ROUND 1 - Themed - 'It's all in Black and White'

1.

Name two of the ingredients of a Black Russian cocktail.

2.

Name two of the ingredients of a White Lady cocktail.

3.

What is the chief constituent of black powder?

4.

White gold is an alloy predominantly made of gold and one of two other metals depending on the degree of hardness required.  Name either of the two other metals.

5.

Jack White is half of which contemporary musical duo?

6.

Jet Black is the drummer of a band which, in a career spanning 30 years, has only ever appeared live dressed all in black.  Name the band.

7.

What was the real name of the pirate Blackbeard?

8.

What is the real name of the Whitefriars?

Sp

What is the correct designation for the US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft that was nicknamed the Blackbird?

ROUND 2 - Hidden theme

1.

Which football club won the European Cup in 3 successive seasons from 1971 to 1973?

2.

Which football club in the Blue Square Premier League are nicknamed the Grecians and play their home games at St James Park?

3.

Name the habitation to be found at the eastern end of the long distance walk described by A Wainwright as “A Coast to Coast Walk”?

4.

Name the pictured footballer who, despite being extravagantly talented, only won 9 England caps.

5.

Who avenged Patroclus?

6.

Name the Earl Marshal of England responsible for organising state occasions.

7.

Although correctly called the Glen Urquhart check how is the pictured check pattern more commonly known?

8.

Who commanded the Government’s army at the battle of Culloden in 1746 ?

Sp

Who officially opened the Tyne Bridge?

ROUND 3 - Themed - 'Let's meet the Fabulous Wilsons'

1.

Thomas Woodrow Wilson, was a Democrat and a Nobel prize winner, but in which year was he first inaugurated as President of The United States of America?

2.

Harold Wilson, was a Socialist and a Prime Minister, but can you name either of the two parliamentary constituencies he represented during his political career?

3.

Arthur Wilson, was assistant bank manager and sergeant, but which actress did John Le Mesurier marry in 1949?

4.

Ray Wilson, was a fullback and World Cup winner, but for which club did he make his League debut in 1952?

5.

Tony Wilson, was a TV personality and impresario, but can you name the record label he co-founded in 1978?

6.

William Wilson, was an athlete and spitfire pilot, but in which event did he make his athletic debut at the British Summer Championships in 1938?

7.

Jacqui Wilson, was a storyteller and children’s laureate, but whom did she replace as the most borrowed author in Britain’s libraries in 2004?

8.

Wilson Pickett, was a musician and a legend, but in which 1991 film does a limousine chauffeur inquire of our unseen hero “Shall we go back to the hotel there Mr Pickett?”?

Sp

Richard Wilson, was an actor and archetypal grumpy old man, but who played his next door neighbour Patrick Trench?

ROUND 4 - Hidden theme

1.

Which novella by Muriel Spark was made into a 1969 film starring Maggie Smith in the title role?

2.

What term was first coined by Carl Jung to describe the conflict that arises in girls between their desire for their father and the fear of being punished for this by their mother?

3.

Which football team that competed in the Champions League in season 2005-2006 take their name from the Roman name for the River Guadalquivir which flows through their home city of Seville?

4.

Who was appointed Lord Chancellor in 1515?

5.

What term was first coined by Professor John Wheeler in 1967 during a public lecture entitled: “Our universe: the known and the unknown”?

6.

The village of Glencoe lies on the southern bank of which body of water?

7.

Who drove the Turbo Terrific?

8.

Name the 1968 film from which the pictured still was taken.

Sp

What according to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is the fourth stage of consciousness?

ROUND 5 - Themed - 'Patriotism: The refuge of the last-placed scoundrels'

Each question takes the form of line or lines from a well known song; simply give the title of the song

1.

“By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained

Thine Empire shall be strong”

2.

“Confound their politics

Frustrate their knavish tricks”

3.

“When Britain first, at heaven’s command, arose from out the azure main

This was the charter of the land, and guardian angels sang this strain”

4.

“I heard my country calling, away across the sea

Across the waste of waters she calls and calls to me”

5.

“It shrouded oft our martyred dead

And ere their limbs grew stiff and cold

Their hearts blood dyed its every fold”

6.

“I looked over Jordan and what did I see

Comin’ for to carry me home?”

7.

“Those heroes of antiquity ne’er saw a cannonball

Or knew the force of powder to slay their foes withal

But our brave boys do know it and banish all their fears”

8.

