For the Couch Potatoes

1 Which TV series saw the character of Mike Donovan battling against carnivorous reptilian aliens?

2 Which TV character lives at Ripley Mill, Briar Hollow, West Sussex?

3 Who acquired the nickname The Father of Television?

4 In which sitcom did a number of the cast attend Jefferson High School?

5 By what name was Derek Young better known when assisting on a TV game show?

6 Which TV show is set at the Manchester firm of HWD Components?

7 In 1987, who famously told Anita Hart from Pinner, London not to worry?

8 What is the name of Alf Garnett’s daughter?

9 What connects Jason, Smudge, Jack, Jill, Kari and Oke?

10 Which male sitcom character gave birth to a son called Mearth?

11 Who played the role of Leo McGarvey in Ballykissangel?

12 What is the name of Jim Hacker’s wife in Yes Minister?

13 Which sitcom starring Paul O’Grady is set in a bingo hall?

14 Which TV drama is set on the family estate of Glenbogle?

15 Which famed British film director, directed the Cinzano TV ads co-starring Rossiter and Collins?

16 The final episode of which US comedy series was entitled, One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest?

17 Big Brother was the title of the very first episode of which long running comedy series?

18 In which city is Ally McBeal set?

19 Which actor was often heard saying, “Don’t make me angry, you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry”?

20 Whose last words prior to his death were, “Things can only get better”?

21 Which TV character had the maiden name of Elizabeth McBricker?

22 Which TV comedy series usually ended with a piece of music called Yakety Sax?

23 Which spin-off from Wacky Races featured a villain called The Hooded Claw?

24 When Russ Abbott played Cooperman who played Blunder Woman?

25 In which town does PC McGarry uphold the law?

26 How are Tommy, Dil, Lil, Phil and Angelica collectively known?

27 What is the name of Postman Pat’s son?

28 Which TV comedy is set in a Stockport pub called The Grapes?

29 What is Peggy’s last name in Hi-De-Hi?

30 Who on TV said to the Sex Pistols, “Go on you have another ten seconds say something outrageous”?

31 What is the name of George and Mildred’s Yorkshire terrier?

32 What is the nickname of the character from Auf Wiedersehen Pet, who has the last name of Busridge?

33 By what name is the heroic Mark Harris otherwise known?

34 Which TV ads feature the character of Scary Mary?

35 What is the last name of Jethro in The Beverly Hillbillies?

36 How is Granville related to Arkwright in Open All Hours?

37 What are the names of the two Doberman guard dogs in Magnum PI?

38 What is the name of the gay resident singing quartet on the Jonathan Ross chat show?

39 Roy Skelton provided the voice of the Daleks and which character in Rainbow?

40 Who played Mrs Slocombe in Are You Being Served?

41 What do the initials CNN stand for with regard to the American channel?

42 In what year was Who Wants to be a Millionaire first screened on ITV?

43 A Touch of Class was the title of the first episode of which comedy series?

44 What is the name of Dick Dastardly’s car in Wacky Races?

45 Name the first two presenters of Blue Peter.

46 Which TV family reside at 742 Evergreen Terrace?

47 Across the Hall was the working title of which US comedy?

48 What is Mr Wilkins job in Trumpton?

49 Who played Major Gowen in Fawlty Towers?

50 A Different World was a spin-off from which US comedy show?

Answers to Couch Potatoes

1 V
2 Jonathan Creek
3 John Logie Baird
4 Happy Days
5 Bernie the Bolt
6 Dinnerladies
7 Michael Fish, in reply to her warning of an impending hurricane
8 Rita
9 Blue Peter cats
10 Mork
11 James Nesbitt
12 Annie
13 Eyes Down
14 Monarch of the Glen
15 Alan Parker
16 The Golden Girls
17 Only Fools and Horses
18 Boston
19 Bill Bixby as Dr Banner
20 Victor Meldrew
21 Betty Rubble
22 The Benny Hill Show
23 The Perils of Penelope Pitstop
24 Bella Emberg
25 Camberwick Green
26 Rugrats
27 Julian
28 Early Doors
29 Ollerenshaw
30 Bill Grundy
31 Truffles
32 Bomber
33 The Man from Atlantis
34 Phones 4U
35 Bodine
36 Nephew and uncle
37 Zeus and Apollo
38 Four Puffs and a Piano
39 Zippy
40 Molly Sugden
41 Cable News Network
42 1998
43 Fawlty Towers
44 The Mean Machine
45 Leila Williams and Christopher Trace
46 The Simpsons
47 Friends
48 Plumber
49 Ballard Berkley
50 The Cosby Show