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In 'Coronation Street', what was Audrey Roberts' maiden name?
Potter
In which Hitchcock film was Janet Leigh's character stabbed in the shower?
Psycho
Lourdes is a place of pilgrimage in which country?
France
Which city is the capital of the US state of Hawaii?
Honolulu
Which memorial to John Lennon is in New York's Central Park?
Strawberry Fields
In terms of population, what is the largest city in France?
Paris
What 'S' was a popular name for a tall cylindrical hat also called a Top-Hat?
Stovepipe
Which short nightdress took its name from a controversial 1956 film starring Carroll Baker?
Baby Doll
Actress Sadie Frost was married to which famous British actor?
Jude Law
In computer games what kind of animal is 'Sonic'?
Hedgehog
Which star of the film 'Pretty Woman' has an actor brother called Eric?
Julia Roberts
In the TV series 'Dempsey and Makepeace', what was Detective Sergeant Makepeace's first
name?
Harriet
Which American theme park opened near Paris in 1992?
Disneyland Paris/Euro Disney
In which city was Martin Luther King assassinated in April 1968?
Memphis
Which revolutionary digital playback system was first demonstrated in the 1980s at the Salzburg
Festival?
Compact Disc/CDs
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Based on a novel by Edna Ferber, what was James Dean's last film?
Giant
Who did Prince Andrew marry in July 1986?
Sarah Ferguson
George Burns won an Oscar for which 1975 film?
The Sunshine Boys
Which UK radio station transmits 'Woman's Hour'?
Radio 4
Which spirit is the essential ingredient of the cocktail, Planter's Punch?
Rum
Complete the title of this Radio 2 breakfast show 'Wake Up To... who?
Wogan
What is the state capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
What is Sir Malcolm Sargent best known as: conductor, explorer or actor?
Conductor
How was US Marshal John Kruger, played in a 1996 film by Arnold Schwarzenegger, known?
The Eraser
Tiger Woods is famous for playing which sport?
Golf
Who starred as Christine Painter in the 1987 film 'Personal Services'?
Julie Walters
What is the name of the 1997 film starring the Spice Girls?
Spice World
Which 'Coronation Street' actress played Mrs Casper, the boy's mother, in the 1969 film 'Kes'?
Lynne Perrie
Which star of the 1994 film 'Speed' is the daughter of a German opera singer?
Sandra Bullock
Rennes and Nantes are the principal cities of which historic province of France?
Brittany
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In the 1956 film 'Love Me Tender' which American singer starred as 'Clint Reno'?
Elvis Presley
What was the middle name of polar explorer Captain Robert Scott?
Falcon
Which British rock star born in 194 named his son 'Zowie'?
David Bowie
Which renowned actress and singer is cousin to Dionne Warwick?
Whitney Houston
Who is the Queen's youngest child?
Prince Edward
Barbara Woodhouse was mainly associated with training which animals?
Dogs
Who is Princess Anne's mother?
The Queen
Who is the Queens eldest grandchild?
Peter Philips
At the Brit Awards in 2000 which artist is quoted to have said 'So would you lot like to see me
fight Liam Gallagher'?
Robbie Williams
Who has been the Rolling Stone's drummer since 1962 - Charlie Watts or Bill Wyman?
Charlie Watts
Butter, broad and haricot are types of which vegetable?
Beans
Singer Axl Rose featured in which American rock band formed in 1985?
Guns N Roses
Who starred as the adult Edward in the 1975 TV series 'Edward The Seventh'?
Timothy West
What is the name of the actress daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini?
Isabella Rossellini
In which American TV series does Peter MacNicol play John 'The Biscuit' Cage?
Ally McBeal
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The bassist in the bands 'Genesis' and 'Mike and the Mechanics' is called Mike who?
Rutherford
What is the longest river in South America?
Amazon
The actor Aristotle Savalas was better known by which first name?
Telly
In which country is Port Said?
Egypt
As what was Charles Schulz famous - an actor or cartoonist?
Cartoonist
When Geoff Hurst scored his hat trick in the 1966 World Cup final, who scored England's other
goal?
Martin Peters
Who directed 'Taxi Driver', 'Mean Streets', 'Raging Bull' and 'Goodfellas'?
Martin Scorsese
Which football club are nicknamed the 'Shrimpers'?
Southend United
Which Neil had a UK top ten hit in 1962 with 'Breaking up is Hard to do' ?
Sedaka
Which Scottish football league club have their home ground in the town of Kirkcaldy?
Raith Rovers
In which country was the actor Omar Sharif born?
Egypt
What is the stage name of Carlos Estevez star of 'Platoon' and 'Hotshots'?
Charlie Sheen
Cybill Shepherd featured in the series 'Moon... ' what?
Lighting
Which comic book hero is the best-known creation of Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel?
Superman
Which 'Wesley' played the lead role in the 1992 Film 'Passenger 57'?
Snipes
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By what name is the American actress Mary Elizabeth Spacek more commonly known?
Sissy
Which American film actor has the nicknames 'The Italian Stallion' and 'Sly'?
Sylvester Stallone
By what first name is the author of 'Dracula' Abraham Stoker more commonly known?
Bram
Which Oliver directed the films 'Wall Street' and 'JFK'?
Stone
In the TV soap 'EastEnders' what is the name of Martin Fowler's older brother?
Mark Fowler
In children's TV, Valerie Singleton and John Noakes were both presenters of which long-running
programme?
Blue Peter
Which British artist performed the hit song 'Stan' with Eminem at the 2001 Grammy Awards?
(Sir) Elton John
Which singer won best British male at the 2001 Brit Awards?
Robbie Williams
Which American artist won Best International female at the 2001 Brit Awards - Madonna or
Britney Spears?
Madonna
Ralph Fiennes starred as a dying cartographer in which romantic drama?
The English Patient
David Hyde Pierce plays Niles Crane in which American sitcom set in Seattle?
Frasier
In the American TV comedy series 'Friends' which regular character is a palaeontologist?
Ross Geller
In the American TV comedy 'Friends' what is the name of the coffee house?
Central Perk
Which former Radio 1 DJ is known as the 'Hairy Cornflake'?
Dave Lee Travis/ DLT
The actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is known as 'The muscles from... 'where?
Brussels
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Which comedy actress and writer sailed around the UK with former hostage John McCarthy?
Sandi Toksvig
Which radio soap opera is set in 'Ambridge'?
The Archers
What is the first name of Professor Clare who presents the Radio 4 series 'In the Psychiatrist's
Chair'?
Anthony
Which famous waxworks museum is located in London's Marylebone road?
Madame Tussaud's
What would you expect to buy at Hamley's in London's Regent Street?
Toys
Which festive birthday is shared by Kenny Everett, Annie Lennox and Sir Isaac Newton?
Christmas Day
Which comedy improvisation show hosted by Clive Anderson had Richard Vranch as resident
pianist?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
What was the surname of the aristocratic sisters Nancy, Unity, Jessica and Diana?
Mitford
In 'The Muppets' what is the name of the pig who is Kermit's girlfriend?
Miss Piggy
Which American TV soap featured JR and Sue Ellen?
Dallas
In the TV series 'Frasier' from which British city does the character Daphne come?
Manchester
Which former leader of the Liberal Democrats was once the youngest member of the House of
Commons?
Charles Kennedy
What 'C' was the surname of the romantic fiction writer Dame Barbara?
Cartland
Who is John Alderton's actress wife?
Pauline Collins
Which fictional detective has been played by actors Basil Rathbone and Peter Cushing?
Sherlock Holmes
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In the 1986 film musical 'Absolute Beginners' which British actor and singer co-starred with Patsy
Kensit?
David Bowie
Which entertainer plays 'Bob Martin' in the comedy series of the same name?
Michael Barrymore
Actress Gillian Taylforth played the character 'Kathy Beale' in which long-running soap?
EastEnders
In the TV programme 'Changing Rooms' what nick-name was given to the handy man?
Handy Andy
Which 'Friends' actress co-starred with Jim Carrey in the 1994 comedy 'Ace Ventura: Pet
Detective'?
Courtney Cox
Which actress co-starred with Michael Douglas in the 1984 comedy 'Romancing the Stone'?
Kathleen Turner
Who starred as Norman Stanley Fletcher in the sitcom 'Porridge'?
Ronnie Barker
Actor Stephen Tompkinson starred in which award winning comedy as a ruthless reporter?
Drop The Dead Donkey
Gary Moore is famous for playing which instrument - guitar or piano?
Guitar
Which singer from Southampton was nominated six times at the 2001 Brit Awards but won
nothing?
Craig David
At the 2001 Brit Awards which Irish rock band received an award for 'Outstanding Contribution to
Music'?
U2
The Robbie Williams video 'Supreme' features which sport?
Motor Racing
Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida were all members of which Swedish group?
Abba
Which American singer song-writer and guitarist was born Noah Kaminsky in 1941?
Neil Diamond
In which year was American singer songwriter and guitarist Neil Diamond born - 1941 or 1951?
1941
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Which member of the pop group 'The Police' appeared in the 1979 film 'Quadrophenia'?
Sting
Which male artist had his first solo hit song with 'Spread a Little Happiness' in 1982?
Sting
Freddie and the... ' what? had a 1963 UK hit single with 'You Were Made For Me'
Dreamers
Which group had a UK No.1 single with 'Make it Easy on Yourself' in 1965 - The Walker Brothers
or The Everly Brothers?
Walker Brothers
Brian Epstein was the manager of which famous Liverpudlian band in the 1960s?
Beatles
How many members of the Beatles were there?
Four
The Beatles were commonly referred to as the 'Fab... what?
Four
Paul, John, George and Ringo were all members of which Liverpool band?
The Beatles
The title of the UK number one single for Marmalade in 1968 is 'Ob-La-Di Ob-La-What'?
Da
Which member of the Spice Girls has the word 'Angels' tattooed across her stomach?
Mel C
Which Rolling Stones song features on Britney Spears 2nd album: Satisfaction or Wild Horses?
Satisfaction
Which US pop act had 1988 UK hit singles with 'Push It' and 'Twist and Shout' - Salt 'n' Pepa or
Salt 'n' Vinegar?
Salt 'n' Pepa
Which band had a 1976 UK hit single with 'Somebody To Love'?
Queen
Mungo... ' who had a 1970 UK number one hit single with 'In the Summertime'?
Jerry
Which band led by singer Errol Brown had their only UK number one in 1977 with the single 'So
You Win Again'?
Hot Chocolate
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In 1957, Buddy Holly sang about 'Peggy...˜who?
Sue
'Peggy Sue' was a UK top ten hit single for which solo artist in 1957?
Buddy Holly
Help!' was a 1965 UK Number one hit single for which Liverpudlian band?
The Beatles
Which tartan-clad band had a UK number one hit single with 'Bye Bye Baby' in 1975?
Bay City Rollers
Which internationally acclaimed singer collaborated with the Propellerheads on the track 'History
Repeating' in 1997?
Shirley Bassey
Smokey Robinson and miracles had a 1970 UK No1 with 'The Tears of ...' what?
Clown
Bud Abbott was one half of which American Comedy Duo?
Abbott and Costello
What is the first name of female pop singer Abdul who had a UK hit in 1990 with 'Opposites
Attract'?
Paula
What is the surname of Bryan, the Canadian rock star who released a greatest hits album
entitled 'So Far So Good'?
Adams
In US politics which American president was nicknamed 'The Great Communicator'?
Ronald Reagan
Which boxer is known as 'Iron Mike'?
Mike Tyson
Which American footballer and movie star is nicknamed 'Juice'?
OJ Simpson
Which Rock and Roll Singer best known for 'Great Balls of Fire' was nicknamed 'The Killer'?
Jerry Lee Lewis
What nickname did Clark Gable share with Elvis Presley?
The King
Which motorcycle stuntman born in 1938 was known as 'The King of the Daredevils'?
Evel Knievel
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In 1954 the American baseball star 'Joe DiMaggio' married which actress?
Marilyn Monroe
John Leslie and Katy Hill have presented which long-running children's programme?
Blue Peter
Bruce Wayne is better known as which fictional Gotham city crime fighter?
Batman
In the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz', what did the Scarecrow ask the Wizard to give him?
A Brain
Of which gruff animal in Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind in The Willows' does Ratty say he "simply
hates society"?
Badger
Which 'Jungle Book' character is "the sleepy brown bear who teaches the wolf cubs the Law of
the Jungle"?
Baloo
Which Roald Dahl book, published in 1988, was about a child prodigy unwanted and unloved by
her parents?
Matilda
In which J.M. Barrie play is the fairy Tinkerbell visible only as a Point of Light?
Peter Pan
In 'The Wind in The Willows', whose house is "one of the nicest houses in these parts, though we
never admit as much"?
Toad of Toad Hall
In children's literature, which author created the character of Bagheera in a book published in
1894?
Rudyard Kipling
In which children's game do players jump a person who is bent over?
Leapfrog
In children's literature, Alice Liddell was the inspiration for which character?
Alice in Wonderland
In children's literature, what was the title of 2003 film based on Dr Seuss's famous feline
creation?
The Cat in the Hat
In the 1970s children's cartoon, 'Mary, Mungo and Midge', what kind of animal was Midge?
Mouse
In children's literature, which of the original 'Mr Men' characters was always sleeping?
Mr Lazy
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In the children's 'Mr. Men' stories, what colour was 'Mr. Chatterbox'?
Pink
In children's literature, which 'Mr. Men' character has extremely long legs?
Mister Tall
In the children's 'Mister Men' stories, what colour was 'Mister Daydream'?
Blue
In children's TV, Lord Belborough of Winkstead Hall lived in which 'hamlet quite near
Camberwick Green'?
Chigley
In the children's TV series 'Rentaghost', what was the name of the pantomime horse?
Dobbin
In the children's cartoon 'Jamie and the Magic Torch', what type of animal was Wordsworth?
Dog
Eeyore' the donkey featured in which series of children's books?
Winnie the Pooh
Which piano piece for children do the French call 'Cotelettes' and the Germans 'Koteletten
Walzer'?
Chopsticks
In the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz', what gift did the Scarecrow want from the Wizard?
Brain
Complete the title of the Frances Hodgson Burnett story, 'The Secret... what?
Garden
Which famous US basketball star appeared alongside Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film 'Space Jam'?
Michael Jordan
Which children's TV characters released a record called 'Number One' in the year 2000?
The Tweenies
In the children's TV cartoon series, what was the name of 'He-Man's' female counterpart, the
Princess of Power?
She-Ra
The Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'The Chamber of Secrets' are books featuring which popular
children's character?
Harry Potter
What is the name of the fictional cat who appeared on the first cover of the 'Dandy' comic?
Korky
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The tagline to which 2000 children's animated film was "Escape or Die Frying"?
Chicken Run
Actor Peter Sallis provided the voice of which character in Nick Park's 1992 animated film 'A
Grand Day Out'?
Wallace
In the 'The Flintstones', what was the name of Fred Flintstone's best friend and neighbour?
Barney Rubble
What was the name of the 1970s children's TV show, presented by Rick Jones, featuring paper
mouse puppets?
Fingerbobs
In which fictional land does the children's character Noddy live?
Toyland
According to the nursery rhyme, who couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again?
All the Kings Horses/All the Kings Men
In the children's books, what type of animal was the character 'What A Mess'?
Dog
The American cartoonist known as Dr Seuss created a character called 'The... what.. in The
Hat'?
Cat
Which cartoon character first appeared in the 1920s, and was accompanied on his adventures by
his dog Snowy?
Tintin
In the nursery rhyme 'Hickory Dickory Dock', which creature ran up the clock?
Mouse
In children's literature, the author Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote 'The Little House on the ... ' what?
Prairie
In the children's book 'Charlotte's Web', what type of animal was the character Wilbur?
Pig
In the children's book 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', who is befriended by the White
Witch?
Edmund
In children's TV, the characters 'Po' and 'Dipsy' live in which imaginary land?
Teletubby Land
What was the name of the little orange-faced people who worked in Willy Wonka's chocolate
factory?
Oompa Loompas
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In the Disney animated film, which poisoned fruit did the Wicked Queen give to Snow White?
Apple
Which former pop star presented the 1980's children's cookery show, 'Eggs and Baker'?
Cheryl Baker
What are the females collectively called in the 'Mr. Men' children's books, by Roger Hargreaves?
Little Misses
In the 1980s children's TV series 'Street Hawk was 'what type of vehicle was the high-tech Street
Hawk?
Motorbike
In education, what 'D' is the name given to the Head of Administration in a university faculty?
Dean
Name the Beano comic character 'Minnie the ... ' what?
Minx
According to a children's song, if you have no daughters to whom should you give hot-cross
buns?
Your sons
What is the title of the longest-running children's comic in the UK?
Dandy
In the children's programme 'Tweenies', what is the name of the dog?
Doodles
In the 'Toy Story' films, what is the name of the dinosaur?
Rex
In literature, which author wrote the book. 'A Child's History of England' in the 1850s?
Charles Dickens
Which legendary British character robbed from the rich and gave to the poor?
Robin Hood
In the children's story, who is the enemy of the Three Little Pigs?
Big Bad Wolf
In children's literature, the first book of which Enid Blyton series was published in 1942?
Famous Five
In the Beatrix Potter tales, what type of animal was Jemima?
Duck
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In children's TV, what 'P' was the name of the Flump baby in 'The Flumps'?
Pootle
Which 1904 play by J.M. Barrie was subtitled 'The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up'?
Peter Pan
In the story "The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis, which of the children betrays
his siblings?
Edmund
Which children's toy, invented in 1816, is made of mirrors and coloured glass which produces
patterns?
Kaleidoscope
What type of fairground ride opened for the first time in 1884 at Luna Park in New York?
Roller Coaster
What 'L' is the name of the board game in which players move pieces on a cross-shaped course,
at the throw of dice?
Ludo
Complete the title of this 1970's and 80's children's TV series, 'John Craven's... what?
Newsround
In the nursery rhyme, 'Little Jack Horner sat in the... where?
Corner
Jigglypuff' and 'Licky-Tongue' are characters from which children's cartoon series?
Pokemon
Which famous US puppeteer created 'Sesame Street' ?
Jim Henson
What was the name of the bearded court jester ghost in the 1970's TV show 'Rentaghost'?
Claypole
What was the name of 'Bullwinkle Moose's' flying squirrel sidekick in a 1960s children's cartoon
series?
Rocky
In the 1980s children's TV series, what colour was Roland Rat's ratmobile?
Pink
In a Hanna Barbera TV cartoon, the mice who battled with Mr. Jinks were 'Pixie and ... who'?
Dixie
In the children's TV cartoon series, what type of animal was Huckleberry?
Dog
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In the children's TV cartoon series 'Touche Turtle', what was the name of his sidekick dog?
Dum Dum
In the TV cartoon 'Secret Squirrel', what type of animal was his Moroccan sidekick?
Mole
In the children's 'Mister Men' stories, what colour was 'Mr Bounce'?
Yellow
In the children's 'Mister Men' stories, what colour was 'Mister Happy'?
Yellow
Complete the title of this children's story by Hans Christian Andersen, 'The Ugly ... what?
Duckling
On the children's TV show 'Bodger and Badger', what is the Badger's favourite food - Mashed
Potato or Marmalade?
Mashed Potato
TV presenters Donna Air and Declan Donnelly appeared in which children's TV drama series?
Byker Grove
In the 1960s children's TV show, what was the name of Captain Scarlet's Martian enemies?
The Mysterons
What is the name of the animated penguin who gives his name to a children's TV series, set in
the South Pole?
Pingu
What was the name of the children's TV drama, starring Julia Sawalha as a teenage girl who
edited a newspaper?
Press Gang
Rod, Jane and Freddie appeared on which famous long-running children's TV show?
Rainbow
In children's literature, which character wore a tag, bearing the request "Please look after this
bear - Thank you"?
Paddington Bear
Dick King-Smith's novel 'The Sheep-Pig' was made into which 1995 film?
Babe
Which comic for girls first appeared in the 1950s and featured the characters known as 'The Four
Marys'?
Bunty
In children's literature, which Danish author wrote the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea'?
Hans Christian Andersen
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In children's literature, which German Brothers wrote the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel'?
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
What was the nationality was the children's author Laura Ingalls Wilder?
American
To which 'Chronicles' do the books 'The Horse and His Boy' and 'The Lion the Witch and the
Wardrobe' belong?
Chronicles of Narnia
In children's literature, who wrote the Paddington Bear books?
Michael Bond
In the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White', which character asks the mirror "Who is the
fairest of them all"?
The Queen
What sort of creatures make up the fictional pop group, consisting of Alvin, Simon, and
Theodore?
Chipmunks
In the children's TV cartoon 'Jimbo and the Jet Set', what sort of vehicle was Jimbo?
Aeroplane
Which cartoon cat appeared in 1970s and 1980s films to educate children about issues such as
road safety?
Charley
Which famous Irish TV presenter narrated the 1980s children's cartoon series 'Stopit and
Tidyup'?
Terry Wogan
In the 1980's TV series 'The A Team', which character was afraid of flying?
B.A. Baracus
Which children's TV series had a theme song that started 'One Banana, Two Bananas, Three
Bananas, Four'?
