Monday Quiz - Answers
Published the when the new Quiz comes out.
29th June
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
22nd June
1. Name the Texas billionaire recently arrested for fraud. Sir Allen Stanford
2. What was Austria's unit of currency before the Euro ? Schilling
3. Who is the lead singer with The Pogues ? Shane MacGowan
4. In the film Public Enemies, who does Johnny Depp play ? John Dillinger
5. Blackpool stands on the shore of which sea ? Irish Sea
6. What was the late David Carridane's famous character in Kung Fu? Kwai Chang Caine
7. What is the official language of Brazil ? Portuguese
8. Characters Private Widdle, Doctor Ernest Stoppage and Chief Big Heap were played by who ? Charles Hawtrey
9. Divide the number of spots on a die by the number of faces. 3.5 (21/6)
10. The saying "pound of flesh" has its origins in which Shakespere play ? The Merchant of Venice
11. Lord Peter Wimsey is the creation of which novelist ? Dorothy L Sayers
12. In which country are the Drakensberg Mountains ? South Africa
13. "And there I was not dancing with anyone, you took a little, then you took me over". Artist and song please. Chain Reaction - Diana Ross
14. Which former childrens tv presenter partners Allan Carr on his Radio Two show ? Emma Forbes
15. Queen Beatrix is the reigning monarch of which country ? Netherlands
16. Which Italian is the Patron Saint of Animals ? St Francis of Assisi
17. Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer on "Black Wednesday", 16th September 1992 ? Norman Lamont
18. What is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city ? Lisbon
19. Who had a hit record with Copacabana in 1978 ? Barry Manilow
20. The rapid decline of which fish has badly affected the caviar trade in recent years ? Sturgeon
Bonus: Who is Johnny Depp's current partner ? Vanessa Paradis
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
25th May
1. Name the House of Commons speaker who resigned over the expenses scandal. Michael Martin
2, On which European island are the ruins of Agrigento to be found ? Sicily
3. Which is the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm ? Ulna
4. In 2002, which European country became the first to legalise euthanasia ? Netherlands
5. Who plays the title role in the 2000 film, The Grinch ? Jim Carey
6. Where would an Edwardian woman have worn a toque ? On her head
7. There were three Wilson brothers in The Beach Boys, name any two. Brian, Carl, Dennis
8. Name the tv show where 4 people take it in turns to cook for each other. Come Dine With Me
9. Who was the first runner to win the mens 200m and 400m golds at the same Olympics ? Michael Johnson
10. Which actor won the Best Actor Oscar for his part in the film, The Godfather ? Marlon Brando
11. In Greek mythology, which race of creatures was part-horse and part-man ? Centaurs
12. Which film is the prequel to the Da Vinci Code ? Angels and Demons
13. ""He calls me 15 times a day, he likes to make sure that I'm fine". Artist and song please. Its Not Fair - Lily Allen
14. In 1893, the women of which country were the first to get the vote ? New Zealand
15. What nationality is the golfer, Wayne Riley ? Australian
16. Which actress links The Man with the Golden Gun, Scandal and The Wicker Man ? Brit Ekland
17. What sort of blood cells are also known as leucocytes ? White blood cells
18. Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical closed on Broadway in 2001 after more than 7,000 performances? CATS
19. In which Canadian province might you ski at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ? British Columbia
20. Who has a girlfriend by the name of Ekaterina Ivanova ? Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood
Bonus: Name the author of the Da Vinci Code. Dan Brown
18th May
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
11th May
1. Which English bowler took 5 wickets on his test debut at Lords recently ? Graham Onions
2. What is the name given to the old geyser in Yellowstone National Park? Old Faithful
3. The cast of Fawlty Towers recently met again after 30 years, name the main 4 actors. John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs
4. Whose characters in films include Santanico Pandemonium, Frida Kahlo and Rita Escobar ? Salma Hayak
5. Who had a hit record with It's a Man's Man's Man's World ? James Brown
6. How old was Cassius Clay when he became the 1960 Olympic Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion ? Nineteen
7. Which Yiddish word meaning fit or proper, is applied to food that meets the requirements of Jewish dietary laws ? Kosher
8. Name the Shakespere tragedy that is set in Elsinore Castle. Hamlet
9. Raging Bull was the autobiography or which US boxer ? Jake La Motta
