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Quiz about Characters in British Comedies part two

Characters in British Comedies (part two) Quiz

Great Britain has produced many classic comedies and some absolute turkeys. In this quiz I'll name some characters and all you have to do is name the show they appeared in, good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
50ftqueenie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,473

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
2721

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (5/10), Hayes1953 (9/10), Guest 2 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which revolutionary comedy were these characters from; Wolfie, Ken, Shirley, Tucker, and Speed? Hint

On the Buses

My Family

Citizen Smith

Man About the House

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Bolly quaffing sitcom would you find Edina, Patsy, Saffy and Bubble? Hint

2.4 Children

The Vicar of Dibley

French and Saunders

Absolutely Fabulous

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which sitcom would you find the cringeworthy boss David Brent? Hint

On the Buses

The Office

The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin

The Smoking Room

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Question 4 of 10

4. This comedy was taken off air in 1976 despite being hugely popular with viewers. Can you remember this ill-fated sitcom that featured Eddie and Joan Booth? Hint

Curry and Chips

Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

Till Death us do Part

Love Thy Neighbour

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which anarchic comedy would you find Vyvyan, Rick, Neil and Mike? Hint

Blackadder

The Young Ones

Peep Show

The Mighty Boosh

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which comedy would you find these characters; Rene, Edith and Herr Otto Flick? Hint

It Ain't Half Hot Mum

Dad's Army

The Goon Show

'Allo 'Allo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Terry Collier and Bob Ferris were characters in this sitcom which was filmed in black and white. Hint

Only When I Laugh

In Loving Memory

Up Pompeii!

The Likely Lads

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ted Crilly, Dougal McGuire, Jack Hacket and Mrs Doyle were characters in which sitcom? Hint

Vicar of Dibley

Father Ted

Oh Brother

Bless me, Father

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which comedy programme would you find these diverse characters; Eric Olthwaite, Tompkinson, Major Phipps and Captain Snetterton? Hint

Not Only...But Also

Rutland Weekend Television

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Ripping Yarns

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which sitcom followed the adventures of Arthur Wilson, George Mainwaring, Jack Jones and Frank Pike? Hint

Robin's Nest

Dad's Army

Please Sir!

Doctor in the House

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 28 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Mar 18 2024 : Hayes1953: 9/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 2: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 199: 10/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Feb 27 2024 : clevercatz: 10/10
Feb 20 2024 : Saffia: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which revolutionary comedy were these characters from; Wolfie, Ken, Shirley, Tucker, and Speed?

Answer: Citizen Smith

'Citizen Smith' was written by John Sullivan, who later went on to write the hugely successful 'Only Fools and Horses'. Robert Lindsay (Wolfie) was the leader of the 'Tooting Popular Front', and was fond of saying; 'Freedom for Tooting' and 'Power to the People'!
Wolfie may have fancied himself as an urban revolutionary, unfortunately he was just a jobless petty criminal.

2. In which Bolly quaffing sitcom would you find Edina, Patsy, Saffy and Bubble?

Answer: Absolutely Fabulous

Joanna Lumley and Jeniffer Saunders were absolutely fabulous as Patsy and Eddy. The show had many celebrities such as Lulu, Elton John, Debbie Harry and Graham Norton appear in cameo roles.

3. In which sitcom would you find the cringeworthy boss David Brent?

Answer: The Office

'The Office' was created and written by Ricky Gervais, who was the boss David Brent in this mockumentary style comedy, set in a fictional office in Slough. Brent thought he was a great boss to work for, in reality he was incompetent and embarrassing.

4. This comedy was taken off air in 1976 despite being hugely popular with viewers. Can you remember this ill-fated sitcom that featured Eddie and Joan Booth?

Answer: Love Thy Neighbour

This politically incorrect sitcom was based on a white couple living next door to a black couple. It ran from 1972 to 1976. The two men resorted to racist name-calling and were as bigoted as each other.

5. In which anarchic comedy would you find Vyvyan, Rick, Neil and Mike?

Answer: The Young Ones

'The Young Ones' was written by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall (Rick) and Lise Mayer. The four main characters were students at the fictional Scumbag College. Vyvyan was the violent punk, Rick was the nerd, Neil was the hippy and Mike was the cool one. They all shared a filthy student house. One of the most memorable episodes was 'Bambi' in which the four students appeared on 'University Challenge'.

6. In which comedy would you find these characters; Rene, Edith and Herr Otto Flick?

Answer: 'Allo 'Allo

"'Allo 'Allo" was created and written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. It was broadcast from 1982 to 1992. Rene Artois was the flustered cafe owner in the small French village that was occupied by the Germans.

7. Terry Collier and Bob Ferris were characters in this sitcom which was filmed in black and white.

Answer: The Likely Lads

'The Likely Lads' was written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. The two main characters were played by James Bolam and Rodney Bewes. The series came to an end when James Bolam's character, Terry, joined the army.

8. Ted Crilly, Dougal McGuire, Jack Hacket and Mrs Doyle were characters in which sitcom?

Answer: Father Ted

'Father Ted' was a sitcom about three exiled priests living on the remote Craggy Island with their housekeeper Mrs Doyle. The three Roman Catholic priests were banished to Craggy Island by Bishop Brennan, who regularly appears to check up on them. Their attempts to impress him in the hope of escaping Craggy Island always ended in disaster.

9. In which comedy programme would you find these diverse characters; Eric Olthwaite, Tompkinson, Major Phipps and Captain Snetterton?

Answer: Ripping Yarns

'Ripping Yarns' was written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of the Monty Python team. Each episode had different characters, with Michael Palin playing at least one of them.

10. Which sitcom followed the adventures of Arthur Wilson, George Mainwaring, Jack Jones and Frank Pike?

Answer: Dad's Army

This sitcom about the Home Guard in the second world war ran from 1968 to 1977. It had many catchphrases; 'Don't panic Mr Mainwaring', 'Permission to speak Sir', 'We're doomed' and 'Stupid boy'.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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