ZXTape! 0Created with Ramsoft MakeTZXìÿWhat does "The Monument" commemorate? THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON.Lambeth Palace is the residence of which archbishop? ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY.On which river does the city of Hull stand? HUMBER.Which English towns are featured in the War Of The Roses? LANCASTER AND YORK.Where is London Zoo situated? REGENTS PARK.What is the major port on the island of Jersey? ST HELIER.What was the name of the street in which Sherlock Holmes lived? BAKER STREET.What is the most famous ancient druids temple? STONEHENGE.What is the county town of Norfolk? NORWICH.In which county is Stonehenge? WILTSHIRE.On what river does Chatham stand? THE MEDWAY.The Eddystone Lighthouse is off which coast of the British Isles? SOUTH COAST.Which is not a county town Reading Norwich or Canterbury? CANTERBURY.What was the capital of England before London? WINCHESTER.In which London Park would you find a statue of Peter Pan? KENSINGTON GARDENS.Which ancient goddess gives her name to part of the Thames at Oxford? ISIS.The Collegiate Church of St.Peter is better known as what? WESTMINSTER ABBEY.In what English county is the "Hog's Back" found? SURREY.Where off the English coast is the "Dogger Bank"? EAST OF HULL.In which English county is Goodwood Race Course ? SUSSEX.Which king began the building of the Tower Of London? WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR.Which is the most easterly in England ;Hull Lowestoft or Margate? LOWESTOFT.In which English county is Gatwick Airport situated? SUSSEX.Which has the least total area;England Scotland or Wales? WALES.In which county is Exmoor situated? SOMERSET.In which county is Glasgow located? LANARKSHIRE.Is Loch Lomond nearest to Edinburgh Dundee or Glagow? GLASGOW.Which stretch of water separates North Wales from Anglesy? MENAI STRAIT.In which month does the car rally from London to Brighton take place? NOVEMBER.How many countries are there in Northern Ireland -six seven or eight? SIX.What prehistoric feature is found at Avebury in Wiltshire? GIANT STONE CIRCLE.What type of rock forms The North Downs? CHALK.What are the South Downs mainly made of? CHALK.What animals are depicted on Plinths at the base of Nelson's Column? LIONS.Which is the highest mountain in England? SCAFELL PIKE.HMS Victory Nelsons Flagship is docked in which naval port? PORTSMOUTH.In which town does "The Battle of The Flowers" take place? ST HELIER. Which motorway runs from Rochester to Faversham in Kent? M2.Lambeth Palace is the residence of which churchman? ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY.Which town is linked to Birkenhead by the Mersey Tunnel? LIVERPOOL.Which great inland waterway lies to the East of Norwich? NORFOLK BROADS.In which town is the "Royal Aircraft Establishment" based? FARNBOROUGH. What is the official title for Shropshire? SALOP.In what year was The Festival of Britain held? 1951.Which heroine is associated with the city of Coventry? LADY GODIVA.What is the name of the "Tea Clipper" docked at Greenwich ? THE CUTTY SARK.Which London park bears the name of a colour? GREEN PARK.Which west-country landmark features Cox's and Gough's caves? CHEDDAR GORGE.What is the most westerly county in England? CORNWALL.Isambard Brunel built which bridge near Bristol? CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE.Which city is historically famous for it's hot springs? BATH.ÿŽ ÿThe dish "Fondue" originated in which country? SWITZERLAND.Which is the newest implement knife fork or spoon? FORK.What is made by mixing flour egg milk or water?BATTER.What is the main ingredient of Marshmallow? EGG WHITES.What sea-food are Colchester and Whitstable noted for? OYSTERS.What is another name for an "Egg Plant"? AUBERGINE.What are "Griddle Cakes" better known as? SCONES.By what common name is the paste from Cacao seeds better known? CHOCOLATE.What is "Samsoe"? CHEESE.What is another name for "Pimento's"? PEPPERS.From which country does Frascati wine originate? ITALY.What meat is obtained from a Bullock? BEEF.Which fungus is regularly eaten and enjoyed by humans? MUSHROOMS.What kind of edible items are ColeyDab and Flounder? FISH.What is the Dunmow Flitch? BACON.What is a Prairie Oyster? DRINK.What beverage does "Mocha" refer to? COFFEE.What is put on top of Dundee Cakes? SPLIT ALMONDS.What is the basic ingredient for all home made soups? STOCK.From where does "Cock-a-Leekie" soup originate? SCOTLAND.What ingredient makes bread rise? YEAST.Which country is famous for producing Blue Cheese? DENMARK.What are rasins made from? DRIED GRAPES.From which country does Pasta originate? ITALY.What are