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'The Fast Show': Which Is Nice! Quiz

This is a quiz about the British comedy sketch programme 'The Fast Show', which was renamed 'Brilliant' in the USA. Good luck.

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

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Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,325

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 147 (7/10), Guest 109 (7/10), Guest 31 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Paul Whitehouse created 'The Fast Show' with which other comedian? Hint

Mark Williams

Simon Day

John Thompson

Charlie Higson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Simon Day played a character called John Actor. What was his nickname? Hint

'Monkfish'

'Vicarfish'

'Nunfish'

'Priestfish'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is NOT a catchphrase by a character in the show? Hint

'Never had it anyway'

'Jumpers for goalposts'

'Grrrreat'

'Bono estente'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these characters is played by Simon Day? Hint

Dave Angel

Colin Hunt

Unlucky Alf

Swiss Toni

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two actors play the "suits you" tailors? Hint

Paul Whitehouse & Mark Williams

Simon Day & John Thompson

Paul Whitehouse & Simon Day

John Thompson & Mark Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which character has the catchphrase 'Where's me washboard'? Hint

Bob Fleming

Roy Clarke

Simon Johnstone

Arthur Atkinson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jesse is another character in the show. Which of these was one of his tips? Hint

'This week, I have been mostly eating raspberry poptarts'

'Today, I have been mostly doing nudist archery'

'This week, I have been mostly wearing toilet roll earrings'

'Today, I have been mostly drinking chocolate lager'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these comedians have appeared in the show? Hint

Arabella Weir

Ben Elton

Victoria Wood

Harry Enfield

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Question 9 of 10

9. On to 'Channel 9 News'. Weathergirl Poula Fisch has only one word for the weather. What is it? Hint

'Meltio'

'Hottio'

'Scorchio'

'Roastio'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finish the name of this character. The 13th Duke of ________. Hint

Wycombe

Wybourne

Wybread

Wycambs

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Mar 15 2024 : Guest 147: 7/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 109: 7/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 31: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Paul Whitehouse created 'The Fast Show' with which other comedian?

Answer: Charlie Higson

'The Fast Show' was first seen on British television on September 27th, 1994, and instantly became a cult hit with fans including actor Johnny Depp, who appeared in a special entitled 'The Last Fast Show Ever' in 2000.

2. Simon Day played a character called John Actor. What was his nickname?

Answer: 'Monkfish'

'Monkfish' was a detective that wasn't known for his politeness and always said it as he saw it, without regard for the poor victim.

3. Which of the following is NOT a catchphrase by a character in the show?

Answer: 'Never had it anyway'

Louis Balfour, played by John Thompson runs the 'grrrreat' Jazz Club. Paul Whitehouse plays Ron Manager on a Football talk show, and always mentions the grass roots of the game, like 'jumpers for goalposts'. 'Bono Estente' is mouthed by numerous actors on 'Chanel 9'.

4. Which of these characters is played by Simon Day?

Answer: Dave Angel

Dave Angel, Eco warrior to be exact. Unlucky Alf is played by Paul Whitehouse, Colin Hunt and Swiss Toni are both played by Charlie Higson.

5. Which two actors play the "suits you" tailors?

Answer: Paul Whitehouse & Mark Williams

Ken & Kenneth, the tailors, have provided many a laugh over the years, and their catchphrase 'Suits you, Sir' has been uttered in pubs all over Britain.

6. Which character has the catchphrase 'Where's me washboard'?

Answer: Arthur Atkinson

Arthur Atkinson is played by Paul Whitehouse, and resembles George Formby. After every 'gag' he tells, he would always say 'where's me washboard'.

7. Jesse is another character in the show. Which of these was one of his tips?

Answer: 'This week, I have been mostly eating raspberry poptarts'

Jesse is played by Mark Williams. Other tips included 'wearing a thong' and 'wearing nipple clamps'.

8. Which of these comedians have appeared in the show?

Answer: Arabella Weir

Arabella Weir plays characters such as the un-named woman who always asks 'Does my bum look big in this?'.

9. On to 'Channel 9 News'. Weathergirl Poula Fisch has only one word for the weather. What is it?

Answer: 'Scorchio'

Poula Fisch is portrayed by 'Mrs. Merton' and 'The Royle Family' star Caroline Aherne.

10. Finish the name of this character. The 13th Duke of ________.

Answer: Wybourne

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Source: Author silverginger

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