Monday Quiz - Answers
Published the when the new Quiz comes out.
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 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
10th Nov
1. Invented in 1757 by Capt John Campbell, what instrument is used for calculating latitude ? A Sextant
2. Which racing team does Lewis Hamilton race with ? McLaren Mercedes
3. What type of animal is a Caiman ? Alligator
4. Who composed the music for the film Breakfast at Tiffany's ? Henry Mancini
5. The author of Jurassic Park died recently, name him. Michael Crichon
6. Where in the UK is Osbourne House ? Isle of Wight
7. Joseph Lister used the first of which germ killing substances ? Antiseptics
8. Whose latest album is called Out Of Control ? Girls Aloud
9. In 2005 which snooker player was World Championship runner up for the sixth time but has never won the title ? Jimmy White
10. In Victorian times, what was a "Boneshaker" ? (clean answers only please !) A Bicycle
11. Amy Winehouses' husband has just been released from jail, name him. Blake Fielder-Civil
12. Name Adrian Chiles's co-presenter of The One Show. Christine Bleakley
13. "Thought of giving it away to a registered charity". Artist and song please. Band On The Run - Wings
14. The herb Bergamot gives which famous tea its distinctive flavor ? Earl Grey
15. What do the letters MRI stand for ? Magnetic Resonance Imaging
16. Who was Israel's "founding father" who died in 1973, aged 87 ? David Ben-Gurion
17. Who is the Russian owner of Chelsea FC ? Roman Abramovich
18.. Released in 1993, Mosaic was the first what in the world of computing ? Internet Browser
19. The Bridge over the River Kwai is in which country ? Thailand
20. To within ten years, when was the Royal Flying Corps, forerunner of the RAF, formed ? 1912
Bonus: Which soccer club does Adrian Chiles support ? West Bromwich Albion
3rd Nov
1. Who did Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross make lewd phone calls to lately ? Andrew Sachs
2. Who turned into the Incredible Hulk ? (character name) Dr Bruce/David Banner
3. Name the new soccer manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Harry Redknapp
4. Which female presents Dancing on Ice and The Xtra Factor ? Holly Willoughby
5. Which novel by H G Wells was partly set in the year 802701 ? The Time Machine
6. Who starred as Johnny Cash in the film, Walk the Line ? Joaquin Phoenix
7. Where was the final F1 Grand Prix of the season held ? Brazil (Sao Paulo)
8. Who provided the voice of Artie in the 2007 film Shrek the Third? Justin Timberlake
9. In which garden near Jerusalem was Jesus betrayed by Judas Iscariot ? Gethsemane
10. In which tv series would you have found Miles, Egg, Milly and Anna ? This Life
11. Who is behind the $20m cricket match in the Caribbean ? (Sir) Allen Stanford
12. Which North American river is the chief tributary of the Mississippi ? Missouri
13. "You won’t believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew. ". Artist and song please. Don’t Cry For Me Argentina – Madonna/ Julie Covington
14. Which Nazi leader was arrested in Scotland in 1941 when he made a secret trip to try and negotiate peace ? Rudolph Hess
15. Whose new no 1 album is called Black Ice ? AC/DC
16. Which tv/radio legend lived at 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam ? Tony Hancock
17. In which US state is the city of Omaha ? Nebraska
18. Who is the new soccer manager of Argentina ? Diego Maradona
19. To within a year, when was Indiri Gandhi (Indians first/only female prime minister) assassinated ? 1984
20. Which planet is closer to the Sun, Earth or Mars ? Earth
Bonus: What is the capital of Argentina ? Buenos Aries
27th Oct
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. The great Paul Newman recently died, name his long term wife of 50 years. Joanne Woodward
2. Freetown is the capital city of which country ? Sierra Leone
3. Blue Peter has just had its 50 year birthday, which of its presenters was on Strictly Come Dancing ? Gethin Jones
4. What was the name of Salmon Rushdie's controversial 1988 book ? The Satanic Verses
5. Name the song made famous in Newman's film, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head
6. Which actress played the ballet teacher in the 2000 film, Billy Elliot ? Julie Walters
7. Which ex-Blue Peter presenter once had a relationship with Catherine Zeta Jones ? John Leslie
8. What sort of creature is a krait ? Snake
9. Newman had a love for racing cars, in which recent film did he voice ex-racing car Doc Hudson ? Cars
10. In which athletics event did Bob Beamon hold the world record for 23 years ? Long Jump
11. Which ex-Blue Peter presenter was accosted while carrying the Olympic Flame in 2008 ? Konnie Huq
