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British Comedy Quiz

Quiz 87

You'll need to remember various names, colours and locations to get 10 out of 10 this week.

1: What was The Inbetweeners called when it was being developed?

The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas). Copyright: Bwark Productions.

2: What was the lurid colour of Linda's hair in Gimme Gimme Gimme?

3: Out of this list of stars of The Comic Strip, who was born first?

The Comic Strip Presents.... Copyright: Comic Strip Productions.

4: Who took on the lead role of teetotaller Nelie Pickersgill in 1970s sitcom Not On Your Nellie?

5: Which show is being filmed in this picture? You'll need to recognise the set.

Which show?

6: Who is really called Julian Pettifer?

7: Which comedian is pictured here?

Who is this?

8: Which show connects Sarah Solemani, Camille Coduri and Ricky Champ?

9: Where is Garth Marenghi's Darkplace set?

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness). Copyright: Avalon Television.

10: In the classic Two Ronnies Mastermind sketch, what is the name of the man answering the questions?

The Two Ronnies. Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC.
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