Walters
Geraldine Granger first appeared in 1994. - 7. Which sitcom is set in the IT department of Reynholm Industries?
- A. The IT Crowd (answer)
- B. Spaced
- C. Peep Show
- D. Green Wing
It was created by Graham Linehan. - 8. 'Stupid boy!' is a catchphrase from which show?
- A. Dad's Army (answer)
- B. Hi-de-Hi!
- C. It Ain't Half Hot Mum
- D. Are You Being Served?
Captain Mainwaring says it to Private Pike. - 9. Which comedy duo performed 'The Two Ronnies'?
- A. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett (answer)
- B. Ronnie Wood and Ronnie Lane
- C. Ronnie Ancona and Ronnie Barker
- D. Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie O'Sullivan
The 'Four Candles' sketch is a favourite. - 10. Gavin and Stacey is mostly set in Essex and which Welsh town?
- A. Swansea
- B. Barry (answer)
- C. Cardiff
- D. Tenby
Barry Island features heavily. - 11. Which character in Only Fools and Horses says 'Lovely jubbly'?
- A. Rodney
- B. Del Boy (answer)
- C. Trigger
- D. Boycie
Del Boy took the phrase from an old orange drink advert. - 12. What is Mr Bean's car?
- A. Mini (answer)
- B. Reliant Robin
- C. Morris Minor
- D. Ford Fiesta
A Reliant Robin is his regular victim.
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