1. On which USA Mountain are the Faces of Four US Presidents Carved? (Mount Rushmore )
  2. Which referee received an Honorary Degree at Hull University recently       Pierluigi Collina
  3. What name was give to the Ancient Textile Record of the Battle of Hastings (Bayeux Tapestry )
  4. Who were the two Major star in the Film 'Bridget Jones' Diary'         Hugh Grant / Rene Zellwegger (accept Colin Firth)
  5. Which leader ofa country has been linked with trying to Buy Crystal Palace FC (Colonel Gaddafi )
  6. For Which Club will Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink play next Season      Middlesbrough
  7. What does the Acronym LASER stand for     Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
  8. Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required - Name an animal that is black?

Panther / Labrador / Cat / Blackbird / Mole

  1. On an ordnance survey map, which animal represents a zoo? Elephant
  2. What is the more common name for the North Atlantic Drift?  Gulf Stream
  3. What is Europe’s biggest island?   (Gt Britain)
  4. Which goldsmith and jeweller was famous for ornate easter eggs?  (Peter Faberge)
  5.  Who was the wizard in Tolkein's novel The Hobbit?   Gandalf
  6. Who beat Mike Tyson recently in a non title heavyweight bout?  (Danny Williams)
  7. What is the name of the coffee bar in Friends?  CENTRAL PERK
  8. Who were Liverpool’s opponents when the Hillsborough disaster happened? (Notts Forest)
  9. What was Hilary Clinton's maiden name?  RODHAM
  10. In which film did Robin Williams play an army DJ? (Good Morning Vietnam )
  11. Name either best-selling author to have a walk-on part in the film "Bridget Jones' Diary".(Salman Rushdie, Jeffrey Archer)
  12. What's the neighbouring town of Springfield in the TV series the Simpsons? (Shelbyville)
  13. Craig Charles succeeded Jeremy Clarkson as the presenter of which BBC2 programme, also featuring Matilda and Sergeant Bash?  (Robot Wars)
  14. What does the title of Hitlers “Mein Kampf mean? (My Struggle)
  15. Who was the driver of the car in which Princess Di was killed? (Henri Paul)
  16. Name either of the two Budweiser frogs/toads? FRANK & LOUIE
  17. Which Venetian palace does The Bridge of Sighs link to the state prison? (Doges Palace)
  18. What was the name of the bear in Rainbow? (bungle)
  19. In which city is the Maracana, reputedly the world's largest football stadium?    (Rio de Janeiro)
  20. Who was Madonna's first husband ? (Sean Penn)
  21. Which ligaments in the centre of the knee and named because they cross each other in an “X” shape are frequently injured by soccer players through twisting or pivoting the knee?  (Cruciate Ligaments)
  22. Family Fortunes  Name something you might but when you get a Dog           1 Lead          2  Collar   3 Bowl       4 Dog Food     5  Kennel

 

JACKPOT

How many spikes are there in the Statue of Liberty's crown?  (7)

Who is the arch enemy of Captain Pugwash?   (Cut Throat Jake)

What is the name of the python in the novel 'Jungle Book'?  (Kaa)

What was introduced by Barclays Bank for the 1st Time on June 17th 1967           First Cash Dispenser

Family Fortunes…Apart from Clothes name something people remove when going to bed            1 Glasses  2.Jewellery 3.Teeth  4.Feet From Floor 5. Make Up

 

 

 

