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The British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 284

This latest set of questions from Niki Walton touches upon some classic sitcoms and sketch shows.

1. What was the name of Daffyd's barmaid friend, played by Ruth Jones, in Little Britain?

Daffyd

2. In the opening credits to Blackadder Goes Forth, what instrument is Baldrick seen playing in the military band?

Blackadder. Image shows from L to R: Captain Kevin Darling (Tim McInnerny), Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), General Melchett (Stephen Fry), Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Lieutenant George Barleigh (Hugh Laurie)

3. After The Mash Report was dropped by BBC Two, it was taken up by Dave and given a new name. What was this new title?

The Mash Report. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, Newsreader Tom (Steve N Allen), Newsreader Susan (Ellie Taylor), Nish Kumar, Pierre Novellie, Rachel / Emma (Rachel Parris), Andrew Hunter Murray, Greig Johnson. Copyright: Princess Productions

4. Select the performer who did NOT appear in the film A Hard Day's Night.

A Hard Day's Night

5. Which comedian's live stand-up shows include Chatterbox, Home Bird, and Outsider?

6. What was the title of Stephen Fry's first published novel?

Stephen Fry In Conversation With Alan Yentob. Stephen Fry

7. In the early years of One Foot In The Grave, what type of shop did Margaret Meldrew work in?

One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC

8. Which of these well-known Morecambe & Wise sketches was broadcast FIRST?

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

9. Featuring in two episodes but mentioned in several others, Spooner was one of the tenants of the lodging house in Rising Damp. What was his occupation?

Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

10. Which of these features was not part of 1990s satirical show The Saturday Night Armistice or its successor The Friday Night Armistice?

The Saturday Night Armistice. Armando Iannucci

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