1. If a beach is declared clean and free of pollution what colour flag is flown?(BLUE)
  2. Which team was Liverpool playing in the 1985 European Cup Final when the Heysel stadium disaster happened, banning all English clubs from European Football for 6 years?  JUVENTUS
  3. In April 2003, which member of Atomic Kitten was named Rear of the Year? NATASHA HAMILTON
  4. Which character does Robbie Coltrane portray in the Harry Potter movies? HAGRID
  5. Brad Pitt plays which character in the new film Troy?   ACHILLES
  6. In which film did Patrick Swayze play Johnny Castle?  DIRTY DANCING
  7. What’s the name of the little helicopter created by Sarah Ferguson  (Budgie)
  8. In Iraq, what are the 2 main Muslim sects (Sunni /Shiite)
  9. How is the National Campaign for the Homeless more commonly known?  (Shelter)
  10. Which Cheshire town was traditionally the base of Britain’s Silk industry? (Macclesfield )
  11. The phrase ‘mind your p’s and q’s’ originally meant to watch how much you had to drink, but what did the letters p & q stand for? ( Pints & Quarts)
  12. Which Brothers were at the centre of the Political storm brought about the downfall Peter Mandelson? (Hinduja)
  13. What’s the Common name for the Central Criminal Court? (Old Bailey)
  14. What are Military Policemen called? (Redcaps)
  15. What's the 2nd heaviest land Animal? (Hippo)
  16. If a Cockney was referring to Hampstead’s, what would he be referring to? (Teeth)
  17. "She ran like a deer" is an example of which figure of speech?  (Simile)
  18. What was the name of the Film loosely based on the exploits the Jamaican Olympic Bobsleigh team, (Cool Running)
  19. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF INDONESIA? JAKARTA
  20. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September 2001 to become the leader of the Conservative Party? (Ken Clarke)
  21. In the famous Nintendo games, what is the name of Mario's brother? Luigi
  22. Fat Les had a Hit in 1998 with what song? (Vindaloo)
  23. What is the other name for the Jewish day of Atonement ? (Yom Kippur)
  24. In which city was the film "The Full Monty" based? (Sheffield)
  25. What does the musical term "Piano" mean? (To be played softly)
  26. Vietnam was a former colony of which country? (France)
  27. What was the name of the fictional village in Noel’s House Party? (Crinkly Bottom)
  28. Which Irish singer tore up a picture of the Pope on TV? (SINEAD O'CONNOR)
  29. In musical notation which note is half a minim? (CROTCHET)
  30. Family Fortunes Question – Top Answer required - Name something that comes in sevens?   Days of the week / Dwarfs / Deadly Sins / Year Itch / Wonders World

 

 

Which is the most common element in the Earth's crust after oxygen? SILICON

For what was Operation Z the codename in World War II?  The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour

Name a famous nursery rhyme    1.  Jack & Jill  2 Humpty Dumpty   3  Little Bo Peep  4  Ring o'ring o'roses  5  Baa Baa Black Sheep

How many years after an author’s death are his works in copyright? (50)
What is the US equivalent of the S.A.S.? DELTA FORCE
 
 

 

 

 

  1. What units are used to measure sound intensity? ( DECIBELS )
  2. How much does a first class stamp currently cost?  (28p )
  3. What is the main ingredient of guacamole?  (AVOCADO )
  4. Which expensive vinegar is aged in wooden barrels? ( BALSAMIC VINEGAR )
  5. In October 2003 which soap character returned to the screens with the words "Hello Princess"?  (DENNIS (DIRTY DEN) WATTS )
  6. What colour is Leicester Square on a Monopoly Board?  (YELLOW)
  7. Who does the Publication “Private Eye” refer to as Brenda?  (The Queen)
  8. Which fruit is a cross between a peach and a plum? (A NECTARINE)
  9. Which chain of shops did Terence Conran start in 1964?  (HABITAT )
  10. Which meat is used to make Moussaka? ( LAMB )
  11. Who was god of the sea in Greek Mythology?  (POSEIDON )
  12. Which date is July 15th known as in England?   (ST SWITHINS DAY)
  13. What is the proper name for a maker of hats? (Milliner)
  14. In the Harry Potter stories what’s the name of  the giant black boarhound, which is Hagrid's pet dog.     (Fang)  not Fluffy… Fluffy was the three-headed animal who was used to help guard the Philosopher's Stone 
  15. What's the name of the character played by Gene Hackman in the ‘French Connection’? (Popeye Doyle)
  16. In which 1994 Film did the line, ‘Stupid is as stupid does’ come from? ( Forest Gump)
  17. In the Christian calendar the 1st day of lent is commonly known as what? (Ash Wednesday)
  18. In terms of women’s wear, or perhaps some men, we call them tights, what are they called in the USA? (Pantyhose)
  19. In pop music a jazz-rock group formed in the late 60’s, to their followers they were known as BST what was the full name of the group? (Blood Sweat and Tears)
  20. What is the capital of Hungary? (Budapest)
  21. What was the name of the Hippopotamus in the Children's TV series "Rainbow" ? (George)
  22. The name of which popular bird comes from an Aboriginal word for ‘good cockatoo’? (Budgerigar)
  23. How many land miles are there in a League? (3)
  24. What type of creatures live in a formicary? (Ants)
  25. What is the total number of stars and stripes on the flag of the United States? (63)…50 stars and 13 stripes 
  26. What was Sid Little’s nickname? (Supersonic)
  27. Which herb is used to flavour the sauce on pizzas? (Oregano)
  28. Who wrote Cider with Rosie? (Laurie Lee)
  29. Mozzarella cheese is made from the milk of which animal ? (Buffalo)
  30. Family Fortunes top answer required…Name Something carried by a handle?                  1. Suitcase   2. Handbag   3. Shopping Bag   4. Bucket   5.Mug / Cup

