Characters in British TV sitcoms Quiz

Answer: Butterflies

'Butterflies' ran for 30 episodes over four series. Wendy Craig starred as Ria Parkinson with Geoffrey Palmer as her husband, Ben. Their younger son, Adam, was played by Nicholas Lyndhurst (later Rodney Trotter in 'Only Fools and Horses'), while Russell was played by Andrew Hall.
The show was set and mostly filmed in Cheltenham in the English West Country.

Answer: Dad's Army

One of the all-time great comedy series, the 80 episodes in the nine series of 'Dad's Army' were first shown between 1968 and 1977. The doddering Private Godfrey, played by Arnold Ridley, who was already 72 when the first episode was filmed, played the platoon's medical orderly throughout the run.

His sisters, who were frequently mentioned during the series, appeared occasionally, Cissy played by Nan Naughton and Dolly by Amy Dalby and, later, by Joan Cooper.

Answer: The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

The 21 episodes of 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin' were first broadcast over three series between 1976 and 1979. Linda Patterson, played by Sally-Jane Spencer, was the daughter of Reggie and Elizabeth Perrin. Her husband, Tom, was played by Tim Preece and, in series 3, by Leslie Schofield. Jimmy Anderson, played by Geoffrey Palmer, was Elizabeth Perrin's brother.

Answer: Citizen Smith

Written by John Sullivan, who later penned 'Only Fools and Horses', 'Citizen Smith' ran for 30 episodes over four series from 1977-1980. The hero, Wolfie Smith (played by Robert Lindsay) and his friend Ken live in a flat in the Johnson family home. Shirley Johnson, Wolfie's girlfriend, was played by Lindsay's real-life wife Cheryl Hall.

Answer: The Vicar of Dibley

Although its first run lasted from 1994 until 2007, there were only 20 full-length episodes in the three series of 'The Vicar of Dibley'. Dawn French starred in the title role of The Reverend Boadicea Geraldine Granger. Gary Waldhorn played Councilor David Horton, Chairman of the Parish Council.

The cousins Hugo and the incredibly dumb Alice were played by James Fleet and Emma Chambers.

Answer: Are You Being Served?

One of Britain's best-loved sitcoms, 'Are You Being Served?' ran for ten series with 69 total episodes from 1972-1985. Miss Brahms was played by the late Wendy Richard, who was one of only five cast members to appear in all 69 episodes before going on to star in 'Eastenders'.

Answer: Father, Dear Father

There were 45 episodes in the seven series of 'Father, Dear Father' first broadcast between 1968 and 1973. Patrick Cargill starred as novelist Patrick Glover, with Ursulla Howells as his ex-wife. Other members of the Glover family who appeared periodically included Patrick's brother Philip (Donald Sinden) and his mother (played by Joyce Carey).

The family's pet dog was named 'H.G. Wells'.

Answer: Bless This House

Set in the London suburb of Putney, 'Bless This House' starred 'Carry On' star Sidney James as hen-pecked Arsenal soccer fan Sid Abbott. The series ran for six series with 65 total episodes first shown between 1971 and 1976.

Answer: Fawlty Towers

Arguably the best all-time TV sitcom, there were only 12 total episodes of 'Fawlty Towers' split into two series first shown between 1975 and 1979. The Major (Major Gowen, played by Ballard Berkeley) and the two dotty spinsters Miss Tibbs (Gilly Flower) and Miss Gatsby (Renee Roberts) were the three regular guests in Basil Fawlty's seaside hotel. Set in Torquay, the show was co-written by John Cleese of 'Monty Python' fame and his then-wife Connie Booth, who played waitress Polly Sherman.

Answer: I Didn't Know You Cared

Set in South Yorkshire, 'I Didn't Know You Cared' ran for four series, with 27 episodes shown between 1975 and 1979. The main character, Carter Brandon was played in the first two series by Stephen Rea, who would go on to earn an Oscar nomination for 'The Crying Game' and then by Keith Drinkel.