2/11/03
From which country did the Soviet Union withdraw in 1988 ending a 10 year war? Afghanistan
Name the Greenpeace trawler which was sunk in July 1985? Rainbow warrior
Who plays the part of Lily Savage? PAUL O'GRADY
By what more common name are the 3rd Molars known? WISDOM TEETH
What is nicknamed 'The Coathanger' in Australia? THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
How many terminals are there in Heathrow airport? 4
What nickname was given to the British 8th army in the Second World War? THE DESERT RATS
Who was the President of Argentina when they invaded the Falkland Islands? GENERAL GALTIERI
Bill Owen played which character in Last of the Summer Wine? COMPO
Doodles the dog appears in which children's television program? THE TWEENIES
What’s the legal drinking age in the USA? 21
What’s the name of the Lloyd Webber musical that is performed on roller skates? Starlight Express
In England we wear the bowler hat – what is it called in the USA? A Derby
Who was the arch-enemy of Noggin the Nog? Nogbad the Bad
The 12 finalists in this year's Pop Idol contest have chosen which song to release as a Christmas single? Happy Christmas(War is Over)
What was Princess Diana's second name? Frances
What was the former name of Ho Chi Minh City Siagon
Family Fortunes top answer required Something in the garden that doesn't grow 1.Shed 2.Gnome 3. Fence/Wall 4. Pond 5.Green House
What type of beer is served in Coronation Street's Rovers Return? Newton and Ridley
In which country was Arnold Schwarzenegger born? Austria
Who was thrown out of Labour Party for urging Arab armies to attack British troops? George Galloway
Who is the top-earning dead celebrity for third year running? Elvis
A pair of blow-up dolls engaged in a sex act and a sculpture of flesh being devoured by thousands of maggots were among what? This year's Turner Prize exhibition
The organisers of a village bonfire party were accused of inciting racial hatred after burning what? An effigy of gipsies inside a caravan
Who turned up unshaven and without a tie to receive MBE from the Queen? TV chef Jamie Oliver
Who is the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer? Michael Howard
What is the name of the primary fats found in blood? Lipids
What term or word describes a state of exaggerated, foolish love? Infatuation
What is the most common international crime? (Drug Smuggling)
According to the Daily Mirror, name 1of the top three things that women keep hidden in their home? DIARY, VIBRATORS (SEX TOYS) AND LETTERS/PHOTOS OF EX-BOYFRIENDS
Spare What's the abbreviation for the methicillin-resistant superbug that kills 1000's of hospital patients each year?`(MRSA)
J/P The poker hand a pair of aces with a pair of eights is known by what name? Dead mans Hand
J/P Eugene Cernan was the last man to do what? WALK ON THE MOON
J/P What is a billabong? A DRY STREAM BED THAT FILLS WHEN IT RAINS
J/P The Blue Whale, the biggest creature on the planet, has the longest penis – but how long is it to the nearest foot? 10ft
J/P Family Fortunes top answer required Name another word for money Dosh Cash Readies Lolly Dough
9.11.03
Which English king was the target of The Gunpowder Plot? James 1st
According to the saying, out of what can you not make a silk purse? A Sow’s ear Which composer wrote music for the Royal Fireworks? Handel
What was the name of the hand which featured in ‘The Adams Family’? Thing
In which town do the Flintstone’s live? Bedrock
Which current Premier league manager was European Footballer of the Year in 1978 and 1979? Kevin Keegan
In the cartoon film, what was the colour of Snow White’s hair? Black
Which a Greek author famous for his fables? Aesop
Who was recently rushed to hospital suffering from Supraventricular Tachycardia (Tony Blair)
In which state is Death Valley? (California)
Which part of the anatomy shares its name with a punctuation mark? (Colon)
Where is a fresco painted? (On a wall)
Lanolin is a by product of which animal? (Sheep)
Who sponsor Coronation Street? (Cadburys)
What was the maiden name of Diana, Princess of Wales? (Spencer)
What is the name given to the spiked devices used by the police to burst the tyres of speeding cars, thus safely brining them to a halt? (Stinger)
What is the name of the horse, subject of the recent film starring Tobey McGuire? SEA BISCUIT
Which British sausage is traditionally sold in a coil? CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE
What was the name of The virus-hit cruise ship where hundreds Britons became sick recently (Aurora)
Who has been was fighting to salvage her political credibility after admitting that the decision to send her son to private school was "indefensible"? Diane Abbott, MP
What recently happened to 13 year-old surfing champ Bethany Hamilton? She lost an arm in shark attack
The son of which world leader has tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone? (Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the football-playing son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi (Colonel Gaddafi)
Who had a surprise chart hit in 1978 with "The Floral Dance"? Terry Wogan
Granada, and which other company, had a stake in ITV Digital? Carlton
In which film was the song
"Raindrops are Falling on my Head" a theme tune?
