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Previous Trivia Winners

2009

November

11/9/2009 - 11/16/2009
Winner: Allison Barksdale
In Keeping Up Appearances, what fruit is displayed on Hyacinth's picnic hat?
(Answer: Plums)

11/2/2009 - 11/9/2009
Winner: Alan Steele
On Are You Being Served?, which character speaks to Ronald Reagan in the episode "Monkey Business"?
(Answer: Mrs. Slocombe)

October

10/26/2009 - 11/2/2009
Winner: Jenny Hamrick
In Ballykissangel, why does Donal's Uncle Minto come to town in the episode "The Final Frontier"?
(Answer: He is a UFO hunter)

10/19/2009 - 10/26/2009
Winner: Brenda Leiphart
In As Time Goes By, Jean is accused of what crime shortly before her wedding?
(Answer: Shoplifting)

10/12/2009 - 10/19/2009
Winner: Eric Dorn
On Last of the Summer Wine, Barry buys what item from Auntie Wainwright for Glenda on their anniversary?
(Answer: A Chaise Lounge)

10/5/2009 - 10/12/2009
Winner: Bridget Sponsler
In Keeping Up Appearances, what is the name of Onslow and Daisy's daughter?
(Answer: Stephanie)

September

9/28/2009 - 10/5/2009
Winner: Fran Jacobs
In Are You Being Served?, what birthday is Mrs. Slocombe really celebrating in the episode "Fifty Years On"?
(Answer: Her 46th)

9/21/2009 - 9/28/2009
Winner: P. Smith
In Ballykissangel, who ends up winning the six-million pounds in the lottery?
(Answer: A tourist)

9/14/2009 - 9/21/2009
Winner: Charles Brown
Which Last of the Summer Wine character has been on the show the longest?
(Answer: Peter Sallis as "Clegg")

9/7/2009 - 9/14/2009
Winner: David Shannon
In As Time Goes By, what instrument is Lionel accused of stealing at the flea market?
(Answer: Bugle)

8/31/2009 - 9/7/2009
Winner: Kimberly Brooks
On Are You Being Served?, who did Mr. Grace think was his long lost child?
(Answer: Mr. Humphries)

August

8/24/2009 - 8/31/2009
Winner: Scott Darby
What is the literal Irish translation of Ballykissangel?
(Answer: The town of the Fallen Angel)

8/17/2009 - 8/24/2009
Winner: Linda McKay
On Keeping Up Appearances, how many photo albums does Hyacinth have of Sheridan?
(Answer: Eight)

8/10/2009 - 8/17/2009
Winner: Phil Hersey
On Are You Being Served?, Mrs. Slocombe frequently talks about what beloved pet?
(Answer: Cat)

8/3/2009 - 8/10/2009
Winner: Susan Doherty
In As Time Goes By, what item did Lionel give Jean during their first courtship?
(Answer: Rosewood pencil box)

July

7/27 - 8/3/2009
Winner: John Harchenhorn
The filming of Last of the Summer Wine is set in what West Yorkshire town?
(Answer: Holmfirth)

7/20 - 7/27/2009
Winner: Vera Olsson
On Keeping Up Appearances, what feature was frequently mentioned about Hyacinth's Royal Doulton China?
(Answer: Hand-painted periwinkles)

7/13 - 7/20/2009
Winner: Daniel Gossard
On Are You Being Served?, whose idea was it to dress up in Pantomime to increase Christmas sales?
(Answer: Young Mr. Grace)

7/6 - 7/13/2009
Winner: Debbie Barnes
On Ballykissangel, who is Enda Sullivan?
(Answer: Musician)

June

6/29 - 7/6/2009
Winner: Faye Phillips
In Are You Being Served?, Captain Peacock is given a key to what room in honor of 20 years of service?
(Answer: Executive washroom)

6/22 - 6/29/2009
Winner: Maureen Champion
In Keeping Up Appearances, what happens when Hyacinth and Richard go to a country house sale?
(Answer: Hyacinth gets drunk)

6/15 - 6/22/2009
Winner: Linda Gerstein
What famous composer co-produced the theme song to Are You Being Served?
(Answer: Ronnie Hazelhurst)

6/8 - 6/15/2009
Winner: Barbee Sjodahl
In Last of the Summer Wine, which main character is introduced in the episode "The Man from Oswestry"?
(Answer: Foggy Dewhurst)

6/1 - 6/8/2009
Winner: Tammy Eichelberger
On Are You Being Served?, whose voice gets recorded along with the background music in order to boost sales in the episode "New Look"?
(Answer: Young Mister Grace)

May

5/26 - 6/1/2009
Winner: Janaki Vaman
What is Peter Clifford's occupation in Ballykissangel?
(Answer: Priest)

5/18 - 5/26/2009
Winner: Ny. Bennett
In Are You Being Served?, a reward is offered by a wealthy customer for what missing item?
(Answer: Diamond)

5/11 - 5/18/2009
Winner: Nadine Pressley
In As Time Goes By, how does Penny always refer to Jean?
(Answer: Poor Jean)

