Feb 2004

1.2.04

What was the name of the restaurant chain opened by Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Swartzeneger? PLANET HOLLYWOOD
What movie launched Buzz Lightyear on the world? TOY STORY
What was the name of the comedian who gatecrashed Prince William's party dressed as Osma Bin Laden? AARON BARSCHAK
In 2003, who famously had his wife's name tattooed on his arm in Hindi? DAVID BECKHAM
What sport do Newcastle Falcons play? RUGBY UNION
Who won Sunday's (25th Jan 2004) Welsh Open snooker title in Cardiff? RONNIE O'SULLIVAN
Doodles the dog appears in which children's television program? THE TWEENIES
Which programme came top of the Radio Times poll in which it asked it's readers for a perfect evening's viewing? THE SIMPSONS
An Archimedes screw is a device for raising what? WATER
Which Japanese electronics firm is named after a word meaning sound? SONY
Which anaesthetic was first used in 1847 to prevent patients from feeling pain whilst surgeons operated on them? Chloroform
What is a celestial visible light spectrum better known as? A Rainbow
Which Duo have a 25.5% Holding in Man Utd? John Magnier and JP McManus)
Which TV series was set in 1,000,040BC? The Flintstones
In olden days, what did a Nob Thatcher do for a living? Make wigs!
Nokia phones are probably the biggest export from which country? Finland
What’s the capital of Syria? Damascus
Katie Price has been regularly in the news recently and is currently on TV – how is she better known? Jordan
If a car has the international registration TR, from which country does it come? Turkey
What’s the chemical formula for common salt? Sodium Chloride
Family Fotunes, top answer required Name something people close (Door Eyes Book Bank Account Window )
Which line is coloured brown on a London Underground map? (Bakerloo)
In 2003 Who played a concert to the biggest crowd in UK concert history (Robbie Williams)
What is the name of the Rugby World Cup trophy that was won by England? (The William Webb Ellis Trophy)
What is the building in the centre of the Holy Mosque at Mecca called? (Holy Kabag)
What name is given to a covered walkway to the side of an open courtyard in a convent or monastery? CLOISTER
Acid rain is composed mainly of the oxides of two elements. Give either. (SULPHUR/ NITROGEN)
Which chemical element has the shortest name – 3 letters? (Tin)
Who was Britsh PM from 1937-1940 ? Neville Chamberlain
Born in 1550 John Napier originated the concept of which mathematical device to aid in calculations? LOGARITHM

JP How many minutes duration is a normal men’s fencing bout? Six

JP What is the second question that budding Masterminds are always asked? (What is your Occupation)

JP Name a chore that husbands do badly Ironing Making the bed Cooking Shopping Polishing

Which Tory politician, as a child, advertised Ribena on ITV? Michael Portillo

Which company opened the first Burger Restaurant in Britain in 1954? WIMPY

8^th Feb 2004

What is the name of Microsoft's e-mail service? HOTMAIL (not Outlook that is software to collect any Email)
Who plays the part of 'Jinx' in the Bond film, Die Another Day? HALLE BERRY
A recent survey showed that burglars form the greatest part of the prison population, but what group of people forms the second largest? MOTORISTS
Who won this year's Superbowl? NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS bt THE CAROLINA PANTHERS
Justin Timberlake got whose tits out on TV recently? JANET JACKSON (SUPERBOWL HALF TIME SHOW)
In what county is Canvey Island? ESSEX
Which member of the Royal Family once played football for England? JOE ROYAL (groan)
What is the first name of Principal Skinner in The Simpsons? SEYMOUR
What are the names of the three male suspects in the board game of Cluedo? REV. GREEN - COLONEL MUSTARD - PROFESSOR PLUM
Who is Britain’s longest serving national TV weatherman? Michael Fish
Before Michael Howard became leader of the conservatives which position did he hold in the shadow cabinet? Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Which martial art do people fight using bamboo swords? Kendo
The sexual term 'screw' comes from which animals? Pigs - while mating the male's penis actual rotates, like a screw!
What measurement is used to measure a Horse Hands
Name the 3 Lord of the Rings film in order 1. Fellowship of the Ring 2. The Two Towers 3. Return of the King
Which TV series won the Golden Globe for best TV Comedy The Office
Annie & Clarabel were who’s carriages (Thomas the Tank engine)
What is the capital of Bulgaria Sofia
How many players are there in a volleyball team (5)
What name is usually given to the cowboys of the pampas of South America? GAUCHOS
In the rhyme, what is Wednesday's Child? FULL OF WOE
Ynys Mon is the largest island in England and Wales - by what name is it known in English?
ANGLESEY
Who was the main character in the TV show "One Foot in the Grave"? VICTOR MELDREW
How man hoops are there on a croquet pitch? 6
Who was the main character in the TV show "All Creatures Great and Small"? JAMES HERRIOT
What is ex Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten’s real name? John Lydon
What 2 creatures are on the Australian coat of arms? (Kangaroo & Emu)
What clockwork device is used to mark musical time? (Metronome)
If you were "Doing Leap Frog" or "Walking the Dog" what equipment would you be using? (Yo Yo)
What was the call sign used by Tom Cruise in Top Gun? (Maverick)