The Banana Splits
In TV, what is the name of the world's first news bulletin made especially for children and first
broadcast in 1972?
Newsround
In the children's nursery rhyme, who is the Pumpkin-Eater?
Peter
In the nursery rhyme Ride a Cock-Horse, the lady has rings on her fingers and ... what on her
toes?
Bells
In the nursery rhyme 'The House That Jack Built', what did the rat eat?
Malt
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In which 1877 children's novel do the horses Ginger and Merrylegs appear?
Black Beauty
In the 'Thomas the Tank Engine' stories, the coaches pulled by Thomas are called Annie and...
what?
Clarabel
Complete the title of the Beatrix Potter book: 'The Tale of Jemima ... who?
Puddle-Duck
In the children's TV programme 'Bagpuss', what 'G is the name of Bagpuss's friend the Toad?
Gabriel
In the children's TV programme 'Bagpuss', what was the name of the girl who brought new items
to the shop?
Emily
In the TV programme 'The Flumps', with which fictitious musical instrument did Grandfather
Flump entertain the other Flumps?
Flumpet
Which children's writer created the character 'Pigling Bland'?
Beatrix Potter
In children's literature, is 'The Last Battle' the sixth or seventh of the Narnian Chronicles?
Seventh
In children's literature, who wrote the 'What Katy Did' series?
Susan Coolidge
Which football-playing character first appeared in the 1954 comic book 'Tiger'?
Roy of the Rovers
Martin Kemp and Steve Norman appeared as players in which football comic strip in 1985?
Roy of the Rovers
What type of dried baby food was first marketed by Henri Nestle in 1876 in Switzerland?
Powdered milk
In a poem by Spike Milligan, what do cows do on the 'Ning, Nang, Nong'?
They Go Bong
In the title of the children's TV programme, which steam engine lived in a shed at the end of a
railway in north Wales?
Ivor the Engine
In the children's cartoon 'Mary, Mungo and Midge', which character was the dog?
Mungo
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In children's literature, which 'Mister Men' character eats all the time?
Mister Greedy
In children's literature, which 'Mister Men' character always walks into things?
Mister Bump
In 1938, Lord Snooty appeared in the first issue of what famous British comic?
The Beano
In the TV series 'Grange Hill', by what nickname was Todd Carty's character Peter Jenkins better
known?
Tucker
In children's TV, which Keith 'played pop' in a 1970's and 80's music programme?
Cheggers/Keith Chegwin
In literature, does a 'Cheshire Cat' or a 'Cornish Cat' appear in 'Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland'?
Cheshire Cat
In children's literature, which helicopter has friends called Pippa, Lionel and Chuck?
Budgie the Helicopter
In the poem by A A Milne, which king asked Father Christmas for a "big, red, India rubber ball"?
King John
The 19th century Italian author Carlo Collodi was the creator of which well-known wooden puppet
character?
Pinocchio
What is the name of the short-sighted colonel in the Beezer comic?
Colonel Blink
In the nursery rhyme, what frightened Miss Muffet away?
Spider
In children's TV, what is the name of the woman who works with Bob the Builder?
Wendy
In the children's programme 'Tweenies', is the character Fizz male or female?
Female
In which TV puppet series would you find the International Rescue Headquarters, on Tracy
Island?
Thunderbirds
The book 'Boy' is a memoir that relates the childhood of which children's author?
Roald Dahl
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In which 1999 children's film did the characters Slinky and Jessie appear?
Toy Story 2
Which 1961 Roald Dahl novel tells the story of a small boy and an enormous fruit?
James and the Giant Peach
In literature, in which century was the novel Robinson Crusoe published?
Eighteenth
Which former Python played the character of 'Toad' in the 1996 film version of 'The Wind in the
Willows'?
Terry Jones
The cats Kari and Oke appeared on which BBC children's TV show?
Blue Peter
What was the first name of the 'Prince of the Nogs' in the 1960s children's cartoon series?
Noggin
In the American TV cartoon 'Beavis and Butthead', which character has blonde hair?
Beavis
What was the name of the Muppet-style TV show, featuring the Doozers and the Fraggles?
Fraggle Rock
In 'Hush Little Baby', what type of song is mother going to sing?
A Lullaby
In the 1937 film, how many of the 'Seven Dwarfs' could speak?
Six
Who presented the long-running children's TV show 'Jim'll Fix It'?
Jimmy Saville
What was the name of the 'hippy' rabbit in the children's TV series 'Magic Roundabout'?
Dylan
What was the name of the small, bear-like inhabitants of the planet Endor in the Star Wars film
'Return of the Jedi'?
Ewoks
Which famous TV scarecrow lived in 'Ten Acre Field'?
Worzel Gummidge
Which famous magician narrated the 1980's children's TV show 'Wizbit'?
Paul Daniels
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In the children's TV programme, who only came out to play when Andy Pandy and Teddy weren't
looking?
Looby Loo
In children's literature, which bear had friends called Algy Pug, Podgy Pig, and Pong Ping?
Rupert Bear
With which cartoon sailor would you associate the characters Olive Oyl and Bluto?
Popeye
In the children's story, what was the name of the toymaker who created Pinocchio?
Gepetto
In the nursery rhyme, 'Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled.... ' what?
Pepper
In children's literature, which author wrote the book 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'?
Roald Dahl
Which fictional teenage detective lives with her father in the town of River Heights in a series of
books by Carolyn Keene?
Nancy Drew
In the novel 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', who was the first to reach Narnia - Peter,
Susan or Lucy?
Lucy
In education, in which decade were GCEs replaced by GCSEs ?
1980s
In the board game 'Scrabble', how many bonus points are awarded if a player uses all seven tiles
in a single turn?
Fifty
In the Beatrix Potter tales, what kind of animal is Tom?
Cat
Toto was the name of Dorothy's dog in which 1939 film?
The Wizard of Oz
In children's TV, which 1980 cartoon starred Evil Edna, Mavis, and the Moog, who all lived in a
wood?
Willo the Wisp
In the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz', what did the Lion ask the Wizard to give him?
Courage
In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, on which creature does the Mad Hatter pour tea to wake
him up?
Dormouse
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What disposable item of baby clothing was first introduced in 1949 to Britain?
Nappy
What age was Nigel Short when he became the youngest ever international Chess Master in
1980 - 9, 11, or 14?
14
In which children's party game does a blindfolded player try to catch other players in a room?
Blind Man's Buff
In which children's game do players try to guess the name of an object, after being told its first
letter?
I-Spy
What was the name of the toy lamb that first appeared in 1925 in a series of books by S.G.
Hulme Beaman?
Larry the Lamb
In children's literature, what was the name of the old Etonian pirate who lost an arm to Peter
Pan?
Captain Hook
The London Central Mosque is a feature of which London park?
Regent's Park
South Africa's oldest occupied building, the Castle of Good Hope, is located in which city?
Cape Town
Dunedin is a city and port on which island in New Zealand?
South Island
San Pedro Sula is a city in which country of Central America?
Honduras
What 'B' is the capital of a region in northern Italy and home to one of the oldest universities in
Europe?
Bologna
What 'B' is the region of the Czech Republic where Prague is situated?
Bohemia
Which US city stands on Lake Erie and is the largest city in Ohio?
Cleveland
Which seaport and commercial centre in north-west Africa is the largest city in Morocco?
Casablanca
What 'M' is a city and chief seaport of Kenya?
Mombasa
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What 'N' is a city in South Eastern France and a leading resort on the French Riviera?
Nice
What 'A' is a city in south Australia, situated at the base of the Mount Lofty Ranges?
Adelaide
The port of Brest is situated in the north-west of which European country?
France
In which European country is the city of Montpellier situated?
France
What 'V' is the third largest city in Spain?
Valencia
In Africa, Kigali is the capital city of which country?
Rwanda
In which European capital city is the International Herald Tribune newspaper published?
Paris
Bijapur is an ancient city in which Asian country?
India
Blackfriars is a district in which city in the South East of the UK?
London
Caen is a city and port in the north west of which European country?
France
In which republic in south eastern Europe is the city of Tirana situated?
Albania
Which port town in Egypt shares its name with a canal that is situated nearby?
Suez
In which continent is the capital city of Rome situated?
Europe
Akron, Augusta, and Amarillo are all cities in which country?
United States
What 'V' is a city and port in western Canada, and is named after an 18th century Explorer?
Vancouver
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Canberra is the capital of which country?
Australia
Which Scottish town was granted city status in December 2000?
Inverness
Salvador is a city on the eastern coast of which South American country?
Brazil
Montevideo is the capital and chief port of which South American country?
Uruguay
Which 'V' is the third largest city in Venezuela?
Valencia
The city of Santiago is situated to the west of the Andes in which country?
Chile
Santiago de Cali is the third largest city in which South American country?
Cali
Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman was born in which city?
Sheffield
Drakes Bay is situated north west of which Californian city?
San Francisco
In Geography, is Exeter a British city?
Yes
The remains of Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro can be found in which city in Peru?
Lima
Which Romanian city was known as 'Little Paris' in the 1930s?
Bucharest
The city of Genoa is a port on which sea?
Mediterranean
The building 'La Torre Di Pisa', is known in English as what?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Known to the Zulus as 'Egoli' or 'City of Gold', which is South Africa's largest city?
Johannesburg
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Where is the Spanish city of Seville: Aragon or Andalusia?
Andalusia
Which plains in New Zealand are named after a cathedral city in Kent?
Canterbury
Which city in Switzerland was designated as the European centre for the United Nations in 1947?
Geneva
What 'M' is a city in northern Italy, situated in the basin of the River Po in Lombardy?
Milan
In music, according to the 1956 UK hit single, on which hill did 'Fats Domino' find his 'Thrill'?
Blueberry
In music, according to the title of her 1974 UK hit single, Gloria Gaynor 'Never Can Say... ' what?
Goodbye
In pop music, what was the surname of Tony, the lead singer with the 1980s band, 'Spandau
Ballet'?
Hadley
In pop music, complete the title of Bruce Springsteen's 1985 UK hit single, 'Dancing In The ...
what?
Dark
In pop music, the 1970 UK hit album entitled 'Tea For The Tillerman' was by the singer known as
'Cat... ' who?
Stevens
In pop music, which folk singer had a 1972 UK hit single with his version of the traditional hymn
'Morning Has Broken'?
Cat Stevens
In pop music, whose 1981 UK No.1 album was entitled 'Shaky'?
Shakin' Stevens
In pop music, which US singer duetted with Rod Stewart on the 1990 hit 'It Takes Two'?
Tina Turner
In pop music, which British male artist's 1994 'Best Of' Album was entitled 'Fields of Gold'?
Sting
In pop music, the Manchester based band who had Ian Brown as lead singer were called 'The
Stone ... ' what?
Roses
In pop music, which group had a 1979 UK hit single with 'Breakfast In America' - Supertramp or
Blondie?
Supertramp
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In pop music, which member of 'T.Rex' was born Mark Feld in 1947?
Marc Bolan
In pop music, which duo had a 1982 UK hit single with 'Mad World'?
Tears For Fears
In pop music, what is the name of the Motown group, whose UK hits include 'Just My Imagination'
and 'Get Ready'?
The Temptations
In pop music, who had a 1997 UK hit album entitled 'White On Blonde' - Bob Dylan or Texas?
Texas
Complete the title of the 1976 'Thin Lizzy' UK hit single, 'The Boys Are Back In... what?
Town
In pop music, 'Hold Me Now' was a 1983 UK hit single for which band?
Thompson Twins
In pop music, which singer left her professional and personal partner, Ike, in 1976 to pursue a
solo career?
Tina Turner
In pop music, complete the title of UB40's 1988 UK hit single, 'Breakfast In ... ' what?
Bed
In pop music, which Irish band's 1981 debut UK chart single was 'Fire'?
U2
In pop music, who was the male lead singer with US band 'The Velvet Underground'?
Lou Reed
In pop music, whose 1997 UK hit album was entitled 'Urban Hymns' - 'Oasis' or 'The Verve'?
The Verve
In pop music, which soul singer had a 1964 UK hit single with 'Walk On By'?
Dionne Warwick
In pop music, which former member of 'The Style Council' had a 1997 UK hit album entitled
'Heavy Soul'?
Paul Weller
In pop music, 'Festfolk' was the original name of which Swedish group of the 1970s?
Abba
In pop music, Carl, Brian, and Dennis Wilson, were members of which Californian band, formed
in the 1960s?
The Beach Boys
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In pop music, 'Jive Talkin' was a 1975 UK hit single for which band?
The Bee Gees
In music, Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer with which British rock group, 'Black Sabbath' or
'Def Leppard'?
Black Sabbath
In pop music, complete the name of the group formed in Birmingham in 1978, 'Dexy's Midnight... '
what?
Runners
In pop music, which American singer had a UK Hit single in 1980 with 'Love On The Rocks'?
Neil Diamond
In pop music, which British band's UK hit albums have included 'Making Movies' and 'Brothers In
Arms'?
Dire Straits
In pop music, with which British rock group are the Knopfler Brothers associated?
Dire Straits
In pop music, Nick Rhodes plays the keyboards with which British band?
Duran Duran
In pop music, which American folk singer's 1964 UK hit album was entitled 'The Times They Are
A-Changin'?
Bob Dylan
In pop music, complete the title of Bob Dylan's 1966 UK hit album, 'Blonde On ... what?
Blonde
In pop music, complete the title of 'The Eagles' 1975 UK hit single, 'Lyin'... what?
Eyes
In pop music, Mick Fleetwood is the drummer with which band?
Fleetwood Mac
In pop music, 'Welcome To The Pleasuredome' was a UK hit a album in 1984 by which British
band?
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
In pop music, 'We Can't Dance' was a 1991 UK hit album by which British band?
Genesis
In music, Jimmy who, had a 1967 UK hit single with 'The Wind Cries Mary'?
Jimi Hendrix
In pop music, 'Electric Ladyland' was a 1968 UK hit album by which American singer and
guitarist?
Jimi Hendrix
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In pop music, the British band formed in 1963, with Peter Noone as the lead singer, was called
'Herman's... ' what?
Hermits
In pop music, which American singer and writer is known as the 'Piano Man'?
Billy Joel
In pop music, complete the title of Tom Jones's 1965 UK hit single, '' whats New... ' what?
Pussycat
In pop music, Ian Broudie is the lead singer of which Liverpool based band?
The Lightning Seeds
In pop music, complete the title of Little Richard's 1958 UK hit single 'Good Golly Who'?
Miss Molly
In pop music, which former member of 'The Beatles' had a 1983 UK hit Album entitled 'Pipes of
Peace'?
Paul McCartney
In pop music, complete the title of Paul McCartney's 1984 UK hit single 'No More Lonely ... '
what?
Nights
What is the surname of Malcolm, the musician and producer who managed 'The Sex Pistols'?
McLaren
In pop music, complete the title of George Michael's 1990 UK hit album 'Listen Without ... ' what?
Prejudice
In pop music, 'Father Figure' and 'Faith' were UK hit singles for which singer and songwriter?
George Michael
In pop music, complete the title of the 1988 'Midnight Oil' UK hit single 'Beds Are What'?
Burning
In pop music, which Swedish duo had a 1991 UK hit album entitled 'Joyride'?
Roxette
In pop music, whose 1975 UK hit album was entitled 'Still Crazy After All These Years'?
Paul Simon
In pop music, 'Don't You Forget About Me' was a 1985 UK hit single for which Scottish band?
Simple Minds
In pop music, complete the title of Sister Sledge's 1979 UK hit album 'We Are ... what?
Family
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In pop music, which US female vocalist danced with cartoon cats, in the video for her 1990 song
'Opposites Attract'?
Paula Abdul
In pop music, the title of the 1995 UK hit single by Bryan Adams was 'Have You Ever Really
Loved A ... what?
Woman
In pop music, according to the title of the 1989 UK hit single by Michael Ball, 'Love Changes ...
what?
Everything
In pop music, what was the title of the 1994 UK top 20 single by US male vocalist 'Beck' - Winner
or Loser?
Loser
In pop music, the cast of which hospital drama, had a UK hit single in 1998 with 'Everlasting
Love'?
Casualty
In pop music, complete the title of the 1983 UK hit single by 'Culture Club', 'Church of the Poison
... ' what?
Mind
In pop music, which group had a UK No. 1 hit single in 1994 with 'Things Can Only Get Better'?
D-Ream
In pop music, Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan duetted on what UK top ten song in 1998
?
Especially for You
In pop music, which Scottish formed rock band's name is Greek for "from the womb" ?
Del Amitri
In pop music, Emerson, Lake and Palmer had a UK hit single in 1977 with 'Fanfare for the
Common... what?
Man
In pop music, who did Eric Clapton shoot in the title of his 1974 hit single?
The Sheriff
In pop music, in the title of Benny Hill's song, 'Ernie' was the fastest what in the West?
Milkman
In pop music, which Billy Ocean song did Boyzone release for Comic Relief in 1999 ?
When The Going Gets Tough
In pop music, what colour is the ladder in the title of David Gray's Year 2000 album?
White
In pop music, which ex-member of the 'Commodores' released the year 2000 album entitled
'Renaissance'?
Lionel Richie
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In pop music, complete the title of Hear'Say's debut single 'Pure and ... what?
Simple
In pop music, which group released the single 'Love Plus One' in 1982?
Haircut One Hundred
In pop music, the title of the 1980 album by Abba is 'Super ... ' what?
Trouper
In pop music, what is the surname of Chuck, the American singer, whose 'Duck Walk' dance step
became his trademark?
Berry
In pop music, which UK synthesizer duo formed in 1979, named themselves after a type of
dessert?
Blancmange
In pop music, complete the title of the jazz-rock group formed in the late 1960s, 'Blood, Sweat
and ... ' what?
Tears
In music, the jazz record label formed in New York City in 1939 by Alfred Lion is called 'Blue ...
what?
Note
In pop music, complete the Title of 'Blur's' 1993 album 'Modern Life Is ...what'?
Rubbish
In pop music, complete the title of the 1982 UK hit single by 'The Clash' , 'Rock The ... what?
Casbah
In pop music, what was the surname of Eddie, whose UK hit singles included 'Summertime
Blues' and 'C'mon Everybody'?
Cochran
In pop music, the title of the 1992 UK hit single by Billy Ray Cyrus is 'Achy Breaky ... what?
Heart
In pop music, which US singer, actor and dancer had a UK hit single in 1955 with 'Love Me Or
Leave Me'?
Sammy Davis Junior
In pop music, complete the title of 'Deacon Blue's 1988 UK hit single 'Real Gone... what?
Kid
In pop music, complete the title of the 'Doctor and the Medics' 1986 UK hit single 'Spirit In The ...
what?
Sky
In pop music, complete the title of 'Dr Hook's' 1979 UK hit single, 'When You're In Love With A
Beautiful ... what?
Woman
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In pop music, which new romantic group had a 1983 UK hit single with 'Union of the Snake'?
Duran Duran
In pop music, what is the surname of Holly, the lead singer of the 1980s band 'Frankie Goes to
Hollywood'?
Johnson
In pop music, complete the title of 'Gerry and the Pacemakers' 1964 UK hit single 'Ferry Across
the... what?
Mersey
In pop music, 'Guns N' Roses' had a 1995 UK hit single with 'Sympathy for the ... what?
Devil
In pop music, the 1954 UK hit single by Bill Haley was called 'Shake, rattle and... what?
Roll
In pop music, Paul Hardcastle's 1985 UK Np. 1 single 'Nineteen' was about which war involving
the United States?
Vietnam War
In pop music, which Australian artist, musician and TV presenter had a 1993 UK hit single with
his version of 'Stairway to Heaven'?
Rolf Harris
In pop music, complete the title of Buddy Holly's 1959 UK hit single 'Peggy Sue Got... ' what?
Married
In pop music, complete the title of 'Hot Chocolate's' 1982 UK hit single 'It started with a ... what?
Kiss
In pop music, which Australian band's 1987 album was entitled 'Kick'?
INXS
In pop music, which Welsh actress sang with David Essex on the 1994 single 'True Love Ways'?
Catherine Zeta Jones
What was the surname of Danny, the American actor who had a 1953 UK hit single with
'Wonderful Copenhagen'?
Kaye
In pop music, the title of R. Kelly's 1997 UK hit single is 'I believe I can... what?
Fly
In music, with which instrument is the American Kenny G most associated, saxophone or piano?
Saxophone
In pop music, 'I'm every woman' and 'Ain't Nobody', were 1989 UK hit singles for which soul
singer?
Chaka Khan
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In pop music, complete the title of Cyndi Lauper's 1984 UK hit single 'Time After ... what?
Time
In pop music, complete the title of Bobby McFerrin's 1988 UK hit single 'Don't worry, be ... ' what?
Happy
In pop music, the title of the 1978 UK hit single by Johnny Mathis was 'Too much, too little, too... '
what?
Late
In pop music, which former member of the group 'Queen' had a 1991 UK hit single with 'Driven
By You'?
Brian May
In pop music, the title of the 1994 UK hit single by Oasis was 'Cigarettes and ... 'what?
Alcohol
In pop music, what was the surname of Billy, who had a 1988 UK hit single with 'Get outta my
dreams get into my car'?
Ocean
In pop music, complete the title of Pink Floyd's 1973 album 'Dark side of the . . .' what?
