Quiz 273

1. Which character from The Office is seen celebrating their 30th birthday in an episode from the first series?

2. Charlie Brooker's first name is actually...

3. In what year did Ian Hislop become editor of Private Eye?

4. In the world of British sitcoms, Patricia Dawkins is...

5. In The Young Ones finale Summer Holiday, what was the name of the bank which was the scene of the robbery attempt?

6. Which of these comedy performers was born on the same day as former British Prime Minister John Major?

7. In the first episode of dinnerladies, what family event is Jean tasked with organising?

8. Which series of QI was the first to see 45-minute QI XL episodes broadcast, in addition to the regular 30-minute episodes?

9. Name the comedy actor who provided voices and narration for the 1970s BBC animated series adaptation of the Mr Men books.

10. Lenny Henry's 1980s sketch show featured a recurring sketch spoofing recent screen adaptations of literary classics. What was the sketch series called?