5/4 - 5/11/2009
Winner: Donna Ritchie
In Are You Being Served?, what role does Mr. Lucas play in the episode "The Punch and Judy Affair"?
(Answer: Punch)

April

4/27 - 5/4/2009
Winner: Ruby Saunders
In As Time Goes By, Alistair announces his engagement to a woman by what unusual name?
(Answer: Mercury)

4/20 - 4/27/2009
Winner: Edwin Ponnuswamy
In Keeping Up Appearances, what car do the police think Hyacinth and Richard have stolen?
(Answer: Rolls Royce)

4/13 - 4/20/2009
Winner: Tiffany Martin
In Last of the Summer Wine, who is Mr. Wainwright?
(Answer: Librarian)

4/6 - 4/13/2009
Winner: Cyndi Steele
On Are You Being Served?, the staff take to what exercise in order to pass the physical exam required by the company pension plan?
(Answer: Dance classes)

March

3/30 - 4/6/2009
Winner: Arthur Tymeson
In As Time Goes By, what is the name of the pub that Jean and Lionel frequent when visiting in Hampshire?
(Answer: Stag & Huntsman)

3/23 - 3/30/2009
Winner: Linda Bobart
In Keeping Up Appearances, Elizabeth's husband is always on business in what country?
(Answer: Saudi Arabia)

3/16 - 3/23/2009
Winner: Mildred Painter
In Last of the Summer Wine, who is Edie Pegdon's brother?
(Answer: Seymour Utterthwaite)

3/9 - 3/16/2009
Winner: Barbara Sorber
In Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth frequently receives phone calls from people trying to reach what kind of restaurant?
(Answer: Chinese take-away)

3/2 - 3/9/2009
Winner: Debbie Romeo
Ballykissangel was created in what year?
(Answer: 1992)

February

2/23 - 3/2/2009
Winner: Cindy Lou Fiorina
In As Time Goes By, Jean wants to stroll down what famous street while visiting Hollywood?
(Answer: Sunset Boulevard)

2/17 - 2/23/2009
Winner: Vera Olsson
In Keeping Up Appearances, what is the first name of the vicar?
(Answer: Michael)

2/9 - 2/17/2009
Winner: Vera Olsson
On Are You Being Served?, Mr. Grace returns from America and directs his staff to do what?
(Answer: Use first names)

2/2 - 2/9/2009
Winner: Karen Kurtz
In 1996, the Queen announced that her favorite British comedy was what show?
(Answer: Last of the Summer Wine)

January

1/26 - 2/2/2009
Winner: Glenn Ludwig
What is the name of the pub in Ballykissangel?
(Answer: Fitzgerald's)

1/20 - 1/26/2009
Winner: Norman Colson
In As Time Goes By, who is following Sandy around in the episode "The Stalker"?
(Answer: A lovesick teenager)

1/12 - 1/20/2009
Winner: Melissa Robbins
In Are You Being Served?, what is Mr. Rumbold's first name?
(Answer: Cuthbert)

1/5 - 1/12/2009
Winner: Carol Johnson
First of the Summer Wine, the prequel to Last of the Summer Wine, first aired in what year?
(Answer: 1988)

2008

December

12/29/2008 - 1/5/2009
Winner: Wendy Gleason
On Are You Being Served?, who takes over for Mrs. Slocombe's missing groom in the episode "Do you take this man?"
(Answer: Mr. Humphries)

12/22 - 12/29/2008
Winner: Alan Brown
In Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth instructs Richard to call the ambassador of which country?
(Answer: China)

12/15 - 12/22/2008
Winner: Heather Chou
In As Time Goes By, where do Rocky and Madge honeymoon?
(Answer: Graceland)

12/8 - 12/15/2008
Winner: Joann Barron
In All Creatures Great and Small, what historic event is taking place within the time period of the show?
(Answer: World War II)

12/1 - 12/8/2008
Winner: Helene Rubinstein
In Last of the Summer Wine, what was Herbert "Truly" Truelove's former profession?
(Answer: Policeman)

November

11/24 - 12/1/2008
Winner: Bruce Daley
In Keeping Up Appearances, name the actress who plays Hyacinth's neighbor, Elizabeth.
(Answer: Josephine Tewson)

11/17 - 11/24/2008
Winner: Brian Jones
In Are You Being Served?, Grace Brothers is based on what real life 1950s London department store?
(Answer: Simpson of Piccadilly)

11/10 - 11/17/2008
Winner: Lesley Radcliff
What real-life injury affected the performance of actor Christopher Timothy, who played James, in the filming of All Creatures Great and Small?
(Answer: broken leg)

11/3 - 11/10/2008
Winner: Robert Schmitt
In As Time Goes By, what did Harry and Sandy do on their first date?
(Answer: Ice Skating)

October

10/27 - 11/3/2008
Winner: Mark Truitt
In Last of the Summer Wine, which actress played the character of Howard's lover, Marina?
(Answer: Jean Fergusson)

10/20 - 10/27/2008
Winner: Martin Tucker
In Keeping Up Appearances, how does Hyacinth attempt to impress Emmet?
(Answer: Singing)

10/14 - 10/20/2008
Winner: Melinda Mangels
In Are You Being Served?, what does Mr. Rumbold catch Mr. Lucas doing on the surveillance video?
(Answer: Smoking)

10/6 - 10/14/2008
Winner: Pauline Degrange
In Are You Being Served?, Mr. Grace says his father worked in what profession?
(Answer: Cobbler)

September

9/29 - 10/06/2008
Winner: Nada Mukhtar
In All Creatures Great and Small, how does James first meet Helen?
(Answer: He treats a calf that belongs to her father.)