Limberger Brie and Gruyere? CHEESES.What part of an animal is chiefly used to make Pate? LIVER.Is dessicated food- Sweetened Dried or Powered? DRIED.What is the country of origin of the dish "Sukiyaki"? JAPAN.What is "Mozzarella"? CHEESE.What is an "Aperitif"? DRINK.What meat is associated with Horseradish sauce? ROAST BEEF.What is the name of the Italian soup made of vegetables and pasta? MINESTRONE.In early times there was a drink made from honey/water what was it called? MEAD.What is another name for Red Bordeaux wine? CLARET.What are Croutons? FRIED BREAD.What is Consomme? SOUP.What is a Turbot? FISH.What food is Wensleydale famous for? CHEESE.What is Basil? HERB.What is Saffron? YELLOW POWDER SPICE.What fish are smoked to make Kippers? HERRINGS.What is Tripe made from? INTESTINES.Which vegetable is the national symbol of Wales? LEEK.Apart from sugarwhat is the main ingredient of meringue? EGG WHITE.ÿyÁÿFor what was Sir Winston Churchill awarded a Nobel Peace Prize? LITERATURE.Who is the patron saint of Scotland? ST ANDREW.Whose head was mended with vinegar and brown paper? JACK.What was the famous achievement of Earnest Rutherford in 1918? SPLIT THE ATOM.Who was the author of Alice In Wonderland? LEWIS CARROLL.Who wrote "The Origin Of The Species"? CHARLES DARWIN.Who performed the worlds first human heart transplant? DR CHRISTIAN BARNARD.Who was the Prime Minister of France after World War II? CHARLES DE GAULLE.Whom did Churchill take over as Prime Minister in 1939? NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN.Who was Prime Minister when the Queen ascended the throne? WINSTON CHURCHILL.Who was King Arthur's legendary magician? MERLIN.Who was President of America before Ronald Reagan? JIMMY CARTER.Which famous artist cut off his ear? VAN GOGH.Who was the last Labour Prime Minister? JAMES CALLAGHAN.Who invented the most widely used system of "Shorthand"? SIR ISAAC PITMAN.Who was the longest reigning English monarch? QUEEN VICTORIA.Who in 1926 invented Television? JOHN LOGIE BAIRD.Who is credited with the invention of waterproof clothing? CHARLES MACKINTOSH.Who was first chairman of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949? MAO TSE TUNG.Which English Prime Minister had a bag named after him? GLADSTONE.Who developed the theory of relativity? ALBERT EINSTEIN.Who painted the "Mona Lisa"? LEONARDO DA VINCI.Who followed John F.Kennedy as President of the United States? LYDON B JOHNSON.Who rode "Black Bess"? DICK TURPIN.Who was nicknamed the "Immortal Bard"? SHAKESPEARE.Who was Sherlock Holmes' constant companion? DR WATSON.Who wrote "War and Peace"? LEO TOLSTOY.Who said "A horse my kingdom for a horse"?RICHARD III.Which Labour politician was the architect of the N H S? ANUERAN BEVAN.Who was the last king of Egypt? FAROUK.Who was British Prime Minister between 1916-1922? LLOYD GEORGE.Who created the character "Gizzard Puke"? KENNY EVERETT.Who invented the "Peacemaker"? SAMUEL COLT.Who was known as the "Iron Duke"? DUKE OF WELLINGTON.What politician/newspaper owner was born in Canada and called Max ? BEAVERBROOK.India had the first woman Prime Minister. Her name please? INDIRA GHANDI.Who was the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia? AMY JOHNSON.Who was the first man to orbit the earth? YURI GAGARIN.Whom did Churchill take over as Prime Minister in 1939? NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN.What was Houdini's first name? HARRY.Who is the best remembered orange seller of all time? NELL GWYNN.Judy Garland's daughter is now a actress and singer. Her name? LISA MINNELLI.Who was the first Englishman to reach the South Pole? CAPTAIN SCOTT.What was Stalin's first name? JOSEPH.What was Field Marshall Momtgomery's first name? BERNARD.Who was the designer and builder of St. Paul's Cathedral? SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN.Who wrote "Under Milk Wood"? DYLAN THOMAS.What was John Lennon's middle name? WINSTON.Who designed and built the "Rocket" Steam Locomotive? GEORGE STEPHENSON.Who invented the code for messages by "Wire" / "Radio" Telegraphy? SAMUEL MORSE.For what artistic activity is Joseph Epstein noted? SCULPTURE.Name Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy? PROFESSOR MORIARTY.What does the "R" stand for in the Queen's title E II R? REGINA.On what criminal charge was Al Capone finally jailed? TAX EVASION.Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Police? SIR ROBERT PEEL.Who commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland? ADMIRAL JELLICOE.Who wrote "Robinson Crusoe"? DANIEL DEFOE.What is Edmund Halley remembered for? HALLEYS COMET.What did Sir Frank Whittle first invent?JET ENGINE.Which film star gave her name to the life jacket used by airmen? MAE WEST.What was Einstein's first name? ALBERT.Who popularized the mini-skirt fashion in the 60's? MARY QUANT.Who first invented the parachute and the helicopter screw? LEONARDO DA VINCI.Who wrote the James Bond novels? IAN FLEMMING.Who was Britains youngest Prime Minister? WILLIAM PITT.Who was Prime Minister when Elizabeth became Queen in 1952? WINSTON CHRUCHILL.What is the name of the Queens youngest son? EDWARD.Who invented dynamite? DR ALFRED BERNHARD NOBEL.What famous filmstar changed his name from Archibald Leach? CARY GRANT.Which AMERICAN President was nicknamed "Ike"? DWIGHT D EISENHOWER.Who beat Boris Spassky to become the World Chess Champion? BOBBY FISCHER.What did the "F" stand for in John F. Kennedy's name? FITZGERALD.Who was the first man to set foot on the moon? NEIL ARMSTRONG.Which famous airman was called "The Red Baron"? VON RICHTHOFEN.Louis 16th wife was executed by revolutionaries. Name her? MARIE ANTOINETTE.Who was the Minister of Propaganda in Germany 1933 onwards?JOSEF GOEBBELS.Who introduced the printing process to England in the 15th C.? WILLIAM CAXTON.Who succeeded Vic Feather as General Secretary of the T.U.C.? LEN MURRAY.In literarure who created "Horatio Hornblower"? C S FORRESTER.Who was the second man on the Moon? EDWIN ALDRIN.Who created the characters "Mowgli - The Jungle Boy" and "Shere Khan"? RUDYARD KIPLING.ÿXô ÿWhat is the sacred river of India? THE GANGES.Name the rock formation on the N-East coast of Ireland? GIANTS CAUSEWAY.Where would you find the statue of the Little Mermaid? COPENHAGEN.Where is the famous "Suger Loaf" mountain? RIO DE JANIERO.In which Commonwealth Country did Prince Charles go to school? AUSTRALIA.What American city was founded by Mormon leader Brigham Young? SALT LAKE CITY.In what city is the United Nations building situated? NEW YORK.Where is the "escudo" used as a unit of currency? PORTUGAL.In which British city can the "Hacienda" be found? MANCHESTER.Which Pacific island gave it's name to a two piece bathing costume? BIKINI.What island was once the site of a notorious maximum security prison? ALCATRAZ.What in America is called "The Lone Star" state? TEXAS.Which American city is called the Windy city? CHICAGO.In which country is Lagos? NIGERIA.What are the regions of calm sea near the Equator called? DOLDRUMS.Which English county is called The Garden of England? KENT.What is Africa's highest mountain? KILIMANJARO.What was the former name of Ghana in Africa? THE GOLD COAST.What famous pass connects Italy and Austria? THE BRENNER PASS.In which city did guerillas take athletes hostage in 1972? MUNICH.What is the capital of India? NEW DEHLI.Of which island is Valetta the capital? MALTA.What is the capital of Hawaii? HONOLULU.Into which ocean or sea does the Nile river flow? MEDITERRANEAN.In which ocean is Christmas Island found? PACIFIC OCEAN.Of what river is the Missouri a tributary? THE MISSISSIPPI.Which country is nicknamed "The Roof Of The World"? TIBET.In which country is the Algarve? PORTUGAL.Where is Darwin? AUSTRALIA.Niarobi is in which country? KENYA.What famous waterfall did Dr Livingstone discover? THE VICTORIA FALLS.What state in America is known as the "Sunshine State"? FLORIDA.What is stored in Fort Knox in the USA? GOLD BULLION.Which country is the worlds major producer of coffee? BRAZIL.If a Digger called you a Cobber where would you probably be? AUSTRALIA.To Scotsmen what city is known as Auld Reekie? EDINBURGH.What cape on America's west coast is named after a fish? CAPE COD.In the north of England on which river does Newcastle stand? THE TYNE.In which country is the city of Helsinki? FINLAND.What river is responsible for carving out the Grand Canyon? COLORADO RIVER.What city stands on the Potomac River? WASHINGTON DC.In which American state would you find the Grand Canyon? ARIZONA.What is the capital city of Australia? CANBERRA.On the shore of what sea did Jesus first meet Peter? GALILEE.What tiny country is tucked between Switzerland and Austria? LICHTENSTEIN. eld Marshall Momtgomery's first name? BERNARD.Who was the designer and builder of St. Paul's Cathedral? SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN.Who wrote "Under Milk Wood"? DYLAN THOMAS.What was John Lennon's middle name? WINSTON.Who designed and built the "Rocket" Steam Locomotive? GEORGE STEPHENSON.Who invented the code for messages by "Wire" / "Radio" Telegraphy? SAMUEL MORSE.For what artistic activity is Joseph Epstein noted? SCULPTURE.Name Sherlock Holmes' arch enemy? PROFESSOR MORIARTY.What does the "R" stand for in the Queen's title E II R? REGINA.On what criminal charge was Al Capone finally jailed? TAX EVASION.Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Police? SIR ROBERT PEEL.Who commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland? ADMIRAL JELLICOE.Who wrote "Robinson Crusoe"? DANIEL DEFOE.What is Edmund Halley remembered for? HALLEYS COMET.What did Sir Frank Whittle first invent? JET ENGINE.Which film stargave her name to the life jacket used by airmen? MAE WEST.What was Einstein's first name? ALBERT.Who popularized the mini-skirt fashion in the 60's? MARY QUANT.Who first invented the parachute and the helicopter screw? LEONARDO DA VINCI.Who wrote the James Bond novels? IAN FLEMMING.Who was Britains youngest Prime Minister? WILLIAM PITT.Who was Prime Minister when Elizabeth became Queen in 1952? WINSTON CHRUCHILL.What is the name of the Queens youngest son? EDWARD.Who invented dynamite? DR ALFRED BERNHARD NOBEL.What famous filmstar changed his name from Archibald Leach? CARY GRANT.Which AMERICAN President was nicknamed "Ike"? DWIGHT D EISENHOWER.Who beat Boris Spassky to become the World Chess Champion? BOBBY FISCHER.What did the "F" stand for in John F. Kennedy's name? FITZGERALD.Who was the first man to set foot on the moon? NEIL ARMSTRONG.Which famous airman was called "The Red Baron"? VON RICHTHOFEN.Louis 16th wife was executed by revolutionaries. Name her? MARIE ANTOINETTE.Who was the Minister of Propaganda in Germany1933 onwards? JOSEF GOEBBELS.Who introduced the printing process to England in the 15th C.? WILLIAM CAXTON.Who succeeded Vic Feather as General Secretary of the T.U.C.? LEN MURRAY.In literarure who created "Horatio Hornblower"? C S FORRESTER.Who was the second man on the Moon? EDWIN ALDRIN.Who created the characters "Mowgli - The Jungle Boy" and "Shere Khan"? RUDYARD KIPLING.¯ºÿWhich American artiste started 'The Twist' dance craze? CHUBBY CHEKKER.The Whomade 26 hits from 1965-1979 What was the drummer called? KEITH MOON.What hit record was featured in the film Rocky III? EYE OF THE TIGER.Complete the title of this hit by the Beatles "Lady.........? MADONNA.In which group was Peter Noone the lead singer? HERMANS HERMITS.Mull Of Kintyre was a No.1 hit for which group? WINGS.Who had hits with "Surfin USA"I Get Around( 1960's)? THE BEACH BOYS.What was Gerry & The Pacemakers first hit? HOW DO YOU DO IT.What is the name of the Liverpool club made famous by the Beatles? THE CAVERN.The TORNADOS had a hit named after a satellite. What was the title? TELSTAR.What is the biggest selling 12" record of all time? BLUE MONDAY.What was the name of Buddy Holly's group? THE CRICKETS.What was the name of Dave Dee's backing group? DOZY BEAKY MICK AND TICH.Who sang "LEAP UP AND DOWN (WAVE YOUR KNICKERS IN THE AIR)"? ST CECILIA.Which of the Beatles sang "Yesterday"? PAUL MC CARTNEY.Whose backing group were the Jordonaires? ELVIS PRESLEY.What was the Beatles first hit single? LOVE ME DO.Paul McCartney's brother performed in a group what was it called? SCAFFOLD.What was Neil Sedakas first hit record ? I GO APE.Which TV pop show was produced by Jack Goode in the 1960's? OH BOY.Who sang "It's a Beautiful Noise"? NEIL DIAMOND.By what name is Richard Starkey better known? RINGO STARR.Which Australian singer won the Eurovision for Ireland in 1980? JOHNNY LOGAN.What was the name of Cliff Richards' first hit record? MOVE IT.What hit by Manfred Mann featured only numbers in the title? 54321.Shirley Bassey sang about a big one. A big what? SPENDER.What women did the Rolling Stones sing about in a hit ? HONKY TONK WOMEN.Which group did Lou Reed used to front? THE VELVET UNDERGROUND.What is Bernard Sumner better know as? BARNEY.Who did Rick Nelson say "Hello" to ? MARY LOU.What big hit by the Shadows had only three letters in the title? FBI.What is Elvis Presley's middle name? AARON.What was the title of "The Shadows" first number one hit record? APACHE.What nationality were the original Seekers? AUSTRALIAN.Which country and western singer had a hit with "Distant Drums" ? JIM REEVES.A Gary Glitter hit has "Love" 3 times.The title?I LOVE YOU LOVE ME LOVE.Robin Maurice Barry have many hit singles. Who are they? THE BEE GEES.What was the name of Tony Sheridan's backing group? THE BEATLES.What came to take away Joni Mitchells old man? A BIG YELLOW TAXI.What is the connection between Kate Bush and Emily Bronte? WUTHERING HEIGHTS.Who is the lead singer of the hit group Dexy's Midnight Runners? KEVIN ROWLAND.Carl and Dennis Wilson are both members of which group? THE BEACH BOYS. Which folk group had hits including "I'll never find another you"? THE SEEKERS.Which English comedian had a hit with "The Ugly Duckling" in 1975? MIKE REID.Name the lead singer of Slade? NODDY