1

What’s the name of Bart Simpson’s teacher?

2

With what do you associate Chelsea, Coalport and Bow?

3

What planet is closest to the Sun?

4

In which London street did Sherlock Holmes live?

5

Moriarty was Sherlock Holmes’ arch-enemy, but in which famous radio show was there a character called Moriarty?

6

Complete the advertising slogan – “The future’s bright it’s “?

7

What’s bigger, an acre or a hectare?

8

Which famous organisation was first called “The Committee for Wounded Soldiers”?

9

George W. Bush was sworn in as President of the USA on Saturday – how many presidents have the USA had now?

10

In which county is the seaside town of Bournemouth?

11

Point each, what are the two so-called ‘internet’ twins called?

12

In 1861, Manchester produced what proportion of the world’s manufactured cotton goods – was it 38%, 58%, 78% or 98%?

13

What is Dirty Harry’s surname?

14

LAHAR – is it a) the Indian name for the state of Lahore, b) the Indian name for a mud-flow with volcanic debris, c) the Indian goddess of love, or d) the Indian word for a water-carrier

15

In newspaper small ads for cars, what do the letters FSH stand for?

16

And also, in newspaper personals, what do the letters GSH stand for?

17

In Trivial Pursuit, what colour are Entertainment questions?

18

If four dice are stood on top of each other, each with the 6 at the top, what’s the sum of all the hidden faces?

19

Who is reputedly to star in the US version of Absolutely Fabulous as Patsy?

20

Which football team play at Kenilworth Road?

21

To get the standard maximum snooker break of 147, how many pots are needed?

22

Who had a 1968 hit with “Build me up, Buttercup”?

23

In  which TV series would you meet Richie Rich and Eddie Hitler?

24

How many keys does a standard piano keyboard have?

25

Point each, what 2 animals appear in Punch and Judy shows?

1

Today in 1970, which airliner made its first transatlantic flight?

2

Today in 1840, the first British colonists arrived in which commonwealth country?

3

Today in 1968, which television show, which gave rise to phrases like “Sock it to me” and “Very interesting, but stupid” was shown for the first time?

4

Today in 1788, which British poet was born, who had an incestuous relationship with his half-sister, and died in Greece in 1836?

5

Today in 1948, which boxer, who went on to be the oldest ever world heavyweight champion in1994, was born?

6

Today, Queen Victoria died, in which year?

7

Today the TV chef, the Galloping Gourmet is 67 – what’s his proper name?

8

Today is also the birthday of the founder of the Sex Pistols – who was he?

9

Today in 1936, the actor who played the Incredible Hulk, when he was not angry, was born – who was he?

10

Today, in 1972, the UK, Ireland and which other country officially joined the European Union?

11

Who lives in Lambeth Palace?

12

Which Duke’s family seat is Chatsworth?

13

Which famous English military figure lived at No 1, London, or Aspley House?

14

Who lives in the Elysee Palace?

15

Who officially lives at No 11 Downing Street?

16

In world war II, who was known as “The Forces Sweetheart”?

17

Which sinister priest was known as the Mad Monk?

18

Which German field marshal was known as the Desert Fox?

19

What is the usual nickname for New York City?

20

Who was known as The Lady of the Lamp?

21

What colour jacket is worn by winners of the US Masters golf competition?

22

What is the lightest division in Olympic boxing?

23

Officially how many people are in a tug-of-war team?

24

What sport could you see at Flushing Meadow?

25

Which pop singer played football for Real Madrid?