8.8.04

  1. Which present day capital city is built on the capital city of the Aztecs? (Mexico City) 
  2. Which famous singer and actress would you associate with the perfume "Glow"? JENNIFER LOPEZ
  3. Mythology, on which Greek Island did Sappho write poems for her female admirers?  LESBOS
  4. What is the only Australian State that has a name comprising of three words? NEW SOUTH WALES
  5. How many houses are there in Downing Street, London, (3)   Nos 10,11 &12
  6. In the film Jurassic Park, the park is on an island off the coast of which country? COSTA RICA
  7. In which team sport would you hear the terms serve, dig and spike?  VOLLEYBALL
  8. What is built on the former home of the Earl of Shrewsbury?  Alton Towers
  9. In cycling, , who has set a record  by winning 6 Tours de France in succession? (Lance Armstrong)
  10. Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required - Name something you shouldn't eat when on a diet?   Chocolate / Cakes / Chips / Sweets / Crisps
  11. In the young peoples cocktail "BMW" what does BMW stand for?  (Bailey's, Malibu & Whiskey
  12. Who were Janet, Pam, Colin, George, Peter, Jack and Barbara?  The Secret Seven
  13. Which Club is Paul Gascoigne Joining as Player Coach      Boston FC
  14. What is the name of the Shop run by Apu in 'The Simpson's'           Kwik-E-Mart
  15. Who provides the voice of Puss in boots in the new Shrek film        Antonio Banderas
  16. Which former alleged Lover of Princess Di  was arrested last week on suspicion of Cocaine possession            James Hewitt
  17. What is the worlds largest plant seed?  (THE DOUBLE COCONUT Coco de mere)
  18. Family Fortunes   Name Something that Needs Wind to Function     1 Windmill   2  Kite    3  Yatch       4 Wind Chimes   5Glider
  19. Called Wimbledon FC last year what are they this year (M.K Dons)
  20. What is the Capital of Colombia?  (Bogota)
  21. Which nation finished third in the 1966 World Cup?  Answer—Portugal
  22. What is the chemical term for chalk?  Answer--Calcium carbonate
  23. What would impure dilute acetic acid be better known as?  (Vinegar)
  24. The chemical formula N.a. C.L. represents what common kitchen item?  (Salt  Table Salt)
  25. Which sportsman was nicknamed 'Pistol Pete'?  (Pete Sampras)
  26. What's the Highest above sea level Capital City in the world?  (La Paz… Bolivia)
  27. What's the Highest above sea level Capital City in Europe? (Madrid)
  28. Which cartoon character came from Mexico and was the fastest mouse in the world? (Speedy Gonzales)
  29. What is the name given to someone who makes arrows? (Fletcher)
  30. 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

 

 

What's the most expensive UK Postage stamp? (£10)

What the name of the person in the Heineken Advert that at the beginning of the Ad had left some Beer in his Glass the night before? (David Rickshaw)

In feet, how long is the world record 'fart lighting' flame? (8ft)

The Blue Whale, the biggest creature on the planet, has the longest penis – but how long is it to the nearest foot?   10ft

Name something found on the back seat of a car   1 Rug  2  Baby Seat   3   Seatbelt      4  Cushions   5   Road Map

 

 

15.8.04

 

  1. What do the Greeks call a restaurant?   TAVERNA
  2. Who had to 'live' with Major Charles Ingram for the programme Celebrity Wife Swap?  JADE GOODY
  3. The Canaries is the nickname of which English football club? NORWICH CITY 
  4. Which film starred Harrison Ford as President of the USA?AIR FORCE ONE
  5. IN 1994 THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE BANNED AN INNOVATION FIRST  INTRODUCED BY QUEEN'S PARK RANGERS IN 1982, WHAT WAS IT? ARTIFICIAL PITCH. 
  6. Who devastated 200 square miles of Florida in the last few days? (Hurricane CHARLEY)
  7. HOW LONG IS THE CAMPTOWN RACE TRACK?   5 MILES
  8. ACCORDING TO A STUDY BY  “NIAGARA SPRAY STARCH”, 46 PERCENT OF MEN AND 34 PERCENT OF WOMEN DO WHAT WHILE NAKED?  THEIR IRONING
  9. IN THE MIDDLE OF MONICA LEWINSKY'S ONLY BRITISH TV INTERVIEW WITH JOHN SNOW, AFTER THE CLINTON AFFAIR, WHICH PRODUCT WAS ADVERTISED DURING THE BREAK ON TV: (VANISH STAIN REMOVER)
  10. Which sport uses the lightest ball? Table Tennis
  11. How many blank tiles are there in a game of Scrabble?  Two - and I never get them!
  12. In The Full Monty, the central characters can be seen gyrating in the Jobcentre to which song?  Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
  13. Great Britains 1st Medal in this years Olympics was won in which event?  (Silver for Synchronised Diving  (10 mtr)
  14. (2000's) Which Dance duo’s surprised the pop world when they went straight in at number 1 with “Lola’s Theme”?         Shapeshifters
  15. What is the name of Hong Kong's airline       Cathay Pacific
  16. No Longer called English league Division One what is it now called? (Coca Cola Championship)
  17. What isCurrently being played at “Whistling Straits”(The US PGA)
  18. In the Rocky series of films, what is Rocky's surname?  (BALBOA)
  19. The last US ground combat unit left South Vietnam in which year + or – 1 yr?  (1972)
  20. In which city were the American Football team, the Packers, founded in 1919? (GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN)
  21. The Rock, is the nickname of which US federal prison that opened in 1934? (ALCATRAZ Island)
  22. Family Fortunes, Top answer required     Something that climbs a tree   (1  Monkey   2.  Squirrel  3.  Cat   4.  Child   5  Bear)
  23.  'Have I Got News For You' team captain Ian Hislop is the editor of which publication? (Private Eye)
  24. In Sci Fi  who is the Arch enemy of Flash Gordon? (Ming the Merciless)
  25. Who was Britains 1st £1m pound footballer? (Trevor Francis)
  26. Whose autobiography was entitled 'Losing my Virginity'?  RICHARD BRANSON
  27. In Film what was the name of the Biggest Dog in the World? (Digby)
  28. Who was Captain Hook's first mate in Peter Pan?  SMEE
  29. How much does it cost to buy both utilities in the Monopoly board game? (£300)
  30. Family Fortunes, Top answer required Name anything that you can cross ?   1  Road/Street  2  River  3  Legs  4  Cheque  5   Ball

