Previous Trivia Winners
2008
April
4/28 - 5/5/2008
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
On Are You Being Served?, who wins the Father Christmas contest?
(Answer: Mr. Grainger)
4/14 - 4/21/2008
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
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
Who is Queen Mab?
(Answer: a horse)
3/24 - 3/31/2008
What does Marianne give Willoughby as a sign of her affection?
(Answer: A lock of hair)
3/17 - 3/24/2008
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
Why did Mr. Wickham want to elope with Georgiana Darcy?
(Answer: For money)
2/12 - 2/19/2008
How does Elizabeth react to Mr. Darcy's first marriage proposal?
(Answer: She rejects him.)
2/4 - 2/11/2008
To whom was Jane Austen briefly engaged?
(Answer: Harris Bigg Wither)
January
1/28 - 2/4/2008
To whom was Jane Austen briefly engaged?
(Answer: Harris Bigg Wither)
1/21 - 1/28/2008
What was the name of Henry Crawford's estate?
(Answer: Everingham)
1/14 - 1/21/2008
What does Catherine find in the cabinet at Northanger Abbey?
(Answer: Laundry bills)
1/5 - 1/14/2008
Louisa Musgrove sustains a serious injury while visiting which town?
(Answer: Lyme Regis)
2007
December
12/29/2007 - 1/4/2008
Where is Jane Austen buried?
(Answer: Winchester Cathedral)
12/22 - 12/28/2007
What was Jane Austen's first published novel?
(Answer: Sense and Sensibility)
12/15 - 12/21/2007
On As Time Goes By, what do Harry and Sandy do on their first date?
(Answer: go ice skating)
12/1 - 12/14/2007
On Are You Being Served?, the staff bets their bonus money on what event?
(Answer: a horse race)
November
11/17 - 11/30/2007
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
On Last of the Summer Wine, what is Marina's occupation?
(Answer: grocery cashier)
11/3 - 11/9/2007
On Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth splurges on what expensive gift for Onslow's birthday?
(Answer: cuff links)
October
10/27 - 11/2/2007
On As Time Goes By, how many times was Judy married prior to Alistair?
(Answer: 2 times)
10/20 - 10/26/2007
On Keeping Up Appearances, what musical does Emmit direct?
(Answer: The Boyfriend)
10/13 - 10/19/2007
On Last of the Summer Wine, Auntie Wainwright is known for what character trait?
(Answer: being thrifty)
10/6 - 10/12/2007
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
On All Creatures Great and Small, what is the name of Mrs. Pomfrey's pampered pet?
(Answer: Tricki Woo)
9/22 - 9/28/2007
On Keeping Up Appearances, for what duty does Hyacinth volunteer at the church?
(Answer: toilet cleaning)
9/8 - 9/21/2007
On Last of the Summer Wine, Nora Batty is often seen doing what on her front porch?
(Answer: sweeping)
9/1 - 9/7/2007
On As Time Goes By?, what is the occupation of Sandy's boyfriend, Harry?
(Answer: cop)
August
8/25 - 8/31/2007
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
On Last of the Summer Wine, what type of establishment is run by Ivy?
(Answer: a café)
8/11 - 8/17/2007
On Keeping Up Appearances, Sheridan needs money to purchase what type of garment?
(Answer: silk pajamas)
8/4 - 8/10/2007
On Are You Being Served?, what food is served at Mr. Grainger's "retirement" dinner?
(Answer: chicken)
July
7/28 - 8/3/2007
On As Time Goes By, what is the name of Stephen's dental nurse?
(Answer: Miss Breeze)
7/21 - 7/27/2007
On As Time Goes By, what country do Harry and Sandy move to after they are married?
(Answer: Canada)
7/14 - 7/20/2007
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
On Keeping Up Appearances, what sort of fruit adorns Hyacinth's picnic hat?
(Answer: plums)
June
6/23 - 7/6/2007
On As Time Goes By, what is Sandy's last name?
(Answer: Edwards)
6/16 - 6/22/2007
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
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
On As Time Goes By?, what is the name of Lionel's mini-series?
(Answer: Just Two People)
5/19 - 5/25/2007
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
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
On Are You Being Served?, which employee first attempted to resign from Grace Brothers?
