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Quiz about Classic British Comedy
Quiz about Classic British Comedy

Classic British Comedy Trivia Quiz


A quiz for those who love Monty Python, 'Not Only...But Also...' and other great, influential British comedies of the past.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrbehemoth. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
mrbehemoth
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
51,582
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
14 / 25
Plays
1993
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: mcpoorboy (21/25), Hayes1953 (16/25), MrNobody97 (25/25).
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Question 1 of 25
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? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Who runs Monty Python's cheese shop? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. What profession was Captain Mainwaring of 'Dad's Army'? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. In 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', how high should one count before throwing the holy hand grenade?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 25
5. What British drama series did Derek Fowlds of 'Yes Minister' go on to star in? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. What English comedy legend guest starred in 'The Young Ones' as a priest? Hint


Question 7 of 25
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'? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. What American-born actress carved out a niche for herself as Monty Python's resident sexpot? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. What Python, or Cleese and Chapman scripted film did the legendary Spike Milligan NOT have a cameo role in? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. What instrument is Dudley Moore famous for his expertise on, complementing his comic talents?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 11 of 25
11. Who co-wrote 'Hancock's half hour'? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. What was Terry Jones and Michael Palin's short-lived post-Python series? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Name the actress who played long-suffering Betty to Michael Crawford's Frank Spencer. Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. What was the name of Frank Spencer's daughter? Hint


Question 15 of 25
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? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. What might you be offered in compensation if you returned a dead parrot? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Who won Python's philosophers' soccer game? Hint


Question 18 of 25
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? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Who played borderline mental case Major Gowen in 'Fawlty Towers'? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. What dubious peer of the realm carries bricks in his briefcase when staying at 'Fawlty Towers'? Hint


Question 21 of 25
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? Hint


Question 22 of 25
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'? Hint


Question 23 of 25
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. Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. What was Sid's football club of choice in 'Bless this House'? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. What kind of animal did the Goodies finally make funky? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
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?

Answer: By sitting on a chair.

And mother's upstairs in bed, coping with Dirty Uncle Bertie...
2. Who runs Monty Python's cheese shop?

Answer: Mr Wensleydale

The cleanest cheese shop in those parts...certainly uncontaminated by cheese.
3. What profession was Captain Mainwaring of 'Dad's Army'?

Answer: Bank Manager

He was boss of Wilson and Pike.
4. In 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', how high should one count before throwing the holy hand grenade?

Answer: Three

'And then you throw it at thine enemies, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it...'
5. What British drama series did Derek Fowlds of 'Yes Minister' go on to star in?

Answer: 'Heartbeat'

He played knowledgeable Bernard Woolley in 'Yes Minister', and irascible Sergeant Oscar Blaketon in 'Heartbeat'.
6. What English comedy legend guest starred in 'The Young Ones' as a priest?

Answer: Terry Jones

In the episode Nasty, as the presiding minister at the funeral of Alexei Sayle, who may be a South African vampire, or possibly just Harry the Bastard, with a right dastardly scheme.
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'?

Answer: Peter Cook

'My Kingdom for a horse!'
8. What American-born actress carved out a niche for herself as Monty Python's resident sexpot?

Answer: Carol Cleveland

A strong contender for the title of Seventh Python.
9. What Python, or Cleese and Chapman scripted film did the legendary Spike Milligan NOT have a cameo role in?

Answer: 'A Fish Called Wanda'

'Rentadick''s Pakistani customs official, an anonymous religious zealot in 'Brian', and footman to Queen Anne in 'Yellowbeard'.
10. What instrument is Dudley Moore famous for his expertise on, complementing his comic talents?

Answer: Piano

The famous Bo Dudley!
11. Who co-wrote 'Hancock's half hour'?

Answer: Galton and Simpson

Also writers of the hit 'Steptoe and Son'.
12. What was Terry Jones and Michael Palin's short-lived post-Python series?

Answer: 'Ripping Yarns'

It was a success, but only nine episodes were made because of the great cost of producing each one.
13. Name the actress who played long-suffering Betty to Michael Crawford's Frank Spencer.

Answer: Michele Dotrice

Daughter of distinguished actor Roy.
14. What was the name of Frank Spencer's daughter?

Answer: Jessica

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?

Answer: Captain Darling

No longer an idiot, just a whiny, sniveling little creep.
16. What might you be offered in compensation if you returned a dead parrot?

Answer: A slug

'Does it talk?'
17. Who won Python's philosophers' soccer game?

Answer: Greece

Thanks to Archimedes...'Eureka'!
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?

Answer: Dawn French

Always gets the big laugh, whether playing the 'Vicar of Dibley' or Kathy Bates.
19. Who played borderline mental case Major Gowen in 'Fawlty Towers'?

Answer: Ballard Berkeley

Hates Germans, loves women, shoots rats and is always pleased to read about someone making a century.
20. What dubious peer of the realm carries bricks in his briefcase when staying at 'Fawlty Towers'?

Answer: Lord Melbury

He adds a touch of class...
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?

Answer: Sudan

And those fuzzie-wuzzies...'they don't like it up 'em!'
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'?

Answer: Penelope Keith

Just dripping with sophistication.
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.

Answer: Pamela Stephenson

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

Answer: Chelsea

'ABC...Ale, Birds, and Chelsea Football Club.'
25. What kind of animal did the Goodies finally make funky?

Answer: Gibbon

In between hopping around the world in toothpaste suits and dressing up as a pantomime dromedary, of course.
Source: Author mrbehemoth

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