JP

 WHAT ARE THE THREE LARGEST PLANETS IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM?  (JUPITER, SATURN AND URANUS)

In horse racing what is the shortest distance over which a flat race is run in the UK?

5 FURLONGS (5/8 OF A MILE)

In which film did Michael Caine actually say “Not a lot of people know that”? (Educating Rita)

What is the criminal offence embracery? BRIBING JURORS

Family Fortunes, Top answer required.  Name a Fairy-Tale  1.  Cinderella  2.   Snow White  3  Little Red Riding Hood  4  Sleeping Beauty   5 Alice in Wonderland

 

 

 

  1. For which party did former MP Robert Kilroy-Silk stand at the European elections? UK INDEPENDENCE PARTY (UKIP
  2. Which 2003 film has the subtitle The Curse of the Black Pearl? PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
  3. Who is the First Minister of the Welsh Assembly?  RHODRI MORGAN
  4. The White House is the most visited house in the USA what is the second? GRACELAND
  5. What is the name of the chief male sex hormone?  TESTOSTERONE
  6. What is the name of the film starring Bruce Willis, where he blows up a rogue asteroid whih is about to crash onto Earth?  ARMAGEDDON
  7. What’s the name of the game which involves placing your body parts on coloured spots   Twister
  8. Who is the voice of “Bob the Builder” Neil Morrisey
  9. Of which US State is Tallahassee the Capital           (Florida)
  10. Which Cricket Team won the 20 Twenty Cup  (Leicestershire) Bt Surrey
  11. Prime Minister of Italy?  (Silvio Berlusconi)
  12. William 'the Refrigerator' Perry is associated with which sport?  American Football
  13. What are the small indentations on a golf ball called? (Dimples)
  14. There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous". One example is tremendous and. Name one of the others.?  (stupendous ,horrendous or hazardous)
  15.  What is the term given to a monologue which represents a character's inner thoughts, for example, Hamlet's "to be or not to be..."   [soliloquy (pr. "sole-lillo-qwee")]
  16. What did Dennis Tito pay £14m for?  (Trip into space)
  17. What did Lindsay Dracass do for Britain in 2001?  (Reprenented Britain in Eurovision song contest)
  18. What is the name of the Flintstones’ daughter? (Pebbles)
  19. Which living creature has the biggest eye? (Giant Squid)
  20. With which country is voodoo principally associated? (Haiti)
  21. On which D-Day beach was the film "Saving Private Ryan" set? (Omaha)
  22. Who was the first player to score a televised maximum break of 147 in a snooker world championship? (Cliff Thorburn)
  23. In which Town or City did the German Sixth Army surrender in early 1943? (Stalingrad)
  24. Lilo Lil appeared in which TV sitcom? (Bread)
  25. When held there. at which circuit is the Portuguese Formula 1 motor racing Grand Prix held? (Estoril)
  26. What is the name of the Channel between the MainLand and the Isle of Wight? (Solent)
  27. What’s the capital of Libya? (Tripoli)
  28. Which "Disco Boat" sank in the Thames, killing 51 people, in 1989? (THE MARCHIONESS.)
  29. The Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip, who was born in Bosnia in 1894, assassinated which heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. (ARCHDUKE FRANCIS FERDINAND)
  30. Family Fortunes, top answer required, Name Something Worn in the Summer?                    1 Swimsuit/Bikini    2 Shorts   3 T-Shirt   4 Hat    5 Sunglasses

