Download or read book The Great British Sitcom Quiz Book written by Stuart Ball and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over fifty years British television has led the way when it comes to producing classic situation comedies. From the likes of Hancock's Half Hour to Mrs Brown's Boys, audiences have been kept laughing for decades. Now, you get the chance to test your knowledge of many of the nation's favourite sitcoms with this lovingly created quiz book.Comedy superfans Stuart Ball and Lisa Ball have taken 100 of the greatest television sitcoms in history and produced 1000 teasing questions suitable for both casual and hardcore fans alike.Includes questions on such classic sitcoms as Only Fools and Horses, Fawlty Towers, Dad's Army, Porridge, The Vicar of Dibley, The Young Ones, Yes Minister, Red Dwarf and many more.

Download or read book The British TV Sitcom Quiz Book written by Chris Cowlin and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sitcom has proved to be one of the most enduring genres in British TV history, reflecting the social changes and national concerns of the time, and has brought many memorable and much-loved characters to our screens. Who can forget iconic figures like Frank Spencer, Basil Fawlty and Reggie Perrin or the antics of the Trotters, the Meldrews and the staff of Grace Brothers' department store, to name but a few? The 1,000 questions in The British TV Sitcom Quiz book will test your knowledge of your favourite series from yesteryear to the current day. From Steptoe and Son, Dad's Army and Porridge to Absolutely Fabulous, The Office, and My Family, this book is bulging with facts that will refresh your memory and help you to recapture some of those magical moments in situation comedy. With a fitting foreword by Brian Murphy from the hilarious ‘70s TV show George and Mildred and Nicholas Parsons OBE, this is a must-have book for all sitcom fans.

Download or read book British Sitcom Quiz Book Volume One written by Charlie Fry and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do you know about Dad's Army, Only Fools and Horses, Fawlty Towers, The Vicar of Dibley, Blackadder and Porridge? Take a trip down sitcom memory lane and discover how much you remember with these questions and answers.

Download or read book The Ultimate Dad s Army Quiz Book written by Nigel Freestone and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a fan of the classic British sitcom Dad's Army? Do you miss the slapstick humour and camaraderie of the well-drawn characters? Is this iconic TV show one of your all-time favourites? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are certain to enjoy The Ultimate Dad's Army Quiz Book. What is the name of the fictional town where Dad’s Army is set? Which legendary wartime music hall star sang the Dad’s Army’s signature tune for which he was paid a fee of 100 guineas? How many TV episodes in total were made of the programme? The answers to these and many more thought provoking-questions can all be found in this new quiz book. Dip inside and test your knowledge of the characters and the actors who brought them to life, the writers, locations and individual episodes. Travel back in time and lose yourself in the nostalgia, pathos and word play of one of the most successful and best-loved British sitcoms of all time, Dad’s Army.

Download or read book The Tony Hancock Quiz Book written by Nigel Freestone and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you remember Hancock's Half Hour? Was this iconic radio show and later TV series appointment listening and viewing in your house when you were growing up? Were you a fan of the lad? If so, you are certain to enjoy The Tony Hancock Quiz Book. On what BBC radio show did Tony Hancock first appear on 9 January 1949? At which theatre, in front of a live audience, was the first Hancock's Half Hour recorded? How old was Tony Hancock when he died? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this book. This tribute to one of the best-loved comedians of the 1950s and ‘60s covers all aspects of Tony Hancock’s life and includes many personal and behind the scenes details. With 250 questions, not only about the lad himself, but also the cast, characters and storylines that helped to make Hancock’s Half Hour into one of Britain’s best-loved comedy shows of all-time, this book will take you on a trip down memory lane. A nostalgic, must-have read for Hancock fans of all ages.

