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Questions from the British TV show set in the fictional town of Gasforth, and starring Rowan Atkinson.

A multiple-choice quiz by awkins. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
awkins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,690

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
562

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 129 (6/10), DJ1889 (8/10), Guest 82 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Inspector Derek Grim? Hint

Roger Whittaker

Rowan Atkinson

David Haig

James Dreyfus

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Question 2 of 10

2. Serena Evans played which character? Hint

Mayoress Wickham

Elf

D.C. Crockett

Sgt. Patricia Dawkins

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Question 3 of 10

3. In episode 1.2, Kevin wanted to date Maggie, who wanted to date Gary, who wanted to date Kevin. What was Gary's profession? Hint

Fireman

Steeplejack

Ambulance driver

Male model

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ben Elton, the writer of the series, appeared in one episode. Which one? Hint

Fly on the Wall

Ism Ism Ism

Yuletide Spirit

Alternative Culture

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who appeared as Brigadier Blaster Stump in episode 1.6, 'Kids Today'? Hint

Hugh Laurie

Melvyn Hayes

Kenneth MacDonald

Stephen Fry

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Question 6 of 10

6. The actor who appeared as Dave in "The Full Monty" played which character? Hint

DC Gary Boyle

DC Robert Kray

PC Kevin Goody

PC Frank Gladstone

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rowan Atkinson's character is whom? Hint

Raymond Fowler

Jack Reagan

Frank Burnside

William Bodie

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Question 8 of 10

8. In episode 2.4, "Alternative Culture", who is caught up in a drug sweep after taking drugs off of their sister? Hint

DC Gary Boyle

PC Kevin Goody

WPC Maggie Habib

PC Frank Gladstone

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Question 9 of 10

9. How does Rowan Atkinson's character get into the bank in episode 1.4, "Rag Week"? Hint

He is disguised as a pizza delivery man

He is disguised as another bank robber, who doesn't realise the bank is being robbed

He is disguised as an old blind woman

He offers himself up as a hostage

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who finally makes the rank of Superintendent? Hint

Rowan Atkinson's character

Both of them

Inspector Grim

Uncertain

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Inspector Derek Grim?

Answer: David Haig

Dreyfus played Constable Kevin Goody.
Roger Whittaker sang "Durham Town" and "The Last Goodbye," among other songs.

2. Serena Evans played which character?

Answer: Sgt. Patricia Dawkins

She is the long suffering live-in partner of Inspector Fowler.

3. In episode 1.2, Kevin wanted to date Maggie, who wanted to date Gary, who wanted to date Kevin. What was Gary's profession?

Answer: Fireman

The episode was "Fire and Terror".

4. Ben Elton, the writer of the series, appeared in one episode. Which one?

Answer: Yuletide Spirit

Episode 1.7. He was the homeless man at the police station.

5. Who appeared as Brigadier Blaster Stump in episode 1.6, 'Kids Today'?

Answer: Stephen Fry

Hugh Laurie, from "House MD," and Stephen Fry appeared with Atkinson in the "Blackadder" series.
Ken played Mike Fisher the publican at the Nag's Head in "Only Fools and Horses".
Hayes has appeared in many movies and shows, but may be best known as Gloria in "It Ain't Half Hot Mum".

6. The actor who appeared as Dave in "The Full Monty" played which character?

Answer: DC Gary Boyle

The actor is Mark Addy, who has since gone on to star in his own U.S. sit-com.

7. Rowan Atkinson's character is whom?

Answer: Raymond Fowler

Burnside was in 'The Bill' and was played by Christopher Ellison.
Jack Reagan is from 'The Sweeney' and was played by the late great John Thaw.
Bodie was from 'The Professionals' and was played by Lewis Collins.

8. In episode 2.4, "Alternative Culture", who is caught up in a drug sweep after taking drugs off of their sister?

Answer: WPC Maggie Habib

Maggie's sister Nazia, has come to stay for a few days. Unfortunately, while carrying out a drug sweep at a club, Maggie discovers her little sister is in possession. She takes the stash from Nazia, but is caught when a drug dog reacts.

9. How does Rowan Atkinson's character get into the bank in episode 1.4, "Rag Week"?

Answer: He is disguised as a pizza delivery man

He thinks it is another stupid student prank and goes in to give them a piece of his mind.

10. Who finally makes the rank of Superintendent?

Answer: Uncertain

It is left unresolved, however Rowan Atkinson doesn't go into the interview, and Grim goes in with the front of his trousers wet.
If you don't know why, you'll have to watch the episode.

Thanks in part to the IMDb for incidental dates.

Source: Author awkins

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