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Archive 2005
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Questions - 19th December 2005

Which South American country has the only national flag to have different designs on the front and back? Paraguay

What was the character name of Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam? Adrian Cronar

How many squares are there on a traditional Snakes and Ladders board? 100

Who is the creator of Only Fools and Horses? Jon Sullivan

In 1498, which Portuguese navigator sailed to India round the Cape of Good Hope? Vasco da Gamma

Questions - 12th December 2005

Which item that had appeared in a James Bond movie sold for £41,125 at a Christies auction in Feb 2001? Ursula Andress' bikini

What is the name of Super Mario's brother in the Nintendo game? Luigi

What is the largest lake in South America? Maracaibo

Graham Norton made his TV debut as a presenter on which show? Carnal Knowledge

Within ten, which year was the Bank of England founded in London? 1694 (1684 - 1704)

Questions - 5th December 2005

Cape Comorin is the southernmost point of which country? India

Which Australian supermodel and actress is referred to as The Body? Ella Macpherson

What was Yogi Bear's girlfriend called? Cindy

Name the victorious leader of 3000 Anglo Indians at the battle of Plessey in 1757 Robert Clive

Who played Mia Farrow's husband in Rosemary's Baby? John Cassavetes

Questions - 28th November 2005

After Dublin and Cork, what is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland? Limerick

For directing which film did Sofia Coppola win an Oscar nomination in 2004? Lost in Translation

Feather weight, Skirt weight and open ended are all types of what? Zip

Vanity, Clumsy, Greedy, Hefty and Brainy appeared in which television animated series? The Smurfs

Name the first or last year that British sailors received a daily ration of grog, a measure of rum and water 1740 / 1970

Questions - 21st November 2005

Won by The Albert Nomads

Who was the winning commander at The Alamo? General Santa Anna

Actress Kathy Bates has starred in two films based on books by Steven King. One was Misery, name the other film Dolores Claiborne

What is the common name given to a mass of cloud broken into ripples usually occuring in the summer? Mackeral Sky

In a 1999 poll carried out by the British Association of Toy Retailers, what small toy was voted the craze of the century? The Yoyo

To one either way, in what year did Absolutely Fabulous first appear on TV? 1992

Questions - 14th November 2005

What is the Scottish word for a promontary in a place name? Mull

Who played Mr Hyacinth Bucket? Clive Swift

Which 1992 Rob Reiner film starred Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise and Demi Moore? A Few Good Men

What was the exact date of the murder of Julius Caesar? March 15th, 44BC

"Mind your Ps and Qs" - what do the P and Q stand for? From old time ale houses, mind your Pints and Quarts and settle down

Questions - 7th November 2005

Where are criminals sent if found guilty of a serious crime on the planet Krypton? Phanton Zone

Which TV cartoon character lives in the village of Bikini Bottom? Spongebob Squarepants

Within 5, what year was the Indian Mutiny? 1857

Which hot southerly wind blows on the European coast of the Mediterranean? Scirocco

Name the two main Hindu Gods Shiva, Vishnu

Questions - 31st October 2005

What are the christian and surnames of the dentist and his wife in My Family? Ben & Susan Harper

Which fashion designer and manufacturer was born in Mertha Tydfil in 1925? Laura Ashley

The American war of independence began and ended in which years? 1775 - 1783

Who appeared in the films Silkwood Vanilla Sky and Tombstone? Kurt Russell

The resort of Torremolinos is on which of the Spanish Costas? Costa del Sol

Questions - 24th October 2005

Who ruled from the Patina Palace until the 1960s? The Dali Llama

Africa has three large deserts. One is the Sahara, name the other two. Kalahari, Namib

Which film featured the space ship Nostramo? Alien

Which English king was ransomed for 34 tons of gold? Richard I (Lionheart)

Who had a landlord called Jerzy Balowski? The Young Ones

Questions - 17th October 2005

Who robbed a restaurant with Tim Roth in Pulp Fiction? Patricia Arquette

Which English Queen had 17 children? Queen Anne

In what year was Robert Maxwell lost overboard from his yacht? 1991

Apart from the USA, where would you find the towns of London and Paris in the same country? Canada