9/22 - 9/29/2008
Winner: Cheryl Rohbins
In Keeping Up Appearances, in what kind of store does Daddy run up a bill he cannot pay?
(Answer: toy store)

9/15 - 9/22/2008
Winner: Lisa Smith
In Are You Being Served?, who is known as "The Agent?"
(Answer: Mr. Goldberg)

9/8 - 9/15/2008
Winner: Edwin F. Smith, Jr.
In Last of the Summer Wine, what does Howard always get for Christmas?
(Answer: a scarf)

9/2 - 9/8/2008
Winner: Carmen Wass
In As Time Goes By, what does Judy buy for Lionel when he moves in with Jean?
(Answer: a chair)

August

8/25 - 9/2/2008
Winner: Deloise Wilkie
In All Creatures Great and Small, what is the name of the house where James, Sigfried and Tristan practice?
(Answer: Skeldale House)

8/18 - 8/25/2008
Winner: Jennifer Hayden
In Keeping Up Appearances, what do Hyacinth and Richard search for in the countryside?
(Answer: Iron Age remains)

8/11 - 8/18/2008
Winner: Dolly Nasby
In Are You Being Served?, Captain Peacock is accused of "dilly-tanting" with Miss Hearst, who works in what department?
(Answer: Novelty Candles)

8/4 - 8/11/2008
Winner: Al Alexander
In Last of the Summer Wine, who is the nephew of Auntie Wainwright?
(Answer: Howard)

July

7/28 - 8/4/2008
Winner: Paula Sabo
In Keeping Up Appearances, what does Hyacinth believe is Richard's favorite hobby?
(Answer: gardening)

7/21 - 7/28/2008
Winner: Bill Martin
In Last of the Summer Wine, what is Foggy Dewhurst's real name?
(Answer: Walter)

7/14 - 7/21/2008
Winner: Donna Innerst
In Keeping Up Appearances, Onslow wears a t-shirt for which NFL team?
(Answer: Green Bay Packers)

7/7 - 7/14/2008
Winner: Melanie Mallett
In Are You Being Served?, Captain Peacock hits Mrs. Slocombe in the head with what object?
(Answer: a golfball)

6/30 - 7/7/2008
Winner: Gina Berdichevsky
In As Time Goes By, what does Alistair propose Lionel do to help ease his financial problems?
(Answer: sell the country house)

June

6/23 - 6/30/2008
Winner: Jane Walker
In Last of the Summer Wine, what vehicle does Wesley call "a Ferrari in overalls"?
(Answer: Land Rover)

6/16 - 6/23/2008
Winner: Walter Busse
In All Creatures Great and Small, the character of James Herriot is based on the life of which real-life vet?
(Answer: Alf Wight)

6/2 - 6/16/2008
Winner: Karen Mills
In Are You Being Served?, who writes the winning story for the CB commercial?
(Answer: Mr. Harmon)

May

5/26 - 6/2/2008
Winner: Cynthia Romeo
In Keeping Up Appearances, what is the name of the street on which Hyacinth and Richard live?
(Answer: Blossom Avenue)

5/19 - 5/26/2008
Winner: Chris Neville
In As Time Goes By, what sport did Harry play?
(Answer: rugby)

5/12 - 5/19/2008
Winner: Peter Poole
In Last of the Summer Wine, Ivy and Nora compete for the last of what type of dessert?
(Answer: chocolate éclair)

5/5 - 5/12/2008
Winner: Barbara Downey
In All Creatures Great and Small, what type of dog is Mrs. Pumphrey's beloved "Tricki Woo"?
(Answer: Pekingese)

April

4/28 - 5/5/2008
Winner: Joseph Krupa
On As Time Goes By, when Jean buys herself a teddy bear, what name does she give him?
(Answer: Herbert)

4/21 - 4/28/2008
Winner: Barry Dorsey
On Are You Being Served?, who wins the Father Christmas contest?
(Answer: Mr. Grainger)

4/14 - 4/21/2008
Winner: Ida Odohi
On Are You Being Served?, what song does Captain Peacock sing in the commercial for the Night Club?
(Answer: Night and Day)

4/7 - 4/14/2008
Winner: Marilyn Haber
On Keeping Up Appearances, which sister does Hyacinth love to boast has a Mercedes, sauna and room for a pony?
(Answer: Violet)

March

3/31 - 4/7/2008
Winner: Hannah Beck
Who is Queen Mab?
(Answer: a horse)

3/24 - 3/31/2008
Winner: Nicole Gore
What does Marianne give Willoughby as a sign of her affection?
(Answer: A lock of hair)

3/17 - 3/24/2008
Winner: Jan Danek
Who is Frank Churchill secretly in love with?
(Answer: Jane Fairfax)

2/25 - 3/17/2008
The trivia contest was on hiatus during the public television pledge period.