HOLDER.Matt Johnson is better known as...? THE THE.What was Cilla Black's first hit record called? LOVE OF THE LOVED.Dexy's Midnight Runners had a hit "Geno" who was it about? GENO WASHINGTON.Which group had a number one hit with "Suger Baby Love" in 1974? THE RUBETTES.Which group had a hit with the title music from the film "Flash Gordon"? QUEEN.Which BBC disc jockey had a hit with "The Floral Dance"? TERRY WOGAN.Who was Paul Simons singing partner? ART GARFUNKEL.Of which group is Bill Wyman a founder member? ROLLING STONES.Who dressed as a clown for his hit "The Show Must Go On" ? LEO SAYER.Which group had a hit with "Don't Stand So Close To Me" in 1980 ? POLICE.Who is the lead singer in "Blondie"? DEBBY HARRY.What is the name of the group which had a hit with "Y.M.C.A." ? VILLAGE PEOPLE.When Will I See You Again was a hit record for who? THE THREE DEGREES.Marc Bolan died in a car accident. What was his group called? T REX.Who had a massive hit with their Eurovision winning song "Waterloo"? ABBA.Which female vocalist was renowned for singing with no shoes on? SANDIE SHAW.All pop stars have "Fans" Of which word is fan a shortened version? FANATIC.What was the Smiths first album called? THE SMITHS.Which lead singer featured in Maxell-tape ads? PETE MURPHY.What nationality is Demis Roussos? GREEK.Which American rock 'n' roll star recorded "C'MON EVERYBODY"? EDDIE COCHRANE.Who is the lead singer of Status Quo? FRANCIS ROSSI. t foot on the moon? NEIL ARMSTRONG.Which famous airman was called "The Red Baron"? VON RICHTHOFEN.Louis 16th wife was executed by revolutionaries. Name her? MARIE ANTOINETTE.Who was the Minister of Propaganda in Germany1933 onwards? JOSEF GOEBBELS.Who introduced the printing process to England in the 15th C.? WILLIAM CAXTON.Who succeeded Vic Feather as General Secretary of the T.U.C.? LEN MURRAY.In literarure who created "Horatio Hornblower"? C S FORRESTER.Who was the second man on the Moon? EDWIN ALDRIN.Who created the characters "Mowgli - The Jungle Boy" and "Shere Khan"? RUDYARD KIPLING.¤SÿWho was the youngest ever President of the United States? JOHN F KENNEDY.Which is the largest library in the United Kingdom? THE BRITISH MUSEUM LIBRARY.Which city had the first underground railway? LONDON.Which English monarch had the longest reign? QUEEN VICTORIA.Who was the first man to orbit the earth? YURI GAGARIN.Which game was "Jet Set Willy" the sequal? MANIC MINER.What is the worlds longest tapestry? THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY.Who first devised the rules of boxing? THE MARQUIS OF QUEENSBURY.Who was Britain's youngest Prime Minister? WILLIAM PITT.What is the fastest passenger airliner in the world? CONCORDE.What is Frank Sidebottom's puppet-partner called? LITTLE FRANK.Who was pictured on the world's first ever postage stamp? QUEEN VICTORIA.Who is the youngest member of the House Of Lords? PRINCE CHARLES.Who is the most successful writer recording artist of all time? PAUL MC CARTNEY.Which man became the first President of the U S A ? GEORGE WASHINGTON.Bernard Matthews is the owner of Englands largest what? TURKEY FARM.What British victory occured on 29th July 1588? DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA.What is American comedian Newhart's first name? BOB.Who "Stole a Pig and Did Run"? TOM THE PIPERS SON.What are read out or published or give notice of an intended marrage? BANNS.What is the popular word for an African big game hunting expedition? SAFARI.What is supposed to be at the end of the rainbow? POT OF GOLD.What substance is present in all beverages? WATER.In cockney rhyming slang what is a "Rory O'More"? A DOOR.In what position do horses usually sleep? STANDING UP.What equipment has the letters QWERT in that order? TYPEWRITER.Which of the Queens son's was born on the 19th of February 1960? ANDREW.Who was born in a stable and followed by millions? JESUS.How many flat surfaces has a cube? SIX.In Greek Mythology what creature was half man half beast? CENTAUR.What would a carnivorous animal usually eat? MEAT.What is the plural of Mongoose? MONGOOSES.What was the name of King Arthur's sword? EXCALIBUR.How many sides has an octogon? 8.What is the study of weather called? METEOROLOGY.What are the individual bones of the backbone called? VERTEBRAE.Who owned "Winnie The Pooh"? CHRISTOPHER ROBIN.What two words are inscribed on the Victoria Cross medal? FOR VALOUR.What creatures were driven out of Ireland by St Patrick? SNAKES.After what were Sunday and Monday named? THE SUN AND MOON.By what name is the British game of "Draughts" known in America? CHECKERS.What is the name for a frame of beads used for counting? ABACUS.What term is used for a fear of confined or enclosed places? CLAUSTROPHOBIA.How many legs do spiders have? 8.What is stored in an "Oast House"? HOPS.If soldiers stand in a line side by side are they called a rank or file? RANK.What is the name given to the head of a monastery? ABBOTT.What do penguins use their wings for? SWIMMING.The US Defence is housed in a five sided building what is it called? PENTAGON.Before decimalisation how many old pence were there in a pound? 