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Classic British Sitcoms Trivia Quiz

If you love British comedy, this quiz is for you.

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

Author
braddazz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,360

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2536

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (8/10), Guest 2 (8/10), Guest 82 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 'Fawlty Towers', where was Manuel from? Hint

Barcelona

Rome

Madrid

Paris

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which fictional town was 'The Thin Blue Line' set? Hint

Torrington

Gasforth

Bellingham

Harmouth

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Del Boy and Rodney's uncle called in 'Only Fools and Horses'? Hint

Trigg

Albert

Boyce

Micky Pearce

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Father Ted live? Hint

Baggy Island

Dublin

Boggy Creek

Craggy Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. Captain Darling appeared in which Sitcom? Hint

'Blackadder the Second'

'The Black Adder'

'Blackadder Goes Forth'

'Blackadder the Third'

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Victor Meldrew's phone number? Hint

4921

4912

4192

4291

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the computer called in 'Red Dwarf'? Hint

Holly

Scutter

Kryten

Hollister

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Gary's girlfriend in 'Men Behaving Badly'? Hint

Debbie

Mandy

Dorothy

Felicity

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played Tom in 'Gimme Gimme Gimme'? Hint

James Dreyfus

David Haig

Rowan Atkinson

Colin Firth

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Will Mellor's character in 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps' called? Hint

Baz

Gaz

Tony

Jonny

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 18 2024 : Hayes1953: 8/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 2: 8/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10
Feb 27 2024 : Saffia: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 'Fawlty Towers', where was Manuel from?

Answer: Barcelona

Manuel was played by Andrew Sachs. This classic 1970s comedy was written by John Cleese and Connie Booth.

2. Which fictional town was 'The Thin Blue Line' set?

Answer: Gasforth

Starring Rowan Atkinson, James Dreyfus and David Haig, this police comedy lasted for two seasons.

3. What was Del Boy and Rodney's uncle called in 'Only Fools and Horses'?

Answer: Albert

Played by Buster Merryfield, he replaced Grandad who sadly passed away before the filming of series 4.

4. Where did Father Ted live?

Answer: Craggy Island

Father Ted was played by the late Dermot Morgan. Also starring Ardel O'Hanlon as Dougal Maguire.

5. Captain Darling appeared in which Sitcom?

Answer: 'Blackadder Goes Forth'

This was the fourth series of Blackadder, which was set in the First World War. Each series was set in a different era.

6. What was Victor Meldrew's phone number?

Answer: 4291

Victor Meldrew, a grumpy retired pensioner was played by Richard Wilson. His wife, Margaret was played by Annette Crosby.

7. What was the computer called in 'Red Dwarf'?

Answer: Holly

Holly was played by Norman Lovett in series I, II, VII and VIII, and by Hattie Hayridge in series III, IV and V. Also starring in Red Dwarf were Craig Charles as Lister, Chris Barrie as Rimmer, Danny John Jules as the Cat and Robert Llewllyn as Kryten (series III onwards).

8. Who was Gary's girlfriend in 'Men Behaving Badly'?

Answer: Dorothy

Dorothy was played by Caroline Quentin. Also starring Leslie Ash, Martin Clunes and Neil Morrisey.

9. Who played Tom in 'Gimme Gimme Gimme'?

Answer: James Dreyfus

Also starring Cathy Burke as Tom's flat mate, Linda.

10. What is Will Mellor's character in 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps' called?

Answer: Gaz

His on-screen girlfriend is also his real-life girlfriend. This sitcom is set in Runcorn about a group of friends Jonny, Gaz, Donna, Janet and Louise.

Source: Author braddazz

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