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  Grace Brothers and Sisters   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Are You Being Served?' ran from 8 September 1972 until 1 April 1985, a total of 69 episodes. Here are just a few questions about some of the plots during that time.
Tough, 10 Qns, DevonshireLass, Dec 06 06
Tough
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  Another 'Are You Being Served' Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is another quiz devoted to the staff of the Ladies' and Gents' Departments at Grace Bros.
Tough, 15 Qns, dwiggie75, Aug 15 02
Tough
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  'Are You Being Served?' Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz devoted to the hard-working (or should that be hardly-working?) staff at Grace Brothers! Enjoy!
Tough, 15 Qns, dwiggie75, Nov 19 05
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  Are You Being Served? Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Only for serious 'AYBS' fans.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, x2jroy, Apr 06 20
Very Difficult
x2jroy
Apr 06 20
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  "Are You Being Served?" Name Game   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Possibly the best Britcom ever produced, "Are You Being Served?" has become a cult classic in America. See if you know the first names of the characters from the show.
Tough, 10 Qns, shenron704, Feb 05 09
Tough
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  'Are You Being Served Again?'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you liked the show 'Are You Being Served Again?' then this quiz is for you.
Difficult, 10 Qns, schultzie, Feb 02 09
Difficult
schultzie
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trivia question Quick Question
In 'The Pop Star,' what song does Mr. Spooner record for the music company?

From Quiz "'Are You Being Served?' Quiz"





Are You Being Served? Trivia Questions
1. In one episode, an item is lost and there was a £100 reward offered for its return. Everyone thinks they have found it, but of course, only one of them did. What was this thing?

From Quiz Grace Brothers and Sisters

Answer: A diamond

Some paste beads were lost from a dress and everyone thought they found the diamond as they each found one of these worthless beads. The episode was 'Diamonds are a Man's Best Friend' and was aired in 1973 when £100 was worth a lot more than it is now.

2. What is the rate of commission Grace Brothers employees receive?

From Quiz Are You Being Served? Quiz

Answer: 5%

After a sale Mrs. Slocombe says to Miss Brahms, 'That's not a bad sale. Over £60, that's just over £3 commission.' £3 divided by £60 = 5%.

3. Everyone knew he didn't get about much, but what was old Mr. Grace's first name?

From Quiz "Are You Being Served?" Name Game

Answer: Henry

Henry Grace was played by (a not so old) Kenneth Waller, who also appeared in the movie "Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang".

4. In the episode 'A Change is as Good as a Rest,' who is the first (and only) person to resign?

From Quiz Another 'Are You Being Served' Quiz

Answer: Mr. Grainger

When the staff thinks they're about to be fired, they opt to resign first. They go in alphabetical order, men going first. But moments after Mr. Grainger resigns, they find out that they're actually being sent to children's toys.

5. In 'The Pop Star,' what song does Mr. Spooner record for the music company?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served?' Quiz

Answer: Chanson D'Amour

Mr. Spooner is backed by Mr. Humphries, Miss Brahms and Mrs. Slocombe, with 'doo-dahs' by Captain Peacock and Mr. Rumbold!

6. Who complained that they 'can't find my knickers nowhere'?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served Again?'

Answer: Mavis Moulterd

7. Mr Humphries is well known for saying 'I'm free!' but he had another catchphrase. When a customer was not sure of a fit, he would say - what?

From Quiz Grace Brothers and Sisters

Answer: It will ride up with wear

He would also knee clothes to make them a little larger. This consisted of his putting his knee in a jacket armpit (or whatever) and pushing slightly, breaking a few of the stitches. It was always funny to see him deal with returned goods and turning the tables on the customer, making the defect their fault.

8. What was Mrs. Slocumb's pet bird's name?

From Quiz "Are You Being Served?" Name Game

Answer: Winston

In addition to Tiddles, her prize-winning pussy, she had a pet canary named Winston.

9. What are the free items a customer would receive for buying a bottle of "His" or "Hers" perfume?

From Quiz Another 'Are You Being Served' Quiz

Answer: ties and stockings

The fact that ties and garter-grip stockings are being offered as a promotional gift for buying the perfume infuriates everyone on the floor, causing them to take drastic action.

10. In 'The Think Tank,' who is in the lift when Captain Peacock presses the button during the fashion show?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served?' Quiz

Answer: Mr. Mash

And he isn't alone, either...

11. What old woman from the village applied to be chambermaid at Millstone Manor?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served Again?'

Answer: Mrs. Cleghampton

12. In 1975 the staff were asked to think of things which could increase sales for Christmas. Someone eventually thought of the staff dressing up as Pantomime characters. Whose idea was this?

From Quiz Grace Brothers and Sisters

Answer: Young Mr Grace

Of all the costumes, Miss Brahams fared best with a fairy outfit. The others were highly impractical, although Captain Peacock's relatively immobile job suited his snowman costume.

13. Which department did Mr. Patel work for?

From Quiz Are You Being Served? Quiz

Answer: accounts

Mr. Patel of accounts appears in 'The Agent', demonstrating a new paycheck security system. He later quits when Mr. Grace withholds the staff pay rise in 'Monkey Business'.

