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The British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 304

We present another set of tricky-but-entertaining set of questions from Alfred J Kipper.

1. Which one of these has had a US remake that ran for 8 series?

2. In his debut TV series, Les Dawson was joined in some sketches by which of these contemporary comedy stars?

Les Dawson

3. The popularity of which comedy character led, in part, to the council responsible changing the name of the town he calls home to deter the negative image they perceived was associated with him?

4. What was the first Norman Wisdom film to feature Mr Grimsdale?

Norman Wisdom

5. Which comedian is known for using the line "I know, cos I was there"?

6. Which of the following is NOT true about The Navy Lark regular Jon Pertwee?

The Navy Lark. Image shows left to right: CPO Pertwee (Jon Pertwee), Sub-Lieutenant Phillips (Leslie Phillips), Lt Cdr Murray (Number One) (Stephen Murray). Credit: BBC

7. Which of these workshy sitcom characters was the only one to have a permanent tax paying job?

8. Which of these Mike Leigh comedy dramas was made WITHOUT Alison Steadman in the cast?

Here We Go. Sue (Alison Steadman)

9. Of these comedians who served in military entertainment troupes during WW2, who was the oldest when the war ended?

10. In the John Shuttleworth song Have You Seen My Wife? she left him after he wouldn't buy her...

John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

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