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
In bingo calls, what number is "trombones"? 76
Which product do the two lizards, Frankie and Louis advertise on TV? Budweiser beer
A deep cut of beef fillet is named after which French Viscount? CHATEAUBRIAND
In Cockney rhyming slang, who is the "baked bean"? THE QUEEN
In children's TV, who were Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky ? BANANA SPLITS
Family Fortunes top answer required Name a Part of the body with 4 Letters 1.Head 2. Nose 3. Foot 4. Hand 5. Neck
How many hours late was Rio Ferdinand for his drugs test? (36 hours)
In clothing care symbols, what does a plain circle signify? DRY CLEAN
What is the name of the substance Dwayne Chambers has tested positive for? (Tetrahydrogestrinone or THG)
Family Fortunes top answer required Name a Famous Robin 1. Hood 2. Williams 3. Christopher 4. Reliant 5. Batmans Mate
How did bathrooms come to be known as the loo in England? (Hotels often numbered toilets “100” In an effort to makes guests feel less self-conscious )
16th Nov 2003
What are London's only two cricket Test match venues? LORD'S & THE OVAL
Middlesborough stands at the mouth of which river? THE TEES
What is the capital of Venezuela? CARACAS
In what city can you travel by vaporetto from the Rialto to the Lido? VENICE
What is the name of a tidal wave caused by an earthquake under the sea? TSUNAMI
Which gas makes up almost 80% of the Earth's atmosphere? NITROGEN
The new law on not using hand held mobile phones whilst driving comes into force on whch date? (On December 1st )
What colour is the zero on a roulette wheel? Green
What was the score when England beat Germany in a 2001 World Cup qualifying match? 5-1
According to the TV Ad, What’s made in Scotland from girders? Irn Bru
Where would you find an ISBN number On a Book
Where could you find Speakers Corner Hyde Park
Who had a hit in 1995 with the song 'Think Twice' Celine Dion
In which Arnie film does the Quote ''Hasta la vista, baby' come Terminator
In 1925 The SS was formed in Germany what does it stand for Schutzstaffel or `Protection Squad
Name someone who wears a white coat for work Doctor Dentist Butcher Vet Scientist
Who’s the Chief executive of the Football Association? (Mark Palios)
In the nursery rhyme, whose daughter "came to visit me, all for the sake of my little nut tree"? The King of Spain
On which moor did the Moors Murderers bury their victims? Saddleworth
Who succeeded Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa? Thabo Mbeki
In January 1996, the separation was announced of Michael Jackson and which singer? LISA MARIE PRESLEY
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required - Something you might be doing that would make a telephone call really annoying? 1 - Bath or Shower / 2 - Eating / 3 - Using the toilet / 4 - Watching TV / 5 – Sleeping
Which tower is in the middle of the Tower of London? The White Tower
In the film "Groundhog Day", which song is always playing on the radio when Bill Murray wakes up every morning? I Got You Babe
What was the name of the couple originally from Buckley at the centre of the Internet adoption row? (Kilshaws)
In the nursery rhyme, whose son stole a pig and away did run? The Piper
Michael Bloomberg succeeded who as Mayor of New York? (Rudi Giuliani)
What is the most prevalent infectious disease in the UK? The Common Cold
According to the advert, which city is home to probably the best lager in the world? Copenhagen
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required Name something that give people Headaches (1Loud Music/Noise 2Alcohol 3Stress 4Flu 5Nagging)
JP In which nation state is the largest residential palace in the world? Brunei
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required Past or present name a Baddie from a Soap Opera 1Richard Hillman 2 Dirty Den 3Nick Cotton 4Kim Tate 5Mike Baldwin
Who was the biggest selling female artist in America in the 1990s? Mariah Carey
Which UK political party's headquarters are at The Dog & Partridge Pub in Yateley, Hampshire? Monster Raving Looney Party
VEXILLOLOGY – is it a) the study of witches and witchcraft, b) the study of caves, c) the study of flags, or d) the study of things that make you unhappy? C
Spare J/P Who owned the Barrel Organ in The Magic Roundabout? MR RUSTY
23.11.2003
What is another name for Ground Almond Paste (Marzipan)
What name is given to a Poem consisting of 14 Lines (Sonnet )
Which Shakespeare play begins on a ship at sea in the middle of a storm? (THE TEMPEST)
Who played Dr Doug Ross in the TV series 'ER'? (GEORGE CLOONEY)
Who’s official residence is Lambeth Palace in London? (ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY )
Who is the new shadow home secretary who personally would like to see the return of the death penalty? (David Davis)
Which word could mean either a horse, a swan or a bread roll (Cob)
Whose latest album (her ninth) is called Body Language? (Kylie Minogue)
There is one muscle in your body that is only attached at one end – what is it? (The tongue )
