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Test your knowledge about the classic sitcoms from the Islands of Ireland and the UK
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12 random squares
In one of his most iconic comedy roles, which actor is this?
John Cleese
Eric Idle
Graham Chapman
Michael Palin
65% got this right
Although one of the most iconic sitcoms in the world, "Fawlty Towers" ran for just 2 series, with 12 episodes in total.
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Which short running, but cult classic UK comedy series was this?
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Nathan Barley
The I.T. Crowd
The Mighty Boosh
30% got this right
The show's stars would go on to comprise much of the leading players in UK sitcoms through the 2000s and beyond.
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Michael Scott remains one of the most beloved characters in modern comedy. But on which UK character was he based?
Brent
David
David Brent
50% got this right
Many people who originally tuned into "The Office" (UK) when it first aired thought it was a documentary
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Which long running classic sitcom was this?
Open All Hours
Only Fools And Horses
Porridge
Steptoe and Son
34% got this right
David Jason starred in Open All Hours from 1976 to 1985, the last 4 years of which would overlap with "Only Fools . . ."
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Which sitcom is this, set in Ireland?
Father Ted
Fr Ted
Ted
76% got this right
"Father Ted" ran for three series, becoming an instant & enduring classic in both Ireland and Britain.
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Victor Meldrew was the grumpy, downtrodden main character in which long running sitcom set in England?
One Foot in the Grave
The Last of the Summer Wine
To The Manor Born
Waiting For God
72% got this right
Richard Wilson was only 53 years old when he started to play the role of "Victor Meldrew"
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Which popular 21st century British sitcom had this song as its theme?
Peep Show
72% got this right
The show's original working title was "POV", referencing its distinctive point-of-view filming style
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Which sitcom is this, featuring local actor Liam Neeson?
Derry Girls
Father Ted
Give My Head Peace
Taken (For Granted)
75% got this right
Liam's actually from county Antrim, which borders county Derry. So he is.
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48 random squares
Which of the following is not one of the main four characters from "The Inbetweeners"?
Mark
Neil
Simon
Will
70% got this right
"Jay", the wannabe womaniser of the group is actually played by the youngest cast member, James Buckley.
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48 random squares
Which of the following were real sitcoms? (Select all that apply)
Are You Being Served?
Men Behaving Badly
The League of Gentlemen
Absolutely Fantastic
64% got this right
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