Verity Sharp presents which show at 7.00pm Thursdays on BBC2? The Culture Show

Questions - 10th October 2005

Wiltshire's White Horse celebrates whose victory over the invading Danes? Alfred the Great

What is the name of the husband of Dame Edna Everage? Norm

When were the first British passports in the new red European format issued? 1988

From which film do we get the line, "Did you see how leathery he was? He was like a saddle bag with eyes"? City Slickers

What are the three countries that form a common border with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg? Germany, Belgium & France

Questions - 3rd October 2005

Named after an island, which shipping area lies directly south of Bailey? Rockall

Who directed Four Weddings and a Funeral? Mike Newell

Julia Smith and Tony Holland created which TV programme? Eastenders

Within five, in what year did Captain William Bligh face the mutiny on the Bounty? 1789

Which ancient Egyptian God, the son of Isis, was often depicted as a falcon headed man? Horus

Questions - 26th September 2005

What created the Wookey Hole cave system? River Axe

What is the nickname used for the Queen in the satirical magazine Private Eye? Brenda

In which county was Camberwick Green? Trumptonshire

Which family ruled in Florence for three centuries from 1434 to 1734? Medici

Who directed himself in Sharkys Machine? Burt Reynolds

Questions - 19th September 2005

Who captained ships named Adventurer, Discovery, Endeavour and Resolution? Captain James Cook

Under what name did the late Roy Scherer become a film star? Rock Hudson

What big selling doll from the 1980s celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2005? Cabbage Patch Kids

In a standard game of Trivial Pursuit, which colour represents a geography question? Blue

In what year was the first Comic Relief Red Nose Day in the UK? 1988

Questions - 12th September 2005

The League of Gentlemen is set in which fictitious village? Royston Vaisey

In official Gin Rummy how many cards are dealt to each player at the beginning of the game? 10

What historic thing happened to the ships Dartmouth, Eleanor and Beaver in 1773? Boston Tea Party

Haarlem is a city in which country? The Netherlands, Holland

What was the name of the man-eating plant in Little Shop of Horrors? Audrey Two

Questions - 5th September 2005

Which character was played by Roddy McDowell in Planet of the Apes? Cornelius

Helen Mirren played which policewoman in the TV drama series Prime Suspect? Jane Tennison

William Bligh was commander of the Bounty when his crew mutinied in what year? 1789

In which European capital city is the train station Tara Street? Dublin

Which supermodel from Croyden was discovered at the age of 14 at JFK airport? Kate Moss

Questions - 29th August 2005

What is the smallest of the North American Great Lakes? Ontario

The 1787 Constitution of the USA was drafted by the delegates known as the Founding Fathers. How many Founding Fathers were there? 55

Which TV creatures ate blue string pudding? The Clangers

In the 2000 film Snatch directed by Guy Ritchie which character did Brad Pitt play? One punch Mickey O'Neil

What is the only grass that can actually grow in water? Rice

Questions - 23rd August 2005

The world's largest barrier reef is off the coast of which country? Belize

In the TV series Blackadder Goes Forth which character was played by Tim McInnerny? Captain Kevin Darling

The Greeks called the Goddess of the Hunt Artemis. What was the Roman name for this Goddess? Diana

In which modern country was the Hittite empire? Anatolia Turkey

In Lethal Weapon Mel Gibson was Martin Rigg. Who was Danny Glover? Roger Murtaugh

Questions - 15th August 2005

Who was the first Pope? St Peter

Elaine, Jerry, George and Kramer are characters in which sitcom? Seinfeld

What name is given to an inhabitant of the city of Sydney? Sydneysider

Which character was played by Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1989 file The Fabulous Baker Boys? Suzie

According to the Hindu religion who was the wife of the god Rama? Sita

Questions - 8th August 2005

Which actor provided the voice for the mouse hero in the film Stuart Little? Michael J Fox