Download or read book The Great Quiz Book written by Peter Keyne and published by Elsinore Books. This book was released on 1905 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is our pleasure to present The Great Quiz Book: 1000 Questions and Answers to Engage all Minds. We’ve brought together a host of fresh and intriguing questions that will test the limits of your knowledge across a huge range of subjects. The book is divided into 5 parts: Part 1 presents 400 challenging general knowledge questions, divided into 40 rounds. Part 2 introduces the “specialist rounds” at three levels of difficulty: medium, challenging and fiendish. Here you’ll find questions on geography, history, sport, science and nature, literature, art and architecture, and movies and TV. There are 200 questions in 20 rounds. Part 3 brings a lighter touch with 20 “bonus round” quizzes (200 questions in total), where you’ll be asked to spot connections, identify years from a series of clues, recognize famous monuments, and sort out lists of famous people, places and things. Part 4 contains 20 “family fun” quizzes (200 questions in total) that will be especially enjoyable for younger minds. There are straightforward general knowledge questions, alongside rhyming and alphabet quizzes. As a special bonus, the complete Elsinore Books Guess the Initial Quiz is included as the 5th part of this book. Here you’ll find 200 guess the initial challenges, also known as “ditloids”. At Elsinore Books we pride ourselves on creating beautiful e-books, and devote great attention to formatting, and ease of navigation. This book contains a cleanly-styled contents page that permits easy movement between quizzes. Each quiz occupies its own chapter, so you can move between quizzes by pressing a single button on your e-reader. You can access the answers to each quiz by following the links at the top and bottom of the question page. On the answer pages you’ll find each question rewritten and followed by its answer in bold. You can view a full listing of the games inside by clicking on the preview of this book and viewing the contents page. Some of the collection highlights are outlined below: General Knowledge Round 1 1. What colour are the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? 2. The Qudrilatero Della Moda is an upscale fashion district in which city? 3. Which land mammal has the largest eyes? 4. How many planets in our solar system have exactly one moon? 5. How many dice “pips” are there in total on the Domino’s Pizza logo? Movies and TV: Medium 1. Which city does Rocky Balboa come from? 2. Who directed the films Hunger, Shame, and 12 Years a Slave? 3. Who is the protagonist of the TV series Mad Men? 4. Which country produced the TV dramas Borgen, and The Killing? 5. Which city is home to the “Cinecittà” film studio? Trivial Disputes 1 1. Order the following animals by weight, from Heaviest to Lightest: Blue Whale, Bengal Tiger, Elephant Seal, Manta Ray 2. Order the following constructions by height, from Tallest to Smallest: Great Pyramid at Giza, Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, One World Trade Centre 3. Order the following countries by population, from Most populous to Least populous: India, China, Indonesia, USA, Brazil 4. Order the following languages by number of first-tongue speakers, from Most to Least: Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, English 5. Order the following organs by weight, from Heaviest to Lightest: Brain, Heart, Skin, Pancreas, Thyroid Family Fun Quiz 1 1. What fruit is dried to produce raisins? 2. What kind of weapon was wielded by the Norse God Thor? 3. Which animal appears first in the Oxford English Dictionary? 4. Which fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson tells the story of a young swan? Family Fun Quiz 20: Rhyme Time 1. Ash, Alder and Aspen are all kinds of what? 2. What object is used by golfers to raise the

Download or read book The Gazza Quiz Book written by Chris Cowlin and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Gascoigne, affectionately nicknamed Gazza by his army of loyal fans, is an ex-England football player who was prominent during the 1980s and ‘90s. Although his retirement from the game has been plagued by problems, including his well-documented battle with alcoholism, he is still regarded as one of the best midfielders of all time. If you are interested in knowing more about his life, The Gazza Quiz Book will tell you everything you need to know. In what year was Gazza born in Gateshead? With what team did he kick off his international career? How many England caps did Gazza win? To whom was he married? Tackle the 100 questions in this quiz book to discover the man behind the footballing legend. Full of facts about Gazza's early life, career highlights and many personal details you are certain to learn something new. This is a must-have book for football fans of all ages and for anyone interested in finding out more about one of the most controversial and talked about footballers of all time.

Download or read book The Ultimate Doctor Who Quiz Book written by Adam Pearson and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a big fan of Doctor Who? Have you watched all of the series from years gone by through to the present day? Can you name the various actors who have played the Doctor from William Hartnell to Matt Smith? If you can tell a Hath from the Heavenly Host and a Sontaran from a Slitheen, you are certain to enjoy this fun new quiz book? What was the title of episode one of the first Doctor story, The Daleks? Who played The Siren in the eleventh Doctor story, The Curse of the Black Spot? What companion has appeared in the most episodes of Doctor Who since its return in 2005? The answers to these brain-teasers and more can all be found inside The Doctor Who Quiz Book. As the iconic series celebrates 50 years of production, have a go at the 500 questions in this book to find out how much you really know about the Doctor. This is a must-have tribute for Doctor Who fans of all ages.

Download or read book The On The Buses Quiz Book written by Craig Walker and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a fan of On The Buses? Can you recall the many memorable characters who helped to turn the series into one of the best-loved British sitcoms of all time? Do you miss the uncensored humour and risqué scripts of television past? If so, The On The Buses Quiz Book is certain to appeal to you. If you enjoyed the hilarious antics of Stan Butler (Reg Varney) and his family or Jack Harper (Bob Grant) and the long-suffering Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), take a trip down memory lane and find out how many of the 1,000 questions you can answer in this exciting new quiz book. With sections on the iconic characters, actors, writers, directors, producers and locations, this book covers the whole 'On The Buses' journey from inception through to the three spin-off feature films and follow-on series Don't Drink The Water. This book is for anyone who remembers On The Buses and would like to find out more about one of the most controversial and popular sitcoms ever to appear on British TV.