10. What is the SI unit of force ? The Newton
11. Which comic actor starred in the film My, Myself and Irene ? Jim Carey
12. How many points are awarded for a touchdown in American football ? Six
13. "I would go out tonight, But I haven't got a stitch to wear". Artist and song please. This Charming Man - The Smiths
14. Which three allied leaders attended the Yalta Conference in 1945 ? Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin
15. What is the English name for what the French call La Manche ? The English Channel
16. How many players are there in a netball team ? Seven
17. What was the first of C S Lewis' books about the Kingdom of Narnia ? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
18. The second atomic bomb dropped on Japan was on which port city ? Nagasaki
19. How many lines are in a limerick ? Five
20. Which Jewish holiday is also known as the Day of Atonement ? Yom Kippur
Bonus: Robert De Niro starred in Raging Bull but who directed the film ? Martin Scorsese
4th May
1. Which celebrity headed the fight for the Gurkha's to be able to stay in the UK ? Joanna Lumley
2. Name the US city that is nicknamed Big D. Dallas
3. Actress Bea Arthur died recently, name the long running US tv series that made her famous. The Golden Girls
4. Who is the wife of Jonathan Ross ? Jane Goldman
5. Author E Nesbit wrote which famous children's book (and film and remake of film) The Railway Children
6. Which native American girl saved the life of Captain John Smith ? Pocahontas
7. UK athlete Mara Yamauchi participates in which event ? Women's Marathon
8. Name the film with a cast including Julie Walters, Peirce Brosnan and Meryl Streep. Mamma Mia
9. Which ingredient found in tonic water was the first drug used to treat Malaria ? Quinine
10. Who has the original hit record with Stand By Your Man ? Tammy Wynette
11. What sort of creature is a Mamba ? Snake
12. What was the name of the ranger in the cartoon series Yogi Bear ? Ranger John Smith
13. "You got a pedestal and put me on it". Artist and song please. Chain Reaction - Diana Ross
14. What type of entertainer is an engastrimyth ? Ventriloquist
15. Which celebrity couple recently ran the London Marathon in just over 7 hours ? Katie Price and Peter Andre
16. What item of clothing is also known as a 'filibeg ? Kilt
17. Name the first big hit record for Elvis Presley. Heartbreak Hotel
18. Which actress recently won Hell's Kitchen ? Linda Evans
19. Of which US state is Atlanta the capital ? Georgia
20. Which tv chef compiled the Seafood Lovers' Guide ? Rick Stein
Bonus: From which country do the Gurkha's originate from ? Nepal
1. Who has just taken top spot in the FHM Hot 100 Women list ? Cheryl Cole
2. The first in a trio of Vampire films topped the box office but what is the film series called ? Twilight
3. Name the West Lothian singing spinster who has hit the headlines since appearing on Britains Got Talent. Susan Boyle
4. What is the name of Shakespere play where Sebastian is Viola's twin brother ? Twelfth Night
5. Who is the captain of the British Lions rugby team to tour South Africa ? Paul O'Connell
6. Name the metal added to copper to make brass. Zinc
7. Which king led England into the 100 years war with France ? Edward III
8. Name the pop star who visited Britain in 2001 to address the Oxford Union on the subject of child welfare. Michael Jackson
9. George Frampton sculpted a statue of whom in London's Kensington Gardens ? Peter Pan
10. Who has recently stepped down as ITV Chief ? Michael Grade
11. Which English monarch was the offspring of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn? Elisabeth I
12. From which English lake was Donald Campbell's Bluebird raised in 2001 ? Coniston Water
13. "Where strangers take you by the hand and welcome you to wonderland". Artist and song please. Club Tropicana - Wham
14. Edward Whymper led the first team to climb which famous peak ? Matterhorn
15. Who made his film directorial debut with Star Trek III:The Search for Spock ? Leonard Nimoy
16. What is the name of the stretch of water that lies between Australia and Tasmania ? Bass Strait
17. By what name was World Heavyweight Boxing champion, Charles Liston better known as ? Sonny Liston
18. In which film does Marty go back to the year 1885? Back to the Future III
19. Roald Dahl wrote the script for which Bond film ? You Only Live Twice
20. Which US State lies directly under North and South Dakota ? Nebraska
Bonus: Which UK actor stars as a young Scotty in the new Star Trek movie ? Simon Pegg
20th April
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
13th April
1. Which England soccer player recently celebrated his goal with his notorious "robot dance" ? Peter Crouch
