1. Name the young (32) Hollywood actress recently found dead in her home ? Brittany Murphy
2. Which fictional boy, created by Francesca Simon has a tell tale brother called Perfect Peter ? Horrid Henry
3. Name the Ritchie Valens record which was no 1 for Los Lobos in 1987. La Bamba
4. Which member of the Bee Gees was Lulu once married to ? Maurice (Gibb)
5. Who was the first Roman Emperor to set foot in Britain ? Claudius
6. The infamous Alcatraz Prison, now closed, is in which US state ? California
7. In an aioli, what is the oil or mayonnaise flavoured with ? Garlic
8. From which country does Osama Bin Laden come from ? Saudi Arabia
9. Which UK singer performed the James Bond "Thunderball" theme ? Tom Jones
10. What is the capital of Turkey ? Ankara
11. Which famous Scots leader was named Guardian of Scotland in 1297? William Wallace
12. How many squares are there on a Chess Board? Sixty Four
13. "I could believe in peace on Earth and I could watch TV all day", artist and song please. December Song - George Michael
14. What is the surname of William in the Just William books ? Brown
15. Name the football manager recently sacked from the Manchester City post. Mark Hughes
16. Two of Henry VIII wives outlived him, half point for each. Anne of Cleves, Catherine Parr
17. Flower of Kent, Pink Lady and York Imperial are all varieties of what ? Apples
18. How many stars on the flag of China ? Five
19. Doris Day had two Oscar winning songs in the charts in the 1950's, half point for each. Secret love, Whatever will be will be (Que Sera Sera)
20. What is the cheapest property on a classic London Monopoly Board ? Old Kent Road
Bonus: Who composed the original James Bond theme ? John Barry

1. Who was named by People Magazine as the Sexiest Man Alive ? Johnny Depp
2. How many teams are there in the top four Leagues of English soccer ? 92
3. Name the Welsh singer who was "Holding Out For a Hero" in 1984. Bonnie Tyler
4. What wonderful capital city stands on Zealand and Amager islands ? Copenhagen
5. "Let's go home, Debbie" was the last line in which classic western ? The Searchers
6. Name the herb you would use to make pesto sauce. Basil
7. Which band had hit albums with Sam's Town and Hot Fuss ? The Killers
8. Who played Hans Solo in the Star Wars films ? Harrison Ford
9. Name the easy listening hit song from the film Breakfast at Tiffanys. Moon River
10. Name the model David Bowie married in 1992. Iman
11. Tv show Frasier was a spin off from which series ? Cheers
12. What year did Disneyland in California open ? (Half point if within 5 years) 1955
13. "And your Jesus really died for me". Artist and song please. Robbie Williams - Bodies
14. How many people are seated at the table in the da Vinci painting of The Last Supper ? 13
15. Name the actress who plays the Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four films. Jessica Alba
16. Between which two cities does the M8 run ? Glasgow & Edinburgh
17. "Suicide is Painless" was the theme tune to which tv show ? MASH
18. How many lines in a limerick ? Five
19. From what city do the American football team known as the 49'ers come from ? San Francisco
20. Sulley and Mike are the main characters in what 2001 animated Disney/Pixar movie ? Monsters Inc
Bonus: What was the name of Hans Solo's ship in Star Wars ? Millennium Falcon

1. Name the new WBA Heavyweight Boxing Champion. David Haye
2. What is the state capital of Alaska ? Juneau
3. The song "Love is All Around" was a hit in the 60's and 90's, half point for each band that had the hit. Troggs & Wet Wet Wet
4. Actors Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas have split up, in which soap did they star together ? Coronation Street
5. In what year did Queen Victoria die ? (half point if a year out) 1901
6. What is the name of the river that flows through York ? River Ouse
7. Which film musical has won the most Oscars ? West Side Story
8. Which radio stars teamed up for the Who Wants to be a Millionaire Xmas Celebrity Special ? Terry Wogan & Chris Evans
9. In which country is the Inca city of Machu Picchu ? Peru
10. Three of the four provinces in Ireland are Ulster, Leinster and Connacht, what is the fourth ? Munster
11. Name the actor who played Martin Brice in Ever Decreasing Circles and Tom Good in The Good Life. Richard Briers
12. How many horsemen of the Apocalypse are there ? Four
13. "Do you remember the cherry blossom in the market square, Do you remember I thought it was confetti in our hair". Artist and song please. Kayleigh - Marillion
14. Denise Van Outen is expecting her first child, name the father to be (ie. her husband!). Lee Mead
15. What is the UK's Best Selling Album of all time ? Queen's Greatest Hits (Vol 1)
16. In the US tv show "The OC" what does "OC" stand for ? Orange County
17. Which two countries have sovereignty over the Virgin Islands ? (half point each) UK & USA
18. Real name is Laurence Tureaud, what "A"cting name does he use ? Mr T
19. Which British monarch ruled for only nine days ? Lady Jane Grey
20. Joe Perry and Steve Tyler are in which Band ? Aerosmith
Bonus: Who was the previous WBA Heavyweight Boxing Champion ? (Nikolay) Valuev

1. Robbie Williams "comeback" single was kept from the no 1 position by which artist ? Alexandra Burke
2. Which was "the sweet you can eat between meals without spoiling your appetite" ? Milky Way
3. Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole ? Roald Amundsen
4. In 1986 who became the first Scottish footballer to win 100 caps ? Kenny Daglish
5. Soap star Samia Smith recently became a mother but which tv soap is she part of ? Coronation Street
6. Who had a top ten hit in 2000 with the "Big Brother" theme ? Element 4
7. If you were served Baked Alaska, what would you expect to find in it ? Ice Cream
8. Which US State lies immediately to the north of California ? Oregon
9. Who is the latest conquest girlfriend of Russell Brand ? Katy Perry
10. The Aswan Dam prevent flooding along which river ? The Nile
11. It was created a National Park in 1951, the first in Britain. Which one was it ? Peak District
12. What fictional traveller visited the lands of Brodbdingnad and Lilliput ? Half point each surname/christian name. Lemuel Gulliver
13. "Got to hit me, hit me, hit me, with those laser beams". Artist and song please. Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
14. In which modern country is Timbuktu located ? Mali
15. What type of pastry is used to make chocolate eclairs ? Choux
16. Who was the last British Monarch to die in battle ? Richard III of England
17. What sport would you associate with the film Million Dollar Baby ? Boxing
18. Name the holiday celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November ? Thanksgiving
19. What were the names of "The Three Tenors" ? Pavarotti, Domingo, Carrares
20. Name the only Spice Girl not to have had a solo number one hit. Posh/Victoria
Bonus: Who was the writer who wrote about/created Brodbdingnad and Lilliput ? Jonathan Swift

1. Fame has been remade but who sang the theme for the original film (as well as starring in it) ? Irene Cara
2. Whose Mark 2 Jaguar, registration number 248 RPA sold for over £100,000 at auction in 2005 ? Inspector Morse
3. What singer-songwriter was "Glad to be Gay" in 1976 ? Tom Robinson
4. Name the capital city of New Zealand. Wellington
5. Joanne Stefani Germanotta is better known as which pop celebrity ? Lady GaGa
6. Mr Plod the Policeman features in which children's books and tv series ? Noddy
7. Who is the only non English member of Girl's Aloud ? Nadine Coyle
8. What colour is no 1 on a European Roulette wheel ? Red
9. Which film had the tag line, "Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe" ? Men In Black
10. What bodily organ can a giraffe put into its ears ? Tongue
11. Which high profile US personality announced on his own tv show that he had been unfaithful ? David Letterman
12. What is the most abundant element in the universe ? Hydrogen
13. "And you my friend will see, you've got a friend in me". Artist and song please. Michael Jackson - Ben
14. A group of crows is collectively known as what ? A Murder
15. Which play has the quote, "Now is the winter of our discontent" ? Richard III
16. Which film had the tagline "Walt Disney's New characters in his first full length production!" ? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
17. Name the first wife of actor Tom Cruise. Mimi Rogers
18. Its now a part of Sydney but was once a feared destination for transported British convicts. Where is it ? Botany Bay
19. Which European city does the River Tagus flow through ? Lisbon
20. What was the name of Shakespere's wife ? Anne Hathaway
Bonus: Which music legend also had a hit record called Fame ? David Bowie

1. Which actress is starring in the London Stage production of Breakfast at Tiffanys ? Anna Friel
2. What is the symbol of the American Democratic Party ? A Donkey
3. Dad's Armys platoon leader was Captain Mainwaring but what was his first name ? George
4. A Cheetah is the world's fastest mammal. Which is the second fastest ? (Pronghorn) Antelope
5. Whose latest number one Album is called Celebration ? Madonna
6. What does a pedologist study ? Soil
7. What is the surname of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ? Summers
8. Who wrote and sang 60's protest song, The Times They Are a Changin' ? Bob Dylan
9. What was built in 1851 in Hyde Park to house the Great Exhibition ? Crystal Palace
10. If A=1 and Z=26, what number does Q equal ? 17
11. Who was named as World Cricketer of the Year for 2009 ? Michael Johnson (Aus)
12. Which tv show does the line "Oh my god!, they killed Kenny", come from ? South Park
13. "When will our hearts be together, are we in love or just friends ?". Artist and song please. When Will I See You Again – Three Degrees
14. How many spots are there on a normal dice ? 21
15. US pioneer and frontierswoman Martha Jane Canary Burke was better known as who ? Calamity Jane
16. What is the national bird of the United States ? Bald Eagle
17. Where was the recent Indonesian earthquake that killed over 1,000 people ? Sumatra
18. The largest human organ is the skin. What's second ? The Liver
19. Golfer Greg Norman has what nickname ? The Great White Shark
20. What would a Fletcher make ? Arrows
Bonus: Who played Captain Mainwaring ? Arthur Lowe

1. She is the partner of Johnny Depp and had a hit in 1988 with "Joe le Taxi", name her. Vanessa Paradis
2. The FTSE 100 Index tracks the country's top traded shares but what do the letters FTSE stand for ? Financial Times Stock Exchange
3. What is the worlds most cultivated cereal crop ? Maize
4. Who said, "I have to inform you that no such undertaking has been received and consequently, this country is at war with Germany" ? Neville Chamberlain
5. Only two pieces can make the first move in a game of chess, half point for each. Pawn & Knight
6. On the London Underground map, what colour is the Central Line ? Red
7. What is the name of a unit used to measure energy ? A Joule
8. What was Linda McCartney's maiden name ? Eastman
9. In France, its a sabot, in Holland a klomp. What do we call this footwear ? A Clog
10. Who walked out of the recent GQ Men of the Year Awards ? Kate Moss
11. Bratislava is the capital city of which European country ? Slovakia
12. In Ancient Greek mythology, what type of animal was Pegasus ? A Winged Horse
13. "My kind of wonderful, that's what you are". Artist and song please. Barry White - You're My First, My Last, My Everything
14. What type of animal lives in a drey ? Squirrel
15. Iconic pop and rock star Alecia Moore is better known under her colorful stage name of what ? Pink
16. What is the highest mountain in Europe ? Mont Blanc
17. Name the 80's pop band that had a hit album with "Lexicon of Love". ABC
18. Which country has more native Spanish speakers than any other ? Mexico
19. What is the largest European land animal ? Wisent (European Bison)
20. Tesco is big in the UK but globally, who is the biggest retailer ? Wal-Mart
Bonus: The lady in Q1 was also the face of which perfume ? Coco Chanel