February

2/19 - 2/25/2008
Winner: Margie Bokobza
Why did Mr. Wickham want to elope with Georgiana Darcy?
(Answer: For money)

2/12 - 2/19/2008
Winner: Deborah Baker
How does Elizabeth react to Mr. Darcy's first marriage proposal?
(Answer: She rejects him.)

2/4 - 2/11/2008
Winner: Nancy Austin
To whom was Jane Austen briefly engaged?
(Answer: Harris Bigg Wither)

January

1/28 - 2/4/2008
Winner: Barbara McCully
To whom was Jane Austen briefly engaged?
(Answer: Harris Bigg Wither)

1/21 - 1/28/2008
Winner: Kimberly Cheri
What was the name of Henry Crawford's estate?
(Answer: Everingham)

1/14 - 1/21/2008
Winner: Jane Haley
What does Catherine find in the cabinet at Northanger Abbey?
(Answer: Laundry bills)

1/5 - 1/14/2008
Winner: Crystal Kelly
Louisa Musgrove sustains a serious injury while visiting which town?
(Answer: Lyme Regis)

2007

December

12/29/2007 - 1/4/2008
Winner: George McDaniel
Where is Jane Austen buried?
(Answer: Winchester Cathedral)

12/22 - 12/28/2007
Winner: Christine Davachi
What was Jane Austen's first published novel?
(Answer: Sense and Sensibility)

12/15 - 12/21/2007
Winner: Paula Spangler
On As Time Goes By, what do Harry and Sandy do on their first date?
(Answer: go ice skating)

12/1 - 12/14/2007
Winner: Renee Miller
On Are You Being Served?, the staff bets their bonus money on what event?
(Answer: a horse race)

November

11/17 - 11/30/2007
Winner: Janice Strange
On As Time Goes By, where in Europe do Jean and Lionel try to spend a romantic get-away?
(Answer: Paris)

11/10 - 11/16/2007
Winner: Evelyn Fitzke
On Last of the Summer Wine, what is Marina's occupation?
(Answer: grocery cashier)

11/3 - 11/9/2007
Winner: Rodney Kennard
On Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth splurges on what expensive gift for Onslow's birthday?
(Answer: cuff links)

October

10/27 - 11/2/2007
Winner: Frannie Hammett
On As Time Goes By, how many times was Judy married prior to Alistair?
(Answer: 2 times)

10/20 - 10/26/2007
Winner: Carolyn Smith
On Keeping Up Appearances, what musical does Emmit direct?
(Answer: The Boyfriend)

10/13 - 10/19/2007
Winner: Jacqueline McDougall
On Last of the Summer Wine, Auntie Wainwright is known for what character trait?
(Answer: being thrifty)

10/6 - 10/12/2007
Winner: Grace Norris
On Are You Being Served?, how does the staff try to get in shape for an upcoming physical examination?
(Answer: ballet dancing)

September

9/29 - 10/5/2007
Winner: Janice Fletcher
On All Creatures Great and Small, what is the name of Mrs. Pomfrey's pampered pet?
(Answer: Tricki Woo)

9/22 - 9/28/2007
Winner: Gary Banzhoff
On Keeping Up Appearances, for what duty does Hyacinth volunteer at the church?
(Answer: toilet cleaning)

9/8 - 9/21/2007
Winner: JudithAnn Hartman
On Last of the Summer Wine, Nora Batty is often seen doing what on her front porch?
(Answer: sweeping)

9/1 - 9/7/2007
Winner: Angela O'Sullivan
On As Time Goes By?, what is the occupation of Sandy's boyfriend, Harry?
(Answer: cop)

August

8/25 - 8/31/2007
Winner: Donna Miller
On Are You Being Served?, whom does Mrs. Slocombe impersonate during a rehearsal for her impending visit?
(Answer: The Queen)

8/18 - 8/24/2007
Winner: Donna Tenaglia
On Last of the Summer Wine, what type of establishment is run by Ivy?
(Answer: a café)

8/11 - 8/17/2007
Winner: Andrea Allen
On Keeping Up Appearances, Sheridan needs money to purchase what type of garment?
(Answer: silk pajamas)

8/4 - 8/10/2007
Winner: Valerie Avramides
On Are You Being Served?, what food is served at Mr. Grainger's "retirement" dinner?
(Answer: chicken)

July

7/28 - 8/3/2007
Winner: Christina Makowiecki
On As Time Goes By, what is the name of Stephen's dental nurse?
(Answer: Miss Breeze)

7/21 - 7/27/2007
Winner: Norma J. Slonaker
On As Time Goes By, what country do Harry and Sandy move to after they are married?
(Answer: Canada)

7/14 - 7/20/2007
Winner: Janice Nicholson
On Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth assumes that her sister Rose's gentleman friend is one of the 'quality' families. What is his last name?
(Answer: Butterfield)