(Answer: Mr. Grainger)
April
4/28 - 5/4/2007
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
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
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
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
On Are You Being Served?, what is Mrs. Slocombe's first name?
(Answer: Betty)
3/24 - 3/30/2007
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
On Are You Being Served?, which character became a pop star in the last episode?
(Answer: Mr. Spooner)
3/3 - 3/9/2007
Name the character whose catchphrase was "Oh....nice."
(Answer: Onslow)
February
2/24 - 3/2/2007
On To The Manor Born, what is the name of Audrey's best friend?
(Answer: Marjory Frobisher)
2/17 - 2/23/2007
On Are You Being Served?, what is Miss Brahms' first name?
(Answer: Shirley)
2/10 - 2/16/2007
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
On Last of the Summer Wine, who plays the character of Ivy?
(Answer: Jane Freeman)
January
1/27 - 2/2/2007
On Are You Being Served?, who did Old Mr. Grace think might be his son?
(Answer: Mr. Humphries)
1/20 - 1/26/2007
Who plays the roll of Sandy on As Time Goes By?
(Answer: Jenny Funnell)
1/13 - 1/19/2007
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
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
On Keeping Up Appearances, what is Emmet's last name?
(Answer: Hawksworth)
12/23 - 12/29/2006
On Last of the Summer Wine, who is it that finds Nora Batty's baggy stockings irresistible?
(Answer: Compo)
12/16 - 12/22/2006
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
On Keeping Up Appearances, what is the name of Daisy and Onslow's daughter?
(Answer: Stephanie)
November
11/18 - 12/1/2006
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
On Are You Being Served?, Mr. Grainger temporarily held whose job?
(Answer: Mr. Rumbold)
11/4 - 11/10/2006
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
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
Name the character who always said "And I am unanimous in that."
(Answer: Mrs. Slocombe)
10/14 - 10/20/2006
On Fawlty Towers, Polly was not only a waitress but also a student. What was she studying?
(Answer: Art)
10/7 - 10/13/2006
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
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
On As Time Goes By, what is Lionel's ex-wife's name?
(Answer: Margaret)
9/16 - 9/22/2006
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
On Keeping Up Appearances, which character was played by a different actor after the first season?
(Answer: Rose)
August
8/26 - 9/1/2006
On To The Manor Born, the character of Richard DeVere was a successful __________.
(Answer: food magnate)
8/19 - 8/25/2006
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
On Fawlty Towers, why is Sybil in the hospital when the Germans come to stay? (Answer: ingrown toenail)
8/5 - 8/11/2006
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
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
On Keeping Up Appearances, what is the name of Hyacinth's sister who has a Mercedes? (Answer: Violet)
7/15 - 7/21/2006
On Fawlty Towers, who is the person from Barcelona who served under Basil Fawlty? (Answer: Manuel)
7/8 - 7/14/2006
What program was set at Grantleigh Manor? (Answer: To The Manor Born)
7/1 - 7/7/2006
What program featured a phenomenally precise housekeeper named Mrs. Bale? (Answer: As Time Goes By)
June
6/24 - 6/30/2006
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
What program featured an episode aboard the QE2 luxury liner? (Answer: Keeping Up Appearances)
6/3 - 6/16/2006
What was the name of the prequel to Last of the Summer Wine? (Answer: First of the Summer Wine)
5/26 - 6/2/2006
On Are You Being Served Mr. Rumbold once got food poisoning from: (Answer: Meringue)
May
5/19 - 5/26/2006
On Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth is often frightened by Onslow's: (Answer: Dog)
5/12 - 5/19/2006
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
On As Time Goes By, what is the name of Lionel's beautiful temporary secretary? (Answer: Daisy)
4/28 - 5/5/2006
In As Time Goes By, where do Rocky and Madge go on their honeymoon? (Answer: Graceland)
April
4/21 - 4/28/2006
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
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
In As Time Goes By, what happens to Lionel when he's proposing to Jean? (Answer: his knee locks)
3/31 - 4/7/2006
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
In Are You Being Served?, what is the only item sold during German Week? (Answer: Socks)
3/17 - 3/24/2006
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