1. Name recently deceased director of Uncle Buck, The Breakfast Club and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. John Hughes
2. In 2007, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in The Queen ? Helen Mirren
3. What is the diameter of a compact disc, 15 cm or 12 cm ? 12 cm
4. What nationality was Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, the first Olympic athlete to test positive for doping ? Swedish
5. Name all three members of the tv show Three Of A Kind. Lenny Henry, David Copperfield, Tracy Ulman
6. Who wrote The Tales Of Jemima Puddleduck ? Beatrix Potter
7. To within three, how many horses finished the 2001 Grand National ? Four
8. Whose latest single is called Behind Closed Doors ? Peter Andre
9. Which tv weather girl kept her eye on the clock in the show Treasure Hunt ? Wincey Willis
10. What does the acronym BAFTA stand for ? British Academy of Film and Television Arts
11. What is the trade name for the antidepressant drug fluxetine ? Prozac
12. Which Spanish golfer was runner up to Tiger Woods in the 1999 US PGA Championship ? Sergio Garcia
13. "Einstein, James Dean, Brooklyn's got a winning team". Artist and song please. Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
14. What name is given to organisms comprising an alga and a fungus in a mutually beneficial situation ? Lichens
15. In computing, what does the abbreviation AI stand for ? Artificial Intelligence
16. Which underground plant stem is also known as a rootstock ? Rhizome
17. In tv's Knight Rider, what did the car name of KITT stand for ? Knight Industries Two Thousand
18. Who wrote Hedda Gabler and A Doll's House ? Henrik Ibsen
19. Which country held the crew of a US spy plane after it made an emergency landing in 2001 ? China
20. Which was the second film in which Clint Eastwood played Harry Callahan ? Magnum Force
Bonus: Clint Eastwood starred as Walt Kowalski in which 2008 film ? Gran Torino

1. Name the partner of the late Farrah Fawcett Majors. Ryan O' Neil
2. In which decade of the 20th Century did the Charleston dance become popular ? 1920's
3. Who won the recent US Open Golf Championship ? Lewis Glover
4. What was the name of Michael Jackson's 1979 album (before Thriller)? Off The Wall
5. Which re-released single was the best selling of 2005 ? Is this the way to Amarillo (Tony Christie)
6. Who is the female star of the film Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen ? Megan Fox
7. In which sport might you see an "Irish Whip" ? Wrestling
8. Who was Farrah Fawcett's character in Charlie's Angels ? Jill (Monroe)
9. In which year was the Docklands IRA Bomb, the Dunblane massacre and the Newbury Bypass disruption from protestors ? 1996
10. Michael Jacksons hit "Ben" was the them to a film about what animal ? A Rat
11. Which Dutch born actor starred as an android in the film Blade Runner ? Rutger Hauer
12. Who, in 1963, stated "Ich bin ein Berliner" ? John F Kennedy
13. "For I must be travelling on now, cause there's too many places I've got to see". Artist and song please. Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
14. Who is the original organiser of the Glastonberry Music Festival ? Michael Eavis
15. What is meant by the Latin phrase "vade in pace" ? Go In Peace
16. Name the other two actresses in Charlie's Angels. Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith
17. Which actress was the original "Blonde Bombshell" ? Jean Harlow
18. Who was Michael Jackson's first wife ? Lisa Marie Presley
19. Which capital city stands on the island of Sjaelland (Zealand) ? Copenhagen
20. Who became the first female speaker of the House of Commons in 1992 ? Betty Boothroyd
Bonus: Who is the male star of the film Transformers ? Shia LaBeouf

1. Who is the captain of Englands 20-20 side in the World Cup ? Paul Collingwood
2. The Hoover Dam stands on whihc USA river ? Colorado
3. Which 76 year old recently won a Mojo lifetime achievement award ? Yoko Ono
4. Now a singer, who played the role of Beth Brennan Willis in tv's Neighbours ? Natalie Imbruglia
5. Who recently insulted Australian tv presenter Tracy Grimshaw and has been given a hard time since ? Gordon Ramsay
6. Hepatitis affects which part of the body ? Liver
7. Which country do you associate with the resinated wine Retsina ? Greece
8. What is the SI unit of electrical resistance ? The Ohm
9. Christiano Ronaldo is leaving Man Utd for £80m but to which cash rich club ? Real Madrid
10. Which queen led a revolt against the Romans but was defeated in 61 AD ? Boadicea
11, Which bridge connects the East Riding of Yorkshire with North Lincolnshire ? The Humber Bridge
12. Mark Chapman shot and killed who in 1980 ? John Lennon
13. "Its been seven hours and fifteen days". Artist and song please. Nothing Compares to you - Sinead O'Connor
14. In fairy stories, who let her hair down for the prince to join her in her tower ? Rapunzel
15. The Aztec civilisation was located in which present day country ? Mexico
16. Which pop star/celebrity was recently robbed of her engagement ring on her own doorstep ? Rachel Stevens
17. Name the UK daily newspaper that was relaunched as The Sun in 1964 ? The Daily Herald
18. Which organisation was initially formed by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela in 1960 ? OPEC
19. Larry Adler was a great virtuoso of which musical instrument ? Harmonica
20. In which year was capital punishment for murder abolished in the UK ? (to within a year) 1965
Bonus: Which cartoon couple have featured for many years in The Sun ? George and Lynne

1. Which couple star in the new film Last Chance Harvey ? Dustin Hoffman & Emma Thompson
2. In which city would you have found Idlewold Airport before it was renamed ? New York
3. What is the name of Sacha Baron Cohen's latest character recently revealed at the MTV Awards ? Bruno
4. During which month does the Notting Hill Carnival take place ? August
5. What sort of a bird is a Gadwall ? Duck
6. How many toes do cats have on each of their front and rear paws respectively ? 5 and 4
7. The film, A Man For All Seasons, was wet during the reign of which monarch ? Henry VIII
8. What is the literal translation of "deja-vu" ? Already Seen
9. Name the two main leading the classic version of Gone With The Wind. Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh
10. The sioatrial node controls the constant function of which organ ? Heart
11. Which act won Britains Got Talent this year ? Diversity
12. To which genus of plants do sweet williams, carnations and pinks belong ? Dianthus
13. "Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out, they leave the West behind.". Artist and song please. Back in the USSR - The Beatles
14. Where on a dog are its sweat glands ? Paws of its feet
15. Who wrote the powerful novel The Grapes of Wrath ? John Steinbeck
16. In which county of Wales is the town of Wrexham ? Clwyd
17. Which ex-soccer player stars as himself in the film Looking for Eric ? Eric Cantona
18. In 2005, which country statistically has the longest male average life expectancy (78 years) ? Sweden
19. What is the name for abnormally high blood pressure ? Hypertension
20. Which part of the eye is responsible for its colour ? Iris
Bonus: Who is the actress wife of Sacha Baron Cohen ? Isla Fisher

1. Miley Cyrus plays which character in a recent teen film ? Hannah Montanna (and Miley Stewart)
2. Which England cricketer recently became only the third Englishman to score three successive test centuries ? Ravi Bopara
3. What was the stage name of US magician and escapologist Eric Weiss ? Harry Houdini
4. Singer Dave Gahan has been ill so his band have cancelled some tour dates, what is his band called ? Depeche Mode
5. Which venomous spider gets its name from its habit of killing and eating the male after mating ? The Black Widow
6. What length of imprisonment is implied by the term "double sawbuck" in the US ? 20 years
7. They had a no 1 hit in the 1980's but which band has recently announced they are touring again ? Kajagoogoo
8. Who was the Best Actor Oscar winner for the film Scent of a Woman ? Al Pacino
9 Name the band who had a classic album entitled A Night At The Opera. Queen
10. Who was the composer of the oratorio The Dream of Gerontius ? Edward Elgar
11. Which monolith in Northern Territory, Australia, is the largest in the world ? Ayers Rock
12. Who is the famous wife of tennis player Andre Agassi ? Stefi Graf
13. "Tried to hitch a ride to San Fransisco, gotta do the things I want to do". Artist and song please. Massachusetts - Bee Gees
14. Which company originally developed the computer mouse ? Xerox
15. La Brabanconne is the title of the national anthem of which European country ? Belgium
16. Name the two actors who starred in the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde. Warren Beatty and Fay Dunaway
17. Which soccer player was recently named Player of the Year for 2008-2009? Ryan Giggs
18. What kind of creature is an avocet ? Wading Bird
19 In 1999, actor Michael J Fox announced he was suffering from which illness ? Parkinson's Disease
20. What name is given to the part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs ? Thorax
Bonus: Who is the famous father of Miley Cyrus ? Billy Ray Cyrus

1. Out of the 4 English soccer clubs in the Champions League quarter finals, which one did not progress to the semi-finals ? Liverpool
2. What sort of creature is an "accentor" ? Bird
3. Who is the chef behind Hell's Kitchen ? Marco Pierre White
4. What is the name of Emma Watson's character in the Harry Potter franchise ? Hermoine Granger
5. Who won Golfs US Masters in 2009 ? Angel Cabrera
6. Which English King died at the Battle of Bosworth Field ? King Richard III
7. Name the disgraced Labour MP sacked over his e-mails about smearing the Tories ? Damian McBride
8. Where would you find a plunge pool ? Bottom of a waterfall
9. The producer of the Carry On films (31 of them) died recently, name him. Peter Rogers
10. By what name was US comedian Louis Francis Cristillo better known ? Lou Costello
11. What is the name of the Griffens dog in Family Guy ? Brian
12. What was Ensign Chekov's first name in the original (and only) Star Trek ? Pavel
13. "Into the sea, you and me, all these years and no one heard". Artist and song please. Lovecats - The Cure
14. Racing Driver Dale Earnhardt was killed on the final lap of which famous race in 2001 ? Daytona 500
15. Who trained Red Rum to Grand National victory ? Ginger McCain
16. Which comic police force did Max Senett create in his silent films ? The Keystone Cops
17. Name the murdered victim of music producer Phil Spector. Lana Clarkson
18. George Harrison formed the Travelling Wilburys with which other 4 people ? (half point for 3) Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty
19. Broadcaster and former MP, Clement Freud recently died, which dog food did he once advertise ? Minced Morsels
20. Which professional team golf event was first contested in 1927 ? The Ryder Cup
Bonus: To within 4 years, in which year was The Grand National first televised? 1960

1. Which actress is currently seen in a violent advert highlighting domestic violence ? Keira Knightly
2. In the world of Monty Python, what did a Gumby wear on his head ? A knotted handkerchief
3. Name the Gavin and Stacy star who recently collapsed on stage. Matthew Horne
4. Who wrote Anne of Green Gables ? L M Montgomery
5. Brian Connolly, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker formed which band in 1968 ? Sweet
6. Which comedy tv series stars Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wannamaker ? My Family
7. Who were the fourth British Soccer Club to win the European Cup ? Nottingham Forest
8. Name the child film star who sang On The Good Ship Lollipop in the 1934 film Bright Eyes. Shirley Temple
9. What name is given to the two dots above a vowel in German ? Umlaut
10. Which sport would you associate with commentator Raymond Brooks-Ward ? Show Jumping
11. What emblem do the NZ All Blacks wear on their shirts ? A Fern Leaf
12. In which Asian country is the city of Da Nang? Vietnam
13. "And all the roads we have to walk along are winding". Artist and song please. Wonderwall - Oasis
14. Which actor played Anthony in The Royle Family ? Ralf Little
15. Name the tv soap which won critical acclaim for featuring a male rape. Hollyoaks
16. In the music world, who is James Osterberg better known as ? Iggy Pop
17. On whose book was the film Fahrenheit 451 based ? Ray Bradbury
18. Which sign of the zodiac governs the period from 19th Feb to 20th Mar ? Pisces
19. Who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ? Roald Dahl
20. What sort of creature is a Moccasin ? Snake
Bonus: In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what are the name of Willy Wonka's small helpers ? Oompa Loompa's