“Britannia triumphant, her ships sweep the seas

Her Standard is Justice, her Watchword be free”

Sp

“I shall not cease from mental fight

Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand”

ROUND 6 - Hidden theme

1.

Which greyhound, in a career spanning from 1929 to 1931, was the first dog to win the English Derby twice and once won nineteen consecutive races, which, at that time, was a record?

2.

The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway had Bournemouth as its southerly terminus but where was it’s northerly terminus?

3.

Rod Steiger won his solitary Oscar for a role in which 1967 film?

4.

Name the pictured cricketer, who played in only three tests for England but whose exploits in the county game resulted in his selection as Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1996?

5.

Name the Jazz pianist who wrote Round Midnight and as resident pianist at Minton’s was influential in the creation of bebop?

6.

Which signatory of the American Declaration of Independence when hearing Hancock stress the importance of presenting a united front by hanging together remarked: “Yes indeed we must all hang together or most assuredly we shall all hang separately”?

7.

Which broadcaster provided the non-singing voice for Tex Tucker in Four Feather Falls and is currently the Honorary Chairman of The International Quizzing Association?

8.

Not wanting to point the blame or anything, but which idiot employed Long John Silver as cook on the Hispaniola?

Sp

In the Disney animation Robin Hood which character is depicted by a badger ?

ROUND 7 - Picture Round - 'Where in the World?'

1.

Identify this island.

2.

Identify this UK lake.

3.

Identify this African country.

4.

Identify this US state.

5.

Identify this UK lake.

6.

Identify this African country.

7.

Identify this US State.

8.

Identify this island.

Sp

Identify this English cathedral city from the map dating from 1610.

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme

1.

Who has provided the voice of Phil Archer since 1950?

2.

Which national newspaper was founded in Manchester by Edward Hulton and, after several changes in ownership, finally disappeared from the shelves in 1971 when it was absorbed into The Daily Mail?

3.

The pictured artist, Damon Gough, is better known by what nickname?

4.

Which 1975 comic novel by Tom Sharpe deals with the attempted construction of the M101 through the Cleane Gorge?

5.

Which James Joyce novel starts: “Once upon a time, and a very good time it was, there was a moo cow coming down along the road...”?

6.

Which EM Forster novel starts: “‘The Signora had no business to do it’, said Miss Bartlett, ‘no business at all’”?

7.

Which 1978 single had the opening lines: “All I want is a room with a view, a sight worth seeing, a vision of you”?

8.

Name the pictured band who’s female vocalist also appeared in a successful British film and later went on to have a short lived soap career.

Sp

Which periodical, currently dormant, was first published on the 14th of May 1842?

Spares

1.

Which English cathedral is surmounted by an octagonal tower, known as the lantern tower, erected in the fourteenth century to replace the original Norman tower which had collapsed?

2.

Which English cathedral was, at 525 feet, the tallest building in the known world from 1311 until 1549 when its spire was blown down in storm and was never rebuilt?

3.

Which football club won the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy in March 2008?

4.

Which football club lead the Blue Square Premier League by seventeen points and look almost certain to regain their Football League status?

5.

From which country is the brand Singha Lager imported?

Tiebreakers

1.

What is the height of Ben Nevis in metres?

2.

What is the year of the birth of Franz Kafka?

3.

What is the year in which the A4 steam locomotive, Mallard, broke the world speed record for a steam locomotive?

ROUND 1 - Themed - 'It's all in Black and White'

1.

Name two of the ingredients of a Black Russian cocktail.

(2 from)

Vodka, Kahlua, Cream (accept milk), Coca Cola

2.

Name two of the ingredients of a White Lady cocktail.

(2 from)

Gin, Cointreau, Lemon juice

3.

What is the chief constituent of black powder?

Potassium nitrate

(accept Saltpetre)

4.

White gold is an alloy predominantly made of gold and one of two other metals depending on the degree of hardness required.  Name either of the two other metals.

Nickel

(for hard pieces such as pins)

Palladium

(for softer pieces)

5.

Jack White is half of which contemporary musical duo?

The White Stripes

6.

Jet Black is the drummer of a band which, in a career spanning 30 years, has only ever appeared live dressed all in black.  Name the band.

The Stranglers

7.

What was the real name of the pirate Blackbeard?

Edward Teach

8.

What is the real name of the Whitefriars?

The Order of Brothers of our Lady of Mount Carmel

(accept Carmelites)

Sp

What is the correct designation for the US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft that was nicknamed the Blackbird?