For which sort of food is Rick Stein famous? (Seafood cookery )
Which TV cook was chosen to cook lunch for George W Bush and Tony Blair at Downing Street recently? (Nigella Lawson)
Who is the editor of the "Daily Mirror" newspaper? (PIERS MORGAN )
In literature, what kind of creatures were Sam Gamgee, Merry and Pippin? (HOBBITS )
What name is given to the knob at the front of a saddle? (A POMMEL)
What form of government is ruled by the wealthy? (PLUTOCRACY)
Name the capital of Chile. (SANTIAGO)
Family fortunes, top answer required Name something you pluck 1Eyebrows 2Chicken 3 Guitar 4 Turkey 5Up Courage
Which gas is responsible for global warming? CARBON DIOXIDE
Who won the 1st Big Brother Show scooping the £70,000 prize? CRAIG PHILIPS
Who played the part of a flustered vicar in 4 Weddings and a Funeral? ROWAN ATKINSON
Which Brazilian Grand Prix driver was killed in a 1994 crash? AYRTON SENNA
Which metal is added to Gold to make White Gold? Silver
Which river forms much of the border between England and Scotland? Tweed
Which race over 200 laps is started with the words, "Ladies and gentlemen start your engines"? Indianapolis 500
In the News - at which British port have several ‘Ghost Ships’ arrived for scrapping? Hartlepool
What are the only self cleaning organs on both men and women? The Eyes
What is the name of the man accused of killing the Soham school friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman? Ian Huntley
Which term is used when a mortgage is more than the value of a house? Answer--Negative Equity
Which company took over Rover in 1994? --BMW
What colour is the leather on the seats in the House of Commons? -Green
What links the football world cup winners of 1930, 1934, 1966, 1974, 1978 and 1998? They were all host nations
What is the worlds largest plant seed? (THE DOUBLE COCONUT Coco de mere)
Which of Richard Branson products does not carry the Virgin logo? Mates condoms
Next to what body of water would you find a billboard saying "Welcome to the site of the first defeat of imperialism in the Western hemisphere"? The Bay of Pigs
What is the only six letter, one syllable European Capital city? Prague
JACKPOT OF £200 Won on the above 5 questions being answered correctly
30th Nov 2003
Which city boasts the world's oldest casino? MONTE CARLO
What name is given to the document given out by a political party before an election, setting out its policies? MANIFESTO
According to Beatrix Potter, what type of animal was Mr Jeremy Fisher? A FROG
Name the rock star and the comedian currently appearing together in an advert for Sky Plus? ALICE COOPER - RONNIE CORBET
What is the unit of currency in South Africa? THE RAND
How many points do a team get awarded for a Try in Rugby Union? Five
Children's author Roald Dahl died, on this day, in 1990. 'The B.F.G.' is the title of one of his stories. What do the initials stand for? `Big Friendly Giant'
Pirate Edward Teach died in 1718. By what name was he better known? 'Blackbeard'
What sort of body fat produces a dimpled effect on the skin? Cellulite
Name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday? ( Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)
What is the name of the Bear in the Children in need appeal Pudsey
Who is the England Rugby Union Coach Clive Woodward
England won Rugby Union’s World Cup this week – but what is the trophy actually called? The William Webb Ellis Cup
In a Monopoly game, how much does each station cost? £200
What’s the name of the cocktail that’s a mixture of Guinness and Champagne? Black Velvet
Who has taken over from Magnus Magnusson as question master of Mastermind? John Humphreys
Which cathedral in England has the tallest spire? Salisbury
In ‘The Simpsons', what is the name of the place where Homer does his drinking? MOE'S TAVERN
What name is given to a young deer? Fawn
How many of The Corrs are female? Three
Where did Indian ink originally come from? Ans—China
On which island was Prince Philip born? Answer—Corfu
What is another name for a ships load mark? Plimsoll
Which daughter of Zeus was the cause of the Trojan War? Helen of Troy
Which actress, upon splitting with her partner said, "At least I can wear high heels now."? Nicole Kidman
What is the name of the cross eyed lion in "Daktari"? Clarence
In Football By what name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known? Pele
From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? Putney
Which creature lives on mulberry leaves? SILK WORM
Family Fortunes top answer required Name a famous animal 3 some 1 Little Pigs 2 Bears 3 Wise Monkeys 4 Billy Goats Gruff 5 Blind Mice
Lending her name to a famous brand, who was the Greek Goddess of Victory? Nike
What’s the highest award for heroic civilians in Britain? George Cross
How many houses are there in Brookside Close? 13
Which ex MP wrote A Parliamentary Affair? Answer--Edwina Currie
Family Fortunes top answer required From anywhere in the World, Real or Fictional name a famous street 1 Downing\\ 2 Coronation\\ 3 Wall \\ 4 Ramsey \\ 5 Sesame