1.

The Orinoco runs through which country?

2.

The Ebro runs through which country?

3.

Which letter in Morse Code is represented by a single dot?

4.

Which letter in Morse Code is represented by a single dash?

5.

ln which Italian city would you find the Victor Emmanuel monument?

6.

In which Italian city would you find the Pirelli building?

7.

"Oh to be in England now that April's here'' is the opening line of a poem by whom? 

8.

"Earth has not anything to show more fair'' is the opening line of a poem by whom?

1.

Who held a ball for the British officers in Brussels on the night before the Battle of Waterloo?

2.

This former Scottish football referee is famous for being hit on the head by a coin while refereeing the May 1999 Celtic v Rangers game and later being the subject of a report by a behavioural psychologist.  Name him.

3.

Who was the 22nd President of the United States?

4.

Born in 1934, this long serving Rugby League player represented Wigan and Blackpool Borough between 1953 and 1968.  Name him.

5.

This tennis player reached his only Grand Slam final in 1996, being beaten by Richard Krajicek.  Name him.

6.

This actor played Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset in the 2004 Johnny Depp film The Libertine.  Name him.

7.

Name the Spanish soprano (1923 - 2005) particularly well known for her performances in Bizet's Carmen.

8.

This singer, born Henry John Deutschendorf Junior, had hits with Sunshine on my Shoulders and Thank God l'm a Country Boy.  Name him.

1.

Which city has been named as UK City of Culture for 2013?

2.

Which city will host the Europa Cup Final in 2011?

3.

Which famous Briton was the inspiration for the all-knowing Professor Yaffle in Bagpuss?

4.

Which famous Briton was the inspiration for Private Eye's spoof football club Neasden FC's mercurial star Bert O'Relli?

5.

The 1947 Los Angeles murder victim, Elizabeth Short, became better known as whom?

6.

Elizabeth Short's nickname 'The Black Dahlia' was inspired by a 1946 film noir scripted by Raymond Chandler and starring Alan Ladd.  What was the name of the film?

7.

ln Robert Louis Stevenson's Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde, what was Hyde's first name?

8.

What was the first name of Sherlock Holmes's mortal enemy Professor Moriarty?

ROUND 4 - Hidden theme

1.

Which actor had a hit with his record Crocodile Shoes?

2.

Which square immediately precedes Whitechapel on a Monopoly board?

3.

Who preceded Neil Kinnock as leader of the Labour Party?

4.

What name is given to the war fought between Britain and Spain between 1739 and 1741?

5.

ln which film did the character of Doc Emmet Brown first appear?

6.

What is the name of the small island south of the Isle of Man?

7.

Which Irish adventurer attempted to steal the British Crown Jewels?

8.

What did Shylock want to satisfy the debt owed to him in The Merchant of Venice?

1.

Amongst her film roles, this American actress starred with Marion Brando in On The Waterfront and Cary Grant in North by Northwest - name her.

2.

Of which West Indian island is Kingstown (pop. 19,000) the chief town?

3.

Which red wine area is situated North East of the City of Bordeaux next to the much larger Pomerol area?

4.

ln which Keats poem do Madeline and Porphyro feature as the young lovers?

5.

Which team was defeated by Bayern Munich in the 1976 European Cup Final?

6.

This 1985 film stars Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy - what is its title?

7.

This writer's books include Night Flight and Wind, Sand and Stars. Who is he?

8.

Judy Garland performed this song, as did Elvis Presley in his film Frankie and Johnny, and the Beatles when they were an unknown backing group. What is it called?

1.

Which European country became independent on 6 December 1917?

2.

Which European country became fully independent on 26 October 1905?

3.

Which organisation used to have the motto 'Take no-one's word' but has more recently replaced it with 'Respect the facts'?

4.

Which organisation has the motto 'Blood and Fire'?

5.

What government post was held by Isaac Newton between 1699 and 1727?

6.

What government post did Matthew Hopkins claim to hold between 1645 and 1647?

7.

Which Manchester football team which played from 1928 to 1932 at the 34,000 capacity Belle Vue Stadium, was prevented from joining the Football League by City and United because they did not think Manchester could support a third league club?

8.

Which Greater Manchester football club, founded in 1886, played in the Football League from 1899 to 1915 and is now a non-league club?

ROUND 7 - Hidden theme

1.

Who was the Wimbledon Men's Singles champion in 1987?

2.

Which television series featured the character Bradley Hardacre?

3.

What was Joe Orton's last play?