J/P In which Country is the African Nations Football Tournament currently taking place? TUNISIA

J/P What fruit is also known as a Chinese Gooseberry Kiwi Fruit

J/P Where is the only place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day – never raised or lowered, and never saluted? (Moon)

J/P How many years after an author’s death are his works in copyright? (50)

J/P Name a Slang word for Car Banger Motor Wheels Jam Jar Jalopy Name something you jump on Trampoline Bus Bed Train Scales

15^th Feb 2004

In children's literature, in which village does Rupert Bear live? Nutwood
Which farmer, jailed for killing a burglar, was refused parole in January 2003? Tony Martin
Which British Army camp was under investigation following the abnormal number of 'suicides' over the last decade? Deep Cut Barracks
Merseyside football teams did not win the First Division championship only twice in the 1980's - name either team to wrest it away. Arsenal or Aston Villa
In which building is the Kohinoor Diamond kept? THE TOWER OF LONDON
Which Raleigh bicycle is to be re-introduced after a 20-year absence? THE CHOPPER
What is the capital of Zimbabwe? HARARE
Who is the present England rugby union captain? LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Name the first 3 contestants to be EVICTED in the TV show I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 1. Mike Read 2. Diane Modahal 3. (Razor) Neil Ruddock
Starting with the Furthest Away Name the Furthest Three planets from the Sun 1. Pluto 2. Neptune 3. Uranus
In Coronation Street what are the names of the Webster’s Girls Sophie & Rosie
Who was the former UN weapons chief who says the UK and US "dramatized" intelligence before the Iraq war Hans Blix
Family fortunes, top answer required “Name a food you would never eat with your fingers” 1 Soup 2 Stew 3 Curry 4 Custard 5 Jelly
Where in London would you find Poet’s Corner? Westminster Abbey
What gas poisons you when you commit suicide by breathing car exhaust fumes? Carbon Monoxide
What was Dirty Harry’s surname? Callahan
What’s the name of Rita’s shop in Coronation Street? The Kabin
What did Dennis Tito pay £14m for? (Trip into Space)
Who played the part of Cruella de Vil in the 1996 film '101 Dalmatians'? Glenn CLOSE
What parts of speech are the words "they" and "them"? (PRONOUN)
What is the name of the Flintstones’ daughter? (Pebbles)
Where is the Main Training Ground for the England Soccer Team? (Bisham Abbey, Bucks)
Who was the first player to score a televised maximum break of 147 in a snooker world championship? (Cliff Thorburn)
How many players are there in a baseball team? (9)
Which duo have reportedly been persuaded after a break of 17 yrs to reunite? ( Two Ronnies)
Which former Secretary of State for International Development resigned from government over the Iraqi war? (Clare Short)
Which famous sportsman said "When you are as great as I am, it's hard to be humble"? Muhammad Ali
ON WHICH TELEVISION SERIES DOES DETECTIVE CHIEF INSPECTOR BARNABY appear MIDSOMER MURDERS
WHO PLAYED THE PART OF JOHNNY CASTLE IN ‘DIRTY DANCING’ –(PATRICK SWAYZEE)
FROM WHAT TYPE OF STONE IS THE TAJ MAHAL BUILT (MARBLE

J/P Which licence was abolished after 192 years in 1988? Dog Licence

EPCOT

The Bill Shankly stand can be found at which Nationwide League football club's ground? ? Preston North End

WHICH AREA OF LONDON, HOME OF ABBEY STUDIOS AND LORD’S CRICKET GROUND, IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE IN BRITAIN TO BUY A HOUSE (ST.JOHN'S WOOD)

Name another word for a Tell Tale Snitch Squealer Grass Sneak Gossip

What is a male honeybee called? A DRONE
Which film features the T-1000, a liquid metal, shape changing, killing machine? TERMINATOR 2
Khartoum is the capital of which country? SUDAN
What is Jordan’s real name? (Katie Price)
Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer where two of the Witches of Eastwick, who was the third Cher
Which comedian made a cameo appearance in the role of brewery drayman Eric Gartside in Coronation Street very recently ( Peter Kay)
Who is the Tory Shadow Chancellor? Oliver Letwin
Which MP’s first novel was called A Parliamentary Affair –Edwina Currie
Football – which teams would play in the local derby in Edinburgh? Hibernians/Heart of Midlothian
What actor starred in the 1999 film The Green Mile ? Tom Hanks
For what 1972 film did Marlon Brando refuse the Oscar Award of Best Actor? The Godfather
What is the fruit of the Blackthorn? (Sloe)
What do Americans call the game of "Noughts and Crosses"? Tic tac Toe
The Film '1st Blood', introduced for the 1st time which character? (Rambo)
In which village does Postman Pat live in? (Greendale)
In which country would you find the Military Prison Camp Delta? Cuba
What politician has the nickname Doris Karloff? Ann Widdecombe
Who wrote The Emperors new clothes? Hans Christian Anderson
What nationality is F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen? Finnish
If you were playing darts and got a ‘Shanghai’ score of 72 with 3 darts which number have you scored on? (12)
What make of car did Bond drive in Goldeneye ? (BMW)
What's another name for a Cougar or Mountain lion? (Puma)
As far as we know, what is the largest creature ever to have lived on Earth? (Blue Whale)
London Bankside power Station is no longer in use as a power station. What is it now? Tate Modern
Who allegedly said to whom “there are powers at work about which we have no knowledge"? ( The Queen to Paul Burrell)
A modern version of the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria still occurs in Britain today, what is it? April Fool Day
What is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury? Lambeth Palace
What race is traditionally started with 'Gentlemen, Start your Engines'? (Indy 500)
In the Houses of Parliament the Public Gallery is also known as what Gallery? (Strangers)
What was the name of Saddam Hussein’s deputy Prime Minister? Tariq Aziz

