Triumph for Smart Alex who cling on for 5 rounds and then smash it in R6

Mike contemplates a career in Drag

Well no cup  double but nevertheless an exciting encounter in which the lead changed as Alex came from behind.  We only have ourselves to blame; members of our team had a good idea of the answer but chose the safer option of conferring - or talked ourselves out of the answer. 

Ivor, Kieran and Lord Bath attended and sat there like vultures on a telegraph line (note to self: consider bringing air rifle to future evenings of this type).  On the other hand I may not continue quizzing; I am putting together a touring drag act in which I will feature as Miss Jessie Mathews, British Musical star of the 1930s. My piece de resistance will be Dancing on the Ceiling.

"He dances overhead,

On the ceiling by my bed,

In my sight through the night 

I try to hide in vain,

underneath my counterpane,

But up above there's my love."

You get the idea, but this will be so popular I will have no time for quizzing.

Mike watches Stockport reassert themselves after a 9-year gap

It was a highly competitive final down at the Sun in September.  Mobile phones were hidden away as Mike, Ashton, Ian and Jeremy attempted to cap their highly successful season by wresting the 'All South Manchester' trophy previously held by the Prodigals and - indeed - by WithQuiz teams for the past 9 years since Stockport's Traveller's Call held it back in 2017.

Albert were up against Smart Alex from Edgeley, very ably skippered by Greg Spiller supported by team members George, Andrea and Jonah - all familiar friends and opponents from across the Mersey.  Full marks to Andrea and George in particular who  make the weekly trek from their home in Barrow to get their weekly dose of quiz-fix.  They certainly deserve the WIST trophy and I hope their Stockport colleagues make the most of their victory when they get together for their end of season evening in a fortnight's time.

So, to the quiz itself.  Eveline was a very clear and authoritative QM clutching her VAT just as firmly as she administered discipline.  The 30-question Round 1 was dead level with Albert nicking a slight lead via their superior knowledge of the politics of Freedonia in Round 2.  Rounds 3 to 5 were also fairly even but then in Round 6 the Smarties ran away with it to end 4 points ahead.  To be honest they looked slightly surprised at their win - but it was well deserved and very welcome.