12. In which film did Newman star alongside Steve McQueen ? The Towering Inferno
13. "Flying high in a neon sky ohoho". Artist and song please. Zoom – Fat Larrys Band
14. Who wrote the poem, The Lady of Shalot ? Alfred Lord Tennyson
15. Name the 2002 film in which Newman starred alongside Tom Hanks. Road to Perdition
16. Which Yorkshireman was the longest running Blue Peter presenter from 1965 to 1978 ? John Noakes
17. Who did Michael Jackson marry in 1994 ? Lisa Marie Presley
18. Newman starred in two films as "Fast Eddie" Felson, name both. The Hustler and The Color of Money
19. Which popular model made on Blue Peter is still kept by ex-presenter Anthea Turner ? Tracy Island (Thunderbirds)
20. How many dogs take part in a greyhound race (in the UK) ? Six
Bonus: What is the name of Paul Newmans food company ? Newman's Own
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
6th Oct
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
29th Sept
1. In which country has Sir Paul McCartney recently done a "gig" despite being advised not to. Israel
2. Who was the youngest man to have won all four of Golf's major championships ? Tiger Woods
3. Name the No 1 film that topped Empire Magazines list. The Godfather
4. Which West End play did Daniel Ratcliffe make his debut ? Equus
5. In computing, hat does GUI stand for ? Graphical User Interface
6. Name the three main male stars of the film Tropic Thunder. Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black
7. An Echidna is an animal found in Australia and New Guinea, what is it more commonly known as ? Spiny Anteater
8. What is the second largest mountain range in USA ? Appalachians
9. Name the South African President who has recently stood down. Thabo Mbeki
10. Which studio album by Queen first featured the song We Will Rock You ? News of the World
11. In Longfellow's famous poem, who does Hiawatha marry ? Minnehaha
12. Name the girlfriend of actress Lindsay Lohan. Samantha Ronson
13. "You showed me the way to leave the past and all its tears behind me. ". Artist and song please. Only Yesterday – Carpenters
14. Who is the famous daughter of Goldie Hawn ? Kate Hudson
15. What colour are the ballboys/girls socks at Wimbledon ? Green
16. To within 50 years, in which year was Pompeii destroyed by Vesuvius ? 79 AD
17. Characters Dr Beth Garner, Catherine Tramell and Det.Nick Curran, name the 1992 film. Basic Instinct
18. Peter Dimmock was the first presenter of which long running BBC Sports series ? Grandstand
19. Lake Taupo is the largest lake of which country ? New Zealand
20. Which Englishman is enjoying success in the USA tv series House ? Hugh Laurie
Bonus: Star of Up Pompeii, Frankie Howard had apart in which 1955 film, alongside Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom and Cecil Parker ? The Ladykillers
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
15th Sept
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. What is the name of the latest Pixar film offering ? Wall-E
2. Who is the head coach of the England Cricket team ? Peter Moores
3. In which year did Hillary and Tenzing become the first mountaineers to reach the summit of Mount Everest ? 1953
4. Name the Liverpool soccer player of the 70's & 80's who was nicknamed "Super Sub". David Fairclough
5. What is the medical term for short-sightedness ? Myopia
6. Who is the current No 1 British Ladies Tennis player ? Anne Keothavong
7. Name the husband of pint sized actress Isla Fisher. Sacha Baron Cohen
8. Which female aviator made solo flights to Australia, Tokyo and the Cape of Good Hope, all in the 1930's ? Amy Johnson
9. Who sailed around the world in the yacht Gipsy Moth IV ? (Sir) Francis Chichester
10. Michael Eavis is associated with which music festival ? Glastonberry
11. In show jumping, how many penalty points are there if the rider falls off ? Eight
12. Which country is surrounded by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia ? Hungary
13. "She invented medicinal compound". Artist and song please. Lily the Pink - The Scaffold
14. Which one of tv's the Musters was normal ? Marilyn
15. What do the initials UNICEF stand for ? United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
16. Which collection of Fairy Tales included Hansel & Gretel and Rumpelstilskin ? Grimm's
17. Name the three human partners of Scooby Doo and Shaggy. Fred, Daphne & Velma
18. Which acute viral infection passed on by animal bites is also called hydrophobia ? Rabies
19. What is the highest mountain in North America ? Mount McKinley
20. Name the tv programme which first brought Catherine Zeta-Jones to our attention. The Darling Buds of May
Bonus: What was Shaggy's real name ? Norville "Shaggy" Rogers !