Which former Soviet Eastern European country is also known as White Russia? Belarus

Which BBC drama starring Gina McKee and Christopher Eccleston followed four Tynesiders from the early 1960s through to the mid-1990s? Our Friends in the North

In June 1999 who became the 2nd black president of the Republic of South Africa? Thabo Mbeki

Which name describes a medieval knight who travelled round in search of adventure? Knight Errant

Questions - 1st August 2005

Henry VIII renounced the Pope's authority in 1533 in order to divorce which of his wives? Catherine of Aragon

Which 1998 Oscar winning film has the tag line .. "a comedy about the greatest love story almost never told"? Shakespear In Love

The Lord Mayor's Show is traditionally held in the City of London on the 2nd Saturday of which month? November

In the children's programme Bagpuss, what was the name of the girl who brought new items to the shop? Emily

Which is the world's smallest ocean? Arctic

Questions - 25th July 2005

Where did Covent Garden market move to in 1974? Nine Elms

Dustin Hoffman played which character in the 1982 film Tootsie? Dorothy Michaels

At which number Albert Square do the Slaters live? 23

In which year did Alcock and Brown first fly the Atlantic? 1919

Spell Moscow in Russian MOSKVA

Questions - 11th July 2005

In what year did South Africa hold its first democratic non racial elections? 1994

In childrens TV which teletubby has a scooter? Po

What is Africa's second largest country? Algeria

What was the name of the character played by Demi Moore in the 1990 film Ghost? Molly

Which London underground station serves both Harrods and Harvey Nichols? Knightsbridge

Questions - 4th July 2005

Which Jamaican holiday spot is also the island's second largest city? Montego Bay

Who played the female lead in the BBC television drama The Sculptress? Pauline Quirke

In open court, how should one correctly address a county court judge? Your Honour

Which actress played the role of Angela McCourt in the 1999 film Angela's Ashes? Emily Watson

In which decade did Nancy, Lady Astor, become the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons? 1910s (1919)

Questions - 27th June 2005

In which city did Balti cooking originate? Birmingham

How is presenter Anne Maurice better known on television? The House Doctor

In which century was the Great Wall of China built? 3rd Century BC

In which film are people terminated at the age of 30? Logan's Run

Which three counties of the Republic of Ireland begin with K? Kerry, Kildare & Kilkenny

Questions - 20th June 2005

Who are the parents of Carrie Fisher? Eddie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds

What is the occupation of a vintager? Grape Picker

Which king's birthday is celebrated by Oak Apple Day? Charles II

Who played the big screen Inspector Gadget? Matthew Broderick

In which country did the strongest earthquake ever recorded take place in 1960? Chile

Questions - 13th June 2005

Which King of England was forced to abdicate in 1399? Richard II

What was the name of the cat in the Alien films? Jones

How high is the Clifton Suspension Bridge above the river? 240 ft

What do lumberjacks do after they put on women's clothing? Hang around in bars

What number driving test is the record for a successful attempt in the UK? 48

Questions - 6th June 2005

Mount Corno is the highest mountain in which European range? The Apennines

Who played Josephine opposite Ernie Wise's Napoleon? Vanessa Redgrave

Which British monarch reigned from 1820 to 1830? George VI

What is Al Pacino's full first name? Alfredo

On an Ordnance Surve Map what animal is the symbol of a zoo? Elephant

Questions - 30th May 2005

What is the County Town of Derbyshire? Matlock

What was the first name of Sergeant Lewis? Robbie

Which English King married Catherine de Valois? Henry V

What was the name of the character played by Kevin Kostner in Waterworld? (The) Mariner

Which London landmark was designed by David Marks and Julia Barfield? London Eye

Questions - 23rd May 2005

On TV what did David Edwards, a physics teacher from Staffordshire, become the second person to do? Win a million on Who Wants to be a Millionaire

Of which African country is Gaborone the capital? Botswana

Which 1995 film featured an animal's name in the title whose real name was Keiko? Free Willy

