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The Young Ones? How Anarchic! Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about the 1980's British TV comedy series 'The Young Ones'.

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,621

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
3774

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What was the last line spoken at the end of the final episode? Hint

'Look out! Cliff!'

'Phew! That was close!'

'Great! We made it!'

'Shut up Neil!'

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who were The Young Ones playing against on 'University Challenge'? Hint

Spotfords College, Cambford

Harringtons College, Westparkton

Handbells College, Axminster

Footlights College, Oxbridge

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Question 3 of 15

3. What sport do the lads enjoy a game of in the episode 'Summer Holiday'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 15

4. What car did Vyvian win in the cornflakes competition? Hint

Ford Anglia

Ford Tippex

Ford Eraser

Ford Omelette

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Question 5 of 15

5. Whose underwear did Vyvian describe when trying to get the washing machine to open it's door in the episode 'Bambi'? Hint

Joanna Lumley's

Cyndi Lauper's

Deborah Harry's

Felicity Kendal's

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who played Neil?

Answer: (1 or 2 words, first and last or last name only)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of these people appeared in the series? Hint

Robbie Coltrane

Terry Jones

Lenny Henry

All of them

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Question 8 of 15

8. What does Vyvian have written on the back of his denim jacket? Hint

'Oi You'

'I Hate Rick'

'Kill Hippies'

'Very Metal'

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Question 9 of 15

9. What type of creature is 'Special Patrol Group'? Hint

Snake

Rabbit

Dog

Hamster

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is Neil's response when his parents ask 'Did you make your bed Neil'? Hint

'Yes, I did mother'

'Yes, last week'

'No, I will do it now'

'No, I bought it'

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who plays Mike? Hint

Ryan Christopher

Christopher Ryan

George Patrick

Patrick George

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Question 12 of 15

12. Vyvian (Ade Edmondson) is married to which actress and comedienne who also appeared in the show?

Answer: (1 or 2 words, first and last or last name only)

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Question 13 of 15

13. What job does Neil take up in the episode 'Cash'? Hint

Army Cadet

Fire Officer

Police Officer

Paramedic

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Question 14 of 15

14. Alexei Sayle played the Bolowski family. Which of these is one of them? Hint

Yuri Bolowski

Jerry Bolowski

Jerzy Bolowski

Andrei Bolowski

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which singer does Rick idolise?

Answer: (1 or 2 words, first and last or last name only)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the last line spoken at the end of the final episode?

Answer: 'Phew! That was close!'

This was after the bus crashed through the big sign with Cliff Richard on it.

2. Who were The Young Ones playing against on 'University Challenge'?

Answer: Footlights College, Oxbridge

Appearances on this episode include Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Emma Thompson and Motorhead.

3. What sport do the lads enjoy a game of in the episode 'Summer Holiday'?

Answer: cricket

'It would have been a six if you'd have killed him, Michael!'

4. What car did Vyvian win in the cornflakes competition?

Answer: Ford Tippex

Yes, he won a Ford Tippex. He already owned a Ford Anglia.

5. Whose underwear did Vyvian describe when trying to get the washing machine to open it's door in the episode 'Bambi'?

Answer: Felicity Kendal's

'Look what I have in my laundry bag. All of Felicity Kendal's underwear that needs a good wash!'

6. Who played Neil?

Answer: Nigel Planer

As of March 2002, Nigel Planer was last seen in 'The Grimleys'.

7. Which of these people appeared in the series?

Answer: All of them

Robbie Coltrane played a one-eyed sailor, Lenny Henry played a postman and Terry Jones played a drunk vicar.

8. What does Vyvian have written on the back of his denim jacket?

Answer: 'Very Metal'

I always though it was strange that a punk should have 'Very Metal' on the back of a denim jacket.

9. What type of creature is 'Special Patrol Group'?

Answer: Hamster

'I think Special Patrol Group is a stupid name for a hamster!'

10. What is Neil's response when his parents ask 'Did you make your bed Neil'?

Answer: 'No, I bought it'

Neil's mother was played by Peggy Thorpe-Bates.

11. Who plays Mike?

Answer: Christopher Ryan

Christopher Ryan went on to play Dave Hedgehog in 'Bottom,' which was created by Rik Mayall and Ade Edmonson.

12. Vyvian (Ade Edmondson) is married to which actress and comedienne who also appeared in the show?

Answer: Jennifer Saunders

Dawn French and Lenny Henry, another married celebrity couple, also appeared on the show.

13. What job does Neil take up in the episode 'Cash'?

Answer: Police Officer

'Open up, it's the pigs!'

14. Alexei Sayle played the Bolowski family. Which of these is one of them?

Answer: Jerzy Bolowski

Although not one of The Young Ones, Alexei Sayle appeared in every episode, either in sketches or the full scenes.

15. Which singer does Rick idolise?

Answer: Cliff Richard

How the lads ever got Cliff to do the theme tune I will never know. Thanks for taking my quiz.

Source: Author silverginger

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