25th Aug
1. Angie Dickinson starred in tv's Police Woman but can you remember her character ? Pepper Anderson
2. What eye disease is marked by increased pressure within the eye ? Glaucoma
3. Name the British Olympic cyclist who won a record three golds in the cycling in China ? Chris Hoy
4. Which is the only seal that feeds on penguins ? Leopard Seal
5. What sport lists the Wembley Lions as Englands most successful and oldest team ? Ice Hockey
6. Name the two actresses who starred in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane who were enemies in real life. Bette Davis, Joan Crawford
7. Which coastal village in Cornwall has the ruins of a castle reputed to be that of King Arthur ? Tintagel
8. Usian Bolt is the new World Record holder at 200m but whose record did he break ? Michael Johnson
9. Which Irish-American dancer/choreographer came to fame in River Dance and Lord of the Dance ? Michael Flatley
10. Who plays Alfred in the latest Batman film ? Michael Caine
11. Lake Titicaca lies between which two South American countries ? Bolivia and Peru
12. Which country retained their Beach Volleyball title in the Olympics ? USA
13. "What could he do, should have been a politician but he never had a proper education". Artist and song please. Army Dreamers – Kate Bush
14. Name the female swimmer who won two golds for Britain and set an Olympic record in the 800m freestyle. Rebecca Adlington
15 Which Scots band has had hit albums with The Man Who and The Invisible Band ? Travis
16. Who the two stars of 80's film Nine and a half Weeks ? Mickey Rourke & Kim Basinger
17. Which sugar is also known as dextrose or grape sugar ? Glucose
18. What Irishman won the National Hunt Champion Jockey title in 1978 and 1979 ? Jonjo O'Neil
19. Who recently left Indian Big Brother after being diagnosed with cancer ? Jade Goody
20. Which Jewish initiation ceremony takes its name from the Hebrew for "son of Commandment" ? Bar mitzvah
Bonus: Can you remember who played Alfred in the 60's tv series (now being rerun - fantastic!) ? Alan Napier
18th Aug
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
11th Aug
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. Who wrote the novel Roots, The Saga of An American Family? Alex Haley
2. In which country is the ski resort Val Gardena ? Italy
3. What was the name of the Addams Family butler ? Lurch
4. Zr is the chemical symbol of which chemical element ? Zirconium
5. Who wrote David Copperfield ? Charles Dickens
6. Of which Canadian province is St Johns the capital ? Newfoundland
7. What was the name of the submarine in the tv series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea ? Seaview
8. The Wrigley Building is located in which US City ? Chicago
9. Who wrote the opera La Boheme ? Puccini
10. What is the name given to the art of preparing, stuffing and mounting the skins of animals to make lifelike models ? Taxidermy
11. Who played Sally Bowles in the film Caberet ? Liza Minnelli
12. The name of which animal is an Aboriginal term meaning "no water" ? Koala
13. "When you got a job to do, you got to do it well", Artist and song please. Live and Let Die – Wings
14. Name the chief river of Ghana ? Volta
15. With what weapon was Leon Trotsky assassinated in Mexico in 1940 ? Ice Pick
16. Which rock star was born Marvin Lee Aday ? Meat Loaf
17. What is the capital of Vietnam ? Hanoi
18. Name the British Admiral who had an affair with Emma Hamilton ? Horatio Nelson
19. What is corium ? Layer of inner skin
20. The film Jerry Maguire featured which sport ? American Football
Bonus: Name either of the female leads in the film Jerry Maguire ? Renee Zellweger, Kelly Preston
28th July
1. What is the name of Kylie Minnogue's sister ? Danni
2. In what did Cleopatra supposedly bathe to remain beautiful ? Asses Milk
3. What is the only form of gambling permitted in the British Armed Forces ? Bingo
4. Which cartoon bird was created by Walter Lanz ? Woody Woodpecker
5. What is the common name for ethanoic acid ? Acetic Acid
6. In which country are the headquarters of the multinational company Nestle ? Switzerland
7. What was invented by Sir Frank Whittle in 1930 ? The Jet Engine
8. Which board game was invented by Alfred M Butts ? Scrabble
9. In which cartoon series do the characters Chef and Cartman appear ? South Park
10. What type of creature is a fulmar ? Bird
11. The Quarrymen was the original name of which pop group? The Beatles
12. Who was the first USA President ? George Washington
