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Quiz about British Sitcoms
Quiz about British Sitcoms

British Sitcoms Trivia Quiz


Welcome to my British sitcom quiz. I'll give you the names of two characters in a show and you have to tell me which show they appear. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by sentineluk. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
sentineluk
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
202,132
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
3142
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: BUTCH4444 (9/10), Hayes1953 (10/10), Guest 2 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone appeared in which show? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries and Betty Slocombe were rivals in which comedy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Rupert Rigsby lusted after Ruth Jones in which show? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which show were Alf and Else Garnett married? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Rick and Vyvyan were who? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which show helped C.J and Doc Morrisey get where they are today? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Polly and Manuel worked where? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Father Dougal McGuire and Mrs Doyle served in which show? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which show did Ted Bovis and Mr Partridge entertain us? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Gloria Beaumont and Lofty Sugden got very steamy in which comedy? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : BUTCH4444: 9/10
Mar 18 2024 : Hayes1953: 10/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 2: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 199: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 176: 10/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 81: 10/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 82: 10/10
Mar 01 2024 : pughmv: 10/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 86: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone appeared in which show?

Answer: 'Absolutely Fabulous'

"Absolutely Fabulous" started as a sketch in the "French and Saunders" sketch show with Dawn French playing the part of Jennifer Saunders' daughter, a role later played by Julia Sawalha. The show is set in the world of fashion magazines and PR. The show was first broadcast in 1992.
2. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries and Betty Slocombe were rivals in which comedy?

Answer: 'Are You Being Served?'

"Are You Being Served?" is an unusual British sitcom in that it is also very popular in USA. It is set on the fictional Grace Brothers store and its undoubted star is John Inman as the camp menswear assistant, Mr Humphries. It also starred Molly Sugden as Mrs Slocombe. The show ran from 1972 to 1984 and a movie was released in 1977.
3. Rupert Rigsby lusted after Ruth Jones in which show?

Answer: 'Rising Damp'

"Rising Damp" was set in a northern boarding house and told the story of obnoxious landlord Rigsby and his tenants, most of whom he hated. The only one he had a soft spot for was Miss Jones. His many attempts at wooing her always failed miserably. The show ran from 1974 to 1978.
4. In which show were Alf and Else Garnett married?

Answer: 'Till Death Us Do Part'

One of the most monstrous TV characters ever was the star of "Till Death Us Do Part", the truly horrendous Alf Garnett. He was a bigot, sexist and foul mouthed. His son-in-law was played by Anthony Booth who is the father of Cherie Blair, wife of Tony Blair.

The series crossed over to USA and was turned into "All in the Family", Archie Bunker being the American Alf Garnett. It ran from 1966 to 1974.
5. Rick and Vyvyan were who?

Answer: 'The Young Ones'

Only 12 episodes of this show were made and it was very much a product of the alternative comedy movement in the early 80's. It was anarchic and a lot of the time made little sense. The show was about four students, Rick, Vyvyan, Neil and Mike who shared a house. It ran from 1982 to 1984.
6. Which show helped C.J and Doc Morrisey get where they are today?

Answer: 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'

This series starred Leonard Rossiter as Reggie Perrin, a middle aged man living a suburban life but heading for a mid life crisis. C.J. was his boss and seemed to have a saying for every eventuality! Doc Morrisey was the doctor where Reggie worked, but he didn't seem to know much about medicine! An American version was made, "Reggie" starring Richard Mulligan. "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" ran from 1976 to 1979.
7. Polly and Manuel worked where?

Answer: 'Fawlty Towers'

Only 12 episodes of this show were made and it took John Cleese and his then wife, Connie Booth, who played waitress Polly, six weeks to write each episode. The show was set in a hotel in the English seaside town of Torquay and Cleese played the truly awful hotel owner/manager. The Spanish waiter Manuel, who didn't understand much English, was played by Andrew Sachs.
8. Father Dougal McGuire and Mrs Doyle served in which show?

Answer: 'Father Ted'

20 shows were made in this series. It was set on Craggy Island somewhere off the Irish coast. It featured the adventures of three priests who lived together and were looked after by their housekeeper, Mrs Doyle. Father Ted was the leader of the house, Father Dougal was the naive, silly priest and Father Jack was always the worse for drink! Sadly Dermot Morgan, who played Father Ted, died at the age of 45.

The show ran from 1995 to 1998.
9. In which show did Ted Bovis and Mr Partridge entertain us?

Answer: 'Hi De Hi'

One of many shows written by David Croft and Jimmy Perry. This was set in the great British institution of holiday camps in the 1960s. Ted Bovis was the camp host and was always doing dodgy deeds. My Partridge was the childrens entertainer, but he hated kids. The show ran from 1980 to 1989.
10. Gloria Beaumont and Lofty Sugden got very steamy in which comedy?

Answer: 'It Ain't Half Hot, Mum'

A David Croft and Jimmy Perry show set in steamy India during the Second World War, it featured the adventures of a Royal Artillery Concert Party. Lofty Sugden and Gloria Beaumont were both members of the party, Gloria being so called because he always dressed as a woman for the shows! The series ran from 1974 to 1981.
Source: Author sentineluk

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