The Great British Battleaxe

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1. As is so often the case, this lady’s real personality was the opposite of her screen persona. Who starred with Sid James and John Le Mesurier in the sitcom “George and the Dragon”? Peggy Mount Yootha Joyce Hylda Baker Hattie Jacques

2. Kathy Staff is an actress with a reputation for playing dour northern women. However, her most famous role must surely be the one that she plays in “Last of the Summer Wine”. What is the name of that character? Auntie Ros Edie Pegden Lucinda Davenport Nora Batty

3. Sometimes I can understand why women become battleaxes. Being married to the hopeless George for so many years, it’s no wonder Mildred developed into one. Although they later had their own series, imaginatively titled “George and Mildred”, in which series did they first appear? On The Buses My Wife Next Door Man About The House Bless This House

4. One of my favourite battleaxes is Sybil Fawlty, from "Fawlty Towers". In which seaside town did Sybil carry out her reign of terror? Teignmouth Torquay Totnes Tenby

5. With her glass of milk stout and ever present hairnet, actress Violet Carson played the part of which battleaxe in "Coronation Street"? Ena Sharples Annie Walker Elsie Tanner Hilda Ogden

6. Diana Trent was prematurely consigned to live in a retirement home. She conspired with the eccentric Tom Ballard to battle against the yuppie manager of the home in “Waiting for God”. What was the name of the retirement home in question? Bayview Bayside Baywatch Bayreuth

7. Actress Joan Sanderson cropped up as a battleaxe in an episode of "Fawlty Towers". She played the part of Mrs Richards, a woman with impaired hearing and an imperious nature. However, Ms Sanderson also played the part of the formidable battleaxe Doris Ewell in which sitcom? Please Sir On The Buses Mind Your Language Love Thy Neighbour

8. Mollie Sugden seems to be have been born to play the part of a battleaxe. She is probably best known as the feline loving Mrs Slocombe on “Are You Being Served” (1972-1985). However, she has played the role of a pub landlady in which long-running soap? Eastenders Coronation Street Emmerdale Crossroads

9. We move upmarket to visit our next battleaxe. The role of Margo in “The Good Life” (1975-1978) is the one that bought actress Penelope Keith to public notice. In 2002, Ms Keith was given a one year post as High Sheriff of which county? Hampshire Essex Devon Surrey

10. Our final battleaxe resides not in the world of TV but rather in cartoon form. Grandma Giles appeared alongside her family for an astonishing 46 years. In which newspaper did they appear? The Telegraph The Times The Daily Mail The Daily Express