Which annual event in central London raises millions for the Princes Trust? The Party in the Park

Within ten, in what year was Thomas a Becket killed in Canterbury Cathedral? 1170

Questions - 16th May 2005

Ronnie Arcona can be seen on television supporting which entertainer? Alistair McGowen

How did the death of 31 year old father of two Stuart Lubbock make the news in 2001? Michael Barrymore's swimming pool

In 1879 How many Victoria Crosses were won at Rourke's Drift? Eleven

Which Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz film is a virtual reality dream to keep the heros mind occupied while he is cryogenically frozen? Vanilla Sky

Which village on the north coast of Scotland has been the site of Britain's fast nuclear reactor programme? Dounreay

Questions - 9th May 2005

In which century did Kubla Khan become ruler of the Mongol Empire and Edward 1 conquers Wales? 13th

Which Eastenders star had a hit with The Ugly Duckling? Mike Reid

In what year was the first Glastonbury Festival? 1970

In which city does Judge Dredd work? Mega City 1

Thimpu is the capital of which Asian country? Bhutan

Questions - 2nd May 2005

Which geographical feature runs from Israel to Mozambique? Great Rift Valley

Who plays nanny in Blackadder II? Patsy Byrne

Who is the fictional hero, created by Clive Cussler, of the films Sahara and Raise The Titanic? Dirk Pitt

Where on the body is the Philtrum? Top Lip (under the nose)

Which great general had the surname of Barca? Hannibal

Questions - 25th April 2005

In the year 1100 which king died while hunting in the New Forest? William II (Rufus)

Who plays Carver in The Bill? Mark Wingett

In which river do you find the Thousand Islands? St Lawrence

Great Stone Face was the nickname of which silent movie star? Buster Keaton

What was the first formulated by the scientist Mendeleev? The Periodic Table

Questions - 18th April 2005

Where and what happened to English woman climber Alison Hargreaves in 1995? Perished on K2

Clint Eastwood appeared in two films with an orang utang called Clyde. What was Eastwood's character name? Philo Beddoe

Within 5 years, when was Mark Anthony defeated by Octavian and committed suicide? 30BC (35-25BC)

How many children did Bill and Ben have? 2 point 4

What is the capital of North Korea? Pyong Yang

Questions - 11th April 2005

What is the capital of Nepal? Kathmandu

Who was the baby's voice in Look Who's Talking? Bruce Willis

Who became king in 1189 and lasted 10 years? Richard 1st or Lionheart

Soyuz was the name of a Russion spacecraft - but what does the name mean? Union

Can you give the names of Dick and Dom? Richard McCourt & Dominic Wood

Questions - 4th April 2005

What name was given to the US Confederate flag? The Stars and Bars

In which cartoon would you find Evil Edna, a television set? Will O the Wisp

Which is the third city of Spain? Valencia

Number six in a series of films was subtitled City Under Seige - Which series of films? Police Academy

Name a date between the first underground train in London and the Suez Canal opening 1863 - 1869

Questions - 28th March 2005

What is the third city of Italy? Naples

Which film star did country singer Lyle Lovett marry in 1993? Julia Roberts

What was the Princess of Wales' brother's first name? Charles

Which piece of Sousa's music is the signature tune for Monty Python's Flying Circus? Liberty Bell

Name the only crowned King of England who never married William II

Questions - 21st March 2005

In what year was Pompeii buried by an eruption of Vesuvius? 79AD

Which film star is on record as receiving the most fan mail? Mickey Mouse

What is the most common score in the football league premiership? 2 - 1

Who created and provided the voice for Basil Brush? Ivan Owen

Which two seas are connected by the Bosphorous? Black & Marmara

Questions - 14th March 2005

On what date is Trafalgar Day? 21st October

Who was the female starring with Kurt Russell in Big Trouble In Little China? Kim Cattrall

In which country would you find Concepcion and Valparaiso? Chile

Who interviewed Princess Diana for Panorama? Martin Bashir

In a pack of cards, which is the one eyed king? Diamonds

Questions - 7th March 2005

What is the Aboriginal word for the period in the past when the earth was created by mythical beings? Dreamtime

