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The British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 299

For no particular reason, here are a bunch of questions themed around the topic of time. How quick can you answer them (correctly)?

1. Who would you associate with the sitcom Time Gentlemen Please?

2. Not The Nine O'Clock News started in which year?

Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones

3. Which of these comedies does NOT star a time lord (i.e. an actor who played the central role in Doctor Who)?

4. As of March 2024, how many years has 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown been running?

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent. Copyright: Zeppotron

5. Which of these presenters did NOT front Channel 4's 10 O'Clock Live?

6. Select the correct name of the CBBC comedy created by and starring Ben Bailey Smith.

Name this show

7. What kind of animal is at the heart of the comedy series Hacker Time?

8. Which channel aired The 11 O'Clock Show between 1998 and 2000, the late-night topical comedy series fronted by presenters including Daisy Donovan and Iain Lee?

The 11 O'Clock Show. Image shows left to right: Daisy Donovan, Iain Lee

9. Who fronted a 1970s sketch show with Potty Time in the title?

10. Lionel in As Time Goes By is writing a book titled...

As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer), Jean (Judi Dench). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

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