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The British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 256

Time for a new British Comedy Quiz question setter. A big thanks to Emily Bourne for constructing this entertaining challenge...

1. What is the name of this character, played by Ben Willbond, in Ghosts?

Ben Willbond

2. In which fictional English town is The Thin Blue Line set?

The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

3. In which Carry On film did Barbara Windsor make her first appearance?

4. Staying with Barbara Windsor, in which sitcom did she appear in one episode as a greengrocer called Millicent?

5. What is the name of Janey Harper's son in My Family?

My Family. Image shows from L to R: Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay)

6. Which of these actors NEVER appeared in an episode of Steptoe And Son?

Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett), Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

7. How many full series of French And Saunders have been broadcast?

(i.e. Excluding Christmas, compilation and other specials)

French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French. Copyright: BBC

8. In dinnerladies, what is the name of TV game show, presented by Henry Kelly, on which Bren appears in an attempt win £10,000?

dinnerladies. Brenda (Victoria Wood). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

9. In which year was Not Going Out first broadcast?

Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Megan Dodds), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television

10. What links the following sitcom episode titles? The Pop Star; Summer Holiday; The Pageant; The Vicar In White.

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