4.

What was the only No. 1 hit for the group Lieutenant Pigeon?

5.

Which US tennis player did Bjorn Borg beat to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon Singles title?

6.

Which Latin term means 'an equal exchange or substitution'?

7.

Which creature gives its name to a protein found in human blood?

8.

Which TV series featured the character Freddy Boswell?

ROUND 8 - Pairs

1.

Which actor provided the voice of Woody in Toy Story?

2.

Which actor provided the voice of Scar in The Lion King?

3.

Which English city has parks called Victoria, Abbey and Stoneygate?

4.

Which English city has parks called Midsummer Common, Parker's Piece and Jesus Green?

5.

Which composer's major works include nine symphonies and a cello concerto?

6.

Which composer's major works include two symphonies and a cello concerto?

7.

Name the year: the trial of Adolph Eichmann takes place, George Blake is jailed and the birth control pill becomes available on the NHS.

8.

Name the year: Golda Meir resigns, a Turkish airliner crashes near Paris and Patty Hearst is kidnapped.

Spares

1.

Which actor links Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Merlin?

2.

"Much have I travelled in the realms of gold" is the opening line of a poem by whom?

3.

What is the stage name of the English singer/songwriter Damon Gough?

4.

Which modern British politician was described by the writer Dominic Sandford as "a lion in a donkey jacket"?

5.

Which composer who died 12 November 2010 created a Third Symphony also known as a Symphony of Sorrowful Songs?

6.

Who painted The Toilet of Venus popularly known as The Rokeby Venus?

1.

The Orinoco runs through which country?

Venezuela

2.

The Ebro runs through which country?

Spain

3.

Which letter in Morse Code is represented by a single dot?

E

4.

Which letter in Morse Code is represented by a single dash?

T

5.

ln which Italian city would you find the Victor Emmanuel monument?

Rome

6.

In which Italian city would you find the Pirelli building?

Milan

7.

"Oh to be in England now that April's here'' is the opening line of a poem by whom? 

Robert Browning

(Home Thoughts from Abroad)

8.

"Earth has not anything to show more fair'' is the opening line of a poem by whom?

William Wordsworth

(Upon Westminster Bridge)

1.

Who held a ball for the British officers in Brussels on the night before the Battle of Waterloo?

Duchess of Richmond

2.

This former Scottish football referee is famous for being hit on the head by a coin while refereeing the May 1999 Celtic v Rangers game and later being the subject of a report by a behavioural psychologist.  Name him.

Hugh Dallas

3.

Who was the 22nd President of the United States?

Grover Cleveland

4.

Born in 1934, this long serving Rugby League player represented Wigan and Blackpool Borough between 1953 and 1968.  Name him.

William John 'Billy' Boston

5.

This tennis player reached his only Grand Slam final in 1996, being beaten by Richard Krajicek.  Name him.

Mal Washington

6.

This actor played Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset in the 2004 Johnny Depp film The Libertine.  Name him.

Johnny Vegas

7.

Name the Spanish soprano (1923 - 2005) particularly well known for her performances in Bizet's Carmen.

Victoria de Los Angeles

8.

This singer, born Henry John Deutschendorf Junior, had hits with Sunshine on my Shoulders and Thank God l'm a Country Boy.  Name him.

John Denver

1.

Which city has been named as UK City of Culture for 2013?

Londonderry/Derry

2.

Which city will host the Europa Cup Final in 2011?

Dublin

3.

Which famous Briton was the inspiration for the all-knowing Professor Yaffle in Bagpuss?

Bertrand Russell

4.

Which famous Briton was the inspiration for Private Eye's spoof football club Neasden FC's mercurial star Bert O'Relli?

George Best

5.

The 1947 Los Angeles murder victim, Elizabeth Short, became better known as whom?

The Black Dahlia

6.

Elizabeth Short's nickname 'The Black Dahlia' was inspired by a 1946 film noir scripted by Raymond Chandler and starring Alan Ladd.  What was the name of the film?

The Blue Dahlia

7.

ln Robert Louis Stevenson's Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde, what was Hyde's first name?

Edward

8.

What was the first name of Sherlock Holmes's mortal enemy Professor Moriarty?

James

ROUND 4 - Hidden theme

1.

Which actor had a hit with his record Crocodile Shoes?

Jimmy Nail

2.

Which square immediately precedes Whitechapel on a Monopoly board?

Community Chest

3.

Who preceded Neil Kinnock as leader of the Labour Party?