SR 71

ROUND 2 - Hidden theme

1.

Which football club won the European Cup in 3 successive seasons from 1971 to 1973?

Ajax

2.

Which football club in the Blue Square Premier League are nicknamed the Grecians and play their home games at St James Park?

Exeter City

3.

Name the habitation to be found at the eastern end of the long distance walk described by A Wainwright as “A Coast to Coast Walk”?

Robin Hood’s Bay

4.

Name the pictured footballer who, despite being extravagantly talented, only won 9 England caps.

Rodney Marsh

5.

Who avenged Patroclus?

Achilles

6.

Name the Earl Marshal of England responsible for organising state occasions.

Duke of Norfolk

(accept Fitzalan-Howard but advise that the theme requires the Duke of Norfolk)

7.

Although correctly called the Glen Urquhart check how is the pictured check pattern more commonly known?

Prince of Wales

8.

Who commanded the Government’s army at the battle of Culloden in 1746 ?

Duke of Cumberland

Sp

Who officially opened the Tyne Bridge?

King George V

ROUND 3 - Themed - 'Let's meet the Fabulous Wilsons'

1.

Thomas Woodrow Wilson, was a Democrat and a Nobel prize winner, but in which year was he first inaugurated as President of The United States of America?

1913

2.

Harold Wilson, was a Socialist and a Prime Minister, but can you name either of the two parliamentary constituencies he represented during his political career?

(either)

Ormskirk

(or)

Liverpool Huyton

3.

Arthur Wilson, was assistant bank manager and sergeant, but which actress did John Le Mesurier marry in 1949?

Hattie Jacques

4.

Ray Wilson, was a fullback and World Cup winner, but for which club did he make his League debut in 1952?

Huddersfield Town

5.

Tony Wilson, was a TV personality and impresario, but can you name the record label he co-founded in 1978?

Factory Records

6.

William Wilson, was an athlete and spitfire pilot, but in which event did he make his athletic debut at the British Summer Championships in 1938?

The Mile

(in which he ran the first sub 4 minute mile - naturally)

7.

Jacqui Wilson, was a storyteller and children’s laureate, but whom did she replace as the most borrowed author in Britain’s libraries in 2004?

Catherine Cookson

8.

Wilson Pickett, was a musician and a legend, but in which 1991 film does a limousine chauffeur inquire of our unseen hero “Shall we go back to the hotel there Mr Pickett?”?

The Commitments

Sp

Richard Wilson, was an actor and archetypal grumpy old man, but who played his next door neighbour Patrick Trench?

Angus Deayton

ROUND 4 - Hidden theme

1.

Which novella by Muriel Spark was made into a 1969 film starring Maggie Smith in the title role?

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

2.

What term was first coined by Carl Jung to describe the conflict that arises in girls between their desire for their father and the fear of being punished for this by their mother?

The Electra complex

3.

Which football team that competed in the Champions League in season 2005-2006 take their name from the Roman name for the River Guadalquivir which flows through their home city of Seville?

Real Betis

4.

Who was appointed Lord Chancellor in 1515?

Cardinal Wolsey

5.

What term was first coined by Professor John Wheeler in 1967 during a public lecture entitled: “Our universe: the known and the unknown”?

Black holes

(previously referred to as frozen stars)

6.

The village of Glencoe lies on the southern bank of which body of water?

Loch Leven

7.

Who drove the Turbo Terrific?

Peter Perfect

8.

Name the 1968 film from which the pictured still was taken.

The Odd Couple

Sp

What according to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is the fourth stage of consciousness?

Transcendental consciousness

ROUND 5 - Themed - 'Patriotism: The refuge of the last-placed scoundrels'

Each question takes the form of line or lines from a well known song; simply give the title of the song

1

“By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained

Thine Empire shall be strong”

Land of Hope and Glory

2.

“Confound their politics

Frustrate their knavish tricks”

God Save the Queen

(or King - accept The National Anthem)

3.

“When Britain first, at heaven’s command, arose from out the azure main

This was the charter of the land, and guardian angels sang this strain”

Rule Britannia

4.

“I heard my country calling, away across the sea

Across the waste of waters she calls and calls to me”

I Vow to Thee my Country

(from the often disregarded second verse)

5.

“It shrouded oft our martyred dead

And ere their limbs grew stiff and cold

Their hearts blood dyed its every fold”

The Red Flag

6.

“I looked over Jordan and what did I see

Comin’ for to carry me home?”