In Keeping Up Appearances, what did Hyacinth buy Richard for his birthday? (Answer: Skis)
3/3 - 3/10/2006
In As Time Goes By, what odd habit does Mrs. Flack have? (Answer: rearranging the drawers and cupboards)
2/24 - 3/3/2006
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
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
In As Time Goes By, where does Lionel keep his ex-wife's picture? (Answer: dresser drawer)
2/3 - 2/10/2006
Who Said: "I'm sure you could talk ... I am absolutely positive you could talk." (Answer: Richard)
1/27 - 2/3/2006
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
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
Who Said: "I vote we give her a cyanide tablet...no, no, I take that back." (Answer: Mr. Grainger)
1/6 - 1/13/2006
Who Said: "Well, you just seemed to catch me in the middle of nothing." (Answer: Mr. Lucas)
12/30 - 1/6/2006
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
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
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
Who Said: "Look, don't call me 'Sir.' It makes me feel like a suspect." (Answer: Lionel)
12/2 - 12/9/2005
Philip Asks: "In As Time Goes By, what is Jean's first husband's name?" (Answer: David)
11/25 - 12/2/2005
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
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
Who Said: "You've always been too bone idle to be unfaithful to me." (Answer: Daisy)
11/4 - 11/11/2005
Who Said: "I'm getting a lot of air but very little authority." (Answer: Captain Peacock)
10/28 - 11/4/2005
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
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
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
Who Said: "I used to worship old "Nute-Case' but he always made me feel so ordinary." (Answer: Alistar)
9/30 - 10/7/2005
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
Who Said: "You can divorce bad wives, whereas there's no cure whatsoever for a singing neighbor." (Answer: Emmet)
9/9 - 9/23/2005
Who Said: "It's amazing how quickly the sheer inconvenience of work comes back to me" (Answer: Onslow)
9/2 - 9/9/2005
Who Said: "Been there done that, got the t-shirt" (Answer: Allistair)
8/26 - 9/2/2005
What is Mr. Rumbold's first name? (Answer: Cuthbert)
August
8/19 - 8/26/2005
What part does Mr. Lucas play in the Ballet of the Toys? (Answer: Little Boy Blue)
8/12 - 8/19/2005
Who is in the lift when Captain Peacock presses the button during the fashion show? (Answer: Mr. Mash)
8/5 - 8/12/2005
What did Mr. Grace's father do for a living? (Answer: A Cobbler)
July
7/29 - 8/5/2005
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
What was the name of Quigley's Chinese restaurant? (Answer: Peking Ducks R Us)
7/15 - 7/22/2005
Name the character that sprained an ankle. (Answer: Enda Sullivan)
7/8 - 7/15/2005
Which character actually spoke with Ronald Reagan? (Answer: Mrs. Slocombe)
7/1 - 7/8/2005
Why doesn't Assumpta like the color blue for a sitting room? (Answer: "It's too cold.")
June
6/24 - 7/1/2005
Who stole two thousand dollars from Brian's safe? (Answer: Mossy Phelan)
6/17 - 6/24/2005
Which department did Mr. Patel work for? (Answer: Accounts)
6/10 - 6/17/2005
What is the rate of commission Grace Brothers employees receive? (Answer: 5%)
6/3 - 6/10/2005
What bottled water company sponsored Quigley's Beauty Contest? (Answer: Babbling Brook)
May
5/27 - 6/3/2005
What is the name of the psychotherapist that Jean sees? (Answer: Mr. Percival)
5/20 - 5/27/2005
What is the name of the cottage Hyacinth visited? (Answer: Honeysuckle)
5/13 - 5/20/2005
What is the name of Sheridan's friend? (Answer: Tarquinn)
5/6 - 5/13/2005
What brand of China does Hyacinth Bucket proudly own? (Answer: Royal Doulton with the hand painted periwinkles)
April
4/29 - 5/6/2005
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
Who wrote Keeping Up Appearances? (Answer: Roy Clarke)
4/15 - 4/22/2005
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
In Keeping Up Appearances, what color did Hyacinth choose for her kitchen? (Answer: Angel Gabriel Blue)
4/1 - 4/8/2005
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
What is the world's longest-running sitcom? (Answer: Last of the Summer Wine - 30 years)
3/4 - 3/25/2005
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
What is the name of Mrs. Slocombe's favorite feline? (Answer: Tiddles)
2/14 - 2/23/2005
For all you “Keeping Up Appearances” fans, what did Richard get Hyacinth for their anniversary? (Answer: an alarm)
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