1. Which female tennis played and former world no 1, has announced her comeback after two years out ? Kim Clijsters
2. What was Mickey Mouses original name ? Mortimer Mouse
3. Which 80's band has just announced they are reforming for a World Tour ? Spandau Ballet
4. Name the Irish comic originally born David Tynan O'Mahony. Dave Allen
5. In which city do Italian soccer team Juventus play their home matches ? Turin
6. What does AC stand for in Physics ? Alternating current
7. In which country is the city of Abadan? Iran
8. Who is the lead singer with The Pretenders ? Chrissie Hynde
9. Which comedian and cult tv personality changed his name from Matthew Hall before achieving fame ? Harry Hill
10. What, within 10 seconds, was the world record time set in 1980 for a bicycle to cover 1km from a standing start ? 59.68 secs
11. Who had a five year relationship with Paul McCartney in the 1960's ? Jane Asher
12. What were the surnames of the animators of The Flintstones, Tom and Jerry and Scooby Doo ? Hanna and Barbera
13. "Don't say that you love me, just tell me that you want me". Artist and song please. Tusk - Fleetwood Mac
14. Crickets Indian Premier League has moved to which country for this season ? South Africa
15. Robbie Williams collects memorabilia from which film series ? Star Wars
16. Which English poet wrote Tintern Abbey and The Prelude ? William Wordsworth
17. Staten Island is a borough of which US city ? New York
18. What was Foggys surname in Last Of The Summer Wine ? Dewhurst
19. In which year did Beach Volleyball become an Olympic Sport ? 1996
20. Bambarakands Falls is the worlds tallest waterfall, in which country is it ? Sri Lanka
Bonus: Which Welsh soccer player spent five season with Juventus in the late 50's, early 60's ? John Charles

1. Actress Natasha Richardson recently died, who was her famous mother ? Vanessa Redgrave
2. Which horse made history this year by being the first to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup ? Kauto Star
3. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are better known as who ? The Pet Shop Boys
4. Which actor starred as advertising executive Nick Marshall in the 2000 film, What Women Want ? Mel Gibson
5. Which US city is served by La Guardia airport ? New York
6. Name the two Girl's Aloud members who climbed Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief. Cheryl (Cole), Kimberley Walsh
7. Pierre Trudeau was Prime Minister of which country ? Canada
8. Of which African country is Lusaka the capital ? Zambia
9. What type of creature is the Hawaii honeycreeper ? A Bird
10. Austrian Josef Fritzl has received a life sentence, how children did he father from his daughter ? Seven
11. Which singer was killed in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holy and the Big Bopper in 1959 ? Ritchie Valens
12. Previously known as "The Rock", what is the actors proper name ? Dwayne Johnson
13. "I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall". Artist and song please. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie
14. How many heads of US Presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore ? Four
15. What is the name of the detective created by Leslie Charteris and known as "The Saint" ? Simon Templar
16 Who is the star of the film Gran Torino ? Clint Eastwood
17. According to legend, at whom did Peeping Tom peep ? Lady Godiva
18. Phil Collins replaced who as the lead singer of Genesis in 1975 ? Peter Gabriel
19. What is the name of the cat in The Simpsons ? Snowball
20. The Crowe brothers played cricket for New Zealand, name them. Martin and Jeff
Bonus: Who played The Saint on 70's tv and who in the 1997 film ? (half point each) Roger Moore, Val Kilmer

1. Name the Wallace and Gromit offering which was a hit Christmas 2008. A Matter of Loaf and Death
2. Woolworths "replacement" Wellworths opened their first store recently, which celebrity cut the ribbon ? Chris Evans
3. To within 20, how many bones in a human skeleton ? 206
4. How many events make up a heptathalon ? Seven
5. Which UK store was the first to have an escalator installed in 1898? Harrods
6. What is the name given to rain that absorbed sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen from the atmosphere ? Acid Rain
7. Name the football club that sold Trevor Francis for a record £1m to Nottingham Forest. Birmingham City
8. Jodie Foster player Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs but who played her in the sequel, Hannibal ? Julianne Moore
9. How many Walton children were there in the tv series ? 7 (John Boy, Jason, Mary Ellen, Erin, Ben, Jim Bob, Elizabeth)
10. In 1881, Andrew Watson made his soccer debut for Scotland and made history, why ? First International black player
11. Which actress is currently starring in Coronations Street as "love interest" for Ken Barlow ? Stephanie Beecham
12. What instrument for detecting radioactivity is named after a 20th century German physicist ? Geiger counter
13. "Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out, they really leave the west behind". Artist and song please. Back in the USSR - The Beatles
14. Brass is an alloy of which two minerals ? Copper and Zinc
15. Which gas smells like rotten eggs ? Sulphur
16. From which country does the Skoda motor car originate ? Czech Republic
17. Which USA city was the cartoon Top Cat set ? New York
18. In France, what is a TGV ? High Speed Train
19. Which Canadian rock band had hits with Magic Carpet Ride and Born to be Wild ? Steppenwolf
20. Name the South American team which Pele became famous with. Santos
Bonus: The Waltons was created on a book by Earl Hammer Jnr, name it. Spencer's Mountain

1. Zoe Ball's husband has just checked into rehab, name him. Norman Cook/Fat Boy Slim
2. Who was the comedy partner of Lou Costello ? Bud Abbott
3. Barwick Green was a piece of music written by Arthur Wood, but which show is it the them music for ? The Archers
4. Pete Duel and Ben Murphy starred in which tv western series ? Alias Smith and Jones
5. What sort of creature is a bichon frise ? Dog
6. Who stars as Young Victoria in the recent film ? Emily Blunt
7. To within a year, which year was the London Marathon first held ? 1981
8. Who directed the 1941 film Citizen Kane ? Orson Wells
9. Which Venetian merchant is famous for his exploration of Asia in the late 13th century ? Marco Polo
10. What was the name of the anti-war book by Erich Maria Remarque which was twice made into a film ? All Quiet On The Western Front
11. Who played the title role in the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen ? Danny Kaye
12. What is the acknowledgement in Fencing that a scoring hit has been made ? Touche
13. "You’re gonna make me, make me love you, nothing at all, that I cannot do". Artist and song please. The Promise - Girls Aloud
14. Who directed and starred in the film High Plains Drifter ? Clint Eastwood
15. Name the first UK golfer to win the US Master title. Sandy Lyle
16. What nationality was legendary motor racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio ? Argentinian
17. By what name was Nelson Mandella's second wife known ? Winnie
18. Which USA state has borders with Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Missouri ? Nebraska
19. Which English poet wrote Paradise Lost ? John Milton
20. The tv soap Knots Landing was a spin off from which other tv series ? Dallas
Bonus: Name the island which was home to Nelson Mandella when he was imprisoned for many of his 27 years captive. Robben

1. Which group/singer won a hattrick of awards at the recent BRITS ceremony ? Duffy
2. Who is the new presenter of tv show Ten Years Younger ? Myleene Klass
3. Which North Yorkshire port has associations with Bram Stoker's Dracula ? Whitby
4. Comic actress Diane Holland played character Diane Stewart-Hargreaves in which tv comedy ? Hi De Hi
5. In which African country is the city of Umtata ? South Africa
6. Name the two daughters of Bob Geldof after the eldest, Fifi Trixibelle. Peaches and Pixie
7. How many dogs take part in a UK greyhound race ? Six
8. In which English county is the textile town of Nelson ? Lancashire
9. What was the middle name of showman Phineas T Barnum ? Taylor
10. Which number lies between 7 and 8 on a dartboard ? Sixteen
11. Who is heading across remote parts of Canada in a new tv show ? Billy Connelly
12. Which fictional character made his first appearance in the novel The Little White Bird? Peter Pan
13. "But if you'll sit down in that chair, right there, and let me show you how its done.". Artist and song please. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
14. Which US film director made Carrie, Scarface and The Untouchables ? Brian De Palma
15. To within one games, in which year was automatic timing first used in athletics in the Olympics ? 1932
16. James Corden and Matthew Horne co-hosted the Brits with who ? Kylie Minnogue
17. What is added to tomato juice to make a Bloody Mary cocktail ? Vodka
18. Name the comic book character whose alter ego is Dr Banner. The Incredible Hulk
19. Against which disease does the BCG vaccination offer protection ? Tuberculosis
20. Which female French singer is best known for the song Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien ? Edith Piaf
Bonus: In which show do James Corden and Matthew Horne star ? Gavin and Stacey

1. Childrens tv legend Tony Hart died recently, name the show he introduced Morph on. Take Hart
2. In which river did Flight 1548 recently make an emergency landing ? River Hudson
3. In Gaelic folklore, which wailing spirit announces someone's imminent death ? Banshee
4. Which celebrity was taken on as a judge for Britains Got Talent and released 4 days later ? Kelly Brook
5. Who came to power on New Years Day 1959 when he overthrew the government led by President Batista ? Fidel Castro (Cuba)
6. Whose Art Studio was known as The Factory ? Andy Warhol
7. Which England Rugby Player has recently admitted to a drugs problem ? Matt Stephens
8. Name the Roman Emperor assassinated in the Senate House on the Ides of March ? Julius Ceaser
9. After oxygen, which is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust ? Silicon
10. Name Tom Cruise's latest film. Valkyrie
11. On which Spanish "Costa" is the resort of Torremolinos ? Costa del Sol
12. The shooting of which seabird leads to a curse on the Ancient Mariner in Coleridge's famous poem ? Albatross
13. "You never take advice, someday you’ll pay the price, I know.". Artist and song please. Cold As Ice – Foreigner
14. DCL are the Roman numerals for what number ? 650
15. Name Barack Obama's new Secretary of State. Hilary Clinton
16. Who was the UK actor who played a villain in Diehard, Quigley Down Under and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves? Alan Rickman
17. What sort of creature is a barbel ? Fish
18. Actor Bob May has recently died but in which tv series did he play Robbie the Robot ? Lost in Space
19. What is the name of the substance released by body tissues in allergic reactions ? Histamine
20. In which city did Anne Frank write her famous diaries ? Amsterdam
Bonus: In Tony Harts various tv shows, where did viewers pictures have a chance of being shown ? "The Gallery"

1. Actor Patrick McGoohan has died but can you remember the name of the village in Wales where The Prisoner was filmed ? Portmerion
2. In which sport might you see a "lutz jump" ? Ice Skating
3. To which countries stock exchange does the DAX index belong ? Germany
4. What was the birthname of Bob Dylan ? Robert Zimmerman
5. Which order of insects has the greatest number of species ? Beetles
6. Who are the presenters of Dancing On Ice ? Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby
7. What name was given to the entrance halls of Roman houses and is now applied to many open areas within buildings ? Atrium
8. Which cult faith grew from the self-empowerment philosophies of Jamaican born Marcus Garvey ? Rastafarianism
9. In mythology, what was Jason instructed by his brother Pelias, to bring back from Colchis? The Golden Fleece
10. Which country introduced the dance, the "pasa doble" ? Spain
11. What was the name of Den and Angie's poodle in Eastenders ? Roly
12. The capital city of Nuuk (formerly Godthab) is found in which country ? Greenland
13. "She's got a lot of pretty, pretty boys, she calls friends." Artist and song please. The Eagles - Hotel California
14. What is the term for a male swan ? Cob
15. On the mouth of which river does Dundee stand ? River Tay
16. Who was Helen Sharman ? UK's first female astronaut
17. Which Greek magnate was made famous after marrying JFK's widow ? Aristotle Onassis
18. Which actress won two Golden Globes this year ? Kate Winslet
19. In which country are Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake and Great Bear Lake ? Canada
20. Which Dutch footballer was named European Footballer of the Year three times ? Johan Cruyff
Bonus: Name any two of the three winners of Dancing On Ice. Gaynor Faye, Kyran Bracken, Suzanne Shaw

