FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Characters in British Comedies part four
Quiz about Characters in British Comedies part four

Characters in British Comedies (part four) Quiz


Great Britain has produced some 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: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. TV Trivia
  6. »
  7. British TV
  8. »
  9. UK Comedy

Author
50ftqueenie
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
241,752
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3389
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (9/10), Peachie13 (10/10), Guest 101 (2/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. In which sitcom would you find these characters: Andy Millman, Maggie Jacobs, Darren Lamb and Barry from 'EastEnders'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Terry, Bob, Audrey and Thelma appeared in which sitcom sequel? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Bill, Ben and Rona appeared in which sitcom that aired on BBC1 for nine years? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Howard TJ Moon, Vince Noir, Bollo and Naboo the Enigma are the characters in this surreal comedy. First aired in 2004, which comedy was this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Hilary Briss, Tubbs, Edward, Pauline and Mickey were the weird and wonderful characters in which comedy? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which Liverpudlian sitcom would you find Nellie, Freddy and Grandad? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Brian Potter, Paddy, Max and Ray Von appear in which comedy? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This sketch show had many memorable characters: Ted and Ralph, The Suit-you Tailors, Billy Bleach and Swiss Tony. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Stan, Olive, Arthur and Blakey appeared in which dated Sitcom? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Robin, Jo, Chrissy, George and Mildred appeared in which seventies' sitcom? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 90: 9/10
Dec 07 2024 : Peachie13: 10/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 101: 2/10
Dec 04 2024 : Phillox: 9/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 90: 10/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 92: 9/10
Nov 30 2024 : scottm: 8/10
Nov 23 2024 : Vrijdag2012: 8/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 31: 6/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which sitcom would you find these characters: Andy Millman, Maggie Jacobs, Darren Lamb and Barry from 'EastEnders'?

Answer: Extras

Extras was written and directed by Ricky Gervais, who also plays Andy Millman. Each episode featured a celebrity portraying an exaggerated version of themselves. Ben Stiller, Kate Winslet, Orlando Bloom and David Bowie have all appeared in various episodes.
2. Terry, Bob, Audrey and Thelma appeared in which sitcom sequel?

Answer: Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads

This was the colour sequel to 'The Likely Lads'. Terry is back from his stint in the army and is reunited with his friend Bob. This series came to an end in 1974, Terry and Bob were reunited once more in the film 'The Likely Lads', which was released in 1976.
3. Bill, Ben and Rona appeared in which sitcom that aired on BBC1 for nine years?

Answer: 2point4 Children

This successful sitcom also starred the wonderful Liz Smith as Bill's mother Bette. Liz Smith later played Nana in the 'Royle Family'.
4. Howard TJ Moon, Vince Noir, Bollo and Naboo the Enigma are the characters in this surreal comedy. First aired in 2004, which comedy was this?

Answer: The Mighty Boosh

This cult comedy was written by Julian Barratt (Moon) and Noel Fielding (Noir). The first series followed the adventures of Noir and Moon in a zoo called 'Bob Fossil's Funworld'.
5. Hilary Briss, Tubbs, Edward, Pauline and Mickey were the weird and wonderful characters in which comedy?

Answer: The League of Gentlemen

'The League of Gentlemen' are Jeremy Dyson, Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Jeremy Dyson only appeared on screen in very brief cameos. A film 'The League of Gentlemen's apocalypse' was released in 2005, in which the characters of Royston Vasey discover that they are fictional, they find their way into the real world to confront the writers. It was weird but it worked!
6. In which Liverpudlian sitcom would you find Nellie, Freddy and Grandad?

Answer: Bread

'Bread' was written by Carla Lane, and it ran from 1986 to 199l. The Boswell family were: Nellie, her estranged husband Freddy and their offspring, Joey, Jack, Adrian, Aveline and Billy. Their cantankerous grandad lived next door; in almost every episode he could be heard saying 'Where's me tea?'.
7. Brian Potter, Paddy, Max and Ray Von appear in which comedy?

Answer: Peter Kaye's Phoenix Nights

'Peter Kaye's Phoenix Nights' first aired in 2001 and was written by Neil Fitzmaurice, Peter Kaye and Dave Spikey. Its spin-off 'Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere' has been equally successful.
8. This sketch show had many memorable characters: Ted and Ralph, The Suit-you Tailors, Billy Bleach and Swiss Tony.

Answer: The Fast Show

'The Fast Show' featured a huge cast of performers including: Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Simon Day and Mark Williams. It ran from 1994 to 2000. Johnny Depp appeared in the episode 'The Last Fast Show Ever' in a sketch with The Suit you Tailors, where he joined in with their usual innuendo.
9. Stan, Olive, Arthur and Blakey appeared in which dated Sitcom?

Answer: On the Buses

'On the Buses' was created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney. Several spin-off films were released: 'On the Buses', 'Mutiny on the Buses' and 'Holiday on the Buses'.
10. Robin, Jo, Chrissy, George and Mildred appeared in which seventies' sitcom?

Answer: Man About the House

'Man About the House' starred Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp. Two successful spin-off shows followed, 'George and Mildred' and 'Robin's Nest'.
Source: Author 50ftqueenie

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ArleneRimmer before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
12/12/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us