And He Drove the Fastest Milk Cart in the West

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1. Benny was not his given name at birth. What were his real first names? Benjamin William Alfred Hawthorn Charles David Bedford Stuart

2. Where was Benny born, and spent the first few years of his life? Southampton London Bournemouth Hastings

3. After he left school, Benny worked as a milkman. True False

4. Benny's first professional job in theatre was as a straight man for Reg Varney. Which later, famous, actor did he beat for the job? Spike Milligan Peter Sellers George Cole Alistair Sim

5. How many times was Benny married? 0 3 1 2

6. In the song Ernie, his rival was from Teddington. Benny also lived in Teddington. True False

7. In which year did Benny make his first television appearance? 1953 1960 1955 1949

8. Shortly before his death, Benny was diagnosed with renal failure. This, however, did not kill him. What was the cause of his death? Head injury due to a fall Suicide Coronary thrombosis Carbon monoxide poisoning

9. Benny hill passed away sad and lonely. On which date did he die? 24 December 21 April Unknown 28 May

10. After his death, how was his estate divided? It was divided between some of his friends. It was bequeathed to charity. It went to his nieces and nephews. He died intestate.