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David Mitchell Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about my favourite actor, comedian and writer David Mitchell. You may know him from "Peep Show" but how well do you know the man himself?

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

Author
amyvsmith

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,107

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
229

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Question 1 of 10

1. What did David study at Cambridge University? Hint

Chemistry

History

Drama

Psychology

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Question 2 of 10

2. While he was at Cambridge, David met his comedy partner. Who is that? Hint

James Bachman

Patterson Joseph

Robert Webb

Olivia Colman

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Question 3 of 10

3. David was president of a society at Cambridge. Which one? Hint

Chemistry

Footlights

History

Politics

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Question 4 of 10

4. David won Best Actor at the 2009 TV BAFTAs.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. David has a condition called aniridia. What does this affect? Hint

eyes

blood

balance

ears

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was David's first job? Hint

Waiter at Pizza Hut

Tour guide in a hat museum

Barman at Weatherspoons

Proofreader for the Oxford University Press

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the one album that David has ever bought for himself? Hint

"She's So Unusual" by Cyndi Lauper

"Definitely Maybe" by Oasis

"But Seriously" by Phil Collins

"Purple Rain" by Prince

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Question 8 of 10

8. David was the best man at Robert Webb's wedding

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. David was a guest on "TV Heaven, Telly Hell", hosted by Sean Lock on Channel 4. What sitcom did David chose as his TV Heaven? Hint

George and Mildred

Robin's Nest

Yes Minister

Terry and June

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of David Mitchell and Robert Webb's TV sketch show? Hint

Mitchell and Webb Unleashed

Here's Mitchell and Webb

That Mitchell and Webb Look

Mitchell and Webb

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What did David study at Cambridge University?

Answer: History

David has a degree in history. He said of his time at Cambridge: "Out of comedy, drinking and history I could have done any two. And I didn't choose to do comedy and history."

2. While he was at Cambridge, David met his comedy partner. Who is that?

Answer: Robert Webb

David met his writing and comedy partner Robert Webb when they both auditioned for a pantomime that was being performed at the university. Patterson Joseph, James Bachman and Olivia Colman have all appeared in projects with Mitchell and Webb.

3. David was president of a society at Cambridge. Which one?

Answer: Footlights

David was president of the famous Footlights. The Footlights have produced many big names including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson and, of course, David Mitchell.

4. David won Best Actor at the 2009 TV BAFTAs.

Answer: False

David won Best Comedy Performance for his role in "Peep Show". When collecting his award he commented that the show was a collaborative performance and that his partner Robert Webb deserved equal recognition. What a gentleman.

5. David has a condition called aniridia. What does this affect?

Answer: eyes

David has aniridia. This causes a lack of development in the iris, in the eye. That is why he has very dark eyes.

6. What was David's first job?

Answer: Proofreader for the Oxford University Press

Although on "Would I Lie To You" David claimed to have been a tourguide in a hat museum, this was in fact a lie. His first job was a proofreader and general dogsbody at the Oxford University Press. Ironic given the rivalry between Oxford University and Cambridge University where David studied.

7. What is the one album that David has ever bought for himself?

Answer: "But Seriously" by Phil Collins

David isn't interested in music but did buy himself the Phil Collins album. He wasn't very impressed, having commented: "If there's a better reason never to buy another album then I'd like to hear it."

8. David was the best man at Robert Webb's wedding

Answer: True

Robert is married to Abigail Burdess. David was indeed Robert's best man. I would have loved to have heard his speech. Incidentally, Mitchell and Webb have described their own relationship as a "sexless marriage, with even less sex."

9. David was a guest on "TV Heaven, Telly Hell", hosted by Sean Lock on Channel 4. What sitcom did David chose as his TV Heaven?

Answer: Terry and June

David said that he enjoyed "Terry and June" when he was younger as it was the first time he realised that people bungling was funny. When asked if they reminded him of his parents he faltered before admitting that they did!

10. What is the name of David Mitchell and Robert Webb's TV sketch show?

Answer: That Mitchell and Webb Look

David and Robert write and star in "That Mitchell and Webb Look". The programme is an offshoot from their radio sketch show entitled "That Mitchell and Webb Sound".

Source: Author amyvsmith

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