Classic British Comedy

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1. In Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's 'A bit of a chat,' how is it that the father tells his son his mother got pregnant? By sitting on a chair. The stork Magic fairies By the cat

2. Who runs Monty Python's cheese shop? Mr Trotter Mr Wensleydale Mr Cheddar Mr Dibley

3. What profession was Captain Mainwaring of 'Dad's Army'? Butcher Journalist Undertaker Bank Manager

4. In 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', how high should one count before throwing the holy hand grenade? Answer: (One Word)

5. What British drama series did Derek Fowlds of 'Yes Minister' go on to star in? 'Darling Buds of May' 'The Bill' 'Heartbeat' 'Cold Feet'

6. What English comedy legend guest starred in 'The Young Ones' as a priest? Terry Jones John Cleese Peter Cook Eric Morecambe

7. On the subject of guest stars, who popped up as the king of England in the first episode of 'Black Adder', and as another priest in the 'Princess Bride'? Graham Chapman Michael Palin Peter Cook Dudley Moore

8. What American-born actress carved out a niche for herself as Monty Python's resident sexpot? Aimi Harrison Connie Booth Carol Cleveland Rita Davies

9. What Python, or Cleese and Chapman scripted film did the legendary Spike Milligan NOT have a cameo role in? 'Yellowbeard' 'Rentadick' 'A Fish Called Wanda' 'The Life of Brian'

10. What instrument is Dudley Moore famous for his expertise on, complementing his comic talents? Answer: (One Word)

11. Who co-wrote 'Hancock's half hour'? Morecambe and Wise Galton and Simpson Cleese and Chapman Feldman and Took

12. What was Terry Jones and Michael Palin's short-lived post-Python series? 'Fawlty Towers' 'A Private Affair' 'Rutland Weekend Television' 'Ripping Yarns'

13. Name the actress who played long-suffering Betty to Michael Crawford's Frank Spencer. Connie Booth Judi Dench Stacy Dorning Michele Dotrice

14. What was the name of Frank Spencer's daughter? Jessica Jane Jennifer Betty

15. In two series of 'Blackadder' Tim McInnerny played idiot Lord Percy. In series three he appeared in one episode as the Scarlet Pimpernel. In series four he came back as a regular, but no longer Percy. What was his character's name? Lord Flashheart Lieutenant Sweet Captain Darling General Melchett

16. What might you be offered in compensation if you returned a dead parrot? A snail Another dead parrot A worm A slug

17. Who won Python's philosophers' soccer game? Wolloomoolloo Germany Greece France

18. What rotund comedienne cut her teeth at the Comic Strip and in guest spots on the 'Young Ones' before finding glory on her own shows? Dawn French Magda Szubanski Jo Brand Pauline Quirke

19. Who played borderline mental case Major Gowen in 'Fawlty Towers'? Richard Wilson Ballard Berkeley Windsor Davies Paul Eddington

20. What dubious peer of the realm carries bricks in his briefcase when staying at 'Fawlty Towers'? Lord Harris The Duke of Buckley Baron Orczy Lord Melbury

21. Where did Corporal Jack Jones of 'Dad's Army' serve in his younger days, before becoming Walmington on sea's finest butcher-cum lance corporal? India Canada South Africa Sudan

22. Who is the ever-so-charming actress who is a veteran star of television comedies such as 'The Good Life', 'No Job for a Lady' and 'To the Manor Born'? Penelope Keith Connie Booth Felicity Kendal Prunella Scales

23. Name the New Zealand-born actress and comedienne who came to prominence with 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' and later married Billy Connolly. Noeline Brown Pamela Stephenson Lesley Joseph Arabella Weir

24. What was Sid's football club of choice in 'Bless this House'? Newcastle Spurs Leeds Chelsea

25. What kind of animal did the Goodies finally make funky? Gibbon Ferret Rhino Lemur