May 4th 1998
General Knowledge/Current Events
1 | Who is currently President of the European Union? | Tony Blair |
2 | How can you tell the difference between African and Indian elephants? | Ears |
3 | Who painted the Mona Lisa? | Leonardo da Vinci |
4 | Which actor started life as Bernard Schwarz? | Tony Curtis |
5 | Which popular singer of the 70s wore an oversized cap and braces? | Gilbert OSullivan |
6 | Sales of Viagra were rising strongly last week what is it? | Impotence pill for men! |
7 | Which film was about an attempt to assassinate Winston Churchill during World War II | The Eagle has Landed |
8 | What is a male bee called? | Drone |
9 | How many feet are there in a mile? | 5280 |
10 | How much is one Euro worth? | 66-70 p |
11 | Talking of Euros what sex are they, according to the French? | Male |
12 | What do you measure with a manometer? | Pressure |
13 | 5 years either way when were old age pensions first introduced in the UK? | 1908 |
14 | How high are cricket stumps? | 28 in |
15 | In the rhyme about birthdays which child is said to be full of grace? | Tuesday |
16 | How old was the Queen when she became Queen? | 25 |
17 | What is the capital of Zambia? | Lusaka |
18 | On a boat, which side is port? | Left |
19 | In golf, what is the name given to the 10 iron? | Wedge |
20 | What disease is the BCG vaccine given for? | Tuberculosis |
21 | What were dachshunds originally bred to catch? | Badgers |
22 | What is the playing time of a rugby league match? | 80 mins |
23 | Is PUNICEOUS a) a description of volcanic rock, b) strongly in favour of harsh punishment, c) Really bright red, or d) A period in geology after the Cretaceous? | C |
24 | Which monarch reigned after Elizabeth 1? | James 1 |
25 | Which 2 teams take part in Wednesdays UEFA cup final? | Lazio and Inter Milan |
Round 2
Classic TV, Around Glossop, Eurovision, Manchester City
1 | Who played Jason King? | Peter Wyngarde |
2 | Which Avengers character was played by Linda Thorson? | Tara King |
3 | What was the name of the character played by Patrick McGoohan in Danger Man? | John Drake |
4 | Sharron McReady was one of The...? | Champions |
5 | Which British TV series was nicknamed The Bastard Son of Star Trek? | Blakes 7 |
6 | What is the name of the robot butler in Red Dwarf? | Crichton |
7 | Roger Moore was the original Saint, but who played the Saint in the Return of The Saint? | Ian Ogilvy |
8 | What connects a 70s action series with 2 American Presidents? | Carter & Regan in the Sweeney |
9 | What was the name of Callans smelly sidekick? | Lonely |
10 | Which of the Professionals was played by Martin Shaw? | William Bodie |
11 | Whats the name of Glossops Turkish restaurant? | The Lokanta |
12 | Which Glossop town centre pub has its own website? | The Norfolk |
13 | Which team did Glossop North End beat to retain the Northern Premier cup at Maine Road last week? | Radcliffe |
14 | How many squash courts are there at Glossop Leisure Centre? | 3 |
15 | How many video surveillance cameras are there in Hadfield? | 5 |
16 | Who is going to sing for Britain in next weeks Eurovision Song Contest? | Imaani |
17 | And who is going to be helping Terry Wogan this year? | Ulrika Johnsonn |
18 | What was Gina Gs song for europe in 1996? | Ooh Ahh Just a Little Bit |
19 | In which year did Sandie Shaw win Eurovision with Puppet on a String? | 1967 |
20 | Norway is famous for Nul Points but how many times have they won the competition? | 2 |
21 | Who makes Manchester Citys shirts? | Kappa |
22 | What did Frank Newton introduce to the terraces in 1987? | Inflatable Bananas |
23 | When did City last appear in a FA cup final? | 1986 lost 4-5 to Chelsea |
24 | What was Kinkladzes club when City bought him? | Dynamo Tblisi |
25 | The fanzine Electric Blue was renamed to what? | Bert Trautmanns Helmet |