Moon
In pop music, with which band was Shane MacGowan the lead singer, 'The Pixies' or 'The
Pogues'?
The Pogues
In pop music, The Police had a 1981 UK No. 1 single with 'Every little thing she does is ... what?
Magic
In pop music, which furry children's TV presenter had a 1983 UK hit single with 'Rat Rapping'?
Roland Rat
In pop music, complete the title of The Rolling Stones' 1966 UK hit single 'Paint it ... what?
Black
In pop music, which girl's name is the title of The Rolling Stones' 1973 UK hit single?
Angie
In pop music, complete the title of Jimmy Ruffin's 1974 UK hit single 'What becomes of the ...
what?
Broken-Hearted
In pop music, complete the title of Santana's famous song, 'Black Magic ... 'what?
Woman
In pop music, complete the title of Seal's 1995 UK hit single 'Kiss from a ....' what?
Rose
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In pop music, with which singer is Art Garfunkel most associated?
Paul Simon
In pop music, who was Paul Simon's regular musical partner?
Art Garfunkel (Arthur Ira Garfunkel)
In pop music, complete the title of Simply Red's 1986 UK hit single 'Holding back the... ' what?
Years
In pop music, who did U2's Bono sing with on the 1993 UK hit single 'I've got you under my skin'?
Frank Sinatra
In pop music, complete the title of Slade's 1973 UK No.1 hit single 'Come on feel the ... ' what?
Noise
In pop music, complete the title of Will Smith's 1999 UK hit single 'Wild, wild ... ' what?
West
In The Beatles song, Lucy was in the Sky with what?
Diamonds
In pop music, complete the title of the 1981 Adam and the Ants' UK No. 1 single 'Stand and ...
what?
Deliver
In pop music, A-Ha had a 1986 UK No. 1 single with 'The sun always shines on... ' what?
TV
In pop music, which trio of brothers had a 1987 UK No. 1 single with 'You win again'?
The Bee Gees
In pop music, complete the title of Lou Bega's 1999 UK hit single 'Mambo number ... what?
Five
In pop music, the Beverley sisters had a 1953 UK hit single with a song called 'I saw Mommy
kissing... ' who?
Santa Claus
In pop music, Black Lace had 1984 UK hit singles with 'Agadoo' and 'Do The ... ' what?
Conga
In pop music, complete the title of Blondie's 1978 UK hit single 'Hanging on the ... what?
Telephone
In pop music, complete the title of Bon Jovi's 1987 UK hit single 'Wanted dead or ... 'what?
Alive
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In pop music, Bros had a 1988 UK hit single with 'Cat amongst the ... what?
Pigeons
In pop music, what is the surname of Bobby, the US singer who had a 1988 UK hit single with 'My
Prerogative'?
Brown
In pop music, the title of the 1999 UK hit single by Travis was 'Why does it always... what on me'?
Rain
In pop music, according to Ronan Keating's year 2000 UK hit single, 'Life is a ... ' what?
Roller Coaster
In pop music, what was the title of the 2000 UK hit single by Coldplay -Blue or Yellow?
Yellow
In pop music, who had a 1980 UK hit single with the song 'Fashion'?
David Bowie
In music, 'Dana International' won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest for which country?
Israel
Which comedy team had a hit with the song 'The Funky Gibbon'?
The Goodies
A museum dedicated to which former member of The Beatles recently opened in Tokyo?
John Lennon
In pop music, which singer fronted the bands 'The Specials', ' Fun Boy Three' and 'The Colour
Field'?
Terry Hall
The songs 'La La La' and 'Boom Bang-a-Bang' were 1960s entries in which song contest?
Eurovision
In song, where did Tony Bennett leave his heart?
San Francisco
In the Rolf Harris song, which toys were enjoyed by the two little boys?
Wooden horses
In music, Shane MacGowan fronted which band in the 1980s, The Pogues, New Order or The
Smiths?
The Pogues
In music, from which English city did the bands The Stone Roses and The Happy Mondays
originate?
Manchester
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In pop music, 'The Stilettos' was the original name of which Debbie Harry group?
Blondie
In music, which band had hits in the 70s with the albums 'Animals' and 'Wish You Were Here'?
Pink Floyd
In music, which instruments, used to accompany the guitar, are often played by Spanish
flamenco dancers?
Castanets
In football, how many lions featured in the title of the Euro 96 England song?
Three
In pop music, 'You Wear It Well' and 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' were both chart hits for which
singer?
Rod Stewart
In pop music, 'Sailor' and 'This Is My Song' were hits in the sixties for Petula who?
Clark
In pop music, complete the title of the 1960s song by The Searchers, 'Sweets for my ...' what?
Sweet
Which pop group had a UK hit with 'Get off of my Cloud' in 1965?
Rolling Stones
Which singer, who died in 1965, had a singing daughter called Natalie?
Nat 'King' Cole
In 1968 'Hey Jude' was the first UK No. 1 song for the Beatles on which record label?
Apple
What item of old-fashioned laundry equipment is sometimes used as a musical instrument by
skiffle groups?
Washboard
Which Elvis Presley hit begins: "Well bless my soul, ' whats wrong with me"?
All Shook Up
Pop star Britney Spears is fromwhich US state?
Louisiana
From which city did pop group 'The Bay City Rollers' originate?
Edinburgh
The touring band 'Bjorn Again' specialises in cover songs of which 70s band?
Abba
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Which famous Australian song was written by Banjo Patterson?
Waltzing Matilda
Which Madonna hit begins: "Last night I dreamt of San Pedro"?
La Isla Bonita
Which member of the pop group Steps was also a letter of the alphabet?
H'
In 1977, Paul McCartney had his first UK No.1 single after leaving the Beatles, with which song?
Mull of Kintyre
In pop music, which former member of the Beatles had a UK No.1 hit single in 1977 with 'Mull of
Kintyre'?
Paul McCartney
In music, which song, performed by Bing Crosby in the film 'Holiday Inn', first topped the US
charts in 1942?
White Christmas
Sweden won which song contest in 1984 with 'Diggi Loo-Diggi Ley'?
Eurovision
In pop music, who was lead singer for Genesis, on their 1992 UK hit single 'I Can't Dance'?
Phil Collins
In pop music, The Comets were the backing band of which famous rock and roll star of the
1950s?
Bill Haley
The greatest hits album of which band featuring Paul McCartney, is called 'Wingspan'?
Wings
Which Beatles song includes the line "Don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better"?
Hey Jude
In pop music, the line "I am the Eggman. They are the Eggmen", is from which Beatles song?
I Am The Walrus
Which song writer composed the music for the songs 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again' and 'Close To
You'?
Burt Bacharach
Which number in the UK charts did Baddiel and Skinner's song 'Three Lions' reach during the
Euro '96 championships?
One
Which 1970 UK hit single by 'The Carpenters' features the line "Why do birds suddenly appear"?
Close To You
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Which TV presenter had a 1966 UK hit single with the Burt Bacharach song 'Alfie'?
Cilla Black
In music, with which song did Perry Como reach No. 1in the 1958 UK singles chart?
Magic Moments
Which famous Scottish comedian had a UK No.1 single in 1975 with the song 'D-I-V-O-R-C-E'?
Billy Connolly
In pop music, Mark McLoughlin found fame as the lead singer of 'Wet, Wet, Wet', but by what
name is he better known?
Marti Pellow
Who played Norman Potter, the janitor in the TV series set in Fenn Street School?
Deryck Guyler
Which Scottish band spent fifteen weeks at No. 1 in the 1994 UK-Singles-charts with the song
'Love Is All Around'?
Wet, Wet, Wet
Who played the ape General Thade in the 2001 film 'Planet of the Apes'?
Tim Roth
In the 1970s, which British comedy trio had UK hit singles with 'Black Pudding Bertha' and the
'Funky Gibbon'?
The Goodies
What was the name of the fictional settlement where Dr Finlay opened his Casebook?
Tannochbrae
In 1969, which member of the Beatles, directed a documentary called 'Bed In'?
John Lennon
Who played the title role in the 1995 film 'The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill And Came Down
A Mountain'?
Hugh Grant
In pop music, which song by Jackie Wilson became a UK No. 1 in 1986, over twenty-nine years
after its original release?
Reet Petite
Who starred as Jan Morrow, alongside Rock Hudson in the comedy film 'Pillow Talk'?
Doris Day
Which 'Osmond' became the youngest person to have a UK No. 1 in 1972, with the song 'Long
Haired Lover From Liverpool'?
Little Jimmy
In which country was film actor Andy Garcia born?
Cuba
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In pop music, which girl group had a UK No.1 hit single in 1999, with their song 'Blame It On The
Weatherman'?
Bewitched
Ras Dashan is the highest mountain in which African country?
Ethiopia
By what other name, is the 1991 Cher UK -No. 1 single 'It's In His Kiss' better known?
The Shoop Shoop Song
The 1971 film 'Get Carter' was set mainly in which city?
Newcastle upon Tyne
Which famous dance music producer has performed in 'The Housemartins', 'Beats International'
and as 'Fatboy Slim'?
Norman Cook
Which female vocalist sang the theme song from the Bond film 'Tomorrow Never Dies'?
Sheryl Crow
In pop music, what was the subtitle, of the 1956 UK No. 1 single by Doris Day, 'Whatever Will Be
Will Be'?
Que Sera Sera
Which seeds are used to flavour the liqueur kümmel?
Caraway
According to the title of his 1984 UK No.1 hit, what did Stevie Wonder 'Just Call To Say'?
I Love You
Cava is the official for sparkling wine produced in designated areas of which country?
Spain
The title of Paul Young's 1983 UK No. 1 single is 'Wherever I Lay My Hat, That's My ... ' what?
Home
Who played Dorothy Parker in the 1994 film, 'Mrs Parker And The Vicious Circle'?
Jennifer Jason Leigh
In pop music, which famous footballer appeared on the UK hit single 'Fog on the Tyne' in 1990?
Paul Gascoigne
New York cop John McClane was the leading character in which series of films?
Die Hard
In pop music, which member of the Beatles sang 'Give Peace A Chance', with the 'Plastic Ono
Band'?
John Lennon
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What was the name of the dog in the series 'The Herbs'?
Dill
Which TV programme connects the characters Emma Peel and Tara King?
The Avengers
On children's TV, what was the name of the 'Battery Boy'?
Torchy
What is the name of BBC1's regular early Sunday evening religious programme?
Songs of Praise
The Lion's Mound in Belgium commemorates the site of which famous battle?
Waterloo
In which US TV comedy series does one of the main characters, Herman, have a bolt through his
neck?
The Monsters
Which English cheese is traditionally eaten with port?
Stilton
In TV, Roscoe P Coltrane was the name of the sheriff in which American series?
Dukes of Hazzard
Who played the part of Christopher Columbus in the film 'Carry On Columbus'?
Jim Dale
Which actor connects the TV series 'Playing The Field' and 'The Royle Family'?
Ricky tomlinson
What is the name of the family of aliens in the BBC2 sitcom 'Third Rock From The Sun'?
Solomon
What would you find information about if you looked on page 555 of Ceefax?
National Lottery
Who directed the film 'Thelma & Louise'?
Ridley Scott
In the children's TV show 'Thunderbirds', what was the name of the bespectacled engineering
genius?
Brains
The US naval base of Guantánamo Bay is situated on which island?
Cuba
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Which TV quiz title did London taxi driver Fred Housego win in 1980?
Mastermind
What completes the title of the 1985 film 'The Purple Rose of ...'?
Cairo
What was the breed of the dead parrot in Monty Python's Flying Circus?
Norwegian Blue
Which club did Sir Alex Ferguson manage immediately prior to Manchester United?
Aberdeen
Former Miss Great Britain, Leila Williams and Christopher Trace, were the original presenters of
which children's show?
Blue Peter
In which city does football's governing body FIFA have its HQ?
Zurich
Who is the Teletubby pal of Tinky Winky, La La and Poe?
Dipsy
In which city is the Parthenon temple a major tourist attraction?
Athens
In the TV cartoon series 'The Simpsons', what is the name of the bar frequented by Homer
Simpson?
Moe's
Who played Bonnie Parker in the 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde'?
Faye Dunaway
Which actress, later a Labour MP, starred in the BBC series 'Elizabeth R' in 1971?
Glenda Jackson
Who directed the films 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'The Ice Storm'?
Ang Lee
Complete the title of the BBC comedy sketch show first shown in 1979, 'Not the Nine O'clock ...
what?
News
What name did Sharron Davies adopt as a TV 'Gladiator'?
Amazon
The screening of the 1980 drama 'Death of A Princess' caused a diplomatic rift between Britain
and which other country?
Saudi Arabia
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The TV presenter, Jerry Springer was a former mayor of which city?
Cincinnati
Alan Bleasdale's 1982 series, 'Boys From the Blackstuff' was about unemployed people in which
English City?
Liverpool
Who first made the UK top 20 in 1958 with Sweet Little Sixteen?
Chuck Berry
In TV, 'Paradine' is the middle name of which 'Through The Keyhole' presenter?
David Frost
What is the capital of the US state of Florida?
Tallahassee
In 1958 Christopher Trace and Leila Williams became the first presenters of which long-running
BBC Children's TV show?
Blue Peter
Who played the Sheriff of Nottingham in the film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'?
Alan Rickman
Which children's TV character is a workman with tools called 'Scoop The Digger' and 'Travis The
Tractor'?
Bob The Builder
Porto Cristo is a resort on which European holiday island?
Majorca
In the children's drama series 'Byker Grove' which character was played by Declan Donnelly - PJ
or Duncan?
Duncan
Who played Vincent Vega in the 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction'?
John Travolta
Which 1990s BBC children's drama series was set in a Newcastle Youth Club?
Byker Grove
What was the name of the Antichrist in 'The Omen' films?
Damien
By what name did the children's TV series 'Candlewick Green' become known after a typing
error?
Camberwick Green
On TV, who in 1984, became the sixth 'Dr Who'?
Colin Baker
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In 'The Flintstones', what was the name of Barney and Betty Rubble's adopted son?
Bam Bam
Baton Rouge is the capital of which US state?
Louisiana
In the TV sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous' which comedienne played Edina Monsoon?
Jennifer Saunders
Who is the only dwarf in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' to wear glasses?
Doc
The 2001 sequel to the TV series 'The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole,' was titled 'Adrian Mole
The... what 'Years'?
Cappucino
Who was the original host of the TV series 'Give Us A Clue'?
Michael Aspel
In TV, what sort of business did 'Rene Artois' run in the sitcom 'Allo, Allo'?
Cafe
Who played the title role in the 1999 film 'Grey Owl'?
Pierce Brosnan
In the sitcom 'Allo Allo' what was the first name of the character who was married to Rene?
Edith
From which club did Leeds United sign Lucas Radebe in 1994?
Kaizer Chiefs
In the TV sitcom 'Birds of a Feather', for which criminal offence were the husbands of Sharon and
Tracey sent to jail?
Bank Robbery
In which 1980 film did Richard Gere play the character, Julian Kay?
American Gigolo
In the TV sitcom 'Birds Of A Feather' which actress played 'Tracey Stubbs'?
Linda Robson
Which 1986 film starring Paul Newman was the sequel to 'The Hustler'?
The Color of Money
In the TV comedy 'Blackadder The Second', what was the name of the character played by
Stephen Fry - Lord... what?
Melchett
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What was the name of the doctors' surgery in the TV series, 'Peak Practice'?
The Beeches
What was the first name of Rowan Atkinson's Scrooge-like character in the TV sitcom
'Blackadder's Christmas Carol'?
Ebenezer
Which city is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi
In the TV sitcom, 'Blackadder Goes Forth', which army rank did Tony Robinson's Baldrick
character hold ?
Private
What is the nationality of the Liverpool footballer, Sami Hyypia?
Finnish
With which character did Lenny Godber share a cell in the TV sitcom 'Porridge'?
Norman Stanley Fletcher
In the classic TV series, 'Crossroads', who played Meg Mortimer?
Noele Gordon
In the TV sitcom 'Red Dwarf' what was the name of the robot played by Robert Llewellyn?
Kryten
Who won a Best Actress Oscar for the title role in the film 'Annie Hall'?
Diane Keaton
In which 1980s TV sitcom did Ronnie Corbett play Timothy Lumsden, a 40-year-old librarian who
lives with his domineering mother?
Sorry!
Who starred as the detective, Virgil Tibbs in the 1967 film 'In The Heat of the Night'?
Sidney Poitier
What was the name of the rag and bone company who were based at Oil Drum Lane,
Shepherd's Bush?
Steptoe and Son
Which is the longest river entirely in France?
Loire
What was the first name of Wilfred Brambell's character in the sitcom, 'Steptoe and Son'?
Albert
Which football club's home ground is Gigg Lane?
Bury
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Which actor appeared as Harry Slater in 'EastEnders' in 2001?
Michael Elphick
Who played camp host Ted Bovis in the TV comedy series 'Hi-De-Hi!'?
Paul Shane
What was the name of the 1985 TV series featuring Alf Garnett which was a sequel to 'Til Death
Us Do Part'?
In Sickness and In Health
Who played Captain Ahab in the 1956 film 'Moby Dick'?
Gregory Peck
In the 1960s TV sitcom Bob Ferris and Terry Collier were better known as the what '... Lads'?
The Likely Lads
Who starred as reporter Kimberly Wells in the 1979 film 'The China Syndrome'?
Jane Fonda
Which famous comedian played Ali Oopla in the TV series 'Whoops Baghdad'?
Frankie Howerd
Who captained England at football for the first time in Turin in November 2000?
David Beckham
Which one of the Alas Smith and Jones comedy duo also appeared in the 1980's TV sitcom,
'Colin's Sandwich'?
Mel Smith
What is the traditional topping of a Dundee cake?
Almonds
Which author was portrayed by John Hurt in the 1975 biographical film 'The Naked Civil Servant'?
Quentin Crisp
Which city is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
Which famous comedian and TV presenter has hosted the game shows, 'Family Fortunes' and
'Opportunity Knocks'?
Bob Monkhouse
Apsley House was the London home of which famous person?
Duke of Wellington
Patty and Selma are the sisters of which character from 'The Simpsons'?
Marge Simpson
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Which historical character was played by Marlon Brando in the 1954 film 'Desiree'?
Napoleon Bonaparte
In the radio drama series 'The Archers', which member of the Archer family was killed in a fire in
1955?
Grace (Archer)
Who, on TV in 1974, played the clerical sleuth 'Father Brown' ?
Kenneth More
In the sitcom 'After Henry' which actress starred as Henry's widow?
Prunella Scales
The River Dart flows for its entire length through which county?
Devon
In the US TV sitcom 'Friends', which first name is shared by the actors who play 'Chandler' and
'Joey'?
Matt
Who played the smug Martin Bryce in the TV series 'Ever Decreasing Circles'?
Richard Briers
What was the zip code in the title of the early 90s American teenage drama set in Beverly Hills?
90210
Who played Richard Hannay in the TV series 'Hannay'?
Robert Powell
The daytime TV show that has been presented by both Fern Britton and Ainsley Harriott is called
'Ready, Steady ... what?
Cook
In which century did the Great Fire of London take place?
17th
On TV, which topical political quiz starring Paul Merton and Ian Hislop was initially presented by
Angus Deayton?
Have I Got News For You
Who starred as the settler Luke in the TV drama series 'Luke's Kingdom'?
Oliver Tobias
The broadcaster and journalist Clive James, was born in which country?
Australia
Who played scheming politician Francis Urquhart in the TV drama 'House of Cards'?
Ian Richardson
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Which former Labour MP began presenting a morning chat show on BBC 1 in 1987?
Robert Kilroy
In which county was the TV series 'Wycliffe' set?
Cornwall
The first programme of which TV music show was presented by Jimmy Savile in January 1964?
Top of the Pops
Who played Dempsey in the TV series 'Dempsey And Makepeace'?
Michael Brandon
What 'P' is the part of London inhabited by 'Del Boy' and 'Rodney'?
Peckham
Who succeeded Dwight D Eisenhower to the US presidency in 1961?
John F Kennedy
Which BBC TV programme changed its presenter in the year 2000 from Hugh Scully to Michael
Aspel?
The Antiques Roadshow
Who starred in the title role in the 1980s TV series 'Nanny'?
Wendy craig
Which TV cook is better known as 'The Naked Chef'?
Jamie Oliver
Doyenne du Comice is a variety of which fruit?
Pear
Which make-over programme features 'Alan', 'Charlie' and 'Tommy'?
Ground Force
In which country is the holiday resort of Cascais?
Portugal
Which playwright wrote the TV series 'The Singing Detective'?
Dennis Potter
What 'Z' was a 1950s caped and masked hero who rode a white horse called Phantom?
Zorro
On the TV show 'Have I Got News For You', the team captain, who opposes Paul Merton, is Ian...
who?
Hislop (Ian Hislop)
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In the cartoon 'The Simpsons' what colour is Marge Simpson's hair - red or blue?
Blue
Which quiz show host had the catchphrase "I've started so I'll finish"?
Magnus Magnusson
Which actor played the lollipop sucking detective Kojak?
Telly Savalas
Which presenter of 'Top Gear' went on to host his own chat show in 1998?