Which '90s film co-starred Uma Thurman and George Clooney? Batman and Robin

Within 5 years give a year within the opium wars between Britain and China 1839 - 1842

Who created Red Dwarf? Grant & Naylor

How many time zones are there in Australia? Three

Questions - 28th February 2005

Sue Nichols played Nadia Popov in which children's programme? Rentaghost

Who in Hinduism is the son of Brahma and the God of love? Kama

Within one year, in which year was the great potato famine in Ireland? 1847

For her part in Monster, who won the 2004 Best Actress Oscar and what was her character name? Charlise Theron as Eileen Wuornos

Which Asian city lies on the Hugli river? Calcutta

Questions - 21st February 2005

To within 1 year, when did the Pound Note cease to be legal tender in the UK? 1988

What were the two christian names of Private Ryan? James Patrick

Within 5 years, in what year was the Act of Union between England and Scotland? 1707

In Only Fools and Horses, what does Trigger call Rodney? Dave

What is the highest: Cirrus, Cumulus, Nimbus or Stratus? Cirrus

Questions - 14th February 2005

Which king led the victorious forces at the Battle of Crecy? Edward I

Name the film director and the film which provided Oscars for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in 2004 Clint Eastwood, Mystic River

What is the largest city on the River Danube? Budapest

What is an Inquest called in Scotland? Fatal Injury Enquiry

Who was the chief deputy to Deputy Dawg? Musky Muskrat

Questions - 7th February 2005

Which country on the Asian mainland is nearest to Japan? South Korea

Which 1997 film starred Billy Crystal and Danny De Vito? Throw Momma From The Train

Which of Henry VIII's marriages lasted the shortest time? Anne of Cleves

Mayogi, Kengai and Sabamiki are all varieties of what? Bonsai trees

Where did Mr Benn live? 52 Festive Road

Questions - 31st January 2005

Bang on the Drum is the bingo call for which number? 71

Which character was the boss in Drop the Dead Donkey? Gus Hedges

How long did the War of the Roses last? 30 years - 1455-1485

What was the name of Hans Solo's spaceship? Millenium Falcon

Which 45-mile long river runs from Basingstoke through Winchester to Southampton and is noted for its Trout and Salmon? River Test

Questions - 24th January 2005

Ripon is the tourist centre for which national park? Yorkshire Dales

Which actor was the son-in-law of the owner of Towering Inferno? Richard Chamberlain

Who was the last Danish king of England? Hardicanute

In which TV police drama was Stick a source of information on criminal activity? Spender

In 1901, the assassination of which US president was the first murder to be captured on film? McKinley

Questions - 17th January 2005

Which BBC drama series was about a female detective agency? Chandler & Co

In which country does the White Nile emerge from Lake Victoria? Uganda

In which year was the first National Lottery draw? 1994

The Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 was a revolt against which king? James II

Who appeared in 5 out ot the top ten films of the 1980's? Harrison Ford

Questions - 10th January 2005

Which 1994 film was advertised with the line "From Zero to Hero"? The Mask

What is the second city of Japan? Yokohama

Emmerdale's Ken Farrington who plays Tom starred in another soap from 1961 to 1984. Which one, and what was the name of the character? Coronation Street, Billy Walker (son of Annie)

The cold war policy of the USA and USSR was decribed as MAD. What does MAD stand for? Mutually Assured Destruction

Which pirate was hanged in 1701? Captain Kidd

Questions - 3rd January 2005

By law in the U.S. one mile in every five of highway must be absolutely straight. Why? For use as an airstrip in time of war

In which programme would you find Doodles the dog? Tweenies

Give a date within the Ming dynasty 1368 - 1644

She recently graduated from South Bank University with a 2-2 in law. She made headlines in 1997 as the nanny in the Matthew Eapeen murder trial. Who is she? Louise Woodward

In which film did Tina Turner appear as the Acid Queen? Tommy