240.Where would one go to find Zebra's in South America? A ZOO.What fighter aeroplane was designed by RJ Mitchell in the 1930's? THE SPITFIRE.Which American state is famous for tobacco? VIRGINIA.How many months have the letter "G" in their names? 1.Apart from stars on a blue background what's on the Australian flag? UNION JACK.What shape is an acre? ANY SHAPE.Which type of nut sounds like a sneeze? CASHEW.How many inches are in a "Fathom"? 72.What is the Policeman's name in "Toytown Tales"? ERNEST.Complete the next number in this series 1-4-8-13-19-? 26.Complete the next number in this series 1-6-11-16-? 21.Complete the next number in this series 96-83-70-? 57.Name a golf club no player could carry in one hand? WENTWORTH.Which British coin in circulation got it's name from an Italian city? FLORIN.The Spirit Of Ecstacy is associated with which product? ROLLS ROYCE CARS. What word is always spelt incorrectly in every dictionary? INCORRECTLY.How many months have thirty days? 11.In which century was school made law for children aged 5-14? 20TH.What is the Holy book of the Islamic religion called? THE KORAN.In fairy tales which land is associated with sleep? THE LAND OF NOD.Which is the longest river in the British Isles? THE SHANNON.Which is the largest mammal? THE BLUE WHALE.What is the connection between Jock Anderson and Snowey White? DICK BARTON.The 6th Jan is 12th night what is the first night called? CHRISTMAS DAY.What fuel would normally be burned in a Lampoon? NONE.If a sailor is "Abaft" of you - where is he standing? BEHIND.What substance makes plants green? CHLOROPHYLL.Out of the planets what is unique about Saturn? IT HAS RINGS.When facing a bow of a ship where is starboard? RIGHT.What is the gas that bubbles up in fizzy drinks? CARBON DIOXIDE.R. s the second man on the Moon? EDWIN ALDRIN.Who created the characters "Mowgli - The Jungle Boy" and "Shere Khan"? RUDYARD KIPLING.ÕTÿWho was Laurence Oliviers second wife? VIVIEN LEIGH.What is the name of Elvis Presley's manager? COL TOM PARKER.Who was the BBC's chief commentator at the Queens coronation? RICHARD DIMBLEBY.What do the initials R.A.D.A. stand for? ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS.Who played the part of Captain Ahab in the epic film "Moby Dick"? GREGORY PECK.What honour was bestowed on Jimmy Saville for his charity work? THE O B E.Who is the presenter on radio of "Desert Islad Discs"? ROY PLOMLEY.Who sang "I'm One Of The Ruins That Cromwell Knocked About A Bit"? MARIE LLOYD.In which country was classical ballet first developed? FRANCE.Which Walt Disney film combined cartoon characters and music? FANTASIA.Who was the male star of the classic western film "High Noon"? GARY COOPER.Who married Scarlet O'Hara in the film "Gone With The Wind"? RHETT BUTLER.What was the name of the submarine in "20000 Leagues Under The Sea"? NAUTILUS.Who was the father of Douglas Fairbanks Junior? DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS SENIOR.Rhett Butler was the main character in which film? GONE WITH THE WIND.Who compiles the facts for "The Guiness Book Of Records"? NORRIS MCWHIRTER.What was the title of the first full length talking picture? THE JAZZ SINGER.The character Widow Twankey would appear in which pantomime? ALADDIN.Who was Detective Sergeant Carter in "The Sweeney" ? DENIS WATERMAN.Who was the forces' sweetheart? VERA LYNN.Which film company produced the film "The Jungle Book"? WALT DISNEY.Which English actor starred in the opening of "Barnum" in America? JIM DALE.Which pianist / comedian teamed up with Peter Cook on T V ? DUDLEY MOORE.Dame Edna Everidgeis one of the characters played by whom? BARRY HUMPHREYS.Who played "Basil" in the series "Fawlty Towers"? JOHN CLEESE.Who played the part of the son in "Steptoe and Son"? HARRY H CORBETT.Which of The Marx Brothers never spoke in their films? HARPO.Who played "Worzel Gummidge" in the T V series? JON PERTWEE.Who starred in "Porridge"? RONNIE BARKER.Name the male star of the films "10" and "Arthur"? DUDLEY MOORE.Which of Walt Disney's "Seven Dwarfs" was beardless? DOPEY.What was Richard Hearnes stage name? MR PASTRY.Who starred in "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em"? MICHAEL CRAWFORD.What have "Orinoco" and "Tomsk" got in common? THE WOMBLES.Who played Joe Lampton in the film of "Room At The Top"? LAURENCE HARVEY.Which film character climbed the Empire State Building? KING KONG.Who won an oscar in the film "True Grit"? JOHN WAYNE.Who came from the planet Krypton? SUPERMAN.Which programme used the name of the Flying Squad as its title? THE SWEENY.Who played "Che Guevara" in the original London opera of "Evita"? DAVID ESSEX.Joan Sutherland was famous in which field of show business? OPERA.What was the original title of "My Fair Lady"? PYGMALION.Who was advised not to put her daughter on the stage? MRS WORTHINGTON.Who created and produced the film "E T "? STEPHEN SPIELBERG.What dance was made famous at the "Moulin Rouge"? CAN CAN.Who was called the "Jersey Lily"? LILY LANGTRY.Tom Baker starred as what famous childrens T V character? DR WHO.Who played Alf Garnetts daughter in "Till Death Do Us Part"? UNA STUBBS.Who played Eliza Doolitle in the film "My Fair Lady"? AUDREY HEPBURN.Who refused the oscar for his role in "Patton-A Lust For Glory"? GEORGE C SCOTT.Who played the male lead in "There's A Girl In My Soup"? PETER SELLERS.Name Frank Spencers daughter in "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em"? JESSICA.Name of music hall in Paris known for it's show girls? FOLLIES BERGERE.Propsare used in many productions What is it short for? PROPERTIES.Which actress was married to Humphrey Bogart? LAUREN BACALL.Who was the star of the film "Kid Galahad"? ELVIS PRESLEY.Who played the part of "Superman" in the recent movies? CHRISTOPHER REEVE.What was the title of the second "Star Wars" film? THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.In what film did the character Harry Lime appear? THE THIRD MAN.Who designed a bra for Jane Russell in the film "The Outlaw"? HOWARD HUGHES.Shirley Schrift is a famous actress. What is her screen name? SHELLY WINTERS.Who presents "Any Questions"Melodies For You on the radio? DAVID JACOBS.What is a "Fandango"? DANCE.In which of Shakesperes plays is "Puck" a character? A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM.Which famous pop singer performed without shoes? SANDIE SHAW.Anna Pavlova is famous for what? BALLET DANCING.Who played the housekeeper in the series "Dr Finlays Case Book"? BARBRA MULLEN.Which pair of composers wrote "The Sound Of Music"? ROGERS AND HAMMERSTIEN.In a pantomime what did Jack receive as payment for his cow? A BAG OF BEANS.Who was the male star in the film "High Noon"? GARY COOPER.Who played the Casanova in the BBC T.V. series? FRANK FINLAY.What is Cilla Blacks real name? PRISCILLA WHITE.Which actor first played James Bond? SEAN CONNERY.What is the worlds longest running theatre production? THE MOUSE TRAP.Who was Mickey Mouse's girlfriend? MINNIE.Who made his name in the films "Alfie"The Italian Job? MICHAEL CAINE.Which film star is remembered for portraying "Sherlock Holmes"? BASIL RATHBONE.What do the initials "M-G-M" stand for? METRO GOLDWYN MAYER.Of which London theatre is Sir Bernard Miles the founder? MERMAID.Who starred in the film "Thoroughly Modern Millie"? JULIE ANDREWS.Who played fighter pilot Douglas Bader in "Reach For The Sky"? KENNETH MORE.Who was the young female star of the film "National Velvet"? ELIZABETH TAYLOR.Who played the title role in the film "Doctor Strangelove"? PETER SELLERS.Dame Edna Everidgeis one of characters played by whom? BARRY HUMPHREYS.Who advised that "A Spoonful Of Suger Makes The Medicine Go Down"? MARY POPPINS.Which actor played the lead in the 1939 film "Goodbye Mr Chips"? ROBERT DONAT.¦ôTÿWhom did Casius Clay first fight to become champion of the world? SONNY LISTON.Who was the first to run 100yds in 10 seconds? JESSE OWENS.What do ice hockey players knock about ? PUCK.Which country originated the sport of ski-ing? NORWAY.Which popular sport is called Toxophily? ARCHERY.In which sport was Juan Faugio famous? MOTOR RACING.With which sport is Rachel Heyhoe Flint associated? CRICKET.Where is the Grand National Steeplechase run? AINTREE.In which sport is the "America's Cup" completed for? YACHTING.In which sport was David Wilkie well known? SWIMMING.From which country does the golfer Gary Player come? SOUTH AFRICA.Where are the Motor cycling T T Races held? ISLE OF MAN.Double Axelis a term used in which sport? ICE SKATING. Who won the World Cup Soccer tournament in 1982? ITALY.What was the maiden name of 3 day event rider Lucinda Green? LUCINDA PALMER. Who is the United Kingdom and World Decathlon record holder? DALEY THOMPSON.In which sport would you "Bully-off"? HOCKEY.In sporting terms what are "Sculls"? OARS.In which American sport was "Babe" Ruth a hero? BASEBALL.What