Jeremy Clarkson
Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey play the two male leads in which TV comedy series?
Men Behaving Badly
Kathy Staff played Nora Batty in which long running comedy series?
Last of the Summer Wine
What was the name of the ventriloquist who performed with a green duck called Orville?
Keith Harris
What type of bird was the puppet Orville, operated by ventriloquist Keith Harris?
A Duck
In the 1980s TV series 'Knight Rider', who or what was 'KITT'?
A Car
Which former footballer who had the catchphrase 'It's a funny old game', co-starred with Ian St
John, on a 80s TV show?
Jimmy Greaves
What was the name of Lee Majors character in the 1970s TV show, 'The Six Million Dollar Man'?
(Colonel) Steve Austin
In which1980s TV show did Lee Majors play the bounty-hunter stuntman Colt Seavers?
The Fall Guy
In the TV sitcom 'Sorry', what was the job of Ronnie Corbett's character Timothy Lumsden?
Librarian
Which Time Lord experienced the Pyramids of Mars and The Auton Invasion?
Doctor Who
In the TV series 'Doctor Who', who played The Doctor immediately before Peter Davison?
Tom Baker
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In 'Doctor Who', which actor played the fourth Doctor, who wore a long multi-coloured scarf and a
wide brimmed hat?
Tom Baker
In TV, K-9 and Romana Mark Two were companions of which Time Lord'?
Doctor Who
In 1963, William Hartnell was the first person to play which Time Lord' character?
Doctor Who
Which 'All Creatures Great and Small' actor played The Doctor in 'Doctor Who' between 1982
and 1984?
Peter Davison
In the 1980s TV series, 'Boss Hogg' and 'Roscoe P, Coltrane' were the enemies of which family?
The Dukes
Which 1970s US series, featured a dodge charger car called the General Lee?
The Dukes of Hazzard
Which former 'Blue Peter' presenter featured in the 1980s TV series 'Duncan Dares'?
Peter Duncan
Which 'Dad's Army' actor also provided the voice for the 'Mister Men' cartoons?
Arthur Lowe
Bud Flanagan sang the theme song for which long-running TV sitcom set during World War
Two?
Dad's Army
Which 1960s children's TV show, featured Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion?
Daktari
In the TV series, 'Day of the Triffids', what were the man-eating Triffids?
Plants
Which pre-historic cartoon family were 'a case right out of history' according to their theme song?
The Flintstones
The name of the Steeplejack from Bolton who had his own TV series in the 1970s and 1980s is
'Fred... who?
Dibnah
Before appearing on TV, what 'S' was Fred Dibnah's profession?
Steeplejack
Which former prime minister, presented the TV chat show 'Friday Night, Saturday Morning', for 2
weeks, in the 1970s?
Harold Wilson
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The opening credits to which Roald Dahl creation, showed a silhouetted woman dancing in
flames?
Tales of the Unexpected
In the TV series 'Tenko', which famous actor played the camp commandant ?
Bert Kwouk
Which TV consumer show fronted by Esther Rantzen used to present the Jobsworth Award?
That's Life
Writer Johnny Speight created which bigoted character, played by Warren Mitchell?
Alf Garnett
Which four professions make up the name of the 1979 espionage drama starring Alec Guinness
as George Smiley?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Which 'Star Trek' actor went on to play TJ Hooker, in the 1980s series of the same name?
William Shatner
What was the profession of William Shatner's character in the TV series 'T,J, Hooker'?
Policeman
Which 1970s sitcom did a character, played by Penelope Keith have to leave her estate, because
of financial pressures?
To The Manor Born
Which of the Two Ronnies always said, 'and it's Goodnight from him,' at the end of each show?
Ronnie Barker
Which long running TV comedy series featured a skit called 'The Phantom Raspberry Blower of
Old London Town'?
The Two Ronnies
The dance troupe 'Hot Gossip' first came to prominence, on the 'Video Show' of which Liverpoolborn comedian?
Kenny Everett
Who presented the BBC game show 'Telly Addicts'?
Noel Edmonds
What was the surname of the presenter of 'Noel's House Party'?
Edmonds
Biddy Baxter worked on which famous children's show for 27 years?
Blue Peter
What was the name of the golden retriever which accompanied Simon Groom during his time on
'Blue Peter'?
Goldie
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Which bearded TV naturalist presented shows called 'Backyard Safari' and 'Seaside Safari'?
David Bellamy
Which TV comedian had a St Bernard dog called Schnorbitz?
Bernie Winters
What was the name of the 1980s 'bingo-style' game show presented by Bob Monkhouse?
Bob's Full House
In the 1980s TV series 'Boys From The Blackstuff', which character's catchphrase was 'Gissa
job'?
Yosser Hughes
In 1983, which BBC show became the UK's first national early morning TV news programme?
Breakfast Time
Name the card that was shown at the end of programme hours or during a breakdown in
transmission on TV in the 60s/70s?
Test Card
The 'Fenn Street Gang' was a spin off from which 1960s school based sitcom starring John
Alderton?
Please Sir
What is the name of the BBC viewer response show, which has been hosted by Robert Robinson
and Terry Wogan?
Points of View
In which long running sitcom did Brian Wilde play the character Foggy Dewhurst?
Last of the Summer Wine
Mrs Goggins is the post-mistress in which animated children's series?
Postman Pat
In TV, who was the shorter of the 'Two Ronnies'?
Ronnie Corbett
Portmerion was the location for which 1960s TV series starring Patrick McGoohan?
The Prisoner
In the 1970s TV series, 'Randall and Hopkirk - Deceased', which of the two wore a white suit?
Hopkirk
At the end of which children's TV show did Roy Castle sing 'Dedication'?
Record Breakers
Jake the Peg, was a three-legged character, created by which Australian personality?
Rolf Harris
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Which 1980s chat show host did Grace Jones hit because she thought he was ignoring her?
Russell Harty
In the 1970s TV series 'Starsky and Hutch', what was the name of the character played by
Antonio Fargas?
Huggy Bear
Which long-running sitcom did the character played by Harry H, Corbett, regularly call his Father,
A 'Dirty Old Man'?
Steptoe and Son
On the TV sitcom 'Steptoe and Son', what type of pickled food did 'Albert Steptoe' famously eat in
his bath tub?
Onions
The 1980s children's series about a stone-age boy was 'Stig of the... what?
Dump
On which 1970s TV sports show did Kevin Keegan famously fall off a racing bike?
Superstars
In the 1970s TV series, starring Erik Estrada, by what acronym was the Californian highway
patrol known?
Chips
By what name does Perry refer to Harry Enfield's character Kevin the Teenager's mum?
Mrs Patterson
On The TV show, 'Jukebox Jury', if the panel thought a song would not be a hit, they held up a
sign saying what?
Miss
On which 1970s TV series would the character Doctor David Banner say, "You wouldn't like me
when I'm angry"?
The Incredible Hulk
In which 1970s TV series did Raymond Burr play a wheelchair-bound detective?
Ironside
Which BBC TV soap, set in London, Began in 1985?
EastEnders
In Eastenders, what was the full name of Barbara Windsor's character in 'EastEnders' when she
was married to Frank?
Peggy Butcher
In 'EastEnders', what was the surname of the character Peggy Butcher, before she married Frank
Butcher?
Mitchell
What was the name of the pub whose landlords were 'Den' and 'Angie Watts' from 1985 until
1988?
The Queen Victoria
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Which TV soap features the 'Fowler' and 'Beale' families?
EastEnders
In 'EastEnders' what did Pauline Beale's surname become when she married Arthur?
Fowler
In EastEnders how was Mark Fowler related to Pauline Fowler?
(Her) Son/(His) Mother
In 'EastEnders' what relation was Ian Beale to Mark Fowler?
Cousin
In which year was 'Neighbours' first broadcast in Britain - 1986 or 1996?
1986
In the TV comedy 'The Royle Family', what is the first name of the character played by Caroline
Aherne?
Denise
In the TV series 'The Royle Family', what is the name of the character played by Ricky
Tomlinson?
Jim Royle
In the first three series of 'Ballykissangel', Dervla Kirwan played which character?
Assumpta
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are regular panel members of which TV news quiz?
Have I Got News For You
Which TV game show hosted by Sir David Frost explores the houses of mystery celebrities?
Through The Keyhole
The animated sitcom 'The Simpsons', is set in which fictional town - Summerdale or Springfield?
Springfield
In the animated TV series 'The Simpsons', what relation is Lisa Simpson to Bart Simpson?
Sister
In the animated TV series 'The Simpsons', what relation is Marge Simpson to Homer Simpson?
Wife
In the animated TV series 'The Simpsons', what relation is Marge Simpson to Lisa Simpson?
Mother
In the animated TV series, 'The Simpsons', what relation, is Marge Simpson to Bart Simpson?
Mother
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Which TV series that began in 1986 features a hospital in the fictional city of Holby?
Casualty
What is the name of the spin-off from the drama series 'Casualty' featuring other departments of
the hospital?
Holby City
What 'T' is the surname of the brothers that feature in 'Thunderbirds'?
Tracy
Which US TV comedy series features four aliens sent to learn all there is to know about the
earth?
Third Rock From The Sun
Complete the title of the following TV series, 'Third Rock From The... what?
Sun
Which cartoon adapted from the book by Raymond Briggs, was nominated for an Oscar in 1983?
The Snowman
In the early 1990s TV series 'In Pieces', who was the comedy partner of Rob Newman?
David Baddiel
In the British sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous', which character was played by Jennifer Saunders?
Edina Monsoon
In the British TV sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous', what was the name of the character was played by
Jane Horrocks?
Bubble
In the British TV sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous', what relation was Edina to Saffron?
Mother
In the British TV sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous', what relation is Saffron to Edina?
Daughter
In the 1970s TV sitcom 'Bless This House', how many children did Sid and Jean have?
Two
In the TV sitcom 'Birds of A Feather', which character was played by Pauline Quirke?
Sharon
In TV, which character did Lesley Joseph play in the sitcom 'Birds of A Feather'?
Dorien Green
Sharon' and which other character lived next door to 'Dorien Green' in the sitcom 'Birds of A
Feather'?
Tracey
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In the TV comedy series 'Birds of A Feather', which character had a son called Garth?
Tracey
In the TV series 'Blackadder the Second', which actor played Lord Melchett?
Stephen Fry
In the TV series 'Blackadder Goes Forth', which actor played General Sir Anthony Cecil
Hogmaney Melchett?
Stephen Fry
In the TV series 'Blackadder the Second', which English Queen, was played by Miranda
Richardson?
Queen Elizabeth I
In the TV series 'Blackadder the Second', which actress played 'Queen Elizabeth I'?
Miranda Richardson
In the TV series 'Blackadder The Third', which character was played by Hugh Laurie?
George
In the BBC sitcom 'Bottom', what was the name of the character who was the housemate of
Eddie?
Richie
In the BBC sitcom 'Bottom', what was the character name of 'Richie's' housemate?
Eddie
Which actor starred as Rik Mayall's housemate in the BBC sitcoms 'The Young Ones' and
'Bottom'?
Adrian Edmondson
Jennifer Saunders played Edina in the British sitcom 'Absolutely... what?
Fabulous
In the US TV series 'Moonlighting', the character, David Addison was played by which actor?
Bruce Willis
In the US TV series 'Moonlighting', which actress played the female lead?
Cybill Shepherd
In TV, which American teenage drama features the characters Joey, Pacey and Dawson?
Dawson's Creek
In the TV soap 'EastEnders', Natalie Cassidy plays which character - Sonia Jackson or Stacey
Slater?
Sonia Jackson
Which member of the 'EastEnders' cast won the best actor award at the 2001 British Soap
Awards?
Martin Kemp
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Which programme won the best soap award at the 2001 British Soap Awards?
EastEnders
In 'EastEnders' which of the Slater sisters is played by actress Jessie Wallace?
Kat (Slater)
The 1980s TV series 'Fame' starred which female member of the Jackson Family?
Janet Jackson
Which female member of the Jackson family appeared in the TV series 'Diff'rent Strokes' during
the 1980s?
Janet (Jackson)
What is the traditional national sport of America - American football or baseball?
Baseball
The Boeing Aeroplane Company is based in which US State - Washington or Texas?
Washington
Representing the original colonies in 1776, how many stripes are there on the American flag thirteen or fifteen?
Thirteen
In the USA, the State of Oregon has a coastline on which ocean?
Pacific (Ocean)
The National Forest in Missouri State is named after which American author of 'The Adventures
of Tom Sawyer'?
Mark Twain
In which American state is the University of Chicago?
Illinois
In US history, what 'P' is the name of the state in which the Declaration of Independence was
drawn up?
Pennsylvania
In the USA, the state of North Carolina has a coastline on which ocean?
Atlantic
Which American ivy league university is based in the City of New Haven?
Yale
In US politics, what was the highest governmental position held by Gerald Ford?
President
Is Minnesota a city or a state in the United States?
State
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In the USA, what 'B' is the colloquial name given to a creepy crawley insect?
Bug
What occupation is known as a garbage collector in the United States?
Dustman
In the USA, in the late 1960s and 1970s to what were the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
abbreviated too?
SALT
Which American agency was established under the 1947 National Security Act - The C.I.A or the
F.B.I?
C.I.A
In the American government, what do the letters N.S.C stand for?
National Security Council
Which position did Henry Kissinger hold under the Presidency of Richard Nixon - Vice President
or Secretary of State?
Secretary of State
In the US, what 'A' is the name given to the public prosecuting officer within a defined district,
county or state?
Attorney
Which US clergyman and Nobel Laureate claimed to have 'been to the mountain top and seen
the Promised Land'?
Martin Luther King Jr
On which coast of the United States is the city of New York?
East Coast
Which American state is closer to Mexico - California or New York?
California
In the USA, is Detroit a state or a city?
City
Which American state is closer to the Canadian Border - Michigan or Florida?
Michigan
George Washington was the first president of which country?
United States of America
In US politics which president was re-elected in 1792 -George Washington or Abraham Lincoln?
George Washington
Which American city housed the first skyscraper buildings -Chicago or Los Angeles?
Chicago
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In America, what was the surname of John Harvey, the food manufacturer famous for producing
cereals?
Kellogg
Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States during which world war?
World War One
In the United States, the Cotton Club in Harlem was famous for predominantly playing what type
of music?
Jazz
By which of her first names was the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt more commonly
known?
Eleanor
What was the name of the American president's wife who was a US delegate to the United
Nations between 1945 and 1953?
Eleanor Roosevelt
What was the first name of the American paediatrician Doctor Spock - Leonard or Benjamin?
Benjamin
Complete Timothy Leary's famous Phrase from the 1960s 'Tune In, Turn On... what?
Drop Out
In the USA, Haight-Ashbury is a district in which west coast city?
San Francisco
In the USA, what is 'The New Yorker' - a magazine or a chocolate bar?
Magazine
In the USA, what was the surname of Newt, the Speaker of the House of Representatives
between 1995 and 1999?
Gingrich
Which important US document of 1776 is subtitled 'The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen
United States of America'?
Declaration of Independence
In the USA, which state was the 50th to join the union, Vermont or Hawaii?
Hawaii
In US history, Spiro T. Agnew was Vice President in whose Administration in the 1970s?
Richard Nixon
What unit of currency is used in the United States?
Dollar
In which American City is the 'Wall Street Journal' published?
New York City
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Which country was Texas a Province until 1836?
Mexico
In the American Civil War, where were the Confederate States - the north or the south?
South
In the American Civil War, where were the Union States, in the north or the south?
North
The 19th Century American President Cleveland shares his first name with which Sesame Street
character?
Grover
In the US, how many times was Franklin D. Roosevelt elected to serve as President?
Four
In the US, Delano was the middle name of which 20th century president?
Roosevelt
In American history, which Hawaiian US naval base, was attacked by the Japanese Imperial
Navy in December 1941?
Pearl Harbour
In which century was the American space organisation NASA founded?
20th
In the US, Idaho Falls is a city in which state?
Idaho
What 'H' was the surname of the head of the Gestapo during World War Two?
Himmler
In geography which is the largest of the Florida Keys?
Key Largo
In geography, on the west bank of which river is the 'Valley of The Kings' located?
Nile
Which is the thickly wooded. mountainous district in Germany, separated from Switzerland by the
Rhine?
Black Forest
What 'K' is the name of the Ukrainian port known as 'The Mother of all Cities'?
Kiev
On which coast of Africa is The Gambia - east or west?
West
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During the term of which US president did the Cuban Missile Crisis take place?
John F. Kennedy
Which two-word name was given to the battle-zone between Russia and Germany during World
War Two?
Eastern Front
Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin shared which international award in 1994?
Nobel Peace Prize
In 1986 which businessman won the Blue Riband for the fastest surface crossing of the Atlantic?
Richard Branson
The name of the last Emperor of Ethiopia was 'Haile... what?
Selassie
In October 2001 which member of the Royal Family opened a farm shop selling produce from the
Royal estates?
The Queen
Which 20th Century UK monarch was subsequently given the title Duke of Windsor?
Edward the Eighth
In which war did Douglas Haig replace John French as commander of the British Expeditionary
Force?
First World War
Which British wartime leader wrote: "Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we
never had a defeat"?
(Sir) Winston Churchill
Which King of Belgium was crowned in 1993 - Albert or Arthur?
Albert
Sir Barnes Wallis developed which World War 2 weapon, specifically designed to destroy
German dams?
Bouncing Bomb
In space flight what was the number of the first 'manned' Apollo rocket?
Seven
In 1924 Ramsay MacDonald became the first UK Prime Minister to represent which political
party?
Labour
The Save the Children Fund was established immediately after which world war?
World War One
The reign of which British monarch spanned both the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries?
Queen Victoria
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In 1959, Archbishop Makarios was elected President of which Mediterranean island?
Cyprus
During which World war did the British Navy sink the battleship 'Bismarck'?
World War Two
Which state occasion involving Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd
1953?
Coronation
In the First World War, Japan was an ally of which country - Germany or Great Britain?
Great Britain
During which war were the battles of 'Tobruk' and 'Midway' fought?
World War Two
Frenchman Pierre-Yves Gerbeau was formerly the Chief Executive of which London landmark
building?
Millennium Dome
In World War Two the Allied participants in which battle were informally referred to as 'The Few'?
Battle of Britain
During World War II to which branch of the armed forces did the unit known as the 'Dam Busters'
belong?
Royal Air Force
In aviation which Anglo-French aeroplane made its first commercial flight in 1976?
Concorde
In which country did Che Guevara help to bring about a revolution in 1959?
Cuba
Which dictator became leader of his country first - Hitler or Mussolini?
Mussolini
In which decade of the 20th Century did Alaska and Hawaii become the forty-Ninth and fiftieth
united states?
1950s
What 'S' is the name of the World War One battle in which tanks were used for the first time?
Somme
Operation Sea-Lion was the name of the aborted Nazi plan to invade which country - Britain or
the US?
Britain
In World War Two to which of the three branches of the UK armed services did the so-called
'Few' belong?
R.A.F.
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In which country did the practice known as 'McCarthyism' flourish in the 1950s?
United States
50s US Senator Joseph McCarthy famously asked "Are you now or have you ever been a
member of the... " what?
Communist Party
The 'Maquis' were part of the resistance movement of which country during World War Two?
France
In World War Two history what type of military vehicle was the Bismarck?
Battleship
In 1936, the British monarch succeeded by Edward the Eighth was George the... which?
Fifth
For which political party was Winston Churchill first elected as an MP?
Conservative
Which UK monarch was the son of Edward the Seventh?
George the Fifth
Which Prime Minister of the 1960s and 70s was born in Huddersfield?
Harold Wilson
Which Prime Minister was MP for Caernarfon from 1890 to 1945?
David Lloyd George
Which jubilee was celebrated by Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1977?
Silver
The Silver Jubilee of which monarch was celebrated in Britain in 1977?
Queen Elizabeth the Second
In November 1997, which sort of wedding anniversary was celebrated by the Queen and Prince
Philip?
Golden
In which decade did Nikita Khrushchev become Soviet Premier?
1950s
During the term of which US president did the Bay of Pigs invasion take place?
John F. Kennedy
Which US black nationalist leader renounced his surname of 'Little' and was assassinated in
1965?
Malcolm X
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In September 2001, which member of the Royal family began a degree in History of Art at St
Andrew's University?
Prince William
Which country did Francisco Franco govern from 1939 to 1975?
Spain
In October 2001 the Queen opened a farm shop on the edge of which royal estate?
Windsor
George the Sixth was King throughout which World War?
Second World War
In which year was Berlin reinstated as the capital city of re-unified Germany - 1980 or 1990?
1990
In which World War was the Hindenburg Line built as a defence by the Germans?
First World War
In 1945 which event happened first - V.E. Day or V.J. Day?
V.E. Day
What 'N' was the first name of the Soviet leader Khrushchev?
Nikita
In 2001, which Asian nation held its first democratic elections after gaining independence from
Indonesia?
East Timor
In 1960 what type of US spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union - U2 or UB40?
U2
In which decade were female peers first allowed to sit in the House of Lords?
1950s
What 'S' is the name of the Balkan City in which Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914?
Sarajevo
Which forename is used by US General Schwarzkopf, who gained the nickname 'Stormin' during
the 1991 Gulf War?
