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The British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 270

Hercules Grytpype Thynne is back with another testing test...

1. What are the names of the two bouncers in Phoenix Nights?

Phoenix Nights

2. Up until the mid 1980s, Les Dennis had a comedy partner, but he died. Who was he?

3. What was the name of the pub in Men Behaving Badly?

Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

4. What was the line of work of the character Clarence, in the Ronnie Barker sitcom of the same name?

Clarence. Image shows from L to R: Clarence Sale (Ronnie Barker), Jane Travers (Josephine Tewson). Copyright: BBC

5. In Extras Series 2, Episode 4, who gets Andy (Ricky Gervais) a lifetime ban from the BAFTAs because he was caught snorting cocaine in the gents toilet?

Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant). Copyright: BBC

6. Who did Norman Wisdom sing the Narcissus song with, where they hysterically both finished up in fits of laughter?

Norman Wisdom

7. What is full name of Denise's baby in The Royle Family?

The Royle Family. Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne)

8. How many children does Ria have in Butterflies?

Butterflies. Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig). Copyright: BBC

9. In The Goodies' Kitten Kong spoof of King Kong, what tall structure did the kitten push over?

The Goodies. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Bill Oddie), Tim (Tim Brooke-Taylor), Graeme (Graeme Garden). Copyright: BBC

10. In Curry & Chips with Eric Sykes and Spike Milligan, where is most of the sitcom set?

Curry & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Blenkinsop (Eric Sykes), Kevin O'Grady (Spike Milligan). Copyright: London Weekend Television

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