November 2026 edition

Modern UK Comedy quiz

Q14 / 50Easy15.0s
Which Essex town is Gavin from in Gavin & Stacey?
AChelmsford
BColchester
CBasildon
DBillericay
104 pts+10

How much do you really know about modern UK comedy? Put it to the test with Zip Blitz, the quick-fire trivia game - fifty free questions, covering everything from famous catchphrases to behind-the-scenes casting.

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Modern UK Comedy · November 2026 edition

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Q6 / 50Opener
What is the name of the island where Father Ted is set?
ASkellig Island
BAran Island
CCraggy Island
DRathlin Island

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Five rounds, climbing10 questions each
1OpenerFamous characters, catchphrases and settings
2EasyCasts, creators and theme tunes
3TrickyMemorable episodes, guest stars and cameos
4HardWriters, awards and behind-the-scenes casting
5BrutalSpin-offs, specials and overseas remakes
Modern UK Comedy titlesout of 500
Always on repeat50 / 50
National treasure350+
Prime-time hit275+
Cult favorite200+
Second season100+
Pilot episode1+
Awkward silence0

44 of 50 right · six short of Always on repeat

You vs Katie BModern UK Comedy · Easy
412 pts
78%
You
389 pts
72%
Katie
Which company does David Brent work for in The Office?
Dunder Mifflin
Reynholm Industries
Wernham Hogg✓GBKB
Sterling Cooper

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Twenty seconds a question, and the faster you answer, the more you score. Know the island where Father Ted is set?

The ramp

Pilot first, then the finale.

Five rounds of ten. Each one gets trickier.

Titles

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When you finish, your score earns a title. Score nothing and it's Awkward silence; get every question right for Always on repeat.

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