1. Katie White and Jules De Martino are better known as who ? The Ting Tings
2. In the 1950's, who or what was Archie Andrews ? A Ventriloquists doll
3. Name the England cricket coach who recently left his post. Peter Moores
4. What name is given to the amalgamation of a metal with another metal ? Alloy
5. Which Asian countries chief rivers are the Helm and Kabul ? Afghanistan
6. In the old testament, which two cities were destroyed by fire and brimstone because of the depravity of their inhabitants ? Sodom and Gomorrah
7. Which artist has had a hit record recently with a song called "Run" ? Leona Lewis
8. Name the plant that St Patrick is said to have used to explain the Holy Trinity. Shamrock
9. In which month is All Saints day ? November (1st)
10. Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell and Daniel Craig all star in which new film ? Defiance
11. What is the capital city of India ? New Delhi
12. Which US President resigned as a result of the Watergate scandal ? Nixon
13. "As I walk along, I wonder-a what went wrong.". Artist and song please. Runaway – Del Shannon
14. According to the proverb, where do all roads lead to ? Rome
15. In which seaside town was Fawlty Towers set ? Torquay
16. Which Hollywood icon recently lost his 16 year old son? John Travolta
17. Who wrote the novel, The Dubliners ? James Joyce
18. Which controversial 1999 film starred Brad Pitt and Edward Norton ? Fight Club
19. Jay-Z is married to which well known person ? Beyonce Knowles
20. Which is the largest city in Canada ? Toronto
Bonus: When is St Patrick's day ? March 17th

1. In Jan 2008, which character bid farewell to Coronation Street after a 37 stint ? Vera Duckworth
2. What was the former name of Ho Chi Minh City ? Saigon
3. In Feb 2008, Emily Perry died. Name the character who was Dame Edna Everage's long suffering bridesmaid. Madge
4. By what name was US born soprano Maria Anna Kalageropoulos better known as ? Maria Callas
5. In Mar 2008, The Bionic Woman gave ITV2 its biggest ever audience, who played her ? Michelle Ryan
6. Which wooded region of Warwickshire (and a golf course!) is the setting for Shakespeare's As You Like It ? Forest of Arden
7. In Apr 2008, the audience voted which tv comedy show the BAFTA for best show ? Gavin and Stacey
8. In May 2008, who won the Britains Got Talent show? George Sampson
9. What is the name given to the pack of cards used for fortune telling? Tarot
10. In Jun 2008, Lee McQueen won which tv show ? The Apprentice
11. Of which southern US state is Montgomery the capital? Alabama
12. In Jul 2008, who was the special guest on Australian Big Brother ? Pamela Anderson
13. "She’s precocious and she knows just what it takes to make a pro blush". Artist and song please. Bettie Davis Eyes – Kim Carnes
14. In Aug 2008, who announced she was to leave GMTV after 15 years ? Fiona Phillips
15. In Sep 2008, which pop group won the Mercury Prize for their album The Seldom Seen Kid ? Elbow
16. Who was Queen Victoria's husband ? Prince Albert
17. In Oct 2008, first time author Aravind Adiga win what for his novel The White Tiger ? The Booker Prize
18. In Nov 2008, Angelina Jolie dedicated her performance in which new film to her late mother ? The Changeling
19. What was the name of Scrooge's late business partner in Dickens' A Christmas Carol? Jacob Marley
20. In Dec 2008, legendary Eartha Kitt died, which Batman villain did she play ? Catwoman
Bonus: Re. Q9, how many cards in the pack ? (to within 5 for a half mark) 78

1. The Chuckle Brothers recently received a BAFTA but can you remember either of their christian names ? Paul and Barry
2. Name the actress whose films include Frida, Desperado and Wild Wild West. Salma Hayek
3. What name is given to any animal without a backbone ? Invertebrate
4. Name the author of Three Men In a Boat. Jerome K Jerome
5. Characters Morpheous, Neo and Trinity appeared first in which film ? The Matrix
6. Of which country is the shekel the basic monetary unit ? Israel
7. Which spice is obtained from the plant zingiber officinale ? Ginger
8. What name is given to a score of two over par for a hole in golf ? Double Bogie
9. Name the island community featured in the movie Jaws. Amity
10. Creator of children's tv programmes, Oliver Postgate recently died, name one of the shows he created, Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog, Clangers, Ivor the Engine
11. Which London Park contains the Serpentine, Rotten Row and Speakers' Corner ? Hyde Park
12. Name the capital city of Ontario. Toronto
13. "But I don't care what they say, I'm in love with you". Artist and song please. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
14. What does the "G" stand for in the name of the film company MGM ? Goldwyn
15. A group of environmental protestors recently demonstrated at Stansted, name their group. Plane Stupid
16. Which star of Evita and Cats now presents a Sunday afternoon show on Radio Two ? Elaine Paige
17. Which Australian tennis player was the last amateur winner of Wimbledon ? John Newcombe
18. Tina Turners real name is what ? Annie Mae Bullock
19. Name the oldest university in the USA. Harvard
20. Which waterway linking the pacific and Atlantic Oceans was completed in 1914 ? Panama
Bonus: Who wrote the novel Jaws ? Peter Benchley

1. What was Cheryl Cole's maiden name ? Tweedy
2. Name the big three US carmakers seeking financial help from the government. GM, Ford, Chrysler
3. Which London street, associated with government offices, contains The Cenotaph ? Whitehall
4. Name the former American Football star who played Nordberg in the Naked Gun films. O J Simpson
5. David Van Day was a Celebrity in this years Jungle but which band did he make his name with ? Dollar
6. Which actress was the star of the 2000 film Stigmata ? Patricia Arquette
7. What is the name of the new Take That album ? The Circus
8. What was the name of the hotel in the centre of the recent attacks in Mumbai ? Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
9. Which British financial institution was formed in 1694 ? Bank of England
10. What is the surname of the three brothers who originally formed The Beach Boys ? Wilson
11. Who has recently denied stories in the press that he was on his deathbed ? Patrick Swayze
12. Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo were the creators of which famous French cartoon character hero ? Asterix
13. " Only half-afloat, Oarsman grins a toothless smile ". Artists and song please. Nightboat to Cairo - Madness
14. Tennis legend Bjorn Borg had his 42 match unbeaten run at Wimbledon ended by which player? John McEnroe
15. Who originally composed the music for Oliver ? Lionel Bart
16. Of which territory of Canada, associated with the gold-rush, is Whitehorse the capital ? Yukon
17. Holly Golightly was (the wonderful) Audrey Hepburns character in which 1961 film ? Breakfast at Tiffany's
18. Which "star" recently guested and mimed (badly) on the X Factor ? Britney Spears
19. Name the duo tipped for the Christmas no 1 with a version of Little Drummer Boy. Terry Wogan & Aled Jones
20. For what was Chuck Berry imprisoned for in 1979 ? Tax Evasion
Bonus: Van Day was also part of two other groups, name either. Guys N'Dolls, Bucks Fizz

1. Which married celebrity has allegedly been having an affair with Sarah Symonds ? Gordon Ramsay
2. In which European country would you find the Balkan and Rhodope Mountain Ranges ? Bulgaria
3. Which country won the recent Rugby League World Cup ? New Zealand
4. Name the female singer who had a hit with What A Girl Wants. Christina Aguilera
5. Who is the famous partner of actor Ashton Kutcher ? Demi Moore
6. Which tv series was based around New York's Sunshine Cab Company ? Taxi
7. What famous athlete won an Olympic gold in 1924 and also played rugby for Scotland ? Eric Liddell
8. How is the River Granta, which flows through Cambridge, otherwise known ? The Cam
9. Which pop group have recently been in the M&S Xmas adverts alongside Twiggy, Mylene et all ? Take That
10. Name the tv series with characters Harry Pearce, Lucas North and Ros Myers. Spooks
11. From which ancient God's altar is the Olympic flame taken ? Zeus's
12. In the which 1959 classic film did Eva Marie Saint star alongside Cary Grant ? North by Northwest
13. "I say coke, she say yes, dim the lights, you can guess the rest". Artist and song please. Love is the Drug - Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music
14. In which Australian state are the towns of Darwin and Alice Springs ? Northern Territory
15. Name the singer whose latest album is called Sacred Arias. Katherine Jenkins
16. Who was the first celebrity to leave the I'm a Celebrity jungle camp this year ? Robert Kilroy Silk
17. What is the name given to the study of earthquakes ? Seismology
18. Who directed the 1990 film Reservoir Dogs ? Quentin Tarantino
19. After a 20 year gap, who are going on Tour in 2009 to celebrate their 50 year anniversary in music? Cliff Richard & The Shadows
20. Which comic actor was married to Tuesday Weld and Suzy Kendall ? Dudley Moore
Bonus: Name the Executive Chairman of M&S. (Sir) Stuart Rose

1. Who has recently made all the headlines for leaving Strictly Come Dancing ? John Sergeant
2. By what name are the Royal Botanic Gardens in Surrey better known as ? Kew Gardens
3. To within 10,000, what is the population of Monaco ? 31,987
4. Madonna is getting divorced to Guy Ritchie but what is her surname on the divorce papers ? Ciccone
5. The khamsin wind which blows over Egypt, comes from which desert ? Sahara
6. Who was the sixth wife of Henry VIII ? Katherine Parr
7. Which US actress was admitted to a London Hospital recently after being taken ill on a plane ? Winona Ryder
8. For which vinyl resin is PVA an abbreviation ? Polyvinyl acetate
9. What name did Alvin Stardust use when he led the group The Fentones ? Shane Fenton
10. Hernia, Pussus Galoria and Stovus Primus were all characters in which tv sitcom? Up Pompeii!
11. Name the two "stars" who joined I'm A Celebrity midway into week one. Timmy Mallet, David Van Day
12. Who was the first member of the Royal Family to grant a tv interview ? Prince Phillip
13. "A vacation in a foreign land, Uncle Sam does the best he can". Artist and song please. In The Army Now - Status Quo
14. The painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos is better known by which name ? El Greco
15. Who is the star of the current film Changeling ? Angelina Jolie
16. Which Queen of England was known as The Virgin Queen ? Elizabeth I
17. After The Goldrush and Harvest were classic albums by which artist? Neil Young
18. Which Sky News presenter is joining the GMTV team in the New Year ? Emma Crosby
19. Who did boxer Joe Calzaghe recently defeat in America ? Roy Jones Jnr
20. It started in 1962 but in which year did the Vietnam War finally end ? 1975
Bonus: What was the name of Madonna's first child, born in 1996 ? Lourdes