Which city did Hitler plan to make his capital of England after he invaded? (Oxford)

J/P What is the name of the scarecrow in Bob The Builder Spud

Which European City has the most mileage of Canals in the World? (Birmingham)

What is the most popular pet it Britain ? Goldfish

J/P Family fortunes.. Top answer required Name another word for Friend ( Pal Mate Buddy Chum Mucker)

In the film The Wizard of Oz, which character did Dorothy meet first on the yellow brick road, who then accompanied her on the way to the Emerald City? The Scarecrow
What endangered species of animal has varieties called Black, White, Indian & Sumatran? Rhino
Name one of the best-selling authors that has a walk-on part in the film "Bridget Jones' Diary"? Salman Rushdie / Jeffrey Archer
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer required - Something that's usually more expensive the larger it is? Jewellery (Diamond) / House / Car / TV / Boat
Which country will host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games? China - Beijing
What was the name of the car in the film "The Love Bug"? Herbie
Put them in order of rank, highest 1^st, Jack Jones, George Mainwaring and Arthur Wilson ? (1. Captain George Mainwaring 2. Seargent Arthur Wilson 3. L/Cpl Jack Jones)
What brand of lager was advertised with the slogan, "Follow the bear"? (Hofmeister )
What’s Homer Simpson’s favourite brand of beer? (Duff )
In bingo what number is snakes alive – 55
In the latest John Smiths Beer advert, Peter Kay is in a Las Vegas establishment, who is the singer? (Englebert Humperdink)
Who was the original narrator, in 1984, of the "Thomas the Tank Engine" TV series? RINGO STARR
In March 1987, a famous painting was sold for £24,750,000. What was the subject? SUNFLOWERS
In Scottish law, what is the name given to the Public Prosecutor and Coroner? PROCURATOR FISCAL
In 2003, who bought Chelsea FC? Roman Abramovich
What is Johnny Rottens real name? (John Lydon)
What is the collective name for a group of Camels? (Train)
CHINA HAS WON THE SWAYTHLING CUP MORE TIMES THAN ANY OTHER COUNTRY, IN WHICH SPORT IS THE SWAYTHLING CUP PLAYED FOR. (TABLE TENNIS)
JACK DAWSON WAS A CENTRAL CHARACTER IN WHICH MOVIE BLOCKBUSTER. (TITANIC)
Which hero scored 5000 Goals between 1954 and 1993 ? (Roy of the Rovers)
WHICH HOLYWOOD ACTOR STARRED IN ALL BUT 11 OF HIS 153 FILMS, HAVING HAD MORE LEADING ROLES THAN ANY OTHER ACTOR. (JOHN WAYNE)
WHICH FAMOUS STREET HAS A DEATH RATE THAT IS 30 TIMES THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. (CORONATION STREET – t.v.)
IN WHICH ORDER DO THE EVENTS OF A TRIATHLON TAKE PLACE. (SWIM / CYCLE / RUN)
WHAT TYPE OF 'ROSE' DID NEIL DIAMOND SING ABOUT IN 1970. (CRACKLIN' ROSE)
WHICH BANK ISSUES THE CHEQUES THAT CHRIS TARRANT HANDS OUT ON TV'S 'WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE'. (BARCLAYS)
WHICH IS THE ONLY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT THAT IS PLAYED BY INHALING AS WELL AS EXHALING. (HARMONICA)
WHAT IS THE MOST STUDIED 'A' LEVEL SUBJECT BY PUPILS IN THE U.K. (ENGLISH)
Which holiday camps have 'Bluecoats' (Pontins)
(90's) Who had a 90's hit with Stupid Girl & 'I Think I'm Paranoid' (Garbage
Name 2 of the top Populated 3 US States? (California, New York, Texas)

Who is the comedian father of Office star Lucy Davis? (Jasper Carrot)

J/P Johnny Cash’s family are trying to ban the use of his song Ring Of Fire in a TV commercial for what? A cream for relieving piles!

WHICH COMIC STRIP CHARACTER HAS AN ABYSSINIAN WIRE-HAIRED TRIPE HOUND AS A PET DOG. (DENNIS THE MENACE)

Dr Bunsen Honeydew is a Character in which TV Show? (Muppets)

J/P Name Something you Crack but Don't Eat 1 Glass / Mirror 2 Joke 3 Egg 4 Whip 5 Fingers/Bones