2. Ulrika Jonsson is returning to Shooting Stars but who was the other original team captain? Mark Lamarr
3. What is the name given to an organism living in or on another organism of a different species ? Parasite
4. Which ex-BBC newsreader used to introduce The Last Night Of The Proms ? Richard Baker
5. What, in feet, are the dimensions of a full sized snooker table ? 12 x 6
6. Which type of pasta is named after the Italian phrase "small tongues" ? Linguini
7. What is the second largest city in Mexico ? Guadalajara
8. Who is the latest Newcastle Football Manager ? Alan Shearer
9. Name the actress whose films include Myra Breckenridge, The Four Musketeers and Fantastic Voyage. Raquel Welsh
10. To within 5 years, in which year did Panorama begin ? 1953
11. The Fastnet Race is part of which sailing competition ? The America's Cup
12. In which Asian country is the city of Niigata ? Japan
13. "I said, young man, when you're short on your dough". Artist and song please. YMCA - Village People
14. What type of performer is an "ecdysiast" ? Striptease Artist
15. In which religeon is the aim to break the chain of karma by achieving nirvana? Buddhism
16. Which rock bands albums include Overkill, Bomber and No Sleep 'til Hammersmith ? Motorhead
17. How many crews contest an Olympic Rowing Final ? Six
18. Who briefly replaced Paul Merton as a team captain on Have I Got News For You ? Eddie Izzard
19. Which Asiatic people were united in the early 13th century by Genghis Khan ? Mongolian
20. What are the constituent elements of the alloy solder ? Tin and Lead
Bonus: Name the footballer who assaulted Ulrika Jonsson. Stan Collymore
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
30th March
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
23rd March
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
2nd March
1. Actress Wendy Richard recently died, in which sitcom did she become famous as Miss Brahms? Are You Being Served
2. Name the group that had a hit album with Rio in 1983. Duran Duran
3. What was the name of the first dog in space in 1957 ? Laika
4. Bartlett, Comice and Conference are types of which fruit ? Pear
5. Name the song Wendy Richard sang with Mike Sarne that made no 1 in 1962. Come Outside
6. Which actress picked up the 2009 Best Supporting Oscar for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona ? Penelope Cruz
7. What was the name of the mongoose in Kipling's Jungle Book ? Rikki Tikki Tavi
8. Name the ranch on the tv Western, The Virginian. Shiloh
9. Which actress brilliantly played Cruella De Vil in the 1996 movie of 101 Dalmations ? Glenn Close
10. Wendy Richard starred in one episode of Dads Army as a girlfriend of which of the platoon ? Pvt Walker
11. Which post war year witnessed the first use of starting blocks at the Olympics ? 1948
12. Mary Ann Nichols was the first victim of which famous serial killer ? Jack The Ripper
13. "There ain't no more, you've taken everything, from my believe in Mother Earth". Artist and song please. Make Me Smile, Steve Harley
14. Which alloy of tin and lead was originally used for making plates and mugs ? Pewter
15. In Eastenders Wendy Richard starred as Pauline Fowler, name her three children. Mark, Michelle & Martin
16. How many miles an hour (to the nearest 3 mph), is the record average boat race speed ? 15 mph
17. In which part of the human body would you find the cochlea ? Ear
18. In Shakespere's Midsummer Nights Dream, who is queen of the fairies ? Titania
19. What is the more common name of the condition myopia ? Short sightedness
20. When Rod Laver played Neale Frazer in the Wimbledon Final, why was it a first ? Both Left Handed
Bonus: What was the christian name of Miss Brahms ? Shirley
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
16th Feb
1. Singer Rihanna has been reportedly beaten up by her boyfriend, name him. Chris Brown
2. Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea ? Sicily
3. In which country are the Magyars the largest ethnic group ? Hungary
4. Name the two brothers who played rugby for Scotland against France. Max and Thom Evans
5. Which of the gifts brought by the three Wise Men to Jesus is also known as olibanum ? Frankincense
6. In the poem by Edward Lear, for how long did the owl and the pussycat sail ? A year and a day
7. Name the famous cowboy actor and singer was associated with the horse Trigger ? Roy Rogers
8. Which tv sitcom had the main characters Vincent Pinner and Penny Warrender ? Just Good Friends
9. Cape Agulhas is the southern most point of which continent ? Africa
10. What character was played by Ted Dansen in Cheers ? Sam Malone
11. What was the nickname of US bank robber Charlie Floyd ? Pretty Boy Floyd
12. In 1984 Liechenstein was the last country in Europe to do what ? Women Voting Rights