1. Guy Fawkes was the person who is best remembered but who was the brains behind the gunpowder plot ? Robert Catesby
2. Name the famous tv weatherman who died on 11th Nov of cancer. Jack Scott
3. Which US awards are given annually in the fields of journalism, literature and musical composition ? Pulitzer Prizes
4. Who is the current captain of the Scotland Rugby Union team ? Mike Blair
5. Legendary drummer Mitch Mitchell dies recently, with which band did he make his name ? Jimi Hendrix Experience
6. What is the most southerly point of South America ? Cape Horn
7. In The Flintstones, what was the name of their home town ? Bedrock
8. Often associated with old people, what condition sees you have an abnormally low body temperature ? Hypothermia
9. David Tennant is currently starring in which Shakespere production ? Hamlet
10. In South African politics, what does ANC stand for ? African National Congress
11. Bathsheba Everdene is the heroine of which novel by Thomas Hardy ? Far from the Madding Crowd
12. In tv's Come Dine with me, how many contestants are there ? Four
13. "I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face". Artist and song please. I will survive – Gloria Gaynor
14. What is the name of the brown pigment made from the ink of cuttlefish ? Sepia
15. How many "boxes" are there on tv's Deal or no Deal ? Twenty Two
16. Istanbul was formerly known as what ? Constantinople or Byzantium
17 What is the name given to the proportion of water vapour in the atmosphere ? Humidity
18. The fiancee of which famous footballer is appearing on I'm a Celebrity this year? Joe Cole
19. Which region of Canada comprises of the districts of Mackenzie, Keewatin and Franklin ? North West Territories
20. What sort of creature is a loon ? Bird
Bonus: Name the children of the Flintstones and the Rubbles (half point each). Pebbles and Bamm Bamm

1. Which legendary singing group was made up of Obie Benson, Abdul Fakir, Leroy Stubbs and Lawrence Payton ? The Four Tops
2. Santa Fee is the capital of which US State ? New Mexico
3. Name the guitarist who recorded the album Money and Cigarettes. Eric Clapton
4. Which country has just launched its first lunar expedition ? India
5. What sort of plant is a Lady's Slipper ? An Orchid
6. Which English soccer side did Dutchmen Arnold Muhren and Frans Thijssen play for ? Ipswich Town
7. In which European country is the Furka Pass ? Switzerland
8. Alexander Armstrong is the new face of which long running tv quiz show ? Countdown
9. Which "celebrity" was recently seen slurring on Daytime TV show This Morning ? Kerry Katona
10. Name the star and producer of the (current) film The House Bunny. Anna Faris
11. What is the meaning of the latin phrase "ut supra" ? As Above
12. Who is the cartoon adversary of Road Runner ? Wile E Coyote
13. " I know I need a small vacation, but it don’t look like rain". Artist and song please. Witchita Lineman – Glen Campbell
14. Name the chef/restaurateur who is the head man of tv's The Restaurant. Raymond Blanc
15. Which sex symbols of the 50's and 60's was born Vera Jayne Palmer in 1933 ? Jayne Mansfield
16. In 1642 name the first pitched battle of the English Civil War. Edgehill
17. What is the cube root of the number one ? One
18. Which Country would play rugby at Ellis Park ? South Africa
19. In which year was John F Kennedy elected US President ? 1960
20. Which groups new album is called Catfights and Spotlights ? Sugababes
Bonus : Which couple host This Morning ? Phillip Schofield, Fern Britton

1. With what current film would you associate actors, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens? High School Musical (3)
2. "Sausage Dog" is an informal name for which animal ? Dachshund
3. Wind in the Willows has just turned 100, who wrote the book ? Kenneth Grahame
4. Which US country singer released the acoustic album Little Sparrow in 2001 ? Dolly Parton
5. The Sexiest Woman Alive poll has been won by whom ? Halle Berry
6. In which country is Lake Baikal, the worlds deepest lake ? Russia
7. What job would be performed by a fossarian ? Gravedigger
8. Who played the young starlet in the original 1933 King Kong movie ? Faye Wray
9. In which European country is the seaport of Kotka ? Finland
10. Which original Star Trek character was played by DeForest Kelley ? Dr Leonard "Bones" McCoy
11. Which Zoologist wrote the 1977 book Manwatching ? Desmond Morris
12. What is the name of the condition where sufferers fall asleep many times in a day ? Narcolepsy
13. "His clothes are loud but never square". Artist and song please. Dedicated Follower of Fashion – The Kinks
14. Which French F1 Driver was World Champion in 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993 ? Alain Prost
15. In which ocean does the island of Madagascar lie ? Indian
16. What is the name of Fred Flintstone's wife ? Wilma
17. Who's recent album is called Dig Out Your Soul ? Oasis
18. Which US tv series was set on board the Pacific Princess cruise liner ? The Love Boat
19. What kind of creature is a taipan ? Snake
20. Who wrote Last of the Mohican's ? James Fenimore Cooper
Bonus: Who starred in the 90's film, Last of the Mohican's? Daniel Day Lewis

1. Bob and Terry were tv's The Likely Lads, but what were their surnames ? Ferris and Collier
2. Which soccer country were the first to retain the World Cup ? Italy
3. In which Lloyd Webber musical do Pearl, Dinah, Rusty. Greaseball, Electra and Poppa appear ? Starlight Express
4. Which is the worlds second largest desert ? Australian Desert
5. To within a year, when did Dinnerladies first appear on tv ? 1998
6. To which former British coin does the slang term "tanner" refer ? Sixpence
7. In which European country is the ski resort of Solden ? Austria
8. Which group recorded the 2000 album, Painting It Red ? The Beautiful South
9. From which phrase was the 1980's term "Yuppie" originally derived ? Young Upwardly/Urban Professional
10. What sort of a creature is a grampus ? Killer Whale
11. Which tv programme was censured in 1964 over a ginger-pop recipe described by the Temperance Union as a "dangerously alcoholic brew" ? Blue Peter
12. Who wrote The Lord of the Rings ? J R R Tolkien
13. "But you gave away the things you loved and one of them was me.". Artist and song please. You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
14. Of which Australian state is Sydney the capital ? New South Wales
15. How long is the actual playing time in a basketball match ? 40 minutes
16. Who composed The Ride of the Valkyries ? Richard Wagner
17. Roger Hunt (Liverpool) was the first soccer player to do what ? Score a goal on Match of the Day
18. Who wrote the novels upon which the 1970's films, The Stud and The Bitch were based ? Jackie Collins
19. In the bible, who performed the Dance of the Seven Veils ? Salome
20. Which two countries are connected by the Khyber Pass ? Pakistan and Afghanistan
Bonus: Which actors played The Likely Lads ? Rodney Bewes & James Bolam

1. Tv series Grange Hill has just finished after 30 years, which original character returned for the last episode ? Tucker Jenkins
2. What type of creature is a gecko ? Lizard
3. Which alkaline fluid is produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder ? Bile
4. In which 1981 film do actors Jeremy Irons and Meryl Streep say farewell ? The French Lieutenants Woman
5. By what name was William Joyce known in World War Two ? Lord Haw Haw
6. The name of which major religion translates as "submission" ? Islam
7. England's soccer team recently defeated which team by 1-4 ? Croatia
8. In internet technology, what does LAN stand for ? Local Area Network
9. Which opera was composed by Verdi for the opening of the Suez Canal ? Aida
10. David Jason has just announced he is "hanging up his mack" and will no longer be play which tv favourite ? Insp Jack Frost
11. Who was the Lord Protector of England from 1653 to 1658 ? Oliver Cromwell
12. The Ligurian Sea is an arm of which body of water ? Mediterranean Sea
13. "They took the credit for your second symphony.". Artist and song please. Video Killed the Radio Star - Buggles
14. What is the name of the dish originating from North Africa, that consists of steamed semolina ? Couscous
15. What was the name of King Arthur's sword ? Excalibur
16. Named after a town in India, which high quality tea with a delicate taste is known as the "Champagne of Tea" ? Darjeeling
17. Rugby star Danny Cipriani has recently been pictured hand in hand with which beauty ? Kelly Brook
18. If you ordered calamaries in a restaurant, what would you be eating ? Squid
19. Which singer recorded the 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited ? Bob Dylan
20. Name the South African who performed the first successful heart transplant ? Christian Barnard
Bonus: Who had the idea for Grange Hill ? Phil Redmond

1. Three words begin the title of each episode of friends, what are they ? "The one with"
2. Which former Olympic swimming champion played both Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in films ? Buster Crabbe
3. In which European country did the dish Goulash originate ? Hungary
4. Which Chilean Island, famous for its giant stone sculptures, is also called Rapa Nui ? Easter Island
5. Who presented tv's Police 5 ? Shaw Taylor
6. In 1947, which country was created as a separate state for the Muslim minority in India ? Pakistan
7. Which Gavin Maxwell book describes his life with two pet otters in the Scottish Highlands ? Ring of Bright Water
8. Name the actress who is the older sister of actor Warren Beatty. Shirley MacLaine
9. In tv commercials, which coffee "saga" started in 1988 ? Gold Blend
10. Which British film from the year 2000, is about an 11 year old boy who takes up ballet ? Billy Elliot
11. What is the minimum number of tennis strokes a player needs to make to win a set ? 12
12. In 1984, which Coronation Street character spotted a UFO ? Curly Watts
13. "Shoulda told her that I can't linger, there's a wedding ring on my finger". Artist and song please. Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers
14. Which sign of the zodiac governs the period from 23rd July to 22nd August ? Leo
15. What name is given to the dried excrement of fish eating birds, used as fertilizer ? Guano
16. Which English poet wrote Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained ? John Milton
17. Name tv's magical sleuth that lives in an East Anglian windmill. Jonathan Creek
18. Name the 4 time World Superbike Champion who announced his retirement in the year 2000. Carl Fogarty
19. Which rare Indonesian monitor lizard is the largest living lizard ? Komodo Dragon
20. Name the golfer who became the first European to win back to back majors. Padraig Harrington
Bonus: Who played Flash Gordon in the 1980 film ? Sam J Jones

1. Which planet lies between Venus and Mars ? Earth
2. Brazilian Robinho joined which football club for a record £32.5m ? Man City
3. The Great Fire of London was in 1666 but in where did it begin ? Pudding Lane
4. Which English poet lived with his sister in Grasmere in the Lake District ? Wordsworth
5. Family musicians Jim, Andrea, Caroline and Sharon are better known as who ? The Corrs
6. John Mayer recently split up with which actress ? Jennifer Aniston
7. From which country did Iceland win total independence from in June 1944 ? Denmark
8. Which two golfers got the "Wild Card" picks for the European Golf Team ? Ian Poulter & Paul Casey
9. On what day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten ? Good Friday
10. Name the alcoholic drink whose name is derived from a Gaelic word meaning "the water of life" ? Whiskey
11. What was the name of the hurricane which recently hit New Orleans ? Gustav
12. Which Argentinian Race Driver won the World's Driver Championship five times in the 1950's ? (Juan Manual) Fangio
13. "Man I'm just tired and bored with myself.". Artist and song please. Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springstein
14. What name is given o the magical beliefs and practices associated particularly with Haiti ? Voodoo
15. Which "Dame" recently admitted to have taken cocaine and who "loved" doing so ? Helen Mirren
16. A covey is the group name for what type of bird ? Partridge
17. Which island group is called the Malvinas in Argentina ? Falklands
18. Whose album "Forth" went to no 1 and was the groups first recording for over ten years ? The Verve
19. Who was the Roman God of Fire ? Vulcan
20. What is baseballs equivalent of the Cup Final ? World Series
Bonus: Name the capital city of Haiti. Port-au-Prince