7/7 - 7/13/2007
Winner: Scott Aijo
On Keeping Up Appearances, what sort of fruit adorns Hyacinth's picnic hat?
(Answer: plums)

June

6/23 - 7/6/2007
Winner: Stu Newman
On As Time Goes By, what is Sandy's last name?
(Answer: Edwards)

6/16 - 6/22/2007
Winner: Dianne Carson
On As Time Goes By, what is Lionel holding in his arms on the cover of his book?
(Answer: a gun)

6/9 - 6/15/2007
Winner: Rita Hall
On Are You Being Served?, who did not get a Christmas dinner in the episode "Christmas Crackers"?
(Answer: Mr. Lucas)

May

5/26 - 6/8/2007
Winner: Joan Oliver
On As Time Goes By?, what is the name of Lionel's mini-series?
(Answer: Just Two People)

5/19 - 5/25/2007
Winner: Margaret Hurley
On Are You Being Served?, whose voice was ultimately used to inform shoppers of special offers?
(Answer: Young Mr. Grace)

5/12 - 5/18/2007
Winner: Kavita Mittapalli
On Keeping Up Appearances, Daddy ran away in Hyacinth and Richard's car. What was Hyacinth's first reaction?
(Answer: There goes Daddy with my tuna mayonnaise!)

5/5 - 5/11/2007
Winner: Garrett Summers
On Are You Being Served?, which employee first attempted to resign from Grace Brothers?
(Answer: Mr. Grainger)

April

4/28 - 5/4/2007
Winner: Lucinda Meyd
On Are You Being Served?, what are the free items that a customer would receive for buying a bottle of "His" or "Hers" perfume?
(Answer: ties and stockings)

4/21 - 4/27/2007
Winner: Brenda Pulliam
On As Time Goes By, how does Rocky let Mrs. Bale know that he needs a drink when he's outside the house?
(Answer: he fires a pistol)

4/14 - 4/20/2007
Winner: Anne Barno
On Are You Being Served?, who was the friend that usually went to the pub with Mrs. Slocombe?
(Answer: Mrs. Axleby)

4/7 - 4/13/2007
Winner: Carol Brewington
On Are You Being Served?, who allegedly had an affair with one of Mr. Rumbold's secretaries?
(Answer: Captain Peacock)

March

3/31 - 4/6/2007
Winner: Betty Randolph
On Are You Being Served?, what is Mrs. Slocombe's first name?
(Answer: Betty)

3/24 - 3/30/2007
Winner: Dona Appel
On Fawlty Towers, a guest dies while at the hotel. What is the food that Basil is afraid killed him?
(Answer: kippers)

3/10 - 3/23/2007
Winner: Ann Marie Walkins
On Are You Being Served?, which character became a pop star in the last episode?
(Answer: Mr. Spooner)

3/3 - 3/9/2007
Winner: Lisa Sutton-Anderson
Name the character whose catchphrase was "Oh....nice."
(Answer: Onslow)

February

2/24 - 3/2/2007
Winner: Shirley Smith
On To The Manor Born, what is the name of Audrey's best friend?
(Answer: Marjory Frobisher)

2/17 - 2/23/2007
Winner: Earl Weaver
On Are You Being Served?, what is Miss Brahms' first name?
(Answer: Shirley)

2/10 - 2/16/2007
Winner: Michael Moore
On Are You Being Served?, Mrs. Slocombe almost gets married to a bouzouki-playing Greek man. What was his name?
(Answer: Mr. Mataxis)

2/3 - 2/9/2007
Winner: Kathryn Wallace
On Last of the Summer Wine, who plays the character of Ivy?
(Answer: Jane Freeman)

January

1/27 - 2/2/2007
Winner: Rex Scaggs
On Are You Being Served?, who did Old Mr. Grace think might be his son?
(Answer: Mr. Humphries)

1/20 - 1/26/2007
Winner: Ruth Ireland
Who plays the roll of Sandy on As Time Goes By?
(Answer: Jenny Funnell)

1/13 - 1/19/2007
Winner: L Harris
On Are You Being Served?, who said "I am as old as my nose and a little bit older than my teeth."?
(Answer: Mr. Humphries)

1/6 - 1/12/2007
Winner: Peggy Stewart
On Are You Being Served?, what is Captain Peacock's job title at Grace Brothers?
(Answer: Floorwalker)

2006

December

12/30/2006 - 1/5/2007
Winner: Evelyn Milton
On Keeping Up Appearances, what is Emmet's last name? (Answer: Hawksworth)

12/23 - 12/29/2006
Winner: Mary Phillips
On Last of the Summer Wine, who is it that finds Nora Batty's baggy stockings irresistible? (Answer: Compo)

12/16 - 12/22/2006
Winner: Delores Allen
Who is the writer of Last of the Summer Wine, Keeping Up Appearances and Open All Hours? (Answer: Roy Clarke)

12/2 - 12/15/2006
Winner: Susan Langley
On Keeping Up Appearances, what is the name of Daisy and Onslow's daughter? (Answer: Stephanie)

