Due to a technical hitch tonight the questions ended up in a random order. The answers below were the order they should of been in !
Which fictional furry creatures lived on Wimbledon Common? – Wombles
The actors Tom Baker, William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton have all played which TV character? – Dr Who
In which city was PM Boris Johnson born? – New York City
If you were born on New Year’s Day, which is your astrological sign? – Capricorn
At what did Antonio Stradivari achieve fame? – Violin maker
Following the Representation of the People Act 1928, women over what age were allowed to vote in Parliamentary elections? – 21
What does the word “pont” mean in both the French and Welsh languages? – Bridge
In the First World War, Anzac troops came from which two countries? – Australia and New Zealand,
Black, Whooper, and Bewick are all types of what? –
Often know as “Laughing gas”, what is it’s more usual name? – Nitrous Oxide
Canaan Banana was the first president of which country? – Zimbabwe
Which society requires a belief in the Great Architect of the Universe? – Freemasons
Galena is an ore of which metal? – Lead
Which sea creature has three hearts? – Octopus
Name the actor who died in 1984, who also starred in the film titled 1984? – Richard Burton
A David Lean film was about a passage to which country? – India
From which planet does Superman come from? – Krypton
Which person in the public eye who was ‘fond’ of alcohol, once said, ‘You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on’? – Dean Martin
Which soap features The Woolpack pub? – Emmerdale
Which US writer created the character Tarzan? – Edgar Rice Burroughs
Who created the cartoon characters, ‘The Flintstones’? – William Hanna and Joseph Barbara
Who is the host of British television panel show ‘Eight Out of Ten Cats’? – Jimmy Carr
In ‘Mission Impossible’ the tape always ended with a self-destruct warning, how long was it before the tape blew up? – 5 Seconds
In which 1970s British kids show would you have found the characters Billie, Brains, Doughnut, Scooper, Spring, Sticks and Tiger? – Here Come The Double Deckers
Who sang ‘I Could Be So Good For You’, the closing theme tune to ‘Minder’? – Dennis Waterman
It was once the only way to get the latest news, but when did Ceefax start broadcasting? – 1974
Which human first appeared with Gordon the Gopher? – Phillip Schofield
Which TV programme began; ‘Here is a house; Here is a door; Windows one, two, three, four…’? – Play School
In which film do Paul Newman and Robert Redford jump into a river holding hands? – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
In which film did Elizabeth Taylor achieve child stardom in 1944? – National Velvet
Can you identify the real “Carry On..” films from the fakes? – Spying.Cowboy.Camping.Behind.Follow That Camel.
Which sport is played at Rosslyn Park? – Rugby Union
In tennis, what does the initial L in LTA stand for? – Lawn
What nationality is golfer Gary Player? – South African
The Stadium of Light is home to which English football club? – Sunderland
Since 1977, where has snooker’s World Championship taken place? – The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
The 2024 Summer Olympics is currently scheduled to be held where? – Paris
Which horse is the only three-time winner of the Grand National? – Red Rum
On which course is The Masters golf tournament held? – Augusta National
Ron Atkinson last managed which club in the Premier League? – Nottingham Forest
In which year did Sue Barker win the French Open? – 1976
With which team did Jenson Button win the Formula One World Championship? – Brawn
How many Paralympic gold medals did Tanni Grey-Thompson win in her career? – 11
Which purple precious gem is the birthstone for February? – Amethyst
Which royal residence is located in Norfolk? – Sandringham House
Which two scales are used to measures the effects of an earthquake? – Richter scale.Mercalli scale.
