Starter for Eleven: Andi Osho

The Skinny: The theme is women in comedy, and if you get them all right you win a cheque book and pen.

Andi: Oh really? 

No, not really. But you do win the respect of our readership, which is worth so much more.

Q1. Who prompted P Diddy to tell her "I have a saying that you can’t really trust a woman until she’s farted in front of you."

Sarah Millican

A: Sarah Millican (1 point)

Q2. Who was the founder of the Perrier award (now the Edinburgh Comedy Award?

Erm…was it Joan of Arc? No, that’s wrong, you’re laughing, it can’t be right. Was it Karen somebody?

A: Nica Burns (0 points)

Ah! That was going to be my 18th answer.

Q3. Who was the first solo female winner of the award? Bonus point if you can name the second female winner.

Jenny Éclair and Laura Solon

A: Jenny Éclair, Laura Solon (2 points)

Q4. Who is best known for her appearance as Holly in series 3 and 4 of Red Dwarf?

Hattie Hayridge.

A: Hattie Hayridge (1 point)

Q5. Which comedian began her performing career on Grange Hill in 1994?

Ah…interesting. A stand-up comedian?

Yes. She’s got an exotic name. And she’s been in Extras, too.

Shappi Khorsandi?

A: Francesca Martinez (0 points)

Q6. Fiona Allen from Smack The Pony went on to feature in Coronation Street. Who did she play?

Did she play the bar?... I have no idea.

It’s ok, we would have judged you if you knew the answer to that.

A: Julia Stone (0 points)

Q7. Complete the quote: ‘Hello, my name is __________, at least that’s what it says on my pilot’s licence’

Oh, Shazia Mirza

A: Shazia Mirza (1 point)

Q8. Comic actress Mollie Sugden, best known for her portrayal of Mrs Slocombe in Are You Being Served?, died in 2009. How old was she?

Erm…82?

No. But I’ll pretend you said 86 and give you a point anyway.

A: 86 (1 point?)

Q9. Who called TV panel shows ‘male-dominated, testosterone-fueled and bear pit-ish in the extreme?’

Erm, every female comic that’s ever been on one? I know that Jo Brand said it. I’ve probably said it under my breath just as I sat down on Mock The Week.

I’ll give you half a point for that. It was actually Victoria Wood, but Jo Brand backed her up in the Guardian. If we ever use this question again, you’ll be the extra bonus point.

A: Victoria Wood (1/2 point)

Q10. Who recently won a hat trick of awards at the British Comedy awards?

That’s probably Miranda

A: Miranda Hart (1 point)

Q11. Which musical comedian is currently touring as one of Robin Ince’s Uncaged Monkeys?

Ooh - Helen Arney

A: Helen Arney (1 point)

Total score: 8 1/2, according to the pretty kind scoring techniques.