Iconic British TV Shows
  • 1. Iconic British TV Shows are a beloved part of television history, with a rich and diverse collection of programs that have captivated audiences around the world. From classic comedies like Fawlty Towers and Monty Python's Flying Circus to gripping dramas such as Downton Abbey and Sherlock, British TV shows have set the standard for quality programming. These shows often showcase top-tier acting talent, brilliant writing, and innovative storytelling, making them timeless classics that continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by viewers of all ages. Whether it's a period piece like Pride and Prejudice or a modern hit like Black Mirror, British TV shows have a unique charm and distinct style that have made them a staple of television culture.

    Which TV show follows the lives of the Crawley family in early 20th-century England?
A) Sherlock
B) The Crown
C) Downton Abbey
D) Doctor Who
  • 2. Which British TV show features a high-functioning sociopath solving crimes in modern-day London?
A) Peaky Blinders
B) Sherlock
C) Broadchurch
D) Black Mirror
  • 3. In which TV show does a time-traveling alien known as The Doctor explore the universe?
A) The Great British Bake Off
B) Peaky Blinders
C) Black Mirror
D) Doctor Who
  • 4. What is the name of the British TV show centered around a fictional Yorkshire country veterinary practice?
A) Gavin & Stacey
B) All Creatures Great and Small
C) Fawlty Towers
D) Line of Duty
  • 5. Which British TV show combines elements of science fiction, drama, and suspense, exploring societal issues?
A) The Crown
B) The Great British Bake Off
C) Black Mirror
D) Great British Menu
  • 6. Which British TV show is a mockumentary-style sitcom focused on office culture?
A) Taskmaster
B) The Thick of It
C) The Inbetweeners
D) The Office
  • 7. What is the name of the British TV show featuring a socially inept IT department in a corporate office structure?
A) Absolutely Fabulous
B) Inside No. 9
C) Fawlty Towers
D) The IT Crowd
  • 8. What is the name of the British TV show featuring a troubled London detective with a raw talent for understanding the criminal mind?
A) Midsomer Murders
B) Broadchurch
C) Shetland
D) Luther
  • 9. Which TV show features a gang of elderly delinquent friends living in the West of Scotland?
A) Derry Girls
B) The Fall
C) Still Game
D) Outlander
  • 10. Which show revolves around a high school teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer?
A) The Inbetweeners
B) The Office
C) Sherlock
D) Breaking Bad
  • 11. Which sketch comedy show features characters such as Vicky Pollard and Marjorie Dawes?
A) The Office
B) The End of the F***ing World
C) Luther
D) Little Britain
  • 12. Which British TV show explores the lives of four socially awkward teenage boys during their final years of school?
A) Skins
B) The Vicar of Dibley
C) Spaced
D) The Inbetweeners
  • 13. Which British TV show centers around a group of friends in a Manchester comedy club?
A) Cold Feet
B) Coupling
C) The Mighty Boosh
D) Are You Being Served?
  • 14. In which series would you find the characters Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and Cersei Lannister?
A) Doctor Who
B) The Crown
C) Game of Thrones
D) Black Mirror
  • 15. What is the name of the British TV show that focuses on a dysfunctional single woman navigating life in London?
A) The Mighty Boosh
B) Mock the Week
C) Fleabag
D) Peep Show
  • 16. Which series is a British historical drama TV show revolving around the reign of Queen Elizabeth II?
A) Peaky Blinders
B) Sherlock
C) The Crown
D) Poldark
  • 17. Which TV show features the Shelby crime family in post-World War I Birmingham?
A) Line of Duty
B) Midsomer Murders
C) Peaky Blinders
D) Broadchurch
  • 18. What is the name of the British TV show showcasing the culinary skills of amateur chefs competing in a professional kitchen setting?
A) Great British Menu
B) Hell's Kitchen
C) MasterChef
D) The Great British Bake Off
  • 19. Which TV show features the characters Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe?
A) The Great British Bake Off
B) Black Mirror
C) Friends
D) Downton Abbey
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