Norman
In 1930, Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to which country?
Australia
What 'M' was the name of the last dynasty of Chinese rulers before the Manchurian conquest?
Ming
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In UK history, the first military order of knights was known as 'The Order of the... what?
Garter
What 'W' was the Kingdom of the West Saxons in South West England whose capital was
Winchester?
Wessex
What 'V' were the Scandinavian traders and pirates who attacked Britain and Ireland from the late
Eighth century?
Vikings
Who was the first British captain to circumnavigate the globe?
Sir Francis Drake
Where is King Henry the Eighth buried - St George's Chapel or Westminster Cathedral?
St George's Chapel
In 1486 the end of which war was marked by the marriage of King Henry the Seventh and
Elizabeth of York?
Wars of The Roses
Which political post did Gladstone, Disraeli and Palmerston all hold during the reign of Queen
Victoria?
Prime Minister
In 1821, from which country did Peru achieve independence?
Spain
In the winter of 1812 Napoleon lost nearly half a million men during his retreat from which city?
Moscow
Which Australian colony was the first to be founded - Queensland or New South Wales?
New South Wales
The American state of Louisiana was named after the King of which country?
France
Which Anglo-Saxon King of England was known as 'The Great'?
Alfred
Which name was given to the written record of the 1086 survey of England?
Domesday Book
The Communist Manifesto features the famous line "Workers of the world..." what?
Unite
Which famous animal refuge in South London was founded by Mary Tealby in 1860?
Battersea Dogs' Home
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Which Italian fascist leader fell from power in 1943?
Mussolini
In ancient Rome how many soldiers did a centurion command?
One Hundred
In which year during World War Two did Neville Chamberlain resign?
1940
Which major Asian conflict took place between 1950 and 1953?
Korean War
Which King of England was the illegitimate son of Robert, Duke of Normandy?
William the First
Stane Street was the name of the Roman Road connecting Chichester with which other city?
London
In history William Cecil was chief advisor to which Tudor queen?
Elizabeth the First
In 1861 Victor Emmanuel became the first King of which European country?
Italy
How many banks of oars did an ancient Greek ship known as a 'Trireme' have on each side?
Three
A fortification with a mound and walled enclosure was known as a 'Motte and... what castle?
Bailey
In the which country did the revolutionary group known as the 'Sans-Culottes', play an important
role?
France
In architecture, what type of fortress often features a 'drawbridge' and 'barbican'?
Castle
In which middle-eastern religious military campaign did Richard the Lionheart take part?
Crusades
In English history what was the first name of the King known as Bolingbroke, after his place of
birth?
Henry
In British history what was the first name of the King nicknamed Rufus?
William
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Julius Caius Caesar was born in which year - one hundred B.C or one hundred A.D?
One Hundred B.C
The famous battle of 1066 between the Normans and the Saxons is named after which South
coast town?
Hastings
Somerville College Oxford and Newnham College Cambridge were both founded for students of
which gender?
Female
What two-word name was given to a group of armed sailors who attempted to force men to join
the Royal Navy?
Press Gang
The 'Stone of Scone' is the ancient coronation stone of which UK country?
Scotland
Which chain of stores founded in Rochdale gave shoppers a share of the profits in a 'Divvy'
book?
Co-operative Wholesale Society
During the First World War feathers of which colour were distributed by those opposed to
conscientious objectors?
White
In 1841 which travel agent began his career by leasing a train to take temperance supporters on
a day-trip?
Thomas Cook
What is the gestation period of an elephant; 12 months or 22 months?
22 months
What sort of creature is a turtle; a reptile or a mammal?
Reptile
Which animal is the hippopotamus more closely related to; the horse or the pig?
Pig
A katydid is what type of insect; a grasshopper or a spider?
Grasshopper
Cocker, springer and King Charles are all breeds of which dog?
Spaniel
What 'C' is small bird brought to Europe from the Canary Islands during the 15th Century?
Canary
Which of the following is a crustacean; an eel, a shrimp or an oyster?
Shrimp
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A cuttlefish is what type of animal; a mollusc or a crustacean?
Mollusc
In the animals, is the roadrunner a species of bird or reptile?
Bird
What 'D' do beavers construct to increase water depth around their habitat?
Dam
Is a pigeon a herbivore or an insectivore?
Herbivore
Which small marine fish swims upright and has a horse-shaped head?
Seahorse
Which is the only species of bear to inhabit the Arctic sea ice?
Polar Bear
Which popular show was founded by Charles Cruft in 1891?
Crufts Dog Show
What type of creature is a crane?
Bird
What type of reptile is a flying dragon?
Lizard
The first cats known to have been domesticated came from which country?
Egypt
What 'P' is the low vibrant sound made by a content cat?
Purr
In the animal kingdom, does a dormouse have a tail?
Yes
In the animals, whelks and winkles are marine types of which mollusc?
Snail
In the animals, what type of creature is an alsatian?
Dog
In the animals, what is a boxer?
A Dog
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In the animal kingdom, is an alpaca; a mammal or a reptile?
Mammal
In the animal kingdom, the American curl is a breed of which animal?
Cat
In the animals, the aardwolf is a carnivorous mammal closely related to which so-called laughing
animal?
Hyena
In the animal kingdom, abalone are types of marine what?
Snail
What kind of reptile is an agama?
Lizard
In the animal kingdom, which black and white whale is also known as a grampus?
Killer Whale
In marine life, the terms cycloid and placoid refer to which part of a fish?
Scales
What F is the family of mammals to which cats belong?
Felines
Mandrill, gelada and colobus are all types of which animal?
Monkey
Sucker-footed, hog-nosed and leaf-chinned are all types of what animal?
Bat
Is the hippopotamus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Herbivore
What colour are the patches around the eyes of a giant panda?
Black
Which bird, called a grackle in India, is famed for being a mimic?
Mynah
What kind of animal is a kudu?
Antelope
In the animal kingdom, what type of creature is a bigmouth buffalo?
Fish
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Which bird flaps its wings faster than any other?
Hummingbird
In the animal kingdom, the Australian pelican has the longest what of any bird?
Beak / Bill
In the animal kingdom, a goby is the world's smallest what?
Fish
What type of animal is a rat tail; a fish, insect or rodent?
Fish
In the animal kingdom, what is the long, usually curved bone that extends from a vertebrate's
spine to form a cage?
Rib
In the animal kingdom, what C is a small, bushy-tailed rodent, found in the Andes of Bolivia?
Chinchilla
Frogs and which other amphibians are known as anurans?
Toads
Yes or no, in the animal kingdom, are all snakes poisonous?
No
In the animals, what is the smallest member of the monkey family?
Marmoset
Which type of monkey is known for its characteristic roar, which can be heard up to two miles
away?
Howler Monkey
In which country is Lake Baikal, home to the only freshwater seals in the world?
Russia
In the animals, by what name is a manta ray also known; an angel ray or devil ray?
Devil Ray
In the animal kingdom, what is a doberman pinscher?
Dog
In the animal kingdom, is a gnatcatcher; a bird or a reptile?
Bird
In the animal kingdom, what Q is the name for the prickles on a porcupine?
Quills
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In the animals, do chimpanzees have tails?
No
In the animal kingdom, chimpanzees are native to which continent?
Africa
How many legs does a centipede usually have on each segment of its body?
Two
In the animals kingdom, can chimpanzees go bald as they age?
Yes
In the animal kingdom, what D is the name given to a domesticated ass?
Donkey
What type of creature is a cottontail?
Rabbit
In the animal kingdom, the peafowl is another name for which member of the pheasant family?
Peacock
What M is the name given to a mature female horse?
Mare
In the animal kingdom, is an abalone a type of snail or a seabird?
Snail
In the animal kingdom, the monarch or milkweed is a species of which insect?
Butterfly
What name is given to the early stage of development of an animal after fertilisation of an ovum
and before birth?
Embryo
In the animal kingdom, can an emu fly?
No
What name is given to the study of insects?
Entomology
In the animal kingdom, a mammal's ear consists of three parts, the inner, outer and what?
The Middle
In the animal kingdom, by what name is the European elk known in North America?
Moose
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In the animal kingdom, does the male or the female ostrich incubate the eggs?
Male
In the animal kingdom, do anteaters have teeth?
No
In the animal kingdom, do the eyes of lions have round or slit pupils?
Round
In the animals, the term ungulate refers to mammals with which particular bodily feature?
Hooves
Which type of deer was introduced into the Scottish Highlands in the 1950's?
Reindeer
In the animal kingdom, the bee, sword-billed and giant are all types of which nectar drinking bird?
Hummingbird
Bombus is the scientific name given to which insect?
Bee
In the animals, what A is the name of the heaviest living snake?
Anaconda
In the animals, what is the name of the only mammal that is capable of true flight?
Bat
Polar and grizzly are types of which large mammal?
Bear
Sulphur-crested, leadbeater's and galah are all types of which parrot?
Cockatoo
In the animal kingdom, what insect do the English commonly call Daddy-Long-Legs?
Crane Fly
In the animal kingdom, feathers, claws, hair and nails are all formed from which fibrous protein?
Keratin
What D is the name given to the fin found on a dolphins back?
Dorsal
In the animals, the firefly is from which family of Insects?
Beetle
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Halibut, plaice, flounder and sole are all members of which family of fish?
Flatfish
In the animal kingdom, what M is the name given to the legless larvae of a house fly?
Maggot
What G is the collective term for a group of geese not in flight?
Gaggle
In the animal kingdom, does a flea have wings?
No
In the animals, which large aquatic mammal was reportedly mistaken by Columbus for a
mermaid?
Manatee
What name is given to a young otter?
Pup
Which species of rhinoceros is the largest; black or white?
White
In the animals, a murder is the name given to which group of birds?
Crows
In human biology, where would you find the auditory canal?
In the Ear
Which animal has the faster top speed; the lion or the zebra?
Lion
What H is a term for livestock farming or the breeding and care of farm animals?
Husbandry
What D is a type of horse bred to pull heavy weights?
Draught
What is the name given to dominant male gorillas because of the greying hair on their backs?
Silverback
What is the biggest species of cat native to the Americas; the jaguar or the lynx?
Jaguar
Of the egg-laying mammals, which is the only one that can produce poison?
Platypus
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What 'T' is a large mammal related to the horse, which has an elongated snout forming a flexible
trunk?
Tapir
In the animal kingdom, what W is a type of large seal with two tusks?
Walrus
What kind of animal is a chow chow?
Dog
Is a chub an animal or a plant?
Animal
In the animal kingdom, is a swift a type of bird or fish?
Bird
What type of animal is a basset?
Dog / hound
To which family does the badger belong; weasel or dog?
Weasel family
In the animal kingdom, can weasel's swim?
Yes
What kind of creatures are bee-eaters?
Birds
In the animal kingdom, what 'B' are the largest rodents in the Northern Hemisphere?
Beavers
What F was the surname of the American zoologist Dian, who devoted much of her life to the
study of gorillas?
Fossey
In the animal kingdom, do sharks continuously replace their teeth?
Yes
In the animal kingdom, what is the general name given to female adult whales?
Cows
What F are long-legged birds, famed for their pink-tinged plumage, that live entirely by filter
feeding?
Flamingos
In the animal kingdom, how many eggs does a flamingo usually lay each year; one or six?
One
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How many legs does a millipede have in each segment of its body?
Four
Which member of the cat family can sprint at up to 70 miles an hour?
Cheetah
What S is a large wading bird, with a long neck, said to deliver new-born babies?
Stork
In the animal kingdom, which is larger the African or Indian elephant?
African
In the animal kingdom, do hares live in burrows or nests?
Nests
In the animals, the chamois and the Ibex are breeds of what?
Goat
In the animal kingdom, the kestrel is a species of which bird of prey?
Falcon
What is the meaning of the Aboriginal word koala; no water or small bear?
No Water
In the animal kingdom, is a seal an amphibian or mammal?
Mammal
In the animal kingdom, does the sea lion have external ears?
Yes
What S is a woolly farm animal, the Male of Whichis called a ram?
Sheep
What F is the woolly coat of a sheep?
Fleece
What term is used to describe the transformation from tadpole to frog?
Metamorphosis
In the animal kingdom, does a moth have one or two pairs of wings?
Two
What T is the most common species of owl found in Britain?
Tawny
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Which H is a species of gull associated with coastal areas and rubbish tips?
Herring
In the animal kingdom, which is smaller; the weasel or the stoat?
Weasel
What is the largest mammal native to the UK; the red deer or the fallow deer?
Red Deer
Which species of kangaroo is the largest living marsupial; red or grey?
Red
Which family does the Australian koala belong; bears or marsupials?
Marsupials
After a koala is born, where on its mother's body is it carried?
Pouch
In the animal kingdom, what name is given to a young koala?
Joey
In the animals kingdom, after the tiger, what is the second largest of the big cats?
Lion
What M is the name given to the long hair found on the head and shoulders of a male lion?
Mane
The comic strip character Fred Bassett was based on what breed of dog?
Bassett Hound
The sloth, spectacled and sun are all species of which large mammal?
Bear
Which P is an endangered mammal that almost exclusively eats Bamboo?
Panda
Which mammal is known as the Large Cat Bear in China?
Panda
What M is the name given to a dog of mixed breed?
Mongrel
In the animals kingdom, what is the name given to a group of dolphins?
Pod
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What name is given to a baby dolphin; a calf or a pup?
Calf
In the animal kingdom, the jackrabbit is a species of what; rabbit or hare?
Hare
What O is an edible mollusc that is known to produce pearls?
Oyster
What C is a strong cord made from animal intestines and used to string musical instruments?
Catgut
What C is a collective term used to describe a herd of domesticated cows?
Cattle
What L are blood-sucking insects which have eggs known as nits?
Lice / Louse
In the animal kingdom, what W is a common stinging insect with a black and yellow striped body?
Wasp
What K is an Australian bird known for its laughing song?
Kookaburra
In the animal kingdom, what F is a tail-less jumping amphibian with long legs?
Frog
What A is the name of a South-American mammal, closely related to the llama?
Alpaca
Which dog-like mammal is best known for its cry, which has been compared to hysterical human
laughter?
Hyena
What sort of animal is a barbel; a monkey or a fish?
Fish
In the animal kingdom, on which substance do bedbugs feed?
Blood
What S is the art of making three-dimensional figures or designs from materials such as wood,
plaster, stone or metal?
Sculpture
In which country did the art of paper folding, known as origami, originate?
Japan
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In art, were Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci both right handed or left handed?
Left Handed
What error did the New York museum of Modern Art commit when displaying Henri Matisse's 'Le
Bateau'?
Hung it upside down
What is the name of the large bronze statue of Apollo Which reputedly stood in Rhodes in the
Third Century BC?
The Colossus
What S is the early 20th century art movement associated with Andre Masson, Paul Delvaux and
Joan Miro?
Surrealism
In which US city is the Whitney Museum of American Art?
New York
In which American city is the John Paul Getty museum; New York, Chicago or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles
Does Pollock's Museum in Central London mainly exhibit toys, clothes or furniture?
Toys
Which UK country was the painter Thomas Gainsborough born?
England
In art, which type of hat features in several paintings by the surrealist Rene Magrittet?
Bowler Hat
The artist Breughel painted a depiction of the fall of which mythical Greek character?
Icarus
Which artist painted 'The Laughing Cavalier'?
Frans Hals
Which Flemish artist was an assistant to Rubens from about 1618 to 1621?
Van Dyck
Which 18th Century English Engraver and Painter is known for his satirical scenes, including 'The
Rake's Progress'?
William Hogarth
Which British impressionist artist famous for his paintings of music hall Interiors died in 1942?
Walter Sickert
Who painted 'Sunday afternoon on the island of La Grande Jatte'?
Georges Seurat
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In art, what P is the name given to the technique of painting with small dabs rather than long
brushstrokes?
Pointillism
In art, what A is a term given to art produced by native Australians from pre-history to the present
day?
Aboriginal Art
Which London art college was originally called the Government School of Design in 1837?
Royal College of Art
The French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was famous for what in particular; his posters or his
photography?
Posters
What G is the name given to drawings or writings casually scratched into walls or similar
surfaces?
Graffiti
Which famous art museum in London, founded in 1852 as the Museum of Manufacturers,
contains the Silver Galleries?
Victoria and Albert Museum
In art, what relation was the Welsh painter Gwen John to Augustus John?
Sister
In art, do painters use a maulstick or a drumstick to support the hand holding the brush?
Maulstick
In which country of the British Isles was the landscape painter John Constable born?
England
In which decade was the Arts Council of Great Britain founded?
1940's
Which R is an art movement that flourished in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries?
Romanticism
Was the London Royal College of Art founded in the 18th or 19th Century?
19th
In art, what S is a rough drawing or painting that is done quickly without concern for detail?
Sketch
What was the nationality of cubist artist Georges Braque?
French
In art, what was the nationality of painter Paul Cezanne?
French
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What is the name of the famous cartoon making duo who created 'Scooby Doo' and 'The
Flintstones'?
Hanna - Barbera
What V is the name of an adult comic, first produced in Newcastle in 1979 and features the
character Sid the Sexist?
Viz
Which Viking comic strip character was created by Dik Browne and has appeared in newspapers
since 1973?
Hagar The Horrible
Who created the comic strip character 'Flash Gordon' in 1934; Alex Raymond or Sam J Jones?
Alex Raymond
Which fruit-powered superhero was first seen in 'The Nutty' comic book?
Bananaman
Which cartoonist was voted Cartoonist of the Twentieth Century for his 50 years of work in The
Express newspaper?
Carl Giles
The Scottish architect and interior designer Robert Adam worked in which century?
Eighteenth
Laughing Self Portrait' and 'Old Woman Praying' are paintings by which Dutch artist, born in
1606?
Rembrandt
In London, St Paul's Cathedral is connected to which art gallery by the Millennium Footbridge?
Tate Modern
Which Irish dramatist is quoted to have said 'Art never expresses anything but itself'?
Oscar Wilde
In which European country was the artist Leonardo da Vinci born?
Italy
In art, is Leonardo Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' painted on canvas or directly onto the wall?
Onto the Wall
Which famous sculptor and painter designed the Medici Chapel in Florence?
Michelangelo
In what is Venus standing in Sandro Botticelli's painting 'The Birth of Venus'?
A Shell
The performance artists who won the 1986 Turner Prize are known as 'Gilbert and ,,,' who?
George
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Carl Andre's sculpture 'Equivalent Eight', controversially acquired by the Tate Gallery, was
constructed from what?
Bricks
Which Dutch artist's 'Portrait of a Lady' sold for 19.8 million pounds at Christie's in December
2000?
Rembrandt
Leonardo da Vinci was appointed court painter to which country's King; France, Belgium or Italy ?
France
Which famous Russian ballet company originated from classes given at a Moscow orphanage in
1773?
Bolshoi Ballet
In art, which Spanish surrealist painter was born in 1904 and died in 1989?
Salvador Dali
Which artist is best known for his detailed paintings of Venetian canals?
Giovanni Antonio Canaletto
Which Bloomsbury group painter was the sister of Virginia Woolf?
Vanessa Bell
In what type of geometric design is a tessera found?
Mosaic
The Mistress of Auguste Rodin, Gwen John, was the sister of which British painter?
Augustus John
In which city is the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art?
Edinburgh
Who drew the comic-strip character Andy Capp; Reg Smythe or Reg Dwight?
Reg Smythe
In what comic did Spiderman make his first appearance in 1962; Amazing Fantasy or Action
Comics?
Amazing Fantasy
The animated Beatles film released in 1968 was called 'Yellow... what?
Yellow Submarine
Which pasta dish is the favourite food of the comic strip cat Garfield?
Lasagne
What M is a type of sculpture that has suspended elements, or is itself suspended, so that it may
move?
Mobile
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Engineering drawings and architectural plans are known as what B?
Blueprints
What term is applied to moving art, driven by atmospheric forces or by motors or magnets?
Kinetic Art
In art, which P is used as a method of representing spatial awareness and depth on a flat
surface?
Perspective
Which London museum houses the National Art Library?
Victoria and Albert Museum
In ancient Greece, were Kouroi standing statues of male or female nudes?
Male
In art, did writing parchment originally come from an animal or a plant?
Animal
An American abstract expressionist artist, who painted 'Autumn Rhythm' and 'Lavender Mist',
Jackson who...?
Pollock
Which V is a resinous transparent solution that solidifies into a protective glossy coating?
Varnish
What F was a short-lived artistic movement led by French artist Henri Matisse?
Foevism
In art, is a stupa a Buddhist religious monument or an ancient Egyptian picture frame?
Buddhist Religious Monument
What nationality was the sculptor and painter Alexander Calder?
American
What H is the surname of David, one of the leaders of the British Pop Art movement in the
1960s?
Hockney
What B is a painting implement usually consisting of flexible fibres set in a handle?
Brush
In art, what nationality was Edgar Degas; French or Belgian?
French
Who painted the work 'Olympia' in 1863; Manet or Monet?
Manet
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In art, rounds, mops and flats are all types of which tool?
Brushes
In art, what C is a coloured writing implement, often made of wax or chalk?
Crayon
What C is used for writing and drawing on blackboards?