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

7.

“Those heroes of antiquity ne’er saw a cannonball

Or knew the force of powder to slay their foes withal

But our brave boys do know it and banish all their fears”

The British Grenadiers

8.

“Britannia triumphant, her ships sweep the seas

Her Standard is Justice, her Watchword be free”

Heart of Oak

Sp

“I shall not cease from mental fight

Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand”

Jerusalem

ROUND 6 - Hidden theme

1

Which greyhound, in a career spanning from 1929 to 1931, was the first dog to win the English Derby twice and once won nineteen consecutive races, which, at that time, was a record?

Mick the Miller

2.

The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway had Bournemouth as its southerly terminus but where was it’s northerly terminus?

Bath

3.

Rod Steiger won his solitary Oscar for a role in which 1967 film?

In the Heat of the Night

4.

Name the pictured cricketer, who played in only three tests for England but whose exploits in the county game resulted in his selection as Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1996?

Dermot Reeve

5.

Name the Jazz pianist who wrote Round Midnight and as resident pianist at Minton’s was influential in the creation of bebop?

Thelonious Monk

6.

Which signatory of the American Declaration of Independence when hearing Hancock stress the importance of presenting a united front by hanging together remarked: “Yes indeed we must all hang together or most assuredly we shall all hang separately”?

Benjamin Franklin

7.

Which broadcaster provided the non-singing voice for Tex Tucker in Four Feather Falls and is currently the Honorary Chairman of The International Quizzing Association?

Nicholas Parsons

8.

Not wanting to point the blame or anything, but which idiot employed Long John Silver as cook on the Hispaniola?

Squire Trelawney

Sp

In the Disney animation Robin Hood which character is depicted by a badger ?

Friar Tuck

ROUND 7 - Picture Round - 'Where in the World?'

1.

Identify this island.

Corsica

2.

Identify this UK lake.

Loch Lomond

3.

Identify this African country.

Morocco

4.

Identify this US state.

Massachusetts

5.

Identify this UK lake.

Ullswater

6.

Identify this African country.

Senegal

7.

Identify this US State.

New York

8.

Identify this island.

Jersey

Sp

Identify this English cathedral city from the map dating from 1610.

(Why aye bonny lad, that’s reet, it’s...)

Durham

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme

1.

Who has provided the voice of Phil Archer since 1950?

Norman Painting

2.

Which national newspaper was founded in Manchester by Edward Hulton and, after several changes in ownership, finally disappeared from the shelves in 1971 when it was absorbed into The Daily Mail?

The Daily Sketch

3.

The pictured artist, Damon Gough, is better known by what nickname?

Badly Drawn Boy

4.

Which 1975 comic novel by Tom Sharpe deals with the attempted construction of the M101 through the Cleane Gorge?

Blott on the Landscape

5.

Which James Joyce novel starts: “Once upon a time, and a very good time it was, there was a moo cow coming down along the road...”?

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

6.

Which EM Forster novel starts: “‘The Signora had no business to do it’, said Miss Bartlett, ‘no business at all’”?

A Room with a View

7.

Which 1978 single had the opening lines: “All I want is a room with a view, a sight worth seeing, a vision of you”?

Picture This

(by Blondie)

8.

Name the pictured band who’s female vocalist also appeared in a successful British film and later went on to have a short lived soap career.

Altered Images

(Claire Grogan, centre, later appeared in Gregory’s Girl and EastEnders - I know, talk about going from the sublime to the ridiculous, particularly as she was Ian Beale’s love interest - AS IF!)

Sp

Which periodical, currently dormant, was first published on the 14th of May 1842?

The Illustrated London News

1.

Which English cathedral is surmounted by an octagonal tower, known as the lantern tower, erected in the fourteenth century to replace the original Norman tower which had collapsed?

Ely

2.

Which English cathedral was, at 525 feet, the tallest building in the known world from 1311 until 1549 when its spire was blown down in storm and was never rebuilt?

Lincoln

3.

Which football club won the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy in March 2008?

MK Dons

4.

Which football club lead the Blue Square Premier League by seventeen points and look almost certain to regain their Football League status?

Aldershot

5.

From which country is the brand Singha Lager imported?

Thailand

Go back to Spare questions without answers

1.

What is the height of Ben Nevis in metres?

1344

2.

What is the year of the birth of Franz Kafka?

1883

3.

What is the year in which the A4 steam locomotive, Mallard, broke the world speed record for a steam locomotive?

1938

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