Michael Foot

4.

What name is given to the war fought between Britain and Spain between 1739 and 1741?

The War of Jenkins's Ear

5.

ln which film did the character of Doc Emmet Brown first appear?

Back To The Future

6.

What is the name of the small island south of the Isle of Man?

Calf of Man

7.

Which Irish adventurer attempted to steal the British Crown Jewels?

Colonel Thomas Blood

8.

What did Shylock want to satisfy the debt owed to him in The Merchant of Venice?

"A pound of flesh"

1.

Amongst her film roles, this American actress starred with Marion Brando in On The Waterfront and Cary Grant in North by Northwest - name her.

Eve Marie Saint

2.

Of which West Indian island is Kingstown (pop. 19,000) the chief town?

St Vincent

3.

Which red wine area is situated North East of the City of Bordeaux next to the much larger Pomerol area?

St-Emilion

4.

ln which Keats poem do Madeline and Porphyro feature as the young lovers?

The Eve of St Agnes

5.

Which team was defeated by Bayern Munich in the 1976 European Cup Final?

St Etienne

6.

This 1985 film stars Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore and Ally Sheedy - what is its title?

St Elmo's Fire

7.

This writer's books include Night Flight and Wind, Sand and Stars. Who is he?

Antoine de St Exupery

8.

Judy Garland performed this song, as did Elvis Presley in his film Frankie and Johnny, and the Beatles when they were an unknown backing group. What is it called?

When The Saints Go Marching In

1.

Which European country became independent on 6 December 1917?

Finland

2.

Which European country became fully independent on 26 October 1905?

Norway

3.

Which organisation used to have the motto 'Take no-one's word' but has more recently replaced it with 'Respect the facts'?

The Royal Society

4.

Which organisation has the motto 'Blood and Fire'?

The Salvation Army

5.

What government post was held by Isaac Newton between 1699 and 1727?

Controller of the Royal Mint

6.

What government post did Matthew Hopkins claim to hold between 1645 and 1647?

Witchfinder General

7.

Which Manchester football team which played from 1928 to 1932 at the 34,000 capacity Belle Vue Stadium, was prevented from joining the Football League by City and United because they did not think Manchester could support a third league club?

Manchester Central FC

8.

Which Greater Manchester football club, founded in 1886, played in the Football League from 1899 to 1915 and is now a non-league club?

Glossop

ROUND 7 - Hidden theme

1.

Who was the Wimbledon Men's Singles champion in 1987?

Pat Cash

2.

Which television series featured the character Bradley Hardacre?

Brass

3.

What was Joe Orton's last play?

Loot

4.

What was the only No. 1 hit for the group Lieutenant Pigeon?

Mouldy Old Dough

5.

Which US tennis player did Bjorn Borg beat to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon Singles title?

Roscoe Tanner

6.

Which Latin term means 'an equal exchange or substitution'?

'Quid pro quo'

7.

Which creature gives its name to a protein found in human blood?

Rhesus monkey

8.

Which TV series featured the character Freddy Boswell?

Bread

ROUND 8 - Pairs

1.

Which actor provided the voice of Woody in Toy Story?

Tom Hanks

2.

Which actor provided the voice of Scar in The Lion King?

Jeremy Irons

3.

Which English city has parks called Victoria, Abbey and Stoneygate?

Leicester

4.

Which English city has parks called Midsummer Common, Parker's Piece and Jesus Green?

Cambridge

5.

Which composer's major works include nine symphonies and a cello concerto?

Dvorak

6.

Which composer's major works include two symphonies and a cello concerto?

Elgar

7.

Name the year: the trial of Adolph Eichmann takes place, George Blake is jailed and the birth control pill becomes available on the NHS.

1961

8.

Name the year: Golda Meir resigns, a Turkish airliner crashes near Paris and Patty Hearst is kidnapped.

1974

Spares

1.

Which actor links Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Merlin?

Anthony Head

2.

"Much have I travelled in the realms of gold" is the opening line of a poem by whom?

Keats

3.

What is the stage name of the English singer/songwriter Damon Gough?

Badly Drawn Boy

4.

Which modern British politician was described by the writer Dominic Sandford as "a lion in a donkey jacket"?

Michael Foot

5.

Which composer who died 12 November 2010 created a Third Symphony also known as a Symphony of Sorrowful Songs?

Henryk Gorecki

6.

Who painted The Toilet of Venus popularly known as The Rokeby Venus?

Velazquez