Play: March’s Giggle Beats Quiz

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On Sunday our comedy quiz night returned to The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle. Here are the questions, minus our music round. How would you have fared?

ROUND ONE: IN THE NEWS

1. Which film, famous for being the first to feature audible flatulence, turned 40 last month?
2. Just announced this week, which divisive British sitcom is to be made into a cartoon?
3. Last month marked how many years since Bill Hicks’ death?
4. Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson resurrected which Fast Show characters at the Stand Up for Felix Dexter Foundation charity gig last month?
5. Which actress and comedian this week announced her first ever solo tour, with a show based around her life and career?
6. Which award-winning stand-up is to take over as host of Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack from Justin Edwards when the new series returns next week?
7. Ghostbusters star Harold Ramis died this week aged 69. But which Ghostbuster did he play?
8. Ross Noble, Phill Jupitus and Kathryn Williams recorded a panel show pilot at The Stand this afternoon. What was it called?
9. Over 60 comedians are attempting to set a new record for the longest ever stand-up gig. But how many hours does it need to be to break the previous record?
10. Which comedian this week released the first episode of their free online stand-up series, The Meaning Of Life?

ROUND TWO: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. What was the name of the ship’s computer in Red Dwarf?
2. Who is Royston Vasey better known as?
3. Sitcom Eastbound and Down centres on a former professional player of which sport?
4. Fierce Creatures is the sequel to which 1988 comedy film?
5. Which TV comedian found his way to the top of the UK music singles chart in March 2005 alongside Tony Christie?
6. What is the name of Nile Crane’s never-seen wife in Frasier?
7. 2007 film Magicians starred which comedy double act?
8. Who created Algernon the Rasta and the Reverend NatWest?
9. Which legendary silent comic actor started his career as understudy for Charlie Chaplin?
10. In 1964, which British comedy actor became the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy?

ROUND THREE: WHO BOOKS THIS?

We’re going to give you the titles of 10 comedy autobiographies – and we want you to tell us who wrote them.

1. On The Road
2. Harpo Speaks!
3. Bigger Than Hitler, Better Than Christ
4. Rude Kids
5. Dancing in the Moonlight
6. Me: Moir
7. Pigs Might Fly
8. Last Words
9. Bonkers: My Life in Laughs
10. Is It Just Me?

ROUND FOUR: PICTURE ROUND

Ten faces from the world of comedy – we want you to name them…

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The Giggle Beats Comedy Quiz takes place every first Sunday at The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle. The next show is 6 April. Entry is £2, and prizes include a three-course meal for two at The Stand bistro, comedy tickets, DVDs and more. Reserve your team by calling The Stand box office on 0844 693 3336.