Which American city is served by John F. Kennedy International Airport? – New York
The Cambridge, Adelphi and Lyric in London are all what? – Theatres
What is the fundamental oath usually associated with doctors? – The Hippocratic Oath
Where would you normally find a gavel? – An auction room
Carmine is a vivid shade of which colour? – Red
What is measured on the Beaufort scale? – Wind velocity
Who was the only person to win Nobel prizes for physics and chemistry? – Marie Curie
Who succeeded John Paul I as Pope in 1978? – John Paul II
According to the Nick Berry song title, “Every loser….” , does what? – Win
Errol Brown is lead singer with which group? – Hot Chocolate
Which pop singer played in goal for Real Madrid? – Julio Iglesias
What do Otis Redding, Jim Reeves, Laurel and Hardy, and Jimi Hendrix have in common? – They all had their biggest hits after they had died
According to her hit song, What part of Shakira’s body doesn’t lie? – Hips
Which Richie Valens 1950s hit, was re-released by Los Lobos in 1987? – La Bamba
Where was Bonnie Tyler lost in 1976? – Lost in France
How many strings does a violin have? – 4
In an Orchestra, which is the largest brass section instrument? – Tuba
Who is the oldest member of the Spice Girls? – Geri Halliwell
Which all girl band released the single “Eternal Flame”? – The Bangles
Famously the following singers, Janis Joplin, Jim Hendrix, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain were the same age when they died, what is that age? – 27
Which group opened the Wembley Stadium section of Live Aid? – Status Quo
Who had ‘Heartache’ in 1987? – Pepsi and Shirlie
‘Time goes by so slowly, And time can do so much,’ comes from which song? – Unchained Melody
Which country produces Gruyere cheese? – Switzerland
What kind of food is borscht? – A Beetroot soup
Which cheese has been accepted by Italian banks as collateral for small business loans? – Parmasan
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Aback Fish Jeans – (Beaufort Takeaway served with coconut curry sauce) – Bajan Fishcakes
In which English county did Wensleydale cheese originate? – Yorkshire
What type of nuts are used in the production of Marzipan? – Almonds.
If you order Cuisses de Grenouilles in a French restaurant what would you expect to be served? – Frogs Legs
In Indonesian and Malay cuisine what does the word ‘nasi’ refer to? – Rice
From which fruit is Grenadine obtained? – Pomegranate
What is calamari? – Squid
What is tofu made from? – Bean curd
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to ritual ale (french vegetable dish) – Ratatouille
Mulligatawny soup originates from which country? – India
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drab glacier – (A Favourite of Peter Kay)– Garlic Bread
How many standard bottles of champagne are there in a magnum? – 2
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Bungee Neighbours Wolf – (Beaufort Takeaway with prime meat) – Welsh Beef Bourguignon
Which vegetable has its own festival held on the Isle of Wight every year? – Garlic
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Add lightless workers – (Beaufort Takeaway from under the sea) – Grilled swordfish steak
In which country will you find wine growing region, The Yarra Valley? – Australia
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escaped hippo tot – (Miguel’s portion will always tempt you for £1) – Chipped Potatoes
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The anal brogue fart – (Takeaways Wednesday – Sunday) – The Beaufort Raglan
– Zimababwe
– Vietnam
– Norway
– Nigeria
– Hungary
– Brazil
– Australia
Used to treat heart problems, from which flower is digitalis obtained? – Foxglove
Officially, Painter Van Gogh committed suicide. How did he die? – Gunshot injury
Which object took almost seven hours to rise from the Solent in 1982? – The Mary Rose
According to Christian teachings. the seven deadly sins are Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Envy, Pride and what else ? – Sloth
Which word is used to describe the art of ringing or studying bells? – Campanology
Which famous painting was stolen and kept for two years by Vincenzo Peruggia in the greatest art theft of the 20th century? – The Mona Lisa
Which group publishes a magazine called ‘The War Cry’? – The Salvation Army
Which Scottish Isle became linked to the mainland by a bridge in 1995? – Skye
In traffic light sequences, what light follows green? – Amber
What would you do with a Lee Enfield? – Shoot it
Author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is better known by the pseudonym of what? – Lewis Carroll
Which type of beans are used to make baked beans? – Haricot beans
7 months of the year have 31 days, but how many months have 28 days? – 12
Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is the longest place name in America, but how many letters does it contain?– 45