November

11/18 - 12/1/2006
Winner: Andy Bell
On Fawlty Towers, Basil incorrectly thinks that a demanding guest is a hotel inspector, but what does this guest actually do? (Answer: Spoon Salesman)

11/11 - 11/17/2006
Winner: Monica Schlegel
On Are You Being Served?, Mr. Grainger temporarily held whose job? (Answer: Mr. Rumbold)

11/4 - 11/10/2006
Winner: Lea Adams
On Are You Being Served, Again!, what was the name of the property the staff inherited from Young Mr. Grace? (Answer: Millstone Manor)

October

10/28 - 11/3/2006
Winner: Thomas Leadon
On Fawlty Towers, the menu has to change when the chef gets drunk. What food does Basil get from another restaurant? (Answer: Duck)

10/21 - 10/27/2006
Winner: Lamuel Phillips
Name the character who always said "And I am unanimous in that." (Answer: Mrs. Slocombe)

10/14 - 10/20/2006
Winner: Ellen Ashton
On Fawlty Towers, Polly was not only a waitress but also a student. What was she studying? (Answer: Art)

10/7 - 10/13/2006
Winner: James Rigney
On Are You Being Served?, who told Mr. Grainger to place his teeth in his pocket after they would not stop chattering? (Answer: Mr. Humphries)

September

9/30 - 10/6/2006
Winner: Katie de Jesus
On Fawlty Towers, what beloved pet does Manuel need to get rid of when the health inspector comes to the hotel? (Answer: a rat)

9/23 - 9/29/2006
Winner: Mary Young
On As Time Goes By, what is Lionel's ex-wife's name? (Answer: Margaret)

9/16 - 9/22/2006
Winner: Steve Mullinix
On Fawlty Towers, a very pushy man staying at the hotel is too late for dinner but wants something to eat. He asks Basil to make him what? (Answer: a Waldorf salad)

9/2 - 9/15/2006
Winner: Rachel S.
On Keeping Up Appearances, which character was played by a different actor after the first season? (Answer: Rose)

August

8/26 - 9/1/2006
Winner: Joanne Kehrli
On To The Manor Born, the character of Richard DeVere was a successful __________. (Answer: food magnate)

8/19 - 8/25/2006
Winner: Jacqueline Washington
On Are You Being Served?, who does Mrs. Slocombe buy gloves for after having an exciting dream about him? (Answer: Mr. Humphries)

8/12 - 8/18/2006
Winner: Robert Sherman
On Fawlty Towers, why is Sybil in the hospital when the Germans come to stay? (Answer: ingrown toenail)

8/5 - 8/11/2006
Winner: Mary Mynaugh
On Fawlty Towers, what is the name of the Irishman whom Basil hires behind Sybil's back to do some work? (Answer: Mr. O'Reilly)

July

7/29 - 8/4/2006
Winner: Victoria Lotts
On Are You Being Served?, which Grace Brothers employee temporarily took over for Mr. Rumbold when he went to a conference? (Answer: Mr. Grainger)

7/22 - 7/28/2006
Winner: Betsy Galliher
On Keeping Up Appearances, what is the name of Hyacinth's sister who has a Mercedes? (Answer: Violet)

7/15 - 7/21/2006
Winner: Jessica Licari
On Fawlty Towers, who is the person from Barcelona who served under Basil Fawlty? (Answer: Manuel)

7/8 - 7/14/2006
Winner: Rosanne Ferris
What program was set at Grantleigh Manor? (Answer: To The Manor Born)

7/1 - 7/7/2006
Winner: Nancy Jackson
What program featured a phenomenally precise housekeeper named Mrs. Bale? (Answer: As Time Goes By)

June

6/24 - 6/30/2006
Winner: Bambi Fisher
Geoffrey Palmer, of As Time Goes By, once guest starred on Fawlty Towers as a doctor. What was his name? (Answer: Dr. Price)

6/17 - 6/23/2006
Winner: Donovan Alexander
What program featured an episode aboard the QE2 luxury liner? (Answer: Keeping Up Appearances)

6/3 - 6/16/2006
Winner: Can'i Beatty
What was the name of the prequel to Last of the Summer Wine? (Answer: First of the Summer Wine)

5/26 - 6/2/2006
Winner: Virginia Corbett
On Are You Being Served Mr. Rumbold once got food poisoning from: (Answer: Meringue)

May

5/19 - 5/26/2006
Winner: Lesley Frank
On Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth is often frightened by Onslow's: (Answer: Dog)

5/12 - 5/19/2006
Winner: Debra Hutjens
On Are You Being Served?, who won the beauty contest with the prize of a week on Old Mr. Grace's yacht? (Answer: Mr. Humphries)

5/5 - 5/12/2006
Winner: Libby McMillion
On As Time Goes By, what is the name of Lionel's beautiful temporary secretary? (Answer: Daisy)

4/28 - 5/5/2006
Winner: Karen Tennis
In As Time Goes By, where do Rocky and Madge go on their honeymoon? (Answer: Graceland)

April

4/21 - 4/28/2006
Winner: Heidi Napper
In Are You Being Served?, what part of Mrs. Slocombe's part crocodile handbag is part crocodile? (Answer: The Clasp)