14. Possibly the most popular staff member at Grace Brothers, what were Mr. Humphries' two Christian names?

From Quiz "Are You Being Served?" Name Game

Answer: Wilberforce Clayborne

Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries was possibly the most popular character on the series. His catchphrase was "I'm free."

15. In the episode "Diamonds are a Man's Best Friend," who had the real diamond?

From Quiz Another 'Are You Being Served' Quiz

Answer: Captain Peacock

Although everyone thought they had found the missing diamond, it turned out that most of them were fake and had fallen off of a dress. Only Captain Peacock had the genuine article!

16. In 'Calling All Customers,' who writes the winning story for the CB commercial?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served?' Quiz

Answer: Mr. Harmon

Mr. Harmon's Tom Jones-like tale of Jim wins the competition, although the commercial doesn't quite go off the way it was intended.

17. What does Mr. Humphries buy in town his first morning there?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served Again?'

Answer: Pipe

18. Who was Mr. Rumbold's predecessor, who later in 'AYBS? Again!' was said to have worked for tools and do it yourself?

From Quiz Are You Being Served? Quiz

Answer: Mr. Prentice

In 'Founder's Day', Mr. Rumbold complained that when Mr. Prentice sat in his chair, he would never allowed the staff to have coffee and biscuits in his office. Then in 'AYBS? Again!', Mr. Rumbold says that his wife left him for Mr. Prentice of Tools and Do It Yourself.

19. What were Mr. Harmon's two first names?

From Quiz "Are You Being Served?" Name Game

Answer: Beverly and Harry

Beverly was the most widely accepted name for Mr. Harmon, who wasn't nearly as daft as he seemed.

20. In "The Punch and Judy Affair," why were the ladies' and gents' departments putting the show on in the first place?

From Quiz Another 'Are You Being Served' Quiz

Answer: Because they had broken the picket line

Although it might seem like they enjoyed putting on shows, and they did attempt to do the Ballet of the Toys for Young Mr. Grace's birthday, they infuriated just about everyone by breaking the picket line. As a conciliatory gesture, they put on the show.

21. In 'Wedding Bells,' who does everyone think Young Mr. Grace intends to marry?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served?' Quiz

Answer: Mrs. Slocombe

When Young Mr. Grace asks Mrs. Slocombe for tea, everyone thinks she's the lucky woman...only to find out he intended to propose to another woman.

22. What crime is Mrs. Sloucombe charged with in Great Tender?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served Again?'

Answer: Stealing a cart without permission

23. Why did Mr Humphries pretend to be a shop mannequin in 'It Pays To Advertise', first shown in April 1977?

From Quiz Grace Brothers and Sisters

Answer: The look-alike dummy lost its head

The other look-alike mannequin was of Mrs Slocombe. When Mr Humphries stood in the place of his look-alike dummy he was horrified when Mr Lucas was told to change the clothes, and Mrs Slocombe and Miss Brahams were all eyes.

24. What department did Miss Hearst work for?

From Quiz Are You Being Served? Quiz

Answer: Novelty Candles

Cpt. Peacock is constantly accused of 'dilly-tanting' with Miss Hearst of Novelty Candles, including when they were 'trapped' in the lift together. She makes an appearance in 'Front Page Story' as a contestant in the Holiday Girl contest.

25. When the staff wished to sing "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Slocumb, what did they substitute for her name?

From Quiz "Are You Being Served?" Name Game

Answer: "Err - Err"

After a lengthy discussion as to how many syllables to use, Mr. Rumbold decided on 2 "errs." According to Mr. Grainger, "to err-err is human!

26. In "Goodbye, Mrs. Slocombe," why isn't Miss Brahms given a promotion after Mrs. Slocombe is made redundant?

From Quiz Another 'Are You Being Served' Quiz

Answer: Because she's too young

Although Miss Brahms tries her best to get the promotion, she is turned down because she's too young.

27. What birthday is Mrs. Slocombe celebrating in the episode 'Fifty Years On'?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served?' Quiz

Answer: 46th

'Fifty? FIFTY?! I am only forty-six!'

28. What good luck charm do the staff take from the house?

From Quiz 'Are You Being Served Again?'

Answer: Mummified cat

29. When Captain Peacock encounters a bully from another department, he soon found himself in a tricky situation. A boxing match was arranged to sort out the difficulty. What happened after Peacock pretended to be incapacitated?

From Quiz Grace Brothers and Sisters

Answer: Mr Humphries goes into the ring and wrestles

This episode ('The Hero') was first aired in November 1979. Over the years John Inman (Mr Humphries) had donned some outrageous outfits, but this one has to be one of the funniest.

30. Which character spoke with Ronald Regan?

From Quiz Are You Being Served? Quiz

Answer: Mrs. Slocombe

In 'Monkey Business', Mrs. Slocombe answers a phone call in 10 Downing St. and the caller turns out to be Ronald Regan. He was phoning because he was worried about Yuri Andropov.

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