 

 

 

What resulted out of The Yalta agreement? (Splitting of Germany)

In Monopoly, what do you get from every player on your birthday? (£10)

'Vision of a Knight' was the work of which Florentine painter?  (Raphael)

What nationality was the first non-US, non-Soviet spaceman? (Czech)

What was Mickey Mouse’s original name? (Mortimer)

The Punic Wars were fought between whom? (Romans &Carthaginians)

 

 

 

  1. What was the character name of Leonardo Dicaprio in 'Titanic'?  JACK DAWSON
  2. What do the letters SMA represent on baby formula tins and cartons?  SIMULATED MOTHERS ALBUMIN
  3. How is the National Campaign for the Homeless better known?  SHELTER
  4. Which role did Jim Carrey play in Batman Forever?  THE RIDDLER
  5. Who played the manipulative junkie, Renton, in the 1995 film Trainspotting? EWAN McGREGOR
  6. What is the more politically correct term for Eskimos?  INUIT
  7. By what name, meaning 'our thing', is the MAFIA organisation also known especially in the United States?  COSA NOSTRA
  8. What sign did God give Noah that the earth would not be flooded again?  A Rainbow
  9. What is the longest Olympic race on foot?  50 Km Walk
  10. In the Olympics, which athletic event requires five judges?  Triple Jump
  11. In the decathlon men complete the event with the 1500m. Which event completes the women's heptathlon?  800m
  12. Who are the Four Rowers who won gold for Britain  Steve Williams, James Cracknell, Ed Coode, Matthew Pinsent
  13. Practically impossible but theoretically and mathematically, what is the lowest possible total clearance in snooker? (44 - although you'd need to complete the miracle 15 reds potted in one shot to do it! Then you pot the yellow (twice) and all of the colours )
  14. Who played Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies?  Maggie Smith
  15. What's the last letter of the Greek Alphabet?  OMEGA
  16. Who invented the jet engine?  SIR FRANK WHITTLE
  17. Which city is located where the Mississippi meets the Missouri River?  ST LOUIS
  18. What's the title of the person who gives the results of elections?  RETURNING OFFICER
  19. Which 4-letter word for having sexual intercourse first appeared in a dictionary in 1986?  BONK
  20. What is the chemical symbol for Ozone?  O3
  21. Who had the face that launched a thousand ships?  HELEN OF TROY
  22. In which movie do the 'Oompah Loompahs' sing the Oompah Loompah song?WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
  23. Who usually reads the News on the Simpson's?  KENT BROCKMAN
  24. In which country is Casablanca?  MOROCCO
  25. An insect is separated into 3 parts, the Head the Thorax and which other? THE ABDOMEN
  26. Which foodstuff is Monterey Jack? CHEESE
  27. Which water transport vessels name is a palindrome?  KAYAK
  28. In roman numerals what number does the letter M with a bar above it represent? 1 MILLION
  29. What was the character name of the 6 Million-Dollar Man?  STEVE AUSTIN
  30. Family Fortunes. Top answer requiredSomething you might put your foot in   1  Shoe / Boot   2  Mouth  3  Dog Mess  4   Sock  5  Water / Puddle

 

What number shirt does Michael Owen play in for his club?  (11)

What does the Olympic motto, Citius, Altius, Fortius, literally translate as?  SWIFTER, HIGHER, STRONGER

What name is given to the goalkeeper in ice hockey?  Net Minder

JP  In 1999 the largest sporting attendance in Britain was estimated at 2 million people. What was the event they all turned out for?  RAC Rally

JP Name Something People Bet On  (1  Lottery   2  Horses  3   Football  4   Greyhounds  5  Cards)