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The British Comedy Quiz

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Amongst this latest set of questions from Hercules Grytpype Thynne are mentions of potentially long-forgotten comedies.

1. Who had a short-lived spell as a pop idol in the late 1950s, with three minor hits (one reaching No. 2 in 1957), before he became a comedy actor?

2. What outfit did Tim Vine wear for all of Taskmaster Series 6?

Tim Vine

3. Who was the star of the mid 80s ITV sitcom about the vicar of a rundown parish in All In Good Faith?

4. Over Here, the 1996 comedy drama of only 2 episodes, was written by a well-known script writer. So, who was it?

Over Here. Image shows from L to R: Archie Bunting (Samuel West), Group Captain Barker (Martin Clunes). Copyright: BBC

5. Who was the star playing the head in the Carla Lane 1995 sitcom Searching set in the Sunfield Voluntary Therapy Centre, which catered for young women with special psychological needs?

6. What was the name of the tiny mid European state in the film The Mouse On The Moon?

The Mouse On The Moon

7. In the 2001 World Of Pub sitcom, two brothers, played by Peter Serafinowicz and Phil Cornwell, run the worst pub in the East End of London, frequented by only one regular - Dodgy Phil, who is played by...

World Of Pub. Barry (Phil Cornwell)

8. What was the make of Basil Fawlty's red car that he gave a good thrashing to in the Gourmet Night episode, when it stalled and wouldn't start again?

Fawlty Towers. Basil Fawlty (John Cleese)

9. Which comedian wrote the comedy book History?

10. What was the name of the early 80s BBC Radio 4 sitcom set in an old people's home, written by the Red Dwarf duo of Grant & Naylor?

Wrinkles

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