Chalk
Which Spanish painter was quoted as saying 'I Paint Objects as I Think them, Not as I See
them'?
Picasso
Which famous Italian artist drew designs for early versions of cranes, tanks and helicopters?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What name is Leonardo Da Vinci's mysterious portrait of the wife of Francesco del Giocondo
better known?
Mona Lisa
In which country was artist Michelangelo born?
Italy
From which Testament of the Bible were Michelangelo's scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine
Chapel taken?
Old Testament
In art, is tempera a paint mixed with egg or oil?
Egg
What was the first name of the artist Gauguin?
Paul
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the designer of Bankside Power Station, also designed the Anglican
Cathedral in which city?
Liverpool
With which field of art would you most associate Alberto Giacometti and Sir Jacob Epstein?
Sculpture
With which profession would you most associate Sir Charles Barry and Sir John Vanbrugh?
Architecture
Which art prize was won by the German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans in November 2000?
Turner Prize
In art, the rustic scenery of what county was John Crome's inspiration; Somerset, Norfolk or
Lancashire?
Norfolk
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In art, the first Faberge jewelled Easter egg was commissioned in 1884 by the Imperial Court of
which country?
Russia
Which London Institution of Art was founded in 1768?
The Royal Academy
What was the name of the dog that found the missing Football World Cup in 1966?
Pickles
By which nickname was Alfred the King of Wessex known?
Alfred the Great
Which superhero sidekick first appeared in a Batman comic strip in 1940?
Robin
Which female super heroine first appeared in 1941 in 'All Star Comics'?
Wonder Woman
Which superhero has a girlfriend called Lois Lane?
Superman
In the comic 'The Beano', Cuthbert Cringeworthy is the class swot in which school?
Bash Street
The Rococo artistic style first emerged in which European country?
France
What 'I' is a coloured liquid used for writing, drawing and printing?
Ink
Which London art gallery houses Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'?
National Gallery
Which Manchester-born artist painted 'Coming from the Mill' in 1930?
Lowry
Which famous American statue depicts a woman carrying a flaming torch?
Statue of Liberty
Which controversial English artist won the Turner Prize in 1995?
Damien Hirst
Which famous arts complex in Paris houses the French National Museum of Modern Art?
The Pompidou Centre
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What architectural style is the Empire State Building in New York?
Art Deco
What is the nationality of the artist Jasper Johns, born in 1930?
American
Which famous English furniture designer wrote 'The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director' in
1754?
Thomas Chippendale
In which century did the Impressionist movement begin in France?
Nineteenth
In 1955, the Annigoni Portrait of whom, drew record-breaking crowds to the Royal Academy?
The Queen
What 'C' is the name of the artist famous for wrapping buildings and areas of landscape in fabric?
Christo
Which family of art galleries operates on several sites across Britain, including Liverpool and St
Ives?
Tate
The full name of the New York Art Gallery known as MOMA is The Museum of... what?
Modern Art
What function did the building now known as the Tate Modern once serve?
Power station
What 'S' is the surname of a British advertising mogul born in Iraq and a prominent modern art
collector?
Saatchi
Which French artist is known for his many paintings of the people of Tahiti?
Gaugin
Which Dutch artist once committed himself to an asylum and died from a self-inflicted bullet
wound?
Van Gogh
In Biology. What is the name of the largest Artery in the Human Body?
Aorta
In the human body What part of the skeleton protects the lungs?
Ribs
In the 17th century, physician William Harvey introduced his theory about the circulation of What
in the Human Body?
Blood
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In medicine, are antibiotics normally used to treat viral or bacterial infections?
Bacterial
Which knock-out football competition was founded during the 1870s by Charles William Alcock?
FA Cup
In tennis, how many players are on court during a doubles match?
Four
In tennis, in which year did Jana Novotna win the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Title, 1988 or 1998?
1998
With which sport is Carnoustie in Scotland associated?
Golf
In cricket, which country did Richie Benaud represent at international level?
Australia
In sport, which county cricket club is based in the city of Manchester?
Lancashire
In cricket, the record-breaking batsman, born in Trinidad in 1969, is Brian who?
Lara
Which sport have the Waugh brothers played at international level?
Cricket
In football, for which country did Dino Zoff play at international level?
Italy
In football, in which position did Neville Southall play during his professional career?
Goalkeeper
In football, Hampden Park is a stadium in which country of the UK?
Scotland
In sport, Michael Owen began his professional career with which football club?
Liverpool
In rugby union, which country did England defeat in the first match of the Six Nations Tournament
in 2001?
Wales
In Formula One, Mika Hakkinen and which Scottish driver raced for McLaren, in the 2001
season?
David Coulthard
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In motor racing, what is the name of the track side area where emergency repairs can take
place?
Pits
What is the name given to a race in which horses carry different weights in order to make it a
more equal contest?
Handicap
In horse racing, what is the name for an investigation that takes place to check no wrong doing
occurred?
Stewards Enquiry
In snooker, after all the reds are off the table, which colour ball worth two points must be potted
next?
Yellow
What is the full first name of famous basketball player Shaq O'Neal?
Shaquille
In football, which former Liverpool Player became the first man to win 100 caps for Scotland in
1986?
Kenny Dalglish
In football, Ian Wright has played in FA Cup finals for Crystal Palace and which north London
club?
Arsenal
In sport, how many more players are there in a rugby union side than a rugby league side?
Two
In football, which London club won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1998?
Chelsea
In sport, football clubs from which country won the European Cup every year between 1977 and
1982?
England
In sport, which Spanish football club won the Champions League in 1998 and 2000?
Real Madrid
In snooker, which colour ball has a value of seven points when potted?
Black
In horse racing, in which country is the 'Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe' contested annually?
France
England footballers Gary and Phil Neville have a sister called Tracey who represents England at
which sport?
Netball
In football, who replaced Graham Taylor as England coach in 1994?
Terry Venables
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Which Spanish football club has ben coached by former England managers Terry Venables and
Bobby Robson?
Barcelona
In sport, for which North London football club did Gary Lineker play in the 1991 FA Cup Final?
Tottenham Hotspur
In football, with which club did George Best begin his professional career?
Manchester United
In which country of the UK was former snooker world champion Steve Davis born?
England
In sport, which famous British boxer is nicknamed the 'Prince'?
Naseem Hamed
In cricket, which international team is known as the 'Windies'?
West Indies
In rugby union, which country play their home internationals at Murrayfield?
Scotland
In tennis, which country has Andre Agassi represented in the Davis Cup?
US
In rugby, what is the name given to the kick for goal that follows a try?
Conversion
In rugby, in which direction can players not pass the ball?
Forward
In cricket, which former England captain is nicknamed 'Athers'?
Michael Atherton
In sport, which British-born World Heavyweight boxing champion lost to Oliver McCall in 1994?
Lennox Lewis
In boxing, to what did Cassius Clay change his name in 1964?
Muhammad Ali
In boxing, which famous Heavyweight Champion was stripped of his title in 1967, for refusing to
join the US Army?
Muhammad Ali
In American football, what is the name of the area beyond the goal line, in which a touchdown is
scored?
End Zone
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In football, what is the name for the horizontal beam which forms the top of a goal?
Crossbar
In sport, excluding substitutes, how many players are there in a test cricket team?
Eleven
In which sport is a 'Bull' worth 50 points?
Darts
What name is given to an Oxford or Cambridge student who represents the university at a sport?
A Blue
In football, which country hosted the 1966 World Cup?
England
In snooker, which country of the UK did the 1998 World Champion John Higgins represent?
Scotland
In sport, which country's cricket team famously wears baggy green hats?
Australia
In sport, what 'P' is the name for the building that houses the dressing rooms at a cricket ground?
Pavilion
In sport, in which country are the Headingly and Edgbaston cricket grounds?
England
In cricket, for which country have Jonty Rhodes and Alan Donald played?
South Africa
In rugby, Australia play against which nearby country for the 'Bledsoe Cup'?
New Zealand
In rugby union, Jannie De Beer scored a record 5 drop goals against which country in the 1999
World Cup?
England
In which sport are there positions called props' and 'locks'?
rugby
With which sport would you associate Ben Crenshaw and Fred Couples?
Golf
In sport, what is the name for the practice bouts, in which boxers fight by way of training?
Sparring
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In tennis, what is the next point won after 'deuce' called?
Advantage
In which skiing event do competitors zig zag downhill through a series of markers?
Slalom
With which sport would you associate Heinz Harald Frentzen?
Formula One
In tennis, which country do the famous Williams sisters represent?
United States
After receiving a sports personality award, who said, "I had a great time boxing, I enjoyed it, and I
might come back"?
Muhammad Ali
In motor racing, who won the Australian Grand Prix in March 2001?
Michael Schumacher
In which former Olympic sport were Argentina the last gold medallists, polo or rugby union?
Polo
In sport, which surname links the famous footballers Andy, Ashley and Joe?
Cole
In football, at which stadium in Cardiff was the Worthington Cup final played in February 2001?
Millennium Stadium
In sport, who beat Arnaud Clement to win the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis
championship in 2001?
Andre Agassi
In 1998, which Liverpool Striker became the youngest player to win an England Cap since 1881?
Michael Owen
In football, with which London club did Jimmy Greaves begin his professional career?
Chelsea
In American football, which team won the 2001 Super Bowl, the Baltimore Ravens or the New
York Jets?
Baltimore Ravens
In which sport do you have 'fly halves' and 'hookers'?
rugby
At which sport did Socrates represent Brazil?
Football
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Which athlete, who won an Olympic Bronze medal, went on to present the TV show 'Record
Breakers'?
Kriss Akabusi
In horse racing, in 1956, 'Devon Loch' fell on the run-in to which annual event?
Grand National
In football, with which London club did Bobby Moore begin his professional career?
West Ham United
In which English city is Headingly cricket ground?
Leeds
In England, at which sport do the top teams compete in the 'Zurich Premiership'?
rugby union
At which sport do the Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons compete?
rugby union
In boxing, which British former World Heavy-Weight Champion retired in 1996?
Frank Bruno
Which British boxer suffered defeats in world title fights against Tim Witherspoon, Mike Tyson
and Lennox Lewis?
Frank Bruno
Which British boxer's 1987 biography is called 'Know What I Mean'?
Frank Bruno
In boxing, Frank Bruno twice fought which US fighter for the WBC Heavyweight Championship?
Mike Tyson
In sport, which country does Marcus Trescothick represent at cricket?
England
In the 2001 Six Nations rugby Tournament, which country beat Scotland by a record 43 to 3
scoreline?
England
How many lions appear on the emblem of the England cricket team's jumpers?
Three
In cricket, which team captain from TV's 'They Think It's All Over', scored over 8000 runs for
England?
David Gower
Which US sport is commonly played at Yankee Stadium in New York?
Baseball
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In sport, which professional football club is known as the 'Rams'?
Derby
In athletics, which country does 400 metres runner Cathy Freeman represent?
Australia
In athletics, at which event did Maurice Greene become Olympic Champion and World Record
Holder?
100 Metres
Which French motor Racing world champion was nicknamed 'The Professor'?
Alain Prost
In football, which Spanish club did England International, Steve McManaman join in 1999?
Real Madrid
In football, which country do Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo represent?
Brazil
In which sport was Louise Latimer the British No. 1 in the year 2000?
Tennis
At which sport were Jo Durie and Annabel Croft both British number ones during the 1980s?
Tennis
In sport, which famous boxer an Olympic gold medal in 1960?
Muhammad Ali
In sport, which country's football team is known as the 'Socceroos'?
Australia
Which former footballer, now an actor, owned a greyhound called 'Smoking Bullet'?
Vinnie Jones
In sport, the father of which famous golfer wrote a coaching guide called 'Training a Tiger'?
Tiger Woods
Which UK team did not compete in the 1999/2000 FA Cup Tournament as they were playing in
the World Club Championships?
Manchester United
In professional English football, how many leagues are there above the Third Division?
Three
In English football, how many leagues are there above the Second Division?
Two
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In English football how many leagues are there above the First Division?
One
In Scottish football, how many leagues are there above the Third Division?
Three
In Scottish football, how many leagues are there above the Second Division?
Two
In Scottish football, how many leagues are there above the First Division?
One
In football, Marseille is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
France
In football, Lyon is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
France
In football, Paris Saint Germain is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
France
In football, Nantes is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
France
In football, Bayern Munich is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Germany
In football, Hertha Berlin is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Germany
In football, Borussia Dortmund is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Germany
In football, Munich 1860 is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Germany
In football, Stuttgart is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Germany
In football, AC Milan is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Italy
In sport, Fiorentina is a football team, in the domestic league of which European country?
Italy
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In football, Parma is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Italy
In football, Roma is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Italy
In football, Bologna is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Italy
In football, Sparta Rotterdam is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Netherlands
In football, Lisbon is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Portugal
In football, Spartak Moscow is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Russia
In football, Dinamo Moscow is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Russia
In football, Barcelona is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Spain
In football, Real Madrid is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Spain
In football, Valencia is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Spain
In football, Atletico Bilbao is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Spain
In football, Athletico Madrid is a team in the domestic league of which European country?
Spain
Which sport is regulated by the IAAF?
Athletics
In professional boxing, which is heavier, a bantamweight or a super bantamweight?
Super Bantamweight
In professional boxing, which is heavier, a Super Bantamweight or a Super Featherweight?
Super Featherweight
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In professional boxing, which is heavier, a Super Featherweight or a Lightweight?
Lightweight
In professional boxing, which is heavier, a Super Welterweight or a Middleweight?
Middleweight
In professional boxing, which is heavier, a Super Middleweight or a Light Heavyweight?
Light-Heavyweight
In which athletics event do competitors attempt to clear a high cross bar with the aid of a pole?
Pole Vault
In athletics, what is the name of the 3000m event, in which competitors leap over water jumps
and hurdles?
Steeplechase
In sport, which equestrian event involves a series of tests involving complicated moves and
halts?
Dressage
Which sporting term comes from the Greek word 'Athlos', meaning 'a contest'?
Athletics
According to boxing rules, it is illegal to punch below the what?
Belt
Which North London football club has a cockerel standing on a ball as its crest?
Tottenham Hotspur
For which London club did Lawrie Sanchez score a surprise winning goal in the 1988 FA Cup
Final against Liverpool?
Wimbledon
In sport, what is the name of the indoor game based on tennis, played with small solid bats?
Table Tennis
In sport, what is the common name for the stringed bats, used in games such as tennis and
badminton?
Racquet
In sport, which English football club did Kevin Keegan join from Hamburg in 1980?
Southampton
In sport, for what do the initials RFU stand?
rugby Football union
In sport, which country of the UK have Lawrence Dallaglio and Rory Underwood represented at
rugby union?
England
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In rugby union, what is the name of the touring team selected to represent the UK countries?
Lions
In sport, which Las Vegas born tennis star won the 2001 Australian Open?
Andre Agassi
In tennis, which country does Martina Hingis represent?
Switzerland
Which US women's tennis player won the Australian Open in 2000 without losing a set?
Lindsay Davenport
In sport, which US tennis player beat Martina Hingis to win her first Grand Slam Title at the 2001
Australian Open?
Jennifer Capriati
In sport, who was the highest ranked British tennis player at the end of the year 2000?
Tim Henman
Which team captain on the TV show 'They Think It's All Over' captained England at cricket 32
times?
David Gower
In sport, which famous London cricket ground is owned by the MCC?
Lords
In cricket, what is the name for a period of six consecutive balls by the same bowler?
Over
In cricket, what is the name for the line or rope which marks where the field of play ends?
Boundary
In cricket, which bird's name means a batsman is out without scoring any runs?
Duck
In American sport, which famous baseball player was nicknamed the 'Bambino'?
Babe Ruth
Which famous Swedish tennis player won the Wimbledon title 5 times in a row from 1976 and
1980?
Bjorn Borg
In sport, which pieces of boxing equipment were originally known as 'mufflers'?
Gloves
Which sport is also known as 'pugilism'?
Boxing
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In which US sport do you score 'touchdowns' and 'field goals'?
American Football
In which sport can you score a 'basket'?
Basketball
In which US sport can you score from the 'free throw line'?
Basketball
In sport, what 'R' is the playing area called in ice hockey?
Rink
In sport, Clive Woodward took over as coach of which nation's rugby union team in 1997?
England
With which East Midlands football club did Gary Lineker begin his professional career?
Leicester
In football, which former Arsenal goalkeeper embarked on a career presenting TV sport in the
1970s?
Bob Wilson
In athletics, for which country did Carl Lewis win nine Olympic Gold Medals?
US
In sport, which British Athlete won the 1992 Olympic 100m Gold Medal?
Linford Christie
In sport, which US sprinter won the Olympic 100 metres Gold Medal in 1984 and 1988?
Carl Lewis
Which British woman athlete won the Olympic 400m Hurdles Gold Medal in Barcelona in 1992?
Sally Gunnell
Which famous British Heavyweight boxer was knighted by the Queen in February 2000?
Henry Cooper
Which famous US Heavyweight boxer released an album in 1963 entitled 'I am the Greatest'?
Muhammad Ali
Of which Olympic sport is 'Greco-Roman' a category?
Wrestling
In sport, the Harlem Globetrotters are a basketball team from which country?
US
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In sport, a regulation basketball hoop stands at what height, ten feet or fifteen feet?
Ten Feet
In snooker, what is the normal points value of the red ball?
One
In sport, the football club Queens Park is based in which Scottish city?
Glasgow
In football, who succeeded Don Revie as Leeds United manager in 1974?
Brian Clough
In sport, Audley Harrison won which medal for super heavyweight boxing during the 2000
Olympics?
Gold
In sport, which English football league team has the nickname 'Spurs'?
Tottenham Hotspur
In football, Brighton and Hove Albion take their nickname from which type of bird?
Seagull
Which sporting event was first held in Athens in 1896?
Olympic Games
In sailing, what 'S' is the name given to a person in charge of a ship or boat?
Skipper
In football, Tottenham Hotspur are based in which city?
London
In football, which London Premiership team's ground is in Highbury?
Arsenal
In which sport would you find spikes, blocks and a starting pistol?
Athletics/Running/Sprinting
With which sport would you associate Sean Kerly and Russell Garcia?
Hockey
In football, which Scandinavian country did England play in Sven Goran Eriksson's first World
Cup Qualifier in 2001?
Finland
In cricket, which country lost to India in March 2001 to end a run of 16 consecutive test victories?
Australia
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In sport, in which country of the UK was golfer Lee Westwood born?
England
In which country of the UK was golfer Colin Montgomerie born?
Scotland
In football, which team defeated Birmingham in the 2001 Worthington Cup Final?
Liverpool
What is the name of the character played by Hugh Grant in the film, 'Bridget Jones's Diary'?
Daniel Cleaver
Queen Alexandra was the wife of which British king?
Edward VII
In Formula One, which German driver won the first two Grand Prix's of the 2001 season?
Michael Schumacher
Which 'Doctor Who' actor played Rasputin in the film 'Nicholas and Alexandra'?
Tom Baker
Which English cathedral has three spires known as 'the ladies of the Vale'?
Lichfield
With which sport do you associate Pat Rafter?
Tennis
Who played Seth Gecko in the 1995 film 'From Dusk to Dawn'?
George Clooney
Which king ruled England from 1135 to 1154?
Stephen
Which tennis tournament did Pete Sampras win for the seventh time in the year 2000?
Wimbledon
Who played Bond girl, Domino, in the 1983 film 'Never Say Never Again'?
Kim Basinger
Macao was a colony of which country until it was handed back to China in December 1999?
Portugal
At which football ground did England play their March 2001 World Cup qualifier against Finland?
Anfield
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Who co-starred with Sean Connery in the 1968 film 'Shalako'?
Brigitte Bardot
A tonsorialist is concerned with looking after which part of the body?
Hair
In football, in March 2001, which Scottish club won the CIS Insurance Cup against Kilmarnock?
Celtic
Who directed the cult 1969 film 'Easy Rider'?
Dennis Hopper
Which part of the body is examined with an otoscope?
Ears
How many pockets are there on a standard pool table?
Six
Who played agent WD40 in the film 'Spy Hard'?
Leslie Nielsen
Which of the following bones is in the leg?
Tibia
In which sport are there categories called Lightweight Double-Sculls and Lightweight QuadSculls?
Rowing
Who directed the 2000 film, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'?
Ang Lee
What is the name of the dark pigment found in skin and hair?
Melanin
What is the nationality of the Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello?
Brazilian
Who starred as Lenny Bruce in the 1974 film 'Lenny'?
Dustin Hoffman
What is the medical term for an enlargement of the thyroid gland?
Goitre
In which sport is all or part of the playing field called 'The Diamond'?
Baseball
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Cuba Gooding Jr won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his part in which 1996 Tom Cruise film?
Jerry Maguire
Which medical specialist performs postmortems?
Pathologist
What nationality is the Formula One racing driver Mika Hakkinen?
Finnish
Which country singer's life was dramatized in the 1985 film 'Sweet Dreams'?
Patsy Cline
Nick Leeson was the trader whose unsupervised dealings helped bring down which bank?
Baring's
How many innings make up a standard game of baseball, nine or eleven?
Nine
Who played the title role in the 1963 film 'Tom Jones'?
Albert Finney
What, in Roman numerals, is the result of dividing 'D' by 'X'?
