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The Great British Comedy Quiz!

I am a huge fan of British comedy and this is a quiz on my top 10 favourites. So, enjoy my countdown on comedies from the 1970s to the 2000s. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by runaway_drive. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
runaway_drive

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,234

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1222

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (6/10), Guest 31 (10/10), Guest 87 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 10: Coming in at number ten is a comedy about three children and their mum and dad. The children like to misbehave, especially nine year old Ben who is always telling lies and asking wacky questions. What is the name of this comedy? Hint

On The Buses

Outnumbered

Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em

Bless This House

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Question 2 of 10

2. 9: Coming in at number nine on my countdown is a sitcom about Hyacinth Bucket, an overly eccentric housewife and her long-suffering husband. What is the name of this funny comedy? Hint

My Family

Keeping Up Appearances

Miranda

The Vicar Of Dibley

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Question 3 of 10

3. 8: This sitcom was filmed in a village and is about a female, chocoholic vicar. In 2006 she gets married in her pyjamas, after an accident with mud. What is the name of this brilliant British sitcom? Hint

Bless This House

The Vicar Of Dibley

My Family

The Royle Family

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Question 4 of 10

4. 7: This awesome sitcom features Sid Abbott, a salesman who lives with his wife Jean and his teenage son and daughter. Sid and Jean are always trying to work out the ways of the new generation! What is the name of this awesome TV show? Hint

On The Buses

My Family

Miranda

Bless This House

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Question 5 of 10

5. 6: Coming in at number six is a program about a woman who owns a joke shop with her best friend, despite her mum disagreeing with her job choice, stating that she should get a real job and a husband. What is the name of this great television sitcom? Hint

Miranda

The Royle Family

The Vicar Of Dibley

Only Fools and Horses

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Question 6 of 10

6. 5: We are into the top five now and in place number five is a comedy about a family who lives in Manchester. Jim is the extremely lazy character who is married to Barbara. They have a daughter Denise, who lives with husband Dave; they often visit. What is the name of this excellent British sitcom? Hint

Bless This House

The Royle Family

My Family

Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. 4: Coming in at number four is a program about Frank Spencer, an optimistic, hopeless husband who is always very accident-prone. His wife Betty is always getting frustrated! What is the name of this extremely hilarious traditional British sitcom? Hint

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

My Family

On The Buses

Bless This House

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Question 8 of 10

8. 3: Coming in at number three is a program based on the Harper family and their different antics. It focuses on the lives of Ben, a dentist and Susan, his wife. What is the name of this awesome TV show that jumps into my top 3? Hint

Keeping Up Appearances

Bless This House

My Family

Only Fools and Horses

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Question 9 of 10

9. 2: Coming in at number 2 is a program about Stan, a bus driver who with his mate Jack is always trying to chat up birds and annoy their inspector. What is the name of this hilarious sitcom? Hint

Only Fools and Horses

Man About The House

Open All Hours

On The Buses

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1: My favourite English sitcom includes Del Boy, a salesman who is always buying dodgy antiques and items and flogging them to his mates down at The Nag's Head. His brother is his business partner but they don't often see eye to eye. What is the name of my favourite British sitcom? Hint

On The Buses

Only Fools and Horses

Bless This House

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Outnumbered

"Outnumbered" started in 2007 and is about a family who lives in London. The sitcom is different as it is semi-improvised so the children do their lines the way they want to do them. "Outnumbered" was given many nominations including a BAFTA and a 'Best Comedy Programme' nomination, but sadly lost both of them.

2. 9: Coming in at number nine on my countdown is a sitcom about Hyacinth Bucket, an overly eccentric housewife and her long-suffering husband. What is the name of this funny comedy?

Answer: Keeping Up Appearances

"Keeping Up Appearances" started in 1990. Hyacinth is a snob who enjoys hosting candle-lit dinners with the socialites of the village attending. She has a sister called Violet who is apparently "the one with the Mercedes, swimming pool, and room for a pony". The show ended on Christmas Day 1995, but is still loved by comedy fans to this day!

Answer: The Vicar Of Dibley

"The Vicar Of Dibley" started in 1994 and features Dawn French (half of comedy duo French and Saunders) as the Geraldine, the vicar of a small village named Dibley. In the program, she gets married to an accountant, Harry (played by Richard Armitage). The program ended in 2007 with a Red Nose Day special to round off the series.

Answer: Bless This House

"Bless This House" started in 1971 and includes the actress Diana Coupland as Jean and Sid James as Sid. "Bless This House" ended in 1976 and, sadly, four days after the original broadcast of the finale, Sid James died of a heart attack.

Answer: Miranda

The character of Miranda is played by comedian Miranda Hart and the sitcom started in 2009. Miranda is a 6'1" character who is often called "Sir!" She also has many friends in the restaurant next door, including head chef Gary. A Christmas special of the program aired in December 2010.

Answer: The Royle Family

"The Royle Family" started in 1998. Jim is the dad who is played by Ricky Tomlinson. Barbara is the hard-working housewife. They have a daughter, Denise, and a son, Antony. They have done many Christmas specials over the years.

Answer: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

The program, which first started in 1973, stars Michael Crawford as the hopeless Frank Spencer who does things like accidentally blowing up Steak and Kidney Puddings and taking pilot lessons. Betty is played by actress Michele Detrice. The show ended in 1978 but re-runs show on UK channels like G.O.L.D.

Answer: My Family

"My Family" started in 2000 and features Ben Harper, the husband of Susan Harper. They have two sons, Nick and Michael, and a daughter, Janey, who is constantly swapping boyfriends. "My Family" has aired many Christmas specials.

9. 2: Coming in at number 2 is a program about Stan, a bus driver who with his mate Jack is always trying to chat up birds and annoy their inspector. What is the name of this hilarious sitcom?

Answer: On The Buses

"On The Buses" started in 1969 and features Reg Varney as Stan and Bob Grant as Jack. Doris Hare plays Stan's mum who is always with her sister Olive, who is often teased by the lads. The show, which ended in 1973, was extremely successful and is often repeated on ITV3.

Answer: Only Fools and Horses

"Only Fools and Horses" started in 1981. The program is based around Del Boy, Rodney's older brother who is married and is addicted to dodgy cocktails at The Nag's Head. Rodney is married to Cassandra. They have mates Boycie and Trigger (who is dumb and thinks Rodney is called Dave).

Source: Author runaway_drive

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