13. "People so busy, make me feel dizzy, taxi light shines so bright". Artist and song please. Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks
14. Simon Thomas, Matt Baker, Konnie Huq and Liz Barker were presenters of which tv series in 2001 ? Blue Peter
15. Who sailed in a voyage of discovery on the Santa Maria ? Christopher Columbus
16. What is the more common name for Hansen's Disease ? Leprosy
17. Who wrote the Pathetique symphony ? Tchaikovsky
18. Which BBC tv channel was launched on 9th November 1997 ? BBC News 24
19. In 1888, who patented the pneumatic bicycle tyre ? (John Boyd) Dunlop
20. Which actress played Mindy to Robin Williams's Mork ? Pam Dawber
Bonus: Which tv sitcom had a comedy character of Trigger played by Roger Lloyd Pack ? Only Fools and Horses
1. Who are this years American Football Superbowl Champions ? Pittsburgh Stealers
2. On a standard typewriter/keyboard, which letter falls between B and M ? (don't look if online!) N
3. Which US ragtime composer wrote The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag ? Scott Joplin
4. Who was recently dropped from The One Show after referred to a tennis player as a "golliwog" ? Carol Thatcher
5. Paphos is an ancient city on which Mediterranean island ? Cyprus
6. Which country is the worlds largest producer of cheese ? USA
7. What word for "killer" is derived from the Arabic for "hashish-eaters" ? Assassin
8. Name the brothers who played for the England Rugby Team at the weekend. Delan and Steffon Armitage
9. Of which country did Hosni Mubarak become president in 1981 ? Egypt
10. Minder has returned to the tv but who is playing the relative of Arthur Daley in the new series ? Shane Richie
11. Which fictional character had a manservant by the name of Passepartout ? Phileas Fogg
12. Name the vegetable you would find in the Indian dish of sag aloo. Spinach
13. "Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies", artist and song please. Lucy in the sky with Diamonds - Beatles
14. Who was president of the Soviet Union from 1977 to 1982 ? Leonid Brezhnev
15. Muralitharon has just broken whose one day international wicket taking record ? Wasim Akram
16. Of which country is Manchuria a region ? China
17. Mimas is a moon of which planet ? Saturn
18. Which sign of the zodiac is represented by a bull ? Taurus
19. Who recorded the classic album Nevermind ? Nirvana
20. Which colour comes before green in the colours of the Rainbow ? Yellow
Bonus: What was the name of Dennis Waterman's character in Minder ? Terry (McCann)
1. Which singer had a hit in 2006 with the single Smile and whose new album is called I's Not Me, It's You ? Lilly Allen
2. Who is the main star of the film The Wrestler ? Mickey Rourke
3. What does "Sinn Fein" mean ? We, ourselves
4. Name the famous girlfriend of Joseph star Lee Mead. Denise Van Outen
5. On which river does the city of Winchester stand ? River Itchen
6. Which of the 7 deadly sins is the first ? Pride
7. Name the German who is widely regarded as the father of communism. Karl Marx
8. The Grand Gallery, the North, West and South Rose Windows and the King's Gallery are all features of which French Cathedral ? Notre Dame de Paris
9. After which goddess did the Romans name the moon ? Luna
10. Which X Factor judge is reportedly facing the axe ? Dannii Minogue
11. In which city would you find the Copacabana beach ? Rio De Janeiro
12. Who is the current England Cricket Captain ? Andrew Strauss
13. "One of sixteen vestal virgins, who were leaving for the coast". Artist and song please. Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
14. Red Dwarf looks like returning for some Easter specials, name the main 4 characters. Dave Lister, Rimmer, Kryten and Cat
15. Name the German terrorist group named after two of its founder members. Baader-Meinof Gang
16. Which charity relief organisation was set up in 1942 to assist the people of Greece during an allied blockade ? Oxfam
17. Who wrote Last of the Mohicans ? James Finnimore Cooper
18. Name Danny Boyle's UK film which is nominated for the Best Film at the Oscars. Slumdog Millionaire
19. Multiply the number of edges of a cube by the number of faces. 72
20. Which of the Beatles narrated Thomas the Tank Engine ? Ringo Starr
Bonus: Who had a hit record in 1978 with Copacabana ? Barry Manilow
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"
19th Jan
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
5th Jan
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
15th Dec
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
1st Dec
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
24th Nov
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
17th Nov
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 Macken