1. Who is now the most successful ever Olympian ? (in terms of Gold Medals) Michael Phelps
2. Which 19 year old has just married American musician Max Drummey (from the band Chester French) ? Peaches Geldof
3. The former head of the BBC Light Entertainment in the 70's has recently died, name him. (Sir) Bill Cotton
4. Who produced the films Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and G.I.Jane ? Ridley Scott
5. In which US state is the Yosemite National park ? California
6. Name the character played by Antonio Fargas in the tv Cop show, Starsky and Hutch. Huggy Bear
7. What is the name given to visible cloud of dust and gas in space ? Nebula
8 On which river is the Texas City of Laredo ? Rio Grande
9. Isaac Hayes died recently but for what tv/film score will he be forever associated with ? Shaft
10. What is the name of the former racial segregation policy in South Africa ? Apartheid
11. Which canal in Venice is crossed by the Rialto Bridge ? Grand Canal
12. In which country would you find the Appenine Mountains ? Italy
13. "Put your man in the can honey, get him while you can". Artist and song please. Can The Can – Suzy Quatro
14. Which actress is allegedly having a relationship with Samantha Ronson ? Lindsay Lohan
15. Name the actress who is the second wife of film director Blake Edwards Julie Andrews
16. In the old Testament, who was the second son of Adam and Eve ? Abel
17. Which is the only chess piece which cannot be taken ? The King
18. Which country administers the Aleutian Islands ? USA
19. In electronics, what does PCB stand for ? Printed Circuit Board
20. Which Arizona town was the location for the Gunfight at the OK Coral ? Tombstone
Bonus: Name either family that the Earps (and Doc Holliday) fought at the OK Coral. Clantons & McLaurys

1. Who carried the flag for GB in the Olympic Opening Ceremony ? Mark Foster
2. The terrorist group Black September were responsible for the Munich Massacre, in which year ? 1972
3. Name any of the three female athletes representing GB in the 400m. Lee McConnell, Christine Ohuruogu, Nicola Sanders
4. Why did boxer Frankie Gavin not even start the Beijing Olympics ? Failed to make his weight.
5. Which country has led the countries out in the Opening Ceromony since 1926 ? Greece
6. Russians Larissa Latynina and Nikolai Andrianov have won more Olympic medals than anyone else, in which event ? Gymnastics
7. Tennis star Andy Murray has a new all time high world tennis ranking, name it. Six
8. In which sport would you find Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms taking part ? Badminton
9. London has hosted two previous Olympics in which years (1/2 point each) 1908, 1948
10. What is the capital of Nepal (where so many Tibet protests have occured) ? Llasa
11. Name the three diciplines within the Equestrian event. Show Jumping, Dressage, Cross Country
12. Which GB athlete refused to run the 100m as it was a on a Sunday but won gold in the 400m ? Eric Liddell
13. "Like the fact that I will love you till I die". Artist and song please. Nine Million Bicycles (in Beijing) - Katie Melua
14. There are two types of Fencing events, name either. Sabre & Foil
15. Which Olympic sport is the only one in which professionals do not compete ? Boxing
16. What is the commonly used name for Beijings new National Stadium ? Birds Nest Stadium
17. Many countries boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics because of Russia's invasion of which country ? Afghanistan
18. What are the five disciplines of the Modern Pentathalon ? Shooting, fencing, swimming, horse riding and running
19. Which two countries refuse to march together in the Olympics Opening Ceremony ? North & South Korea
20. What are Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini to the Beijing Olympics ? Mascots
Bonus: Matthew Pinsent was the famous rowing partner for Sir Steven Redgrave but with who else did he win Gold in the Coxless Pairs ? Andy Holmes

1. On which tv show would you find Dictionary Corner ? Countdown
2. Which celebrity recently joined the Big Brother "House" in Australia ? Pamela Anderson
3. Name the alcoholic drink distilled from grain flavoured with juniper berries. Gin
4. What is the name of the very spicy Italian sausage eaten hot or cold ? Pepperoni
5. Which famous person has just launched her first album, Comme Si De Rien N'Etait ? Carla Bruni
6. How many nautical miles is a league ? Three
7. What was the name of Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife ? Josephine
8. In medicine, what does SARS stand for ? Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
9. Which famous historical figure and adventurer had a horse called Bucephalus ? Alexander the Great
10. Which actor played The Joker in the current Batman film ? Heath Ledger
11. Edward Jenner discovered a vaccine for which disease ? Smallpox
12. Characters Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding, Warden Norton, Heywood and Andy Dufresne were in which film ? The Shawshank Redemption
13. "Ain’t got time to mend the hinges nor to mend no window panes". Artist and song please. This ‘Ole House – Shakin Stevens
14. Which of the big cats is also known as the panther ? Leopard
15. Who wrote Where Eagles Dare ? Alistair MacLean
16. Which "English" cricketer scored a hundred against his native country recently ? Kevin Pieterson
17. In which part of the body is the masseter muscle ? Head (used for chewing)
18. Who played the Bond Girl, Solitaire, in the film Live and Let Die ? Jane Seymour
19. What nationality was the composer Sibelius ? Finnish
20. When Tom Baker played Dr Who, what were his favourite sweets ? Jellybabies
Bonus: Who played The Joker in the 1989 Batman and who in the 60's tv series ? (half point each) Jack Nicholson, Cesar Romero

1. Who have the News of the World paid substantial damages to after portraying them as bad parents ? Jordan and Peter Andre
2. What career does Agyness Deyn have ? Supermodel
3. Name the structure in Toronto that in 1976 was the worlds tallest free-standing structure. CN Tower
4. Which disgraced US sprinter was once boyfriend to Marion Jones and has now admitted to dealing heroin ? Tim Montgomery
5. Palaeontology is the study of what ? Fossils
6. Name the new film where Will Smith stars as a "superhero" ? Hancock
7. How many different bets are there in a "Yankee" ? Eleven
8. BOSS was (now disbanded) a feared branch of the intelligence service of which country ? South Africa
9. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has which animal on their logo ? Panda
10. Name the footballer born in Singapore in 1958, played for Ipswich and Rangers and later managed Coventry. Terry Butcher
11. Who directed the Lord of the Rings Trilogy ? Peter Jackson
12. Which cathedral is the largest Gothic church in England ? York Minster
13. "I’ve been waiting patiently for him to come and get it". Artist and song please. Push The Button - Sugababes
14. The Appian Way in Italy was the scene if some 6,000 crucifixions in 71AD, of the followers of which rebel leader? Spartacus
15. Name the actress who starred as Suzie Diamond in the film, The Fabulous Baker Boys. Michelle Pfeiffer
16. What kinds of mammals comprise the order Chiroptera ? Bats
17. Who had a hit with the Classic Album Sheer Heart Attack ? Queen
18. Which International Relief organisation was founded in 1859 in the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino ? The Red Cross
19. Who had the title "Lord Protector of England" ? Oliver Cromwell
20. In which year was Band Aid formed ? 1984
Bonus: When Will Smith was a musician, under what name was he known ? Fresh Prince (of Bel-Air)

1. Name the two countries who were defeated in the semi finals of the recent soccer European Cup Semi Finals. Turkey & Russia
2. Which comedian, born Jim Moir used to work on a pig farm ? Vic Reeves
3. The wine marsala comes from which region of Italy ? Sicily
4. On a dartboard, what colour fills both the treble and double twenty ? Red
5. What was the name of Madonna's first UK top ten single ? Holiday
6. Which pop singer had a hit with When the going gets tough, the tough get going ? Billy Ocean
7. What was the registration plate of Lady Penelope's pink Rolls Royce in Thunderbirds ? FAB 1
8. Which country always leads the Olympic procession at the opening ceremony ? Greece
9. Name the singer who first found fame in the 60's whose real name is Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie. Lulu
10. What was soccers UEFA Cup previously known as ? Fairs Cup
11. Who is the headmaster at Bart and Lisa's school in The Simpsons ? Principal Skinner
12. Which river flows into the North Sea at Sunderland ? Wear
13. "I’ a big boy now or so they say". Artist and song please. House of Fun – Madness
14. Which US City is nicknamed "Bean Town" ? Boston
15. "Fidelity, bravery, integrity" is the motto of which US Organisation ? FBI
16. The status Christ of the Andes stands on the border between Argentina and which other country ? Chile
17. What is the name of the game where rings are thrown onto pegs ? Quoits
18. Amateur video of which screen icon was recently auctioned for $60,000 in Las Vegas. Marilyn Monroe
19. What was the name of the cloned sheep in 1997 ? Dolly
20. With what instrument would you associate Yehudi Menuhin ? Violin
Bonus: What is the name of Madonna's husband ? Guy Ritchie

1. Sharon Osbourne has been replaced by whom as a judge in the tv series "X" Factor? Cheryl Cole
2. Which Jane Austen novel begins, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" ? Pride and Prejudice
3. In which country is the city of Faisalabad ? Pakistan
4. Which US singer/songwriter wrote Blowin' in the Wind ? Bob Dylan
5. Who has recently become Mrs Wayne Rooney ? Coleen (McLoughlin)
6. Name the famous mother of actress Kate Hudson. Goldie Hawn
7. Which famous nanny was created by P L Travers ? Mary Poppins (Cor Blimey)
8. What does DOS stand for in MS-DOS ? (Microsoft) Disk Operating System
9. With what sport would you associate 13 year old Tom Daley ? Diving
10. What was the worlds tallest building in 1930 before NY's Chrysler Building was completed ? Eiffel Tower
11. Which Bavarian town was the site of the first concentration camp set up by the Nazis ? Dachau
12. Actresses Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Anderton are currently finishing filing which film ? Quantum of Solace (new Bond film)
13. "You were 15, I was 12". Artists and song please. Frankie – Sister Sledge
14. Which music hall comedian was born Grace Stansfield ? Gracie Fields
15. Who is the new football manager of Chelsea ? (Luiz Felipe) Scolari
16. What colour is pitchblende ? Black
17. Which actor voiced the Genie in the 1992 animated film Aladdin ? Robin Williams
18. Daddies Sauce has just presented who with the "Daddy of the Year" award ? Peter Andre
19. Which female singer recorded the 1999 album, Telegram ? Bjork
20. Name the French composer who wrote The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Paul Dukas
Bonus: Which soccer club did Wayne Rooney join Manchester United from ? Everton

1. Name the female presenter who recently admitted to having a gastric band fitted to lose weight. Fern Briton
2. Which English bowler took 7 wickets in the Final Test against New Zealand? Jimmy Anderson
3. What is the longest river in India ? Ganges
4. In the original Star Wars film, who played Luke Skywalker ? Mark Hammill
5. Which lower level of clouds are commonly called rainclouds ? Nimbus
6. In which sports event did Britain's Jim Peters set four consecutive world records in the 1950's? The Marathon
7. What name is given to clusters of flowers borne by trees such as Hazel ? Catkins
8. Which prolific Canadian songstress wrote Big Yellow Taxi ? Joni Mitchell
9. In which films would you find the character Stanley Ipkiss? The Mask
10. Which country in Europe is nowhere higher than 570 feet above sea level ? Denmark
11. In snooker, what colour is the ball worth two points ? Yellow
12. Characters Tony Newman and Doug Phillips were rescued from the deck of the Titanic in which sci-fi classic series ? The Time Tunnel
13. "Well I’m standing by a river but the water doesn’t flow." Artist and song please. Road to Hell – Chris Rea
14. In which country would you find the Giants Causeway ? Northern Ireland
15. By what name were the Nazi police force Geheime Staatspolizei known ? Gestapo
16. In chess, which piece can only move diagonally in a straight line, keeping to the same colour square ? Bishop
17. Bobby Charlton won a World Cup winners medal in 1966 and a European Cup one in 1968. Who else did the same ? Nobby Stiles
18. To within two years, for how many years did Dixon of Dock Green run ? Twenty One
19. In which novel does Rawdon Crawley marry Becky Sharp ? Vanity Fair
20. The rivers Ruhr, Main, Moselle and Neckar are tributaries of which river ? Rhine
Bonus: Which soccer club did Bobby Charlton become manager of after he retired as a player ? Preston North End

