British Comedy Quiz

Each Wednesday we publish a new quiz. Can you get 10 out of 10, plus answer the extra hard cryptic question?

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

British Comedy Quiz #282

Wednesday 29th November 2023

How many years was Norman Stanley Fletcher sentenced to? If you remember the opening titles of Porridge, you'll be able to answer the first question in this week's quiz.

The News Huddlines. Roy Hudd

British Comedy Quiz #281

Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Arnold Rimmer, Alf Garnett, Del Boy and Monty Python are amongst this week's question subjects.

Mike & Angelo

British Comedy Quiz #280

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Mike & Angelo ran for over 120 episodes in the 1990s... but it is not very well remembered now. Do you even know what it was about? That question, and more, in this quiz.

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

British Comedy Quiz #279

Wednesday 8th November 2023

Topics this time include To The Manor Born, Miranda, Old Mother Riley and Wallace & Gromit.

Mongrels

British Comedy Quiz #278

Wednesday 1st November 2023

This week's quiz is themed around dogs. How much do you know about canine comedy?

A Private Function. Image shows from L to R: Gilbert Chilvers (Michael Palin), Joyce Chilvers (Maggie Smith)

British Comedy Quiz #277

Wednesday 25th October 2023

Do you recognise this catchphrase? "Christ, I've left the iron on". What about the premise of 1984 film A Private Function?

TLC. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Laurence Flynn (Reece Shearsmith), Mr. Benedict Ron (Richard Griffiths), Dr. Stephen Noble (Alexander Armstrong)

British Comedy Quiz #276

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Subjects include Lucy Beaumont's hometown, Balls Of Steel, medical sitcoms, stand-up winners and more.

Still Game. Isa Drennan (Jane McCarry)

British Comedy Quiz #275

Wednesday 11th October 2023

This time: Still Game, Baldy Man, My Boomerang Won't Come Back, Hattie Jacques, and more.

Rising Damp. Image shows left to right: Alan Moore (Richard Beckinsale), Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter), Philip Smith (Don Warrington)

British Comedy Quiz #274

Wednesday 4th October 2023

Feline smart? You meowt spot a subtle theme as you purruse this week's set of quiz questions.

The Office. Copyright: BBC

British Comedy Quiz #273

Wednesday 27th September 2023

This time: The Office, Ian Hislop, dinnerladies, Lenny Henry and, er... John Major.

Share this page

Donate to British Comedy Guide

Join us in our mission to support and promote British comedy across the decades.

Subscribe to our newsletters

Get all the latest news and information in your inbox, with our range of email newsletters to meet all interests.