British TV Sitcoms 4 - Answers

Published: Wednesday 16th October 2013
  1. Which sit-com broadcast by BBC TV in 1946 is said to be Britain's first? Pinwright's Progress.
  2. What was the title given to "Steptoe and Son" when it was remade in the USA? Sanford and Son".
  3. What was the title of the sequel to "Till Death Us Do Part"? In Sickness and In Health".
  4. Which group sang the theme tune to "The Liver Birds"? The Scaffold.
  5. Which character in "Porridge" was played by Christopher Biggins? Lukewarm.
  6. Which actress, who was created a dame in 1972, played Butler's mother in the first series of "On the Buses"? Cicely Courtnedge.
  7. Which educational establishment did Scumbag University appear against in the University Challenge episode of "The Young Ones"? Footlights College.
  8. What is the name of the principal character played by Ricky Gervais in "Extras"? Andy Millman.
  9. What is the name of the pub frequented by Del Boy in "Only Fools and Horses"? The Nag's Head.
  10. Which actor played the part of Chief ARP Warden Hodges in TV's "Dad's Army"? Bill Pertwee.
  11. Who did Ronnie Barker's Arkwright lust after in "Open All Hours"? Nurse Gladys Emmanuel.
  12. What was the title of Ted and Dougall's Eurovision entry in "Father Ted"? My Lovely Horse".
  13. What were the first names of Hyacinth Bucket's THREE sisters in "Keeping up Appearances"? Daisy, Rose and Violet.
  14. Which actor played Cat in the sit-com "Red Dwarf"? Danny John-Jules.
  15. What was the profession of Ben Harper in "My Family"? Dentist.
  16. What were the names of Ria and Ben's TWO sons in "Butterflies"? Adam and Russell.
  17. What were the first names of the two central characters of "Just Good Friends"? Penny and Vince.
  18. Which institution features in the sit-com "Jam and Jerusalem"? Women's Guild.
  19. What was the name of the character played by Ronnie Corbett in "Sorry"? Timothy Lumsden.
  20. Where do the Pearce's holiday in the sit-com "Duty Free"? Spain (Marbella).

Loading Comments...