Download or read book The Ultimate British Roads and Motorways Quiz Book written by Nigel Freestone and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How good are you at getting about the UK using the road and motorway network? The Ultimate British Roads and Motorways Quiz Book has been compiled to test your knowledge of all aspects of the British roads and motorways. What was the first main road in Britain? What is the only town in the UK to have its own numbering system, H and V roads? In what year was the 70mph speed limit introduced on an experimental basis? The M6 motorway is carried across the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey by which viaduct? Which London landmark forms a major road junction connecting Oxford Street to the east, Park Lane (A4202) to the south, Bayswater Road (A402) to the west, and Edgware Road (A5) to the north-west? The answers can all be found inside this handy new book. With 200 challenging British road and motorway-related questions from the longest, the shortest, the highest and the lowest through to routes and destinations, you are certain to learn something new. This is a must-have book for anyone who drives.

Download or read book The Pub Landlord s Great British Pub Quiz Book written by Al Murray and published by Hodder Paperbacks. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: hobbies, quizzes & games.

Download or read book The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book written by Chris Cowlin and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the average human head weigh? From where in the United Kingdom did the Titanic set off on her maiden voyage? Can you name the manager who took charge of the England football team in 1977? In which year did the United Kingdom first win the Eurovision Song Contest with Sandie Shaw's ‘Puppet on a String'? If you can answer these questions and more like them, then The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book is for you. You’ll never realise how much you don’t know until you have dipped inside this book and tried to answer the 250 questions, designed to test your knowledge on a broad range of subjects. Packed with fascinating facts, this book aims to be educational as well as fun and is an easy way to learn. So whether you want to test yourself against the kids or broaden your general knowledge in time for the next pub quiz, this book is a must have for all ages.

Download or read book The Notts Forest Quiz Book written by Chris Cowlin and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-07-11 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a football fan? Do you support Nottingham Forest FC? Are you knowledgeable about the players and managers that have helped to shape the club's past? If you are a Forest aficionado and answered yes to any of the previous questions why not put your knowledge to the test with this new quiz book. Each and every one of the 250 questions has been carefully designed to find out how much you really know about Notts Forest FC so that you are certain to learn some all-important new facts about the players, managers, opponents, nationalities, final scores, wins, draws and losses. Ideal for those occasions when you want to impress your mates with your superior knowledge about Forest or reminisce about all those unforgettable matches of days gone by. The Notts Forest Quiz Book is suitable for football fans of all ages and provides an ideal way to teach your children all about the team. If you are a Forest fan, read on to find out how much you really know about your favourite football club.

Download or read book The Fawlty Towers Quiz Book written by Paul Andrews and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a fan of the classic TV sitcom Fawlty Towers? This quiz book will test you, your family and friends knowledge of the show, with questions on the cast, characters, production, and shows. Show how much you know with this fun quiz book.

Download or read book The County Cricket Ground Quiz Book written by Nigel Freestone and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-09-09 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you spend your summer at cricket matches throughout England and Wales? Have you visited any of the national cricket grounds? Are up to date on all the interesting events that have taken place at those famous cricket venues over the years? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are certain to enjoy The Cricket Ground Quiz Book. Which cricket ground hosted archery events at the 2012 London Summer Olympics? What ground staged the first-ever Test match in England, between England and Australia, in 1880? At which ground did Garfield Sobers become the first batsman in first-class cricket to hit six sixes in a single over of six consecutive balls in August 1968? Dip inside this quiz book to find out the answers but with 101 questions all about English and Welsh cricket grounds, don't be surprised to find yourself stumped over some of these brain-teasers. This book is one of a kind and a must-have for all cricket fans. Take it along to the next cricket match and see how many you can answer.

Download or read book The Pub Landlord s Great British Pub Quiz Book written by Al Murray and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who invented the pub quiz? The British, of course! Who doesn’t enjoy a rousing question-and-answer session over a pint and some scratchings? Indeed, what higher calling is there than standing in the pub loudly demanding answers to difficult questions like ‘d'you want some?’ Here, for your pleasure, Britain’s leading pub landlord, The Pub Landlord, presents the finest collection of facts imaginable. Enjoy the attention of friends and strangers by revealing how many James Bonds there were, how many times the French have capitulated and exactly how long those pickled eggs have been in that jar on the bar. The ladies love a well-read man and this book will give you the tools needed to impress her (don’t worry, answers are included). None of your French-type philosophical musings here. No, this is a proper quiz for the Great British Public. In a public house. Or your living room.

Download or read book UK Comedy Trivia written by Walter Price and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-19 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the perfect companion for game nights, fun family times, fun evenings with friends, or just reading to brush up on your comedy trivia knowledge. These trivia questions will get your brain working, that's for sure. You'll get instant access to fun quizzes covering different UK comedy tv series and many more. Its fun, excited, funny and easy for everyone to know more about the UK comedy shows. Read UK Comedy Trivia now !!!!