1. Which British actor/actress was recently winner of the worst US accent by a Brit on US tv series ? Michelle Ryan
2. Which notoriously cruel Roman emperor was responsible for the deaths of two wives and his mother ? Nero
3. In which English county would you find Stonehenge ? Wiltshire
4. Who scored both of Englands Semi Final goals in the 1966 soccer World Cup ? Bobby Charlton
5. What does the "W" in George W Bush stand for ? (clean answers only please) Walker
6. Name the 70's tv series which starred two families, the Booths and the Reynolds. Love Thy Neighbour
7. The late Sidney Pollack won two Oscars for which film in 1985 ? Out of Africa
8. Name the UK female athlete who is a potential medal candidate in the 400m hurdles this year ? Nicola Sanders
9. If a substance is "caseous", what is it like ? Cheese
10. Who presents tv's Time Team ? Tony Robinson
11. What in Australia is known as a "jumbuck" ? A sheep
12. Which team won the Championship play offs and will be in The Premiership next season ? Hull City
13. "It’s so strange the way you talk, it’s a disgrace.". Artist and song please. Gonna Make You A Star – David Essex
14. Shades of which colour can de described as cobalt and Prussian? Blue
15. What race track is the Italian 500cc motorcycle Grand Prix held on ? Monza
16. Which modern British city was known by the Romans as Magnus Portus ? Portsmouth
17. Name the tv Western heroine played by Jane Seymour. Dr Quinn (Medicine Woman)
18. By what initials is the high explosive trinitrotoluene known as ? TNT
19. Who was Flash Gordon's main enemy ? Ming the Merciless
20. In the bible, who is the wife of Uriah ? Bathsheba
Bonus: Who won a bronze in the Womans 400m Olympics in Sydney and now works for tv? Katherine Merry

1. Name the England Rugby star who injured his ankle recently and is out of action for six months ? Danny Cipriani
2. Which African animal's name means "river horse" ? Hippopotamus
3. What is the name given to the type of hat worn by Indiana Jones ? Fedora
4. Who was the consort of Queen Victoria ? Prince Albert
5. What name is given to the oriental art of paper-folding ? Origami
6. Which diminutive French painter led an unconventional life among the music halls and cafes of Monmartre? Toulouse-Lautrec
7. Who played Professor X in the year 200 film The X-Men ? Patrick Stewart
8. In which city did the Champions League final between Man Utd and Chelsea take place ? Moscow
9. Which bridge was re-erected as a tourist attraction at Lake Havasu City in Arizona ? London Bridge
10. Which one of tv's The Munsters could change into a bat ? Grandpa
11. Who won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the film Gladiator ? Russell Crowe
12. Which debonair British actor wrote The Moon's a Balloon and Bring on the Empty Horses ? David Niven
13. "We'll be right in seventh heaven.". Artist and song please. Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley
14. In which golf competition do teams from the USA and Europe play each other every two years ? The Ryder Cup
15. Who was the first cricketer to do the Test Match treble of 1,000 runs, 100 wickets and 100 catches ? (Sir) Gary Sobers
16. The Maritime Alps run along the border between which two countries ? France and Italy
17. Which Sex In The City actress has recently been fighting against Breast Cancer ? Cynthia Nixon
18. What is the largest French speaking city in Canada ? Montreal
19. Of what is petrology the study ? Rocks and Minerals
20. Who is representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest ? Andy Abraham
Bonus: Name the actor who died during the filming of Gladiator. Oliver Reed

1. Name the actor who recently had a stroke that links The Great Escape and The Rockford Files. James Garner
2. What is the name of the milky fluid obtained from trees and used to produce rubber ? Latex
3. Which is the only mammal with the power of active flight ? Bat
4. One brother played rugby for England in the 70's and the other played cricket in 70's. Name them. Alan Old, Chris Old
5. Complete the phrase, "To err is human ....". To forgive divine
6. Name the brother and sister (both played by Steve Coogan) who starred in tv's Three Fights, Two Weddings and a Funeral. Paul and Pauline Calf
7. The molecule of what substance contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom ? Water
8. Of which country is Amman the capital ? Jordan
9. In cockney rhyming slang what is a "porky" ? Lie
10. Who was the BBC's longest serving horse racing commentator ? Peter O'Sullivan
11. On a tombstone HIS stands for Hic iacet sepultus, what does this translate to ? Here lies buried
12. In which County would you find Lizard Point ? Cornwall
13. "Won’t you stay, won’t you lay, stay for ever and ever and ever". Artist and song please. Can’t Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie
14. How many innings are there for each team in a game of Baseball ? Nine
15. Of what is entymology the study of ? Insects
16. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all border the shores of which sea ? Baltic Sea
17. Who was Martina Navratalova's female doubles partner for 4 consecutive Wimbledon titles ? Pam Shriver
18. Which Kate has presented Top Gear ? Kate Humble
19. In 2003, who became leader of the Conservatives ? Michael Howard
20. Two nations have had a clean sweep of all Olympic Boxing golds in one games, name both. USA & GB
Bonus: re Q1, name the character he played in The Great Escape. Headley "the scrounger"

1. Which actor takes the lead role in the new film Iron Man ? Robert Downey Jnr.
2. What animal species would be studied by an ornithologist ? Birds
3. How many points does a driver get if he wins a Formula One race ? Ten
4. Who has just released a new album called Hard Candy ? Madonna
5. Which British novelist penned Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey ? Jane Austen
6. Who are Jonathan Ross's backing band on his tv show ? Four poofs and a piano
7. Which actor from the Rings Trilogy has just signed for the two Hobbit films ? (Sir) Ian McKellen
8. In which London Church is Poets' Corner ? Westminster Abbey
9. What was the first name of the actor Lon Chaney ? Alonso
10. She made her name in The OC and has starred in recent film, Jumper, name the actress. Rachel Bilson
11. Lake Tanganyika is the second deepest in the world, in which continent would you find it ? Africa
12. In which Olympics was the infamous "Black Power" salute ? Mexico 1968
13. "Goddess on the mountain top, Burning like a silver flame." Artist and song please. Venus - Bananarama
14. Which soccer player has recently lost his mother but will take part in the Champions League Final ? Frank Lampard
15. Who played eights members of the same family in the film Kind Hearts and Coronets ? Alec Guinness
16. What kind of animals were Midge and Mungo in Mary, Mungo and Midge ? Mouse and Dog
17. What was the no 1 debut single for the Pet Shop Boys in 1985 ? West End Girls
18. Name the Kill Bill actress whose stalker trial has taken place recently. Una Thurman
19. Who presented Alive and Kicking alongside Zoe Ball ? Jamie Theakston
20. How many players from one side who can form a scrum in Rugby Union ? 15 (usually 8 but no limit)
Bonus: Lon Chaney Jnr was famous for playing which role ? The Wolf Man

1. Name the character played by Catherine Tate in Doctor Who. Donna Noble
2. Who shot Jesse James ? Bob Ford
3. Name either of the two England cricketers nominated as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year. Ryan Sidebottom & Ian Bell
4. What is the name of Woodys horse in the film Toy Story 2 ? Bullseye
5. Whose new album is called Hard Candy ? Madonna
6. What country did Daniel Passarella lead to World Cup victory ? Argentina
7. To within a year, which year was Dr Who first shown on British tv ? 1963
8. Which actor appeared in Apocalypse Now and Superman ? Marlon Brando
9. What is dactylography the scientific study of ? Fingerprints
10. Who composed the symphony No 6 commonly known as The Pastoral ? Beethoven
11. In which European city is the grave of The Doors singer Jim Morrison ? Paris
12. Which English soccer team was knocked out in the Champions League Quarter Finals ? Arsenal
13. "Yes, and how many years can a mountain exist, before its washed to the sea.". Artist and song please. Blowin in the wind - Bob Dylan
14. Zak, Butch, Charity, Cain and Sam are all part of which Emmerdale family ? The Dingles
15. What is Austria's three Olympic abbreviation ? AUT
16. Who is generally regarded as the first British prime minister ? Robert Walpole
17. What number wood in golf was formerly known as a "spoon" ? Three
18. In which Australian city is the Albert Park Formula 1 motor racing circuit ? Melbourne
19. Who was paid $150,000 per episode for her three appearances in Dynasty ? Sophia Loren
20. Which is the world's largest dry desert ? Sahara
Bonus: Who played Jesse James in the recent film ? Brad Pitt

1. Who has become the first UK female artist for 21 years to top the US Charts with her song Bleeding Love ? Leona Lewis
2. Name the two main soccer teams from Madrid. Real Madrid & Athletico Madrid
3. What is the name of French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife ? Carla-Bruni
4. Which character in Friends worked in a museum ? Ross
5. On which continent is the volcano Mount Erebus ? Antarctica
6. What sort of antibiotic was first isolated by Sir Alexander Flemming ? Penicillin
7. Which small prosimian primate of Madagascar has a ring-tailed variety ? Lemur
8. In Tather Ted, why was Father Dougal exiled to Craggy Island ? Incident with Nuns!
9. In which US state is the city of Pittsburgh ? Pennsylvania
10. Which French city is a meeting place for the European Parliament ? Strasbourg
11. What is the name given to a device in which a moving fluid drives a wheel or motor ? Turbine
12. How old must a horse be to compete in The Derby ? Three
13. "Papa would have shot him if he knew what he'd done". Artist and song please. Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
14. What is the name given to animals such as kangaroos, wallabies and opossums ? Marsupials
15. Which Warwickshire town was the birth place of William Shakespere ? Stratford Upon Avon
16. To within one, how many hurdles are jumped in a 400m hurdles race ? Ten
17. Who was the Roman God of War ? Mars
18. Which part of the body consists of the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum ? Small Intestine
19. What name is given to the ninth month of the Muslim year ? Ramadan
20. Who wrote the tv comedy The Thin Blue Line ? Ben Elton
Bonus: Who was the last UK female artist to top the US Charts back in 1987 ? Kim Wilde

1. Anthony Minghella recently passed away, for which film did he get an Oscar for Best Director ? The English Patient
2. Science Fiction write Arthur C Clarke has also passed away, how old was he when he died ? 90
3. What is the capital of Argentina ? Buenos Aires
4. In the R L Stevenson book Treasure Island, what is the name of the ship ? Hispaniola
5. What was the nickname of West Indian cricket legend Joel Garner ? Big Bird
6. The Lone Ranger tv them tune comes from which Rossini opera ? William Tell
7. How many dominoes are there in a standard set ? 28
8. What does "TT" stand for in motorcycle racing ? Tourist Trophy
9. Who was the first murder victim in The Bible ? Abel
10. "Fat of the Land" was a no 1 album in the US in 1997 for which group ? The Prodigy
11. What is the name of the daughter of Paul MacCartney and the much liked Heather Mills ? Beatrice
12. To within twenty, how many yards are there in one furlong ? 220
13. "I travel the world and the seven seas.". Artist and song please. Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics
14. What is the christian name of Miss Marple ? Jane
15. Which city hosted the 1956 Summer Olympic Games ? Melbourne
16. Name the Brazilian motor racer that was killed in a crash at Imola in 1994. Ayrton Senna
17. Who wrote the childrens story James and the Giant Peach ? Roald Dahl
18. What was the name of Bob Marleys backing group ? The Wailers
19 Who is the patron saint of fishermen ? Peter
20. Which Hollywood heart throb was the guitarist of the rock group P ? Johnny Depp
Bonus: Name the county Joel Garner played cricket for. Somerset

