British Comedy Guide
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The British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 43

After a couple of themed-quizes, we are back to our normal this week - a mix of classic and contemporary knowledge will be required to get 10 out of 10.

1. Where did The Young Ones study?

The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Neil (Nigel Planer), Rick (Rik Mayall), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

2. Which Blackadder star played The Sheriff of Nottingham in Maid Marian And Her Merry Men?

3. Who played Cassandra in Only Fools And Horses?

Name the actor

4. Who was the lead presenter on Channel 4's 2008 topical comedy show Tonightly?

5. What was the name of Jack Dee's character in Lead Balloon?

Name the character

6. Select the sitcom this set is linked to.

Which show?

7. In which show would you find characters including Bones, Strings, Kim Finch and Smiler McCarthy?

8. What was the production budget for the Porridge movie?

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Lennie Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

9. What was the name of the bandleader in Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge?

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

10. CBBC's musical sitcom 4 O'Clock Club has now hit the 100th episode milestone. Who co-created the show and starred in the early series?

4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

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