L
In golf which is a better score, an eagle or an albatross?
Albatross
Who played Doug Roberts, the architect of 'The Towering Inferno'?
Paul Newman
What is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet?
Zeta
Is 'My World' the autobiography of footballer David Beckham or Ryan Giggs?
David Beckham
Who wrote the script for the film 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'?
Harold Pinter
In poetic use, Hibernia is the Roman name for which country?
Ireland
In tennis, what is the nationality of former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez?
Spanish
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Who won a Best Actress Oscar for her role as a smothering mother in the film 'Terms Of
Endearment'?
Shirley MacLaine
In the song 'Waltzing Matilda', what is a jumbuck?
Sheep
Kempton Park is well known as a venue for which sport?
Horse racing
Who played Fletcher Christian in the 1962 film version of 'Mutiny On The Bounty'?
Marlon Brando
What is formed in the process known as ossification?
Bone
Which football club moved from Plough Lane to Selhurst Park after the end of the 1990-1991
season?
Wimbledon
Who provided the voice of Captain John Smith in the film 'Pocahontas'?
Mel Gibson
For what purpose would an Egyptian or Indian use a shaduf?
To raise water
On which river did the rowing events in the 1900 Paris Olympics take place?
Seine
Which director directed the 1986 film 'Blue Velvet'?
David Lynch
The word tattoo, meaning a skin decoration, comes from which language?
Tahitian
In which European country would you be if you were watching a football game at the San Siro
stadium?
Italy
Which singer played the title role in the 1980 film 'McVicar'?
Roger Daltrey
In the United States, a sawbuck is slang for which denomination bill?
Ten dollar
The 'baggies' is one of the nicknames of which Midlands football club, Aston Villa or West
Bromwich Albion?
West Bromwich Albion
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Who played Buster Edwards' wife, June, in the 1988 film 'Buster'?
Julie Walters
A Penang lawyer is a type of what?
Walking stick
Which word can describe both a football match between two teams from the same area and a
famous horse race?
Derby
Who played Eric Idle's fellow nun in the 1990 film 'Nuns On The Run'?
Robbie Coltrane
An epithalamion is a poem written to celebrate what occasion?
Marriage
In which year did pop singer Elvis Presley die?
1977
Which 'EastEnders' actress played Miss Willing in the film 'Carry On Matron'?
Wendy Richard
Whose 'Ashes' tells of the author Frank McCourt's upbringing in Ireland?
Angela's
The finale of The Proms takes place in which London building?
Royal Albert Hall
Who starred as a corrupt Los Angeles cop Dennis Peck in the 1990 film 'Internal Affairs'?
Richard Gere
In the stories by P L Travers, what is Mary Poppins's occupation?
Nanny
The real name of 'Ringo Starr' is 'Richard... what?
Starkey
Who won an Music Oscar for 'Let The River Run', the theme song from the film 'Working Girl'?
Carly Simon
Published in 1953, 'Casino Royale', was the first novel to feature which secret agent?
James Bond
In 2000 Hillary Clinton was elected to the US Senate to represent which State?
New York
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Which outlaw was played by Paul Newman in the film 'The Left-Handed Gun'?
Billy The Kid
To whom does the ghost of Jacob Marley appear in Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'?
Ebenezer Scrooge
Joan and Jackie Collins are what relation to each other?
Sisters
The theme song to which James Bond film was performed by 'A-Ha'?
The Living Daylights
In children's literature, whose arch enemy is Draco Malfoy?
Harry Potter
Which TV cartoon series features the characters 'Cartman' and 'Kenny'?
South Park
What was the name of cowboy star Roy Rogers' horse?
Trigger
Who, in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', is the Queen of the Fairies?
Titania
The TV presenters 'Ant' and 'Dec' met while on the set of which children's drama series?
Byker Grove
Who played the title role in the 1991 film 'Bugsy'?
Warren Beatty
In Roald Dahl's story, who owned the chocolate factory toured by Charlie Buckett?
Willy Wonka
Which member of the royal family was given her first corgi dog on her 18th birthday?
The Queen
What was the name of the space ship in the film 'Alien'?
Nostromo
In which novel by Jane Austen does Elizabeth Bennet marry Mr Darcy?
Pride and Prejudice
In 2001, broadcasts of 'EastEnders' increased from three to how many nights a week?
Four
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Who played Gertrude to Mel Gibson's 'Hamlet' in the 1990 film version?
Glenn Close
Who wrote the novel 'Brighton Rock', later made into a film?
Graham Greene
What was the original nationality of tennis player Martina Navratilova?
Czechoslovakian
Who wrote the screenplay for the 1961 film 'The Misfits'?
Arthur Miller
In Shakespeare's tragedy, 'Hamlet' is the prince of which country?
Denmark
The singer Madonna had what surname at birth?
Ciccone
Which scientist did Walter Matthau play in the film 'IQ'?
Albert Einstein
What completes the title of beat author Jack Kerouac's novel 'On the ...'?
Road
What was the surname shared by Nicole and Natalie, the sisters in 'All Saints'?
Appleton
Who starred as a miner turned professional rugby player in the 1963 film 'This Sporting Life'?
Richard Harris
Samuel Taylor were the forenames of which poet?
Coleridge
In which decade was the broadcaster Terry Wogan born?
1930s
Who wrote, directed and starred in the 2000 comedy film 'Small Time Crooks'?
Woody Allen
Who wrote the horror novel 'Carrie'?
Stephen King
The daughter of 'Spice Girl' Mel B shares her name with which mythical creature?
Phoenix
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Who starred in the title role as a New York policeman in the 1973 film 'Serpico'?
Al Pacino
In Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', what is the name of the boy raised by wolves?
Mowgli
Which BBC radio station was the first to broadcast nationally 24 hours a day?
Radio 2
Which sport did Edward Lewis take Vivian Ward to watch in the 1990 film 'Pretty Woman'?
Polo
What was Emma's surname in the novel by Jane Austen?
Woodhouse
Which musical features the character 'Daddy Warbucks'?
Annie
Who directed the film 'A Man For All Seasons'?
Fred Zinnemann
Who wrote the poem 'To A Mouse' in 1786?
Robert Burns
Which pop singer was the biggest selling female solo artist of the 1990s?
Mariah Carey
What type of jungle provided the title of a 1950 John Huston film?
Asphalt
In which year were the Nobel Prizes first awarded?
1901
Viscount David Linley is a trained designer of what - furniture or gardens?
Furniture
Complete the title of the 2000 film starring RenÃée Zellweger, 'Nurse ..' what?
Betty
In the song 'Waltzing Matilda', what is a coolabah?
Tree
In which English city was 'The Police' singer Sting born in 1951?
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Who played the title role in the 2000 film 'The Grinch'?
Jim Carrey
In the nursery rhyme, where was the pieman that Simple Simon met going to?
The fair
Two members of which Irish pop group own 'The Clarence' Hotel in Dublin?
U2
In which James Bond film was the title role played by Maud Adams?
Octopussy
Whose First Symphony is known as the Spring symphony?
Schumann
Which US singer was married to Barbara Marx, Mia Farrow and Ava Gardner?
Frank Sinatra
In which film did Robert De Niro play the role of Max Cady?
Cape Fear
Who wrote the music for the ballet 'Giselle'?
Adam
Which child star was propelled to fame after appearing in 'Home Alone' in 1990?
Macaulay Culkin
Who or what was Betty in the 1984 film 'A Private Function'?
Pig
What was the specialist instrument of big band leader, Harry James?
Trumpet
What was the stage name singer and film comedian George Hoy Booth?
George Formby
The 1973 film 'Catch My Soul' was a rock musical version of which Shakespeare play?
Othello
The song 'People Will Say We're in love' comes from which musical?
Oklahoma!
Which present-day cookery writer and presenter acted in the 1966 film 'Alfie'?
Jane Asher
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Who starred as Lindy Chamberlain, the woman in the dingo baby case, in the film 'A Cry In The
Dark'?
Meryl Streep
In the Max Bygraves 1958 song, where did the tulips come from?
Amsterdam
What is the surname of the American chat show host known as 'Oprah'?
Winfrey
Who directed the 1999 film 'Fight Club'?
David Fincher
According to the title of Rossini's opera, which city did the barber Figaro come from?
Seville
Which ex-member of 'Take That' published a book called 'Somebody, Someday'?
Robbie Williams
Starring Will Smith in the title role, which sport was the subject of the 2000 film 'The Legend of
Bagger Vance'?
Golf
Amadeus was the middle name of which composer?
Mozart
Which actress was the second wife of Laurence Olivier?
Vivien Leigh
Who directed the 2000 film 'Almost Famous'?
Cameron Crowe
James Galway is a virtuoso on which instrument?
Flute
What is the stage name of the pop singer Richard Hall?
Moby
Who played Ophelia in Kenneth Branagh's 1996 film version of the film 'Hamlet'?
Kate Winslet
Which composer was Mia Farrow's second husband?
AndrÃé Previn
The signature tune of which comedy duo was 'Bring Me Sunshine'?
Morecambe and Wise
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What is added to bacardi to make a Cuba Libre?
Coca cola
Who composed the music for the opera 'The Thieving Magpie' in 1817?
Rossini
Which Egyptian actor is one of the world's leading bridge players?
Omar Sharif
Bedfordshire Champion and Express Yellow are leading varieties of which vegetable?
Onion
According to Noel Coward's song, who along with "Englishmen go out in the midday sun"?
Mad dogs
Which author wrote the original 'James Bond' books?
Ian Fleming
What on an Italian menu is prosciutto?
Ham
The song 'A Wandering Minstrel I' comes from which Gilbert and Sullivan opera?
The Mikado
What is the name of the spoof presenter played by comedian Steve Coogan?
Alan Partridge
Zuppa inglese is an Italian type of which dessert?
Trifle
George Grove published a dictionary on which subject in the 1880s?
Music
Sophie Grigson is known for her role as what - a newsreader or chef?
Chef
Which roast meat has a crisp, brown rind known as crackling?
Pork
Who recorded the hit album 'Soprano In Red'?
Lesley Garrett
In which country was the film director Ingmar Bergman born?
Sweden
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Which is the largest city in the state of Louisiana?
New Orleans
The song 'Tea For Two' comes from which 1925 Broadway musical?
No, No Nanette!
The catchphrase of which comedian is "That's a cracker"?
Frank Carson
The Pont-Neuf, or New Bridge is, in spite of its name, the oldest bridge over which river?
Seine
Who composed the opera The Cunning Little Vixen?
Janacek
Which star was the mother of actress Liza Minnelli?
Judy Garland
Libreville is the capital of which African country?
Gabon
Joe Fagin had a top ten hit with 'That's Livin' Alright' in 1984 which was the theme song from
which TV series?
Auf Wiedersehen Pet
Which of the five original Spice Girls called her autobiography 'If Only?'
Geri Halliwell
Which is the only Australian state that has a land border with no other state?
Tasmania
Brian May was the guitarist with which rock group?
Queen
With which rock band does the father of actress Liv Tyler sing?
Aerosmith
In which country are the cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck?
Austria
With which group was Sting the lead singer until he embarked on a solo career?
The Police
Who was the father of the broadcasters David and Jonathan Dimbleby?
Richard Dimbleby
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Opened in 1883, in which city is the Metropolitan Opera House?
New York
Country singer Johnny Cash was known as the Man in ... what?
Black
Which famous actress was married to Jason Robards and Humphrey Bogart?
Lauren Bacall
The railway up which mountain starts in the village of Llanberis?
Snowdon
Which rock band topped the UK album charts in 1971 with 'Sticky Fingers'?
Rolling Stones
Who was the father of the singer Natalie Cole?
Nat 'King' Cole
Mount Everest stands on the border of the Tibet region of China and which other country?
Nepal
Heather Small was the vocalist with which band before going solo?
M people
In which profession is Nicky Clarke a celebrity name?
Hairdressing
Which natural wonder do tourists visit on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia?
Victoria Falls
Which band's third album, 'Nobody Else', entered the charts at number one in May 1995?
Take That
What is the first name of the singer and actor Bon Jovi?
Jon
Which is the second largest state in the USA?
Texas
Which band made the 1972 chart-topping album 'Bolan Boogie'?
T Rrex
The singer Lulu was married to a member of which band?
The Bee Gees
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Fuerteventura, a popular holiday destination, is in which island group?
Canaries
What is the real name of Bono, lead singer with 'U2'?
Paul Hewson
Zoe Ball co-presented the programme 'Live and Kicking' With 'Jamie... ' who?
Theakston
What is the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia?
Victoria
Who wrote the theme song for the 1981 film, 'Endless Love'?
Lionel Richie
In which European capital city is the singer Jim Morrisson buried?
Paris
MahÃé is the largest island in which group?
Seychelles
Which material was 'Blue' for Bobby Vinton and 'Black' for Alannah Myles in the charts in 1990?
Velvet
Before forming the group 'The Police' Sting qualified and worked in which profession?
Teaching
What is the capital of the Australian state of Tasmania?
Hobart
Later to have a successful solo career, who was lead vocalist with the group the 'Jam'?
Paul Weller
Which former US first lady founded a clinic for drug and alcohol addiction?
Betty Ford
The resort of Gümbet is on the coast of which country?
Turkey
Who was told to 'Hit The Road' in the title of a Ray Charles 1961 top ten hit?
Jack
Which 1996 Oscar-winning film starred Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas?
The English Patient
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The Italian city of Carrara is particularly famous for what?
Marble
Which 'army' gave 'Elvis Costello and the Attractions' their biggest UK chart hit, reaching number
in 1979?
Oliver's
What is the surname of the family of actors that includes Lynn, Corin and Vanessa?
Redgrave
Which two countries are linked by the Brenner Pass?
Austria and Italy
What did Musical Youth want passed in the title of their 1982 UK number one single?
The Dutchie
Joseph Keaton was better known by which nickname?
Buster
Madison is the capital of which state in the USA?
Wisconsin
According to the title of his 1996 To ten hit, Michael Jackson was a 'Stranger' in which city?
Moscow
Which David, born in 1938 is an established British fashion photographer and film-maker?
David Bailey
Which city is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Colombo
Which group took their name from a character in Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Boo Radleys
Which American actress did the actor Antonio Banderas marry in may 1996?
Melanie Griffith
In which US state would you find Naples, St Augustine and Tampa?
Florida
What was the title of Michael Jackson's first 1982 UK number one album?
Thriller
One of the founders of the National Viewers and Listeners Association is Mary... who?
Whitehouse
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What is the state capital of New York?
Albany
Which Motown artist was backed by a group called the 'Vandellas'?
Martha Reeves
Which broadcasting organisation was 75 years old in 1997?
BBC
Opened in 1985 by Prince Andrew, Mount Pleasant Airport serves which islands?
Falklands
What was the name of Billy J Kramer's backing group?
The Dakotas
Television comic Bernie Clifton is famous for appearing in costume as the rider of which bird?
Ostrich
Bonifacio is the southernmost town on which Mediterranean island?
Corsica
Which song in 1959 gave Cliff Richard his first UK number one single?
Living Doll
What is the Christian name of the first son of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones?
Dylan
Jackson is the capital of which US state?
Mississippi
What was the name of Huey Lewis's backing group?
The News
In which city is the musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' set?
Paris
Ostia is the ancient port of which city?
Rome
Which Irish band's first UK top twenty chart single was 'Linger' in 1994?
The Cranberries
In show business who was the first mother-in-law of pop star Michael Jackson?
Priscilla Presley
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Richmond is the capital of US state?
Virginia
In their 1979 UK top ten hit single, where did 'Supertramp' have breakfast?
In America
In 1994, which pop singer did Lisa Marie Presley marry in the Dominican Republic?
Michael Jackson
The Dom is, at 4545 metre, the highest mountain entirely in which European country?
Switzerland
Which singer had a UK number five hit single in 1980 with 'Babooshka'?
Kate Bush
What relation is the Duke of York to Prince William?
Uncle
Cuzco in Peru was the capital of which empire?
Inca
Which group's first chart entry was 'Wild Thing' in 1966?
Troggs
Roger Bannister was a student of which subject at Oxford when he became the first person to run
the sub-4 minute mile?
Medicine
What is the capital of the war-torn republic of Chechnya?
Grozny
R Kelly's hit song 'I Believe I Can Fly' featured in which 1997 film?
Space Jam
Bentine, Sellers, Milligan and Secombe were the surnames of which quartet?
The Goons
Las Ramblas is the old part of which Spanish city?
Barcelona
'Planet Earth' was the first top twenty UK single for which group?
Duran Duran
In the autumn of 2001, Chelsea Clinton began a post-graduate course at which University?
Oxford
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Port Moresby is the capital of which state in the Pacific Ocean?
Papua New Guinea
Which group had a UK number two hit in 1970 with the single 'All Right Now'?
Free
What is the full first name of TV presenter 'Dec' of 'Ant and Dec' fame?
Declan
In which river are the Thousand Islands?
St Lawrence
Which city gave 'Ultravox' their first top ten hit single?
Vienna
The psycho-analyst who developed the terms 'Id', 'Ego', and Super-ego' was 'Sigmund... who'?
Freud
The highest mountain in New Zealand is named after which explorer?
Cook
Which colour river gave the group, 'Christie', a UK number one hit single in 1970?
Yellow
In which north African country was the businessman Mohamed Al Fayed born?
Egypt
Algeria has a north-western border with which African country?
Morocco
What is the nationality of the singer Alanis Morissette?
Canadian
According to the list given in Matthew's gospel chapter 10, how many disciples did Jesus have?
12
Which city is the state capital of California?
Sacramento
In 1972, what was Alice Cooper's only UK number one hit single in Britain?
School's Out
What 'I' is the name of the Scottish island on which St Columba founded a monastery in the 6th
Century?
Iona
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Maputo is the capital of which African country?
Mozambique
Which group had a UK number one album in 1980 with 'Duke'?
Genesis
In which present day country did Judaism originate?
Israel
Since 1974 Dodoma has been the designated capital of which African country?
Tanzania
What was the title of Peters and Lee's only UK number one single?
Welcome Home
The Indian province of Punjab is the historic homeland of which religion?
Sikhism
What is the official unit of currency in Liechtenstein?
Swiss franc
Which heavy metal band reached number two in UK singles charts in 1970 with 'Black Night'?
Deep Purple
What 'E' is derived from the Greek word meaning 'To Exit or Go Out'?
Exodus
Which island would be your holiday destination if you landed at Luqa airport?
Malta
Which group reached number one in the UK album charts in 2001 with 'The Invisible Band'?
Travis
What 'A' refers to someone who believes that it is impossible to know whether or not there is a
God?
Agnosticism
The resort area of Lake Tahoe lies in Nevada and which other American state?
California
In the 1975 Paul Simon song, how many ways did he say there were to 'leave your lover'?
50
Which rank of Roman Catholic clergymen receive a red hat and gold ring on their appointment to
office?
Cardinal
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In which US state is the city of San Jose?
California
Who had their biggest UK hit single with 'Go Wild In The Country' in 1982?
Bow Wow Wow
In which continent did the religious practice of 'Voodoo' originate?
Africa
Bastia was formerly the capital of which Mediterranean island?
Corsica
Who sang with 'U2' on the 1989 single' When Love Comes To Town'?
B B King
The majority of Christians believe which day of the week to be holy day?
Sunday
Which European country's second largest city is Tampere?
Finland
Who had a UK number one album with 'Out Of Time' in 1991?
REM
On which date of the year is Christmas celebrated by the Western Church?
25th December
Which major Australian city stands on the Parramatta river?
Sydney
Which song by 'Yazz and The Plastic Population' reached number one in the UK singles charts in
1988?
The Only Way is Up
According to Luke's Gospel, which religious figure expecting her first child, travelled from
Nazareth to Bethlehem?
Virgin Mary
The 2001 film, 'Black Hawk Down', centred on an American military operation in which African
country in 1993?
Somalia
Where were 'Dire Straits' 'twisting' in the top twenty UK single in 1983?
By The Pool
According to the Bible, what 'I' was the name of a group of people who spent 40 Years in the
wilderness?
Israelites
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Which town, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, is the principal town of Corsica?
Ajaccio
Who had a number two UK hit single in 1989 with 'Batdance'?
Prince
According to the Bible, God appeared to Moses amidst a 'burning... what?
Bush
Which is Italy's longest river?
Po
Who had a UK hit single in 1962 with 'It Might As Well Rain Until September'?
Carole King
The name given to the fragments of religious texts that were discovered from 1947 is the 'Dead
Sea... 'what?
Scrolls
Which country's principal port is Chittagong?
Bangladesh
What nationality is chart-topping singer 'Whigfield'?
Danish
In the New Testament which religious figure is believed to be the son of God?
Jesus of Nazareth
Which Greek island has Argostoli as its principal port and capital?
Cephalonia
Who had a UK number two hit single with in 1956 with 'Green Door'?
Frankie Vaughan
According to the New Testament, which figure married the Virgin Mary?
Joseph
What is the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In 1965, what was the 'Hollies' first UK number one hit single?
I'm Alive
Castel Gandolfo is best known as the summer residence of which religious leader?
The Pope
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The Kalahari desert occupies most of which African country?