 

Jackpot

 

 

 

  1. In sport, what can be a maximum of 38 inches long and 4 inches wide? Cricket Bat
  2. What name is given to a Jewish Boys Coming of Age          Bar Mitzvah
  3. At which Golf Course did last weekends Scottish Open Take place Loch Lommond
  4. In Which Country is the City of Valletta          Malta
  5. Which city hosts  the famous Copacabana Beach? Rio
  6. Pumpkin Pie is the traditional dessert of which special American day? Thanksgiving
  7. In 90's Downing Street, who was Humphrey?  (Cat)
  8. Which is the most popular 'kissogram' character in Britain?  Policewoman
  9. What is converted into alcohol during brewing           Sugar
  10. What is the most common street name in the UK?  (High street)
  11. In which city is Meadowbank Athletics Stadium?  (Edinburgh)
  12. What were Fletcher’s first names in Porridge? (Norman Stanley)
  13. What is the antonym of the word synonym? (Antonym)
  14. Colonel John Smith was better known as whom in the A Team? (Hannibal)
  15.  In American Football How many points are scored for a touchdown? (6)
  16.  What is the white part of the egg called? (Albumen)
  17. Who was the male star of the film Blade Runner? (Harrison Ford)
  18. At which battle in 1916 were there said to be a million fatalities? (Somme)
  19.  From which station do Eurostar trains leave London for Paris? (Waterloo)
  20.  What is the capital of Columbia ? Bogota
  21.  What is the state capital of Massachusetts ?  Boston
  22. BILLINGSGATE MARKET IS FAMOUS FOR SELLING WHAT? FISH
  23.  IN WHICH COUNTRY WAS OSAMA BIN LADEN BORN? SAUDI ARABIA
  24.  Which TV Sitcom has a theme tune sung by Oasis? (‘The Royle Family)
  25. IN GOLF WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF A SLICE? A HOOK
  26.  ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES. WHAT IS THE NAME OF DEL'S SON? DAMIAN
  27. Gary, Tony, Deb, Dorothy are Characters from which TV Series? (Men Behaving Badly)
  28.  In which film did Tom Cruise take Dustin Hoffman to Las Vegas (Rain Man)
  29.  BADGER AND BODGER, WHAT IS BADGERS FAVOURITE FOOD? MASHED POTATO
  30. Family Fortunes Top answer required  Name a cure for a hangover   1 Hair of the Dog  2  Pain Killers   3  Sleep  4  Raw Eggs  5 Soft Drink / Water

 

 

Body Piercings (Madonna: top lip, Madison: near collar bone, Prince Albert: foreskin, Christina: clitoris)

 

 

 

 

  1. Which African creature kills the most people?  THE CROCODILE
  2. Who was the Queen of the Fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer's Night's Dream'?  TITANIA
  3. Name any team other than MAN UTD or ARSENAL to have won the English  Premiership – ( BLACKBURN )
  4. Who won the 2004 British Open Golf championship? TODD HAMILTON
  5. In which part of the Commonwealth might you tune into Penguin Radio?  THE FALKLAND ISLANDS (LAS MALVINAS)
  6. What colour was sonic the hedgehog?  BLUE
  7. Which Shakespearean character was known as The Moor of Venice?  OTHELLO
  8. What was the name of Rene's wife in TV's Allo Allo?  Edith
  9. What is the Character Name of Jim Royale's wife in 'The Royale Family'  Barbara
  10. Who’s the Manager of Chelsea FC? (Jose Mourinho)
  11. Why has Faria Alam been in the News this week? (Supposedly Svens new piece of stuff)
  12. Who was the 1st person be to kicked out of this years Big Brother? (Kitten)
  13. Who will be the Democrat Challenger for the Presidency of the USA? (John Kerry)
  14. Who is the MP for Glasgow Kelvin who was accused of receiving money from Saddam Hussain        (George Galloway)
  15. Which part of a man’s body enlarges 8 times in size when he sees someone    attractive    (The pupils of his eyes
  16. What is the name of the family that features in Peter Pan      (Darling)
  17. How is Austin Powers described in the title of the 1997 film     (International Man of Mystery)
  18. Who has managed both England and Australia’s national football team  (Terry Venables)
  19. In TV’s “Happy Days” what was The Fonz’s full name      (Arthur Fonzarelli)
  20. According to a survey by Playboy Magazine – What part of a man’s body did women say they thought was the “sexiest”     (His Eyes !!)
  21. Which London landmark commemorates the Great Fire of London (The Monument) 
  22. Where in London can you see the Coronation Chair       (Westminster Abbey)
  23. About who did George Best once say “ can’t kick with his left foot, can’t head the ball,can’t tackle, apart from that he’s OK”     (David Beckham) 
  24. In the Star Wars films, which actor provided the voice of Darth Vader     (James Earl Jones)
  25. What make & model of car does James Bond drive in the film Die Another Day   (Aston Martin Vanquish – baddie drove a Jaguar XKR)
  26. Who in 1849 did William Hamilton try to assassinate (Queen Victoria)
  27. In poker what is a hand containing the 2 black aces and the 2 black 8’s called (The Dead Man’s Hand – Wild Bill Hickock was shot and killed whilst playing poker and his hand contained these cards!)
  28. In F1 motor racing what flag is displayed by all track marshalls when a race is to be stopped  (The red flag)
  29. Which former footballer advertises Bacardi on TV     (Vinnie Jones)
  30. In which British city was Guy Fawkes born & Dick Turpin hanged     (York)
  31. Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required - Name a tropical fruit? Pineapple / Kiwi / Banana / Mango / Coconut