1. What is the name of the New York Governor who has just quit his job ? Eliot Spitzer
. The home of an Eagle is called what ? An eyrie
3. Who recently opened Heathrow's new Terminal 5 ? The Queen
4. The Saragasso Sea is part of which Ocean ? Atlantic
5. Which show recently broke the ITV2 ratings record ? The Bionic Woman
6. In 1950, New York was the largest urban area, which city now holds that title ? Tokyo
7. Name the female pop star recently inducted into the Rock Hall Of Fame. Madonna
8. Which actress first found fame as Beth Jordache in Brookside ? Anna Friel
9. Kirsty Gallacher and Ian Wright are the new hosts for the return of which 1990's show? Gladiators
10. Why were men clothes designed to fasten from the left ? So he could draw his sword easily!
11. Thinking of climate, where would you find the Doldrums ? The Equator
12. What is "Tote" an abbreviation of ? Totalisator
13. "And all the birds in the trees, well they’d be singing so happily, joyfully". Artist and song please. Logical Song – Supertramp
14. Which cricket county did W G Grace play for ? Gloucestershire
15. Who won the last series of Strictly Come Dancing ? Alesha
16. The mountain Chogori is more commonly known as what ? K2
17. What lit up the life of Londoners for the first time in 1807 ? Gaslight
18. Which is the coldest inhabited country ? Siberia
19. What animals are led by a matriarch ? Elephants
20. In which Olympic Games did Olga Korbut win her individual gold medals ? Munich (1972)
Bonus: Ian Wright played football for three London clubs, name any two. Crystal Palace, Arsenal, West Ham

1. What is the name of Michael Jacksons home ? Neverland
2. To within a year, in which year were the World Indoor Athletics first held ? 1985
3. Name the island with a race of little people in Gulliver's Travels ? Lilliput
4. The tapir is an animal native to which continent ? South America
5. Which tv duo shared the conversation, "Wake up, you old fool, you slept through the show."."Who's a fool? You watched it." ? Statler and Waldorf (Muppet Show)
6. Name the British tv police series that ran from 1962 to 1978. Z Cars
7. Mark Darcy was played by which actor in Bridget Jones's Diary ? Colin Firth
8. What is the longest river in France ? Loire
9. Which famous sportsman was presented with a gold medal during the 1996 Olympics to replace the one he threw away in the 1960's ? Mohammed Ali
10. On the Fahrenheit scale, what temperature is boiling point ? 212 degrees
11. Which country would you first reach if you travelled south-west from Sicily ? Tunisia
12. Carmine is a vivid shade of what colour ? Red
13. "Where strangers take you by the hand and welcome you to Wonderland". Artist and song please. Club Tropicana - Wham
14. In 1940, which Disney film featured music by various famous classic composers ? Fantasia
15. How many players are there in a lacrosse team ? 12
16. Under Genoese control from 14th century, which Mediteranean isalnd was sold to France in 1768 ? Corsica
17. Which famous cricketer was the first English batsman to average over 100 in a season ? Geoff Boycott
18. When d the French celebrate Bastille Day ? 14th July
19. What is the third colour of the rainbow ? Yellow
20. Which patron saint of the British Isles does not have his cross on the union flag ? David
Bonus : Who wrote the novel Gulliver's Travels ? Jonathan Swift

1. Who won this years American Football Super Bowl ? New York Giants
2. What survey of England was started in 1086 ? The Doomsday Book
3. In the human body, what are controlled by the lumbrical muscles ? Finger movements
4. From which drug are morphine and codeine derived ? Opium
5. What is the name of the Inca city discovered in 1911, named after the mountain that rise above it ? Machu Picchu
6. Which two soccer sides contested the African Cup of Nations Final ? Cameroon & Egypt
7. How many dozens are there in a gross ? Twelve
8. In 79AD which town, other than Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius ? Herculaneum
9. Greg Le Mond was the first non European to win which annual sporting event, in 1986 ? Tour de France
10. What was Britains first motor racing circuit ? Brooklands
11. In 1962, who became the first American to orbit the earth ? John Glenn
12. Which variety of quartz is violet to purple in colour ? Amethyst
13. "Every now and then, I get a little bit only.". Artist and song please. Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler
14. By what are smoked herring usually known as in the UK ? Kippers
15. In which film did Julie Andrews play Gertrude Lawrence ? Star
Grange Hill Tribute ! ... as its being axed after 30 years
16. Todd Carty played Tucker Jenkins but what was Jenkins's christian name ? Peter
17. How did Paula Ann Bland hit the magazines after finishing her time as Clair Scott ? Topless in Mayfair !
18. Which pupil battled with heroin and inspired the song, Just Say No ? Zammo McGuire
19. John Alford played Robbie Wright but which series did he star in for 5 years in the 90's ? Londons Burning
20. The late Michael Sheard played Mr Bronson but which real person did he portray on 5 occasions ? Adolf Hitler
Bonus: Who was the creator of Grange Hill ? Phil Redmond

1. Which 28 year old actor was recently found dead in his apartment ? Heath Ledger
2. Who was the alter ego of superhero Wonder Woman ? Diana Prince
3. How many times in the 1970's did an American tennis player win the Wimbledon Mens Title ? Three
4. When You Wish Upon A Star is a song from which Disney film ? Pinocchio
5. Yazoo have recently announced they will reform for a tour, name both members. Alison Moyet, Vince Clarke
6. Name the new Scotland soccer manager. George Burley
7. Who was the first woman to hold a seat in the British Parliament ? (Lady) Nancy Astor
8. The Bali bombing, Queen Mum died and the Euro was the EU currency, name the year. 2002
9. The Ibex is a type of which animal ? Goat
10. Which newspaper picked up the "story" about the video of Amy Winehouse taking heroin ? The Sun !
11. In which country is Montego Bay ? Jamaica
12. Ice Cream was first produced in which country in the 17th century ? Italy
13. "As I lie here, thinking of you, I realize that nothing is new.". Artist and song please. Sign of the Times - Belle Stars
14. What is the capital of Queensland, Australia ? Brisbane
15. Who wrote "The Female Eunuch" ? Germaine Greer
16. Name Lady Di's former butler who has recently been questioned at the inquest into her death. Paul Burrell
17. Which European capital city stands on the River Vltava ? Prague
18. What is the minimum number of darts you can finish from a 501 start ? Nine
19. Who was the sick beggar cured by Jesus ? Lazarus
20. Which pop star was born Harry Rodger Webb ? Cliff Richard
Bonus : Who played Wonder Woman in the 80's tv series ? Lynda Carter

1. Actress Liz Dawn has just left Coronation Street, what is the name of her character ? Vera (Duckworth)
2. In which section of an orchestra would you find the trumpets ? Brass
3. Don McLean's song which begins "Starry, starry night...." was about which artist ? Vincent Van Gogh
4. What "sport" would you associate with Mick the Miller ? Greyhound Racing
5. Name Kylie Minnogue's character in Neighbours. Charlene (Mitchell)
6. Which film received 14 nominations at this years BAFTA's ? Atonement
7. What was the former name of the Indian city of Mumbai ? Bombay
8. Which footballer had a hit record with Lindisfarne with Fog On The Tyne ? Paul Gascoine
9. Characters Charlie Muggins, Pte James Widdle, Chief Big Heap, Dan Dann and Walter Sweetley were all played by whom ? Charles Hawtrey (Carry On films)
10. What game's stick is like a hockey stick but flat on both sides ? Hurling
11. In which year did the original Star Wars movie get released ? 1977
12. What kind of material was "Parkesine" the first of its kind and invented in mid 19th Century ? Plastic
13. "Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean on the cover of a magazine.". Artist and song please. Vogue – Madonna
14. Which beverage was first introduced into Europe in 1609 ? Tea
15. Kevin Keegan has returned to Newcastle, name the last club he managed. Man City
16. Which gangster film of 2002 starred Tom Hanks as hitman Michael Sullivan ? Road to Perdition
17. Name the actor who played Wolfie Smith, leader of the Tooting Popular Front in Citizen Smith. Robert Lindsay
18. Which member of the Royal Family was a World Champion in 1980 ? Prince Philip (equestrian carriage driving)
19. In 1890, which Sioux Chief was killed by police officers while resisting arrest ? Sitting Bull
20. Who plays Sue Storm in the Fantastic Four films ? Jessica Alba
Bonus : Who is the current owner of Newcastle United football club ? Mike Ashley

1. Name the Indian cricketer in the middle of a racist row on the cricket tour of Australia. Harbhajan Singh
2. Which duo designed the wedding dress for Lady Di ? David and Elisabeth Emanual
3. Sir Edmund Hilary has recently died, what nationality is he ? New Zealander
4. Which female artist has a superb hit album with This Is The Life ? Amy MacDonald
5. How many goals, to the nearest three, did Liverpool concede in the 78/79 soccer season ? 16
6. The Battle of Edgehill was the first battle fought in which war ? English Civil War
7. When Dr. Phil McGraw said they were "in dire need of medical intervention", to whom was he referring ? Britney Spears
8. The Stone Flower and Romeo and Juliet were ballets with music composed by which famous Russian ? Prokofiev
9. In the new film, who plays Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ? Johnny Depp
10. Which is the only great ape to be found outside Africa ? Orang-utan
11. What jockey won his only Derby in 1953 ? (Sir) Gordon Richards
12. In cockney rhyming slang, what is Pat and Mick ? Sick
13. "You had a temper, like me jealousy, too hot, too greedy". Artist and song please. Wuthering Heights – Kate Bush
14. Which actress starred in the films Troy, Doctor Zhivago, Finding Neverland and Don't Look Now ? Julie Christie
15. Kris Akabusi anchored GB's 400m relay team to World Championship glory in 1991, name the other three. Roger Black, Derek Redmond, John Regis
16. Which opera had as its central characters, a US naval lieutenant and an innocent Japanese girl ? Madame Butterfly
17. Who was the creator of the heroes Rob Roy and Ivanhoe ? Sir Walter Scott
18. Which cricketing county has the Prince of Wales' feathers as its emblem ? Surrey
19. Name any of the three lead actors in new soap Echo Beach. Jason Donovan, Martine McCrutcheon, Hugo Speer
20. Which Harry Potter book won the Whitbread Award for Children's books in 1999 ? HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Bonus : Which female did Kris Akabusi present tv's Record Breakers alongside ? Cheryl Baker

1. Why have England cricketers Simon Jones and Sajid Mahmood recently been in the news ? As Bollywood actors
2. To within a year, what is the average life expectancy of the British male ? 76
3. Previously called Speke, what is the present name of Liverpool's airport ? John Lennon
4. In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, who plays Lord Scrumptious ? James Robertson Justice
5. What is the term for when a female cat is rendered sterile ? Spayed
6. Footballer Phil O'Donnell collapsed and died after a match recently, name his club. Motherwell
7. The Golden Compass is the first of the "His Dark Materials" trilogy, name the author. Philip Pullman
8. What is the proper name of the human voice-box ? Larynx
9. Name the first British woman to win an Olympic medal in any throwing event. Tessa Sanderson
10. Who is the new leader of the Liberal Democrats ? Nick Clegg
11. Which tv programme had the highest viewing figures on Christmas Day 2007 ? Eastenders
12. What is unusual about the Newfoundland breed of dog ? Webbed feet
13. "That’s a fact, it’s a thing we can’t deny". Artist and song please. Nine Million Bicycles – Katie Melua
14. Which countries flag is dark blue with a union jack at the top corner and 4 red stars at the centre ? New Zealand
15. In which month is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo held ? August
16. Who played Henry VIII in tv's The Tudors ? Jonathan Rhys Meyers
17. What is the emblem of the Lancashire Cricket Club ? Red Rose
18. In which county would you find St Davids Head ? Pembrokeshire
19. What is the literal meaning of the Italian phrase "la dolce vita" ? The sweet life
20. Which female singer started life as Cherilyn Sarkisian La Pierre in 1946 ? Cher
Bonus: In the Golden Compass, which ex-Bond starlet plays Serafina Pekkala ? Eva Green