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Exported British Television Trivia Quiz

Growing up in America, I was sorely deprived of the wonderful shows that Great Britain had to offer. These questions deal with some of my favorites (in no particular order, of course).

A multiple-choice quiz by mos623. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mos623

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,325

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2123

Last 3 plays: Guest 80 (7/10), Guest 94 (8/10), Guest 90 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which television show starred Robbie Coltrane as a rather opinionated and frequently inebriated criminal psychologist? Hint

Nero Wolfe

Topper

Cracker

Midsomer Murders

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Chief Inspector Barnaby's daughter in "Midsomer Murders"? Hint

Samantha

Kylie

Jane

Cully

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Granada Television series of "Sherlock Holmes Mysteries", Dr. Watson was played by three different actors.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the insanely funny program that starred John Cleese as the operator of a hotel? Hint

Are You Being Served?

Hotel

Changing Rooms

Fawlty Towers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Julia Sawahla's character has a mother on "Absolutely Fabulous" with a close friend. Who portrays that close friend? Hint

Jenny Seagrove

Katie Price

Joanne Guest

Joanna Lumley

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which British comedy is set in the fictional firm of Wernham-Hogg? Hint

The Office

Eastenders

Are You Being Served?

Grease Monkeys

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which actor starred in the "Sherlock Holmes Mysteries" and appeared opposite of Rex Harrison in "My Fair Lady"? Hint

Basil Rathbone

Christopher Plummer

Nigel Bruce

Jeremy Brett

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Question 8 of 10

8. Adrian Edmondson portrayed this punk with what usually feminine name in "The Young Ones"? Hint

Esther

Vyvyan

Johnna

Margaret

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these has presented a morning program with Des O'Connor? Hint

Victoria Adams

Helen Mirren

Holly Oaks

Melanie Sykes

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to "Master Brain" skit from a "Benny Hill" episode, who is 45 years old and sleeps with cats? Hint

Wee Tom from down the lane

Little Jackie Wright

Mrs. Cats

Prince Albert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which television show starred Robbie Coltrane as a rather opinionated and frequently inebriated criminal psychologist?

Answer: Cracker

This television program was introduced in an Americanized format starring Robert Pastorelli of "Murphy Brown" fame.

2. What is the name of Chief Inspector Barnaby's daughter in "Midsomer Murders"?

Answer: Cully

A program about murders happening in the most quaint village you could imagine. Chief Inspector Barnaby is portrayed by John Nettles.

3. In the Granada Television series of "Sherlock Holmes Mysteries", Dr. Watson was played by three different actors.

Answer: False

The character was played by both Edward Hardwicke and David Burke.

4. What is the name of the insanely funny program that starred John Cleese as the operator of a hotel?

Answer: Fawlty Towers

For you John Cleese fans, this series is a great follow-up to "Monty Python's Flying Circus" with multiple doses of insanity each episode.

5. Julia Sawahla's character has a mother on "Absolutely Fabulous" with a close friend. Who portrays that close friend?

Answer: Joanna Lumley

I always seem to picture Joanna Lumley with a half-scorched face and a cigarette hanging from her mouth when I think about "Ab Fab". Her frequently "under the influence" character Patsy is a riot.

6. Which British comedy is set in the fictional firm of Wernham-Hogg?

Answer: The Office

This is a brilliant show if you work in any kind of job with any kind of white collar instincts. Ricky Gervais plays the lead character David Brent.

7. Which actor starred in the "Sherlock Holmes Mysteries" and appeared opposite of Rex Harrison in "My Fair Lady"?

Answer: Jeremy Brett

I can't help but read a Sherlock Holmes story without thinking of Jeremy Brett. Jeremy Brett sadly passed away in 1995 after a lengthy film and television career.

8. Adrian Edmondson portrayed this punk with what usually feminine name in "The Young Ones"?

Answer: Vyvyan

I was introduced to this program by MTV in my youth. The anarchical humor struck a chord with me then and still does. The four lads were as mismatched as they could possibly be (punk, hippie, sex addict and straight arrow).

9. Which of these has presented a morning program with Des O'Connor?

Answer: Melanie Sykes

This show is like "Regis and Kelly" for those of you that need some sort of comparison. Des is a recording star and Mel started her career as a model.

10. According to "Master Brain" skit from a "Benny Hill" episode, who is 45 years old and sleeps with cats?

Answer: Mrs. Cats

You may remember Little Jackie Wright as the older gentleman who was frequently the butt of Benny's jokes.

Source: Author mos623

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