4/14 - 4/21/2006
Winner: Peg Hales
In As Time Goes By, when Lionel and Jean are planning their wedding, how many people are on Jean's guest list? (Answer: 78)

4/7 - 4/14/2006
Winner: Alice Fenstermaker
In As Time Goes By, what happens to Lionel when he's proposing to Jean? (Answer: his knee locks)

3/31 - 4/7/2006
Winner: Michael Mellon
In Keeping Up Appearances, what does Hyacinth make all of her guests do before entering the Bucket residence? (Answer: take off their shoes)

March

3/24 - 3/31/2006
Winner: Collin Haynie
In Are You Being Served?, what is the only item sold during German Week? (Answer: Socks)

3/17 - 3/24/2006
Winner: Elaine Pecora
In As Time Goes By, when Lionel takes up model building, what kind of model does he build? (Answer: Ship)

3/10 - 3/17/2006
Winner: George Stallings
In Keeping Up Appearances, what did Hyacinth buy Richard for his birthday? (Answer: Skis)

3/3 - 3/10/2006
Winner: William Estell
In As Time Goes By, what odd habit does Mrs. Flack have? (Answer: rearranging the drawers and cupboards)

2/24 - 3/3/2006
Winner: Peggy Metzger
In Keeping Up Appearances, how does Onslow turn his television on? (Answer: he slaps the top of it with his hand)

February

2/17 - 2/24/2006
Winner: Belinda Dolan
In Are You Being Served, who does Mr. Grainger impersonate in order to save Grace Brothers from a hostile takeover? (Answer: Sir Richard Ryan)

2/10 - 2/17/2006
Winner: Daryl Cockram
In As Time Goes By, where does Lionel keep his ex-wife's picture? (Answer: dresser drawer)

2/3 - 2/10/2006
Winner: Jeanette Johnson
Who Said: "I'm sure you could talk ... I am absolutely positive you could talk." (Answer: Richard)

1/27 - 2/3/2006
Winner: Leo Sirota
Who Said: "You look very philosophical, I expect Einstein looked like that on his way to the theory of Relativity." (Answer: Emmet)

January

1/20 - 1/27/2006
Winner: Elisabeth Nelson
Who Said: "People can be very sensitive about boils. So don't mention anything about it while he's here." (Answer: Mr. Goldberg)

1/13 - 1/20/2006
Winner: Steve Mullinix
Who Said: "I vote we give her a cyanide tablet...no, no, I take that back." (Answer: Mr. Grainger)

1/6 - 1/13/2006
Winner: Wanda Cywinski
Who Said: "Well, you just seemed to catch me in the middle of nothing." (Answer: Mr. Lucas)

12/30 - 1/6/2006
Winner: Dennis Corbett
Who Said: "These people lived a long time ago. I mean, you wouldn't find their garden gates complete with numbers." (Answer: Hyacinth)

2005

December

12/23 - 12/30/2005
Winner: Deborah Karcher
Who Said: "I am not in the habit of telephoning strange men. I'm married to one, but I'm not in the habit of phoning them." (Answer: Jean)

12/16 - 12/23/2005
Winner: Paula Forss
Who Said: "Is that the robot we've all been makin a fuss about? Don't look very lifelike to me. " (Answer: Miss Brahms)

12/9 - 12/16/2005
Winner: John Scott
Who Said: "Look, don't call me 'Sir.' It makes me feel like a suspect." (Answer: Lionel)

12/2 - 12/9/2005
Winner: Jesse Smith II
Philip Asks: "In As Time Goes By, what is Jean's first husband's name?" (Answer: David)

11/25 - 12/2/2005
Winner: Sheila Jules
Philip Asks: "In As Time Goes By, what condition does Rocky recall Alistair suffering from as a teenager?" (Answer: Acne)

November

11/18 - 11/25/2005
Winner: Danette Cordone
Philip Asks: "In As Time Goes By, the stress of Alistair's marriage causes him what problem?" (Answer: Fainting Spells)

11/11 - 11/18/2005
Winner: Ms. Rooney
Who Said: "You've always been too bone idle to be unfaithful to me." (Answer: Daisy)

11/4 - 11/11/2005
Winner: Karen Schwartz
Who Said: "I'm getting a lot of air but very little authority." (Answer: Captain Peacock)

10/28 - 11/4/2005
Winner: Zoya Tsygan
Who Said: "My eccentric sister likes to give the impression she's poor. Very wise...with so much burglary about." (Answer: Hyacinth)

October

10/21 - 10/28/2005
Winner: Lisa Sutton-Anderson
Who Said: "If he doesn't find me a more attractive shape than a rugby ball, then what is the point?" (Answer: Sandy)

10/14 - 10/21/2005
Winner: Barbara Plavnick
Who Said: "What I really need is transport. If I had a driver to run me round, I could dramatically increase my earning power." (Answer: Rose)

10/7 - 10/14/2005
Winner: Wilma Triebwasser
Who Said: "I used to worship old "Nute-Case' but he always made me feel so ordinary." (Answer: Alistar)

