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Classic British comedy quiz

Catchphrases at the ready. How well do you know British TV comedy?

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Question sheet

  1. 1. In which seaside town is Fawlty Towers set?
    • A. Brighton
    • B. Torquay
    • C. Blackpool
    • D. Whitby
  2. 2. Which sitcom features the Trotter family of Peckham?
    • A. Only Fools and Horses
    • B. Steptoe and Son
    • C. The Royle Family
    • D. Porridge
  3. 3. What is the name of the paper company in the UK version of The Office?
    • A. Dunder Mifflin
    • B. Wernham Hogg
    • C. Reynholm Industries
    • D. Grace Brothers
  4. 4. On which fictional island does Father Ted live?
    • A. Craggy Island
    • B. Rocky Island
    • C. Lonely Island
    • D. Fanta Island
  5. 5. Which actor played Blackadder?
    • A. Hugh Laurie
    • B. Rowan Atkinson
    • C. Stephen Fry
    • D. Tony Robinson
  6. 6. In The Vicar of Dibley, who plays the vicar?
    • A. Jennifer Saunders
    • B. Dawn French
    • C. Victoria Wood
    • D. Julie Walters
  7. 7. Which sitcom is set in the IT department of Reynholm Industries?
    • A. The IT Crowd
    • B. Spaced
    • C. Peep Show
    • D. Green Wing
  8. 8. 'Stupid boy!' is a catchphrase from which show?
    • A. Dad's Army
    • B. Hi-de-Hi!
    • C. It Ain't Half Hot Mum
    • D. Are You Being Served?
  9. 9. Which comedy duo performed 'The Two Ronnies'?
    • A. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett
    • B. Ronnie Wood and Ronnie Lane
    • C. Ronnie Ancona and Ronnie Barker
    • D. Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie O'Sullivan
  10. 10. Gavin and Stacey is mostly set in Essex and which Welsh town?
    • A. Swansea
    • B. Barry
    • C. Cardiff
    • D. Tenby
  11. 11. Which character in Only Fools and Horses says 'Lovely jubbly'?
    • A. Rodney
    • B. Del Boy
    • C. Trigger
    • D. Boycie
  12. 12. What is Mr Bean's car?
    • A. Mini
    • B. Reliant Robin
    • C. Morris Minor
    • D. Ford Fiesta

Answer sheet (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. B - Torquay
    It was inspired by a real Torquay hotel.
  2. 2. A - Only Fools and Horses
    It ran from 1981 to 2003.
  3. 3. B - Wernham Hogg
    Dunder Mifflin is from the US version.
  4. 4. A - Craggy Island
    The show ran for three series on Channel 4.
  5. 5. B - Rowan Atkinson
    The series spans four historical eras.
  6. 6. B - Dawn French
    Geraldine Granger first appeared in 1994.
  7. 7. A - The IT Crowd
    It was created by Graham Linehan.
  8. 8. A - Dad's Army
    Captain Mainwaring says it to Private Pike.
  9. 9. A - Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett
    The 'Four Candles' sketch is a favourite.
  10. 10. B - Barry
    Barry Island features heavily.
  11. 11. B - Del Boy
    Del Boy took the phrase from an old orange drink advert.
  12. 12. A - Mini
    A Reliant Robin is his regular victim.