Botswana
Which group had the original hit with 'Poison Ivy' in 1959?
Coasters
The Archbishop of Canterbury between 1980 and 1991 was 'Robert ... who?
Runcie
Vientiane is the capital of which Asian country?
Laos
Whose cover version of Billy Joel's 'Uptown Girl' reached number one in the UK singles charts in
March 2001?
Westlife
Bishopthorpe Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of which city?
York
In which Canadian province is Banff National Park?
Alberta
Who had a UK number four hit single in 1987 with 'The Great Pretender'?
Freddie Mercury
In which religion is 'Holi' an important annual festival?
Hinduism
Of which US state is Salem the capital?
Oregon
Which celestial body has a moon known as Charon that was discovered in 1978?
Pluto
What 'T' is the collective name of the Jewish book of teachings and laws?
Torah
What is the unit of currency in New Zealand?
New Zealand dollar
The femur is the medical term for which bone?
Thigh bone
St Patrick is the patron saint of which European country?
Ireland
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Canonized in 1920, who was burnt at the stake on May 30th 1431?
Joan of Arc
In the field of nuclear reactors, what does the 'P' stand for in the abbreviation 'PWR'?
Pressurised
Which official title derives from the Hebrew word for 'My Master'?
Rabbi
What did American politician Henry Kissinger say 'is the great aphrodisiac'?
Power
How many millimetres are there in a decimetre?
100
In tantric Hinduism, the human body has how many main Chakras?
Seven
Which branch of biology is specifically concerned with the study of animals?
Zoology
Which Italian astronomer discovered the moons of Jupiter in 1610?
Galilei
In which place of worship would a Lectern, Font, Pulpit and Altar be found?
Church
Which girl's name can be applied to a female donkey or a wren?
Jenny
Haematite is the most important ore of which metal?
Iron
In which region of India is the Golden Temple situated - Punjab or West Bengal?
Punjab
How was Georges Remi, the creator of 'Tin Tin', better known?
HergÃé
What name is given to the scientific discipline concerned with the study of earthquakes?
Seismology
Guru Nanak' was born in which country?
India
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Who wrote the novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'?
D H Lawrence
In astronomy, a parsec is a unit of what?
Distance
In the Islamic religion the 'Hijra' is the name for Mohammed's journey to Medina from which
Saudi Arabian city?
Mecca
Who had a UK number four hit single in 1985 with the title track from his album 'Suddenly'?
Billy Ocean
What is the popular name for nacre?
Mother-of-pearl
In the New Testament, according to Matthew, Judas received 30 pieces of what in return for
betraying Jesus?
Silver
Which group's only top ten single 'Shattered Dreams' reached number five in the UK charts in
1988?
Johnny Hates Jazz
What colour is the semi-precious stone malachite?
Green
Jesus fed the '5000' with five loaves and two... what?
Fishes
Which group had a 1992 number one album with 'Automatic For The People'?
REM
Also known as Prussic acid, what is the common name of the poison that can be obtained from
the oil of the bitter almond
Cyanide
Jesus fed the '5000' with two fish and five...what?
Loaves
Which group had a hit in 1989 with 'I Don't Want A Lover'?
Texas
In measurement, which prefix denotes one billionth?
Nano
According to St Luke, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem Mary wrapped him in swaddling
clothes and laid him in a..what?
Manger
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What was the title of the 'Eagles' only British top ten hit single?
Hotel California
Known as the father of the H-bomb, in which country was the physicist Edward Teller born?
Hungary
In the book of Exodus, Egypt suffered 'Ten devastating... what?
Plagues
Which duo had hit UK singles with the songs 'Suburbia' and 'Rent' in the 1980s?
Pet Shop Boys
In which year did Albert Einstein die?
1955
What was the name of the son of Abraham, whom God ordered to be sacrificed?
Isaac
Which Shakespearean couple provided a top ten UK hit for Dire Straits in 1981?
Romeo and Juliet
The five brightest stars of the constellation, Cassiopeia, form the shape of which letter of the
alphabat?
W
The baby Moses was found in what sort of receptacle among the bulrushes on the Nile?
Basket
Who had a UK number three hit single in 1984 with 'Time After Time'?
Cyndi Lauper
Which metal can be hallmarked with an orb?
Platinum
Which animal tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden?
Snake
Which all-girl group had released the album 'Always and Forever' in 1993?
Eternal
Naiad and Nereid are satellites of which planet?
Neptune
What 'G' is the collective name for the books by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?
Gospel
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Which Motown group released the hit album 'Reach Out' in 1967?
Four Tops
What is the chemical symbol for the element plutonium?
Pu
According to the book of Genesis, on which day did God 'rest' - 6th day or 7th day?
7th day
'Sign O' The Times' was the title song of whose 1987 bestselling album?
Prince
An isohel is a line on a map joining points of equal amounts of what?
Sunshine
Which religious figure was laid in a manger in Bethlehem?
Jesus Christ
Which French artist made the top ten in 1992 with 'Be My Baby'?
Vanessa Paradis
Millefiori ornaments are made from which material?
Glass
In the year 391AD, what became the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Christianity
Whose second solo album reached number three in the UK charts with 'Wild Wood' in 1993?
Paul Weller
Which element has the chemical symbol Hg?
Mercury
In the UK, for what does the abbreviation C of E stand?
Church of England
What type of 'Love' gave the 'Supremes' a 1971 UK hit single?
Stoned
In judo, which colour belt is worn by beginners?
White
In which religion is the Eucharist a central act of worship - Christianity or Judaism?
Christianity
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Which country singer duetted with Elton John on the 1999 UK hit single 'Written In The Stars'?
Leanne Rimes
Who owned Dunfermline, winner of the Oaks and the St Leger in 1977?
The Queen
What 'V' is a Church of England priest in pastoral charge of a Parish?
Vicar
Whose first solo album released in 1993 was called 'Debut'?
Bjork
What would be the sport of someone described as a pugilist?
Boxing
According to the New Testament, which angel said to Mary 'Behold. Thou shall conceive in thy
womb'?
Gabriel
Who sang with 'Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds' on the 1995 UK hit single 'Where The Wild
Roses Grow'?
Kylie Minogue
Which tennis player's nickname was Pistol Pete?
Pete Sampras
What 'A' was the name of the man whom God made on the final day of creation?
Adam
With which song did 'Fairground Attraction' have a UK number one hit single in the charts in
1988?
Perfect
Which wood are cricket bats traditionally made from?
Willow
Whom did Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor succeed as the Archbishop of Westminster?
Cardinal Basil Hume
Which singer and songwriter had his first UK hit in 1970 with 'Cracklin' Rosie'?
Neil Diamond
Which horse named after a mountain won the 1980 Grand National?
Ben Nevis
In the Christian calendar, what sort of feast is Easter - movable or immovable?
Movable
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Which 'radio station' provided 'Queen' with a 1984 number two hit?
How many players are there in a baseball team?
Nine
In the Christian calendar, what sort of feast is Christmas - movable or immovable?
Immovable
Which of these is the title of a 1997 Bob Dylan album?
Time Out Of Mind
In which city were the 1980 summer Olympics held?
Moscow
In Chinese philosophy, what is the complementary force to Yang?
Yin
Who had a top ten in 1989 with 'Pump Up The Jam'?
Technotronic
What is the real first name of former cricket umpire Dickie Bird?
Harold
In which religion is the Guru Granth Sahib regarded as the holy book?
Sikhism
Madonna's 1986 number one UK hit single 'Papa Don't Preach' came from which album?
True Blue
'Dazzler' is the autobiography of which England cricketer?
Darren Gough
According to the Bible, what was the name of the woman created from Adam's rib?
Eve
Which singer had a number four hit with 'Get Here' in the 1991 UK singles charts?
Oleta Adams
Which golfer is nicknamed the Walrus?
Craig Stadler
At which festival is Matzos, made of unleavened bread, symbolically eaten?
Passover
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Which rock group's album 'Hysteria' reached number one in the UK album charts in 1987?
Def Leppard
The Canucks ice hockey team come from which Canadian city?
Vancouver
The 19th century philanthropists 'The Cadbury Family' were members of which religious society?
Quakers
Which group had a UK number one album in 2001 with 'Reveal'?
REM
Where in Scotland is Scone Palace Park racecourse?
Perth
Which famous patron saint is commemorated on 17th March?
St Patrick
Which group's biggest hit single was 'All Together Now' which reached number four in the UK
charts in 1990?
Farm
Pianist and entertainer Victor Borge was born in which country?
Denmark
What 'R' is the name given to the process of a soul being reborn in another body?
Reincarnation
What is the first forename of Sir Paul McCartney?
James
Malvolio is a character in which Shakespeare play?
Twelfth Night
Which 2 Letter word is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism and is regularly intoned during
prayer and meditation?
Om
In 1970, with which song did Mungo Jerry top the UK singles charts for the first time?
In The Summertime
The song 'Younger Than Springtime' comes from which musical?
South Pacific
With which Christian denomination is Ampleforth College and Abbey most closely associated?
Roman Catholicism
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Which rock band had their last UK top ten single with 'Love Is Like Oxygen' in 1978?
Sweet
The dance, the csárdás originated in which country?
Hungary
What 'B' is the collective name for the Christian scriptures of Old and New Testaments?
Bible
Who backed Sam the Sham on his 1965 UK hit single 'Wooly Bully'?
The Pharaohs
Chandler Bing is a character in which TV series?
Friends
The word 'Salaam' is a greeting used chiefly by followers of which religion?
Islam
Who recorded the album 'Highway 61 Revisited' in 1965?
Bob Dylan
How is Lawrence Tureaud, who played B A Baracus in 'The A-Team', better known?
Mr T
The Mormon faith was founded in which US State - New York or California?
New York
Dolores O'Riordan was the lead singer with which band?
The Cranberries
Which cartoon character owned a dog called Pluto?
Mickey Mouse
A Papal Bull is an official letter from whom?
The Pope
With which James Bond theme song did 'Guns 'N' Roses' have a top five hit in 1991?
Live And Let Die
Who played Chief Inspector Morse on TV?
John Thaw
According to the Jewish and Christian faiths, how many commandments were received by Moses
on Mount Sinai?
Ten
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What was the title of Fleetwood Mac's only UK number one single in 1968?
Albatross
Psychiatrist Frasier Crane first appeared in which TV series?
Cheers
What 'J' is the name of the city where the holy site of the Temple Mount is situated?
Jerusalem
Which band had a UK number one album with 'In Utero' in 1993?
Nirvana
On children's TV, Troy Tempest captained which craft?
Stingray
According to the letter of St Paul to Timothy "The love of... what... is the root of all evil"?
Money
Whose version of 'No Woman No Cry' reached number two in the UK singles charts in 1996?
The Fugees
Who played Margo Leadbetter in the TV series 'The Good Life'?
Penelope Keith
In 1991, who succeeded Dr Robert Runcie as Archbishop of Canterbury?
George Carey
What were the numbers of Bob Dylan's 1966 UK hit single 'Rainy Day Women'?
Nos 12 and 35
Who played Mrs Pauline Mole in the TV series 'The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole'?
Lulu
According to the New Testament, who was the mother of Jesus?
Mary
Who did Tina Turner duet with up with on the 1985 UK hit single 'It's Only Love'?
Bryan Adams
What was the name of the bear who appeared in 'The Muppet Show'?
Fozzie
The Vatican palace is the residence of which religious leader?
The Pope
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What was the title of Madonna's first British top ten single in 1984?
Holiday
In the TV sitcom 'Only Fools And Horses', what was the name of Rodney's wife?
Cassandra
The Pope is the head of which Christian denomination?
Roman Catholicism
Which group performed the title music for the TV series 'The Liver Birds'?
Scaffold
What is the name of the local pub in the TV series 'Heartbeat'?
Aidensfield Arms
In the Rastafarian faith, which of the following is a forbidden food - plantain or pork?
Pork
'Take That' had a 1996 number one hit single with 'How Deep is Your Love', a cover version of
whose 1977 hit single?
Bee Gees
Whose TV roles include Henry Ramsay in 'Neighbours' and Grant Mitchell in 'Home And Away'?
Craig McLachlan
In which religion are Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday observed - Islam or Christianity?
Christianity
Which girl's name gave Wayne Fontana his biggest solo hit in 1966?
Pamela
Which character did John Thaw play in 'The Sweeney'?
Regan
Polytheism means a belief in more than one... what?
God
Which group backed Harold Melvin on his 1973 UK hit single 'If You Don't Know Me By Now'?
Bluenotes
William G Stewart was the question-master on which TV quiz show?
15 to 1
A 'Monotheist' believes in how many Gods?
One
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'Blackberry Way' was which group's only UK number one single?
Move
Who starred as MP Jean Price in the TV series 'No Job For A Lady'?
Penelope Keith
Which saint gives her name to a type of spinning firework?
Catherine
Whose first UK hit single was 'The Little Shoemaker' in 1954?
Petula Clark
On TV, who owned a canine robot called K9?
Dr Who
In the authorised version of the Bible, which number Psalm begins 'The Lord is my Shepherd'?
Psalm 23
Whose last top twenty UK hit single was 'Pop Goes The Weasel' in 1961?
Anthony Newley
What was the nationality of TV detective, Van Der Valk?
Dutch
In orthodox Judaism, where do women usually sit in a synagogue - upstairs or downstairs?
Upstairs
Which jazz singer had a 1964 UK chart single with 'Can't Buy Me Love'?
Ella Fitzgerald
On TV, which family worked a sawmill during the Depression in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Virginia?
Walton
Members of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society are often known as 'Jehovah's ... ' what?
Witnesses
What was the title of the 'Shadows' first UK number one hit single in 1960?
Apache
What was the name of the manic priest played by Graham Norton in the TV series 'Father Ted'?
Father Noel Furlong
What 'T' is the academic study of religion?
Theology
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Which fictional heroine gave 'Jet Harris and Tony Meehan' a UK hit single in 1962?
Scarlett O'Hara
Who played Rodney Trotter in the TV series 'Only Fools And Horses'?
Nicholas Lyndhurst
According to the authorised version of the Bible, what type of multi-coloured garment did Joseph
wear?
Coat
In which US state was Bruce Springsteen born in 1949?
New Jersey
Who played Captain Mainwaring in the TV series 'Dad's Army'?
Arthur Lowe
In the gospel of Luke, Jesus said that "Man shall not live by..." what "alone"?
Bread
Who wrote Lulu's 1974 hit 'The Man Who Sold The World'?
David Bowie
In the TV series, what was the name of the butler in 'The Addams Family'?
Lurch
Which new religion was initiated in Arabia about 610AD by the prophet 'Mohammed'?
Islam
Which rock band had a UK number three hit single in 1991 with 'You Could Be Mine'?
Guns 'N' Roses
Who was the chairman of the TV series 'Whose Line Is It Anyway'?
Clive Anderson
To which diocese was the late Cardinal Basil Hume appointed as Archbishop in 1976 - Dublin or
Westminster?
Westminster
Which Manchester group had a top ten hit in 1991 with 'Sound'?
James
What was the name of Bruce Wayne's butler in the TV series 'Batman'?
Alfred
What 'A' is the name given to the group of disciples closest to Jesus?
Apostles
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Who duetted with Dave Stewart on the number one UK hit single 'It's My Party'?
Barbara Gaskin
Who presented the TV quiz show 'Every Second Counts'?
Paul Daniels
Which religious figure was betrayed by Judas Iscariot?
Jesus Christ
Which ex-soap star had a UK top ten hit single in 1994 with 'Sweetness'?
Michelle Gayle
Who narrated 'The Magic Roundabout' on Channel 4 in 1992?
Nigel Planer
Lamas are teachers of which faith?
Buddhism
Beth Gibbons is the lead singer of which award-winning group?
Portishead
In the TV series, 'The Cosby Show', what was the profession of Cliff Huxtable's wife, Clair?
Lawyer
Located in Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock is a holy building of which religion?
Islam
Which comedy actor had a UK hit single in 1962 with 'Right Said Fred'?
Bernard Cribbins
Who played Jerry Leadbetter in the TV series 'The Good Life'?
Paul Eddington
Followers of which religion may say the word 'Bismillah' before carrying out a task?
Islam
Craig Logan was the third and lesser known member of which 1980s chart-topping group?
Bros
Which East End police station is the setting for the TV series 'The Bill'?
Sun Hill
Which order of Cistercian monks is named after 'La Trappe' Abbey in France?
Trappist
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Which of the senses gave the 'Eurythmics' a number one album in 1983?
Touch
Who played former model Maddie Hayes in the TV series 'Moonlighting'?
Cybill Shepherd
What 'A' is the type of spiritual being that in the Bible visited the shepherds and informed them of
the birth of Jesus?
Angel
Which Irish group spent 'Seven Drunken Nights' in the UK charts in 1967?
Dubliners
Who was the original presenter of the TV show 'You Bet!'?
Bruce Forsyth
How many gifts do the wise men present to the baby Jesus?
Three
What was the surname of Freddie of the group 'Freddie and the Dreamers'?
Garrity
On the TV show 'Tiswas', what was the name of Bob Carolgees' dog?
Spit
Which religion was founded first - Christianity or Judaism?
Judaism
Who in 1962 had a UK hit single with the original version of 'The Loco-Motion'?
Little Eva
In the TV series, on which island did 'Father Ted' live?
Craggy Island
In Christianity, which day of the week is usually called the Sabbath?
Sunday
'Weather With You' was a UK hit single for which band in 1992?
Crowded House
Who presented 'Animal Magic' on TV for 21 years from 1962?
Johnny Morris
In Christianity, when referring to the calendar, for what does the abbreviation 'B.C.' stand?
Before Christ
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According to the title of their 1988 hit, who were 'Loco in Acapulco'?
Four Tops
In the TV show 'Friends', who first sang 'Smelly Cat'?
Phoebe
In the Bible, the land of Canaan is described as flowing with milk and which other substance?
Honey
The Edge is the guitarist with which group?
U2
What is the name of dog in the TV series 'The Simpsons'?
Santa's Little Helper
According to the Bible, Joseph became known for correctly interpreting what while he was
imprisoned in Egypt?
Dreams
Which comedian released the 1982 single 'A Day In The Life Of Vince Prince'?
Russ abbot
In the TV show 'Friends', what was the name of Ross's pet monkey?
Marcel
In Judaism and Christianity, what 'S' is the term for a Saturday or Sunday observed as a day of
rest?
Sabbath
Which girl's name features in the title of Edison Lighthouse's only UK number one hit single?
Rosemary
The TV series 'Spender' was set in which city?
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
In a car engine what 'D' is the part of the ignition system from which the charge is sent to each
spark plug?
Distributor
Which group topped the album charts in 1989 with 'A New Flame'?
Simply Red
In which 2002 TV series did Susie Amy play a character called, 'Chardonnay Lane'?
Footballers' Wives
What 'O' is a three-letter word meaning sphere?
Orb
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Which group asked 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth' in the title of their UK hit single in 1994?
REM
In 'Coronation Street', what was Sally Webster's maiden name?
Seddon
In sub-atomic physics, what 'O' is the likely location of an electron around the nucleus of an
atom?
Orbital
Which fair gave Anthony Newley a UK hit single in 1960?
Strawberry Fair
Which actor on TV, plays Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel?
Warren Clarke
Which household appliance might include features such as a 'carpet height selector' and a 'cord
rewind mechanism'?
Vacuum Cleaner
'The Byrds' had a number one hit single in 1965 with 'Mr Tambourine Man', written by which
singer?
Bob Dylan
Which actor connects the TV shows 'Coupling' and 'This Life'?
Jack davenport
Which household appliance might include features such as a 'stainless-steel soleplate' and
'variable steam settings'?
Iron
Who topped the UK singles charts for the eighth time in 1998 with 'Frozen'?
Madonna
In the TV comedy series 'Birds of a Feather', where, in Essex, did Tracey live?
Chigwell
The antiquated word 'firmament' was often applied to which part of the environment - earth or
sky?
Sky
Pop duo, '2 Unlimited', came from which country?
The Netherlands
Who hosted the 1979 revival of 'Juke Box Jury' on TV?
Noel Edmonds
What name is given to the inner part of a nuclear reactor where the nuclear reaction takes place?
Core
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What were 'Puretone' addicted to in the title of their 2002 top ten hit?
Bass
Who played Albert Steptoe in the TV series 'Steptoe and Son'?
Wilfred Brambell
When referring to gold, what 'C' is the measure for its purity?
Carat
Who had a top ten hit in 1970 with the UK single 'Temma Harbour'?
Mary Hopkin
In the TV mini-series 'Rich Man, Poor Man', who played Tom Jordache?
Nick Nolte
What 'T' is the name given to the optical device that magnifies distant objects for detailed
inspection?
Telescope
What is the name of Kim Wilde's rock singer father?
Marty
In the TV soap, 'Coronation Street', who plays Deirdre Rachid?
Anne Kirkbride
How many arms are there to a snowflake - six or eight?
Six
Who starred as vicar, Philip Lambe, in the TV series 'All In Good Faith'?
Richard Briers
Who was the first woman presenter of Channel Four's 'The Big Breakfast'?
Gaby Roslin
In the animal kingdom, what 'D' is an insect nicknamed the 'Mosquito Hawk'?
Dragonfly
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