nationality was Martina Navratilova before her American citizenship? CZECHOSLOVAKIAN. In what sport did "Pancho" Gonzalez gain fame? TENNIS.In which sport is the term "On Guard" used? FENCING.In which sport is Terry Griffiths a former world champion? SNOOKER.Which American negro won 3 gold medals at the Berlin Olympics 1936? JESSE OWENS.How many players are there in a basketball team? 5.For which sport is Robin Cousins famous? ICE SKATING.In what event would competitors find "Becher's Brook"? THE GRAND NATIONAL.What was the nick name of Cassius Clay? THE LOUISEVILLE LIP.In which sport is the term "Chukker" used? POLO.Red Alligator and "Red Rum" have what in common? THE GRAND NATIONAL.The term "Catching A Crab" is used in which sport? ROWING.In which sport could you find yourself in a "Reverse head chancery"? WRESTLING.Which football team is known as "The Saints"? SOUTHAMPTON.By what name was the Triple Jump formerly known? HOP STEP JUMP.What do the initials A A A stand for? AMATEUR ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION.Which male swimmer has won the most Olympic Gold medals? MARK SPITZ.What was the score of the 1966 World Cup Final when England beat W Germany? 4 2.In which sport is the Davis Cup competed for ? TENNIS.Where did ski-ing originate Finland Norway or Switzerland? NORWAY.How many balls are on the table at the start of a snooker game? 22.What to the nearest mile is the length of a marathon? 26 MILES.In which sport is the term "Test Match" used? CRICKET.What nationality is Bjorn Borg? SWEDISH.Pheidippides ran 26 miles to Athens. From where did he start? MARATHON.At the start of an ice hockey game how many players are in each team? 6.Who beat Roger Bannisters 4 min mile record within a month? JOHN LANDY.In which sport is a "Puck" used? ICE HOCKEY.Which is played on the largest field Baseball Polo or Gaelic Football? POLO.In what year did Roger Bannister run the first sub-4 minute mile? 1954.In which sport would you find a "Spanker" and "Top Gallant"? SAILING.How many events are included in the Pentathlon? 5.Who was the mens singles champion at Wimbledon in 1982? JIMMY CONNORS.The Oxford/Cambridge boat race is from where to where? PUTNEY TO MORTLAKE.What do the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolise? THE FIVE CONTINENTS.What feat was first achieved by Captain Matthew Webb? SWAM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL.How many players are there in a cricket team? 11.In tennis if the ball served touches the net but goes over what is called?LET.In England of which sport is the A S A the governing body? SWIMMING.Which American boxer was known as the "Brown Bomber"? JOE LOUIS.In golf what score is referred to as an "Eagle"? TWO UNDER PAR.What type of race is the "Tour de France"? BICYCLE.What do the initials M C C stand for? MARYLEBONE CRICKET CLUB.With which sport is the "Cresta Run" associated? BOBSLEIGH.In which sport can a Gold be scored? ARCHERY.How many events are there in a Decathlon? 10.In which sport is a Jack used? BOWLS.Which competitive events take place at Henley? ROWING.Which English motor cycling champion broke both legs in 1982? BARRY SHEENE.In which sport would a "Kayak" be used? CANOEING.What major sporting event is held at Badminton? HORSE TRIALS.Which football team plays at Old Trafford? MANCHESTER UNITED.What sport was Fred Perry famous for? TENNIS.Who was the manager of the 1984/85 season England soccer team? BOBBY ROBSON.What is passed from one runner to the next in a relay race? BATON.Who would use a half-Nelson? WRESTLER.What were athletes once crowned with? LAUREL LEAVES.Who was captain of England in the 1966 World Cup? BOBBY MOORE.The term "Googly" is used in which sport? CRICKET.What is the oldest game played on the ice surface? CURLING.Which football team nicknamed "The Lions" play at "The Den"? MILLWALL.In which sport would a "Foil" be used? FENCING.Who was the only British heavyweight to win 3 Lonsdale belts? HENRY COOPER.In which sport would a "Wedge" be used? GOLF.Which horse won the Grand National 3 times? RED RUM.What year did Stirling Moss become world champion? NEVER. Miles the founder? MERMAID.Who starred in the film "Thoroughly Modern Millie"? JULIE ANDREWS.Who played fighter pilot Douglas Bader in "Reach For The Sky"? KENNETH MORE.Who was the young female star of the film "National Velvet"? ELIZABETH TAYLOR.Who played the title role in the film "Doctor Strangelove"? PETER SELLERS.Dame Edna Everidgeis one of characters played by whom? BARRY HUMPHREYS.Who advised that "A Spoonful Of Suger Makes The Medicine Go Down"? MARY POPPINS.Which actor played the lead in the 1939 film "Goodbye Mr Chips"? ROBERT DONAT.‡