13. "You can see she’s a beautiful girl, she’s a beautiful girl". Artist and song please ? Suddenly I See -K T Tunstall
14. What is a pashmina ? Type of shawl
15. Which man set a world record of 10.2 seconds for the 100 metres sprint in June 1936 ? Jessie Owens
16. What is an ammeter measure ? Electrical current
17. What colour is the ball in snooker that is worth six points ? Pink
18. In Mary Shelley's novel what is the first name of Dr Frankenstein ? Victor
19. What does a hippologist study ? Horses
20. In which US state is the port of Tarpon Springs ? Florida
Bonus Who played Cleopatra in the classic 1963 version ? Liz Taylor
21st July
1. Which Michael Jackson record was recently voted as the best dance record ever ? Billie Jean
2. In which ship did Sir Francis Drake sail the world ? The Golden Hind
3. Who wrote the musical Annie Get Your Gun ? Irving Berlin
4. In which US state is Las Vegas ? Nevada
5. Rock legend Ronnie Wood is fighting various addictions and may lose his wife of many years, name her. Jo Wood
6. What is the anatomical name for the lower jawbone ? Mandible
7. Which London concert hall is the traditional home for the Promenade Concerts ? The Royal Albert Hall
8. In which year did Hong Kong return to Chinese sovereignty ? 1997
9. What is the new Batman film called ? The Dark Knight
10. What do the initials NATO stand for ? North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
11. What kind of foodstuff is Monteray Jack ? Cheese
12. Who is the current soccer manager of Manchester City ? Mark Hughes
13. "I tried to make it work, you in a cocktail skirt and me in a suit". Artist and song please, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye – Soft Cell
14. Which Scottish mathematician invented logarithms ? John Napier
15. What name is given to the region of low pressure calm latitudes in the Oceans near to the Equator ? Doldrums
16. Apart from the elephant, which other animal has ivory tusks ? Walrus
17. Which creature is known as the orange man or wise man of the forest ? Orang utan
18. This classic tv series had characters with first names of Pavel, Leonard, Hikaru, James and Montgomery, name it. Star Trek
19. What archaic unit of measurement was equal to 18 inches ? Cubit
20. What sort of creature is a "mugger" ? Crocodile
Bonus: Before Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones, which group was he in ? Faces
14th July
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
23rd June
1. Which actress stars in the latest Incredible Hulk film ? Liv Tyler
2. The Sierra Madre chain is the main mountain system of which country ? Mexico
3. Who was the first British soccer team to contest a second European Cup Final ? Celtic
4. Name the boy band who were the first act to have seven consecutive No 1 UK singles. Westlife
5. In which century was Sir Isaac Newton born ? 17th
6. What was the pen-name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens? Mark Twain
7. Apart from Seve Ballesteros, who was the only non-American golfer to win The Open in the 1970's ? Gary Player
8. The tv show Noel's House Party was set in which fictional village ? Crinkley Bottom
9. Name the first actress to have received two Oscars before the age of 20. Jodie Foster
10. Where would you find the Islets of Langerhans ? Human Pancreas
11. Who was the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England ? Catherine Howard
12. Which Belgian city was the site of the first WW1 battle between British and German forces ? Mons
13. "Was a long and dark December, from the rooftops I remember, there was snow, white snow" . Artist and song please. Violet Hill - Coldplay
14. In which show did Arthur Tolcher achieve limited fame ? Morecambe and Wise (not now Arthur)
15. Who did Tiger Woods beat in the US Open play off recently ? Rocco Mediate
16. Which actors childhood nickname was Tootsie ? Dustin Hoffman
17. Of all the rugby home nations, which one emerged with a victory over a Southern Hemisphere team in June ? Scotland
18. Which large triangular muscle covering the shoulder serves to raise the arm laterally ? Deltoid
19. What is the name given to the 15th July which is supposed to set the weather for 40 days thereafter ? St Swithens Day
20. Which sea strait links the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean ? Gibraltar
Bonus: Name four of the five American winners of the Open in the 1970's. Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Miller
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
2nd June
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