9/30 - 10/7/2005
Winner: Cathy Dickens
Who Said: "When you bring the invitation, don't bend it. I shall want to frame it afterwards." (Answer: Hyancinth)

September

9/23 - 9/30/2005
Winner: Sharon Samis
Who Said: "You can divorce bad wives, whereas there's no cure whatsoever for a singing neighbor." (Answer: Emmet)

9/9 - 9/23/2005
Winner: Lillia Sherman
Who Said: "It's amazing how quickly the sheer inconvenience of work comes back to me" (Answer: Onslow)

9/2 - 9/9/2005
Winner: Lynne Price
Who Said: "Been there done that, got the t-shirt" (Answer: Allistair)

8/26 - 9/2/2005
Winner: Laura Judkins
What is Mr. Rumbold's first name? (Answer: Cuthbert)

August

8/19 - 8/26/2005
Winner: Dorthell Bowman
What part does Mr. Lucas play in the Ballet of the Toys? (Answer: Little Boy Blue)

8/12 - 8/19/2005
Winner: Rudi Riet
Who is in the lift when Captain Peacock presses the button during the fashion show? (Answer: Mr. Mash)

8/5 - 8/12/2005
Winner: Mary Collins Baugher
What did Mr. Grace's father do for a living? (Answer: A Cobbler)

July

7/29 - 8/5/2005
Winner: James Minteer
Who was Mr. Rumbold's predecessor, who later in "Are You Being Served? Again!" was said to have worked for tools and do-it-yourself? (Answer: Mr. Prentice)

7/22 - 7/29/2005
Winner: Richard Carlucci
What was the name of Quigley's Chinese restaurant? (Answer: Peking Ducks R Us)

7/15 - 7/22/2005
Winner: Brittany Burtis
Name the character that sprained an ankle. (Answer: Enda Sullivan)

7/8 - 7/15/2005
Winner: Sheila Pope
Which character actually spoke with Ronald Reagan? (Answer: Mrs. Slocombe)

7/1 - 7/8/2005
Winner: Anoa N'diaye
Why doesn't Assumpta like the color blue for a sitting room? (Answer: "It's too cold.")

June

6/24 - 7/1/2005
Winner: Andrea Boehm
Who stole two thousand dollars from Brian's safe? (Answer: Mossy Phelan)

6/17 - 6/24/2005
Winner: Norma Clark
Which department did Mr. Patel work for? (Answer: Accounts)

6/10 - 6/17/2005
Winner: DJ Richard
What is the rate of commission Grace Brothers employees receive? (Answer: 5%)

6/3 - 6/10/2005
Winner: Gloria Bond
What bottled water company sponsored Quigley's Beauty Contest? (Answer: Babbling Brook)

May

5/27 - 6/3/2005
Winner: Ann Frost
What is the name of the psychotherapist that Jean sees? (Answer: Mr. Percival)

5/20 - 5/27/2005
Winner: Willie Holmes
What is the name of the cottage Hyacinth visited? (Answer: Honeysuckle)

5/13 - 5/20/2005
Winner: Chandra Fitzgerald
What is the name of Sheridan's friend? (Answer: Tarquinn)

5/6 - 5/13/2005
Winner: Sheila Evans
What brand of China does Hyacinth Bucket proudly own? (Answer: Royal Doulton with the hand painted periwinkles)

April

4/29 - 5/6/2005
Winner: Claire Crittenden
In the episode 50 Years On, the staff celebrated what they thought was Mrs. Slocombe's 50th birthday. How old was she actually? Despite what the cake said, Mrs. Slocombe was only 46 years old.

4/22 - 4/29/2005
Winner: Shellie Wilson
Who wrote Keeping Up Appearances? (Answer: Roy Clarke)

4/15 - 4/22/2005
Winner: Annamarie Kline
How many episodes of Fawlty Towers were filmed? (Answer: There were twelve! Two series of six each. Many people think there are missing episodes somewhere or swear blind they have seen other Fawlty Towers stuff.)

4/8 - 4/15/2005
Winner: Mildred Harris
In Keeping Up Appearances, what color did Hyacinth choose for her kitchen? (Answer: Angel Gabriel Blue)

4/1 - 4/8/2005
Winner: M.D. Vizirito
In As Time Goes By, shortly before her wedding, Jean was accused of having committed which crime? (Answer: Shoplifting)

March

3/25 - 4/1/2005
Winner: Deborah Stern
What is the world's longest-running sitcom? (Answer: Last of the Summer Wine - 30 years)

3/4 - 3/25/2005
Winner: Lisa Murphy
In Keeping Up Appearances, which character is often spoken about but never seen? (Answer: Sheridan, Hyacinth and Richard’s son)

February

2/26 - 3/4/2005
Winner: Tyra L. Rathjen
What is the name of Mrs. Slocombe's favorite feline? (Answer: Tiddles)

2/14 - 2/23/2005
Winner: Star Johnson
For all you “Keeping Up Appearances” fans, what did Richard get Hyacinth for their anniversary? (Answer: an alarm)

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