ROUND 1 - Pairs

1.

Which marine biologist was reborn as a god in 1928?

2.

Chiang-Kai Shek described being Japanese as a "disease of the skin".  What did he call a "disease of the heart"?

3.

In which art gallery would you find the Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch?

4.

In which art gallery would you find Whistler’s Mother?

5.

In which year did Don Bradman, George Harrison and Jack Lemmon all die?

6.

In which year did Ronald Reagan, Peter Ustinov and Brian Clough all die?

7.

What word links a drummer with the Clash, a comic and Hopalong Cassidy’s horse?

8.

What military rank links Nicholas Courtney’s best-known TV character, James Stewart and the 1971 2000 Guineas winner?

1.

Who topped a 2004 poll for the most influential haircut of all time?

2.

Who (died 30 BC) came seventh in the same poll?

3.

Which former Guardian journalist wrote Bad Science and, the recently published, Bad Pharma?

4.

Which financial journalist wrote the best-selling sport title Moneyball?

5.

Which US vice-president once said "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment but the impurities in the air and water"?

6.

Who said "You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on"?

7.

The gamay grape is most notably used in the production of which French wine?

8.

From which fruit was marmalade originally made?

Sp1

Who (appointed in 2010) is The Lord President of the Council?

Sp2

At which school was J M Barrie’s Captain Hook educated?

ROUND 3 - Pairs

1.

Which famous piece of sculpture was completed by Paul Landowski in 1931?

2.

Which famous piece of sculpture was completed by George Stanley in 1929?

3.

Which is the only song to be number one in the singles chart on four separate occasions by four separate artistes?

4.

In 1994 what became and remains the only number one single with a title/name exactly the same as that of its performer?

5.

What is the sporting claim to fame of Alfred Harold Albut in the late 19th century?

6.

Apart from Nobby Stiles and Bobby Charlton, who was the other United player in the 1966 World cup squad?  He played in the opening game against Uruguay.

7.

At their closest points how many miles from the Scottish mainland is the Irish mainland? (allow one mile either way)

8.

The shortest distance from Wales to Ireland is 48 miles.  What is the nearest point on the Welsh coastline to Ireland?

Sp.

Why was a 1631 version of the bible known as the ‘Wicked Bible’?

ROUND 4 - Hidden theme

1.

Which 19th century mathematical physicist demonstrated that electricity, magnetism and light are all manifestations of the same phenomenon and is widely credited with producing the first colour photograph?

2.

Which body, established in 1846 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge', is a group of museums and research centres administered by the US Government?

3.

Which 1994 film starred Anthony Hopkins as a Montana rancher with Brad Pitt and Henry Thomas among his sons?  It included several examples of the Cornish language.

4.

Which 1991 film starred Vanessa Redgrave as an eccentric single woman in the American Deep South who takes in a mysterious hunchback?  It was the directorial debut of actor Simon Callow.

5.

How was the story of American schoolgirl Brenda Spencer immortalised in 1979?

6.

What is the name of the best-selling children’s book by Madonna which came out in 2003 (and also its sequel in 2006)?

7.

What type of high-quality product has been manufactured for several centuries in the town of Aubusson in central France?

8.

A unit in many Nazi concentration camps was the 'Freudenabteilung'.  How is this usually translated into English?

Sp.

Who protects the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg?

ROUND 5 - Pairs

1.

What is the name of the man with locked-in syndrome who died recently shortly after losing his legal battle for the right to an assisted death?

2.

What is the name of the police officer who was tried and acquitted of the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests?

3.

Which King of Scotland was defeated at the battle of Neville’s Cross in 1346 and was subsequently held captive in England for several years?

4.

At which battle in 1297 did William Wallace defeat the English, only to be captured and put to death the following year?

5.

What is the name of the Malaysian and Indonesian food consisting of small spicy meatballs on skewers which are grilled and typically served with a peanut sauce?

6.

What is the paella-like Cajun dish consisting of rice cooked with other ingredients such as shrimps, sausage, chicken and vegetables, and seasoned with chilli and cayenne?

7.

Which famous novel begins: "When he was nearly thirteen my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow”?

8.

Which famous novel begins: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way?”

Sp.

Which Roman road ran from London to Chichester?

ROUND 6 - Hidden theme

1.

Which Stockport company manufactured the Hendon, Battle, Fulmar and Barracuda aircraft?

2.

What is ‘Uluru’ also known as?

3.

Specifically where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

4.

Which 1987 American psychological horror film was written and directed by Alan Parker, and starred Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet?

5.

What other ingredient is added to whisky to make a Whisky Mac?

6.

Which writer created the character of Inspector Mayo, who was played by Alistair McGowan on TV?

7.

In which TV show do Eugene Krabs and Patrick Star appear?

8.

King Richard ll met an untimely end.  Where?

Sp1

Which Tennis Tournament was last played in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1989?

Sp2

Which is the only town included in the Peak District National Park?

ROUND 7 - Pairs

1.

The Tamworth Two achieved fame in January 1998.  Who were they?

2.

What were Terry Hall, Neville Staple and Lynval Golding collectively known as?

3.

Which play contains the stage direction 'Exit pursued by a bear'?

4.

Which Shakespeare play was originally to be entitled Malvolio?

5.

Who are the four judges on the X-Factor?

6.

Who are the four judges  currently on Strictly Come Dancing?

7.

What is the name of the man who recently broke the speed of sound jumping off a balloon on the edge of space?

8.

Why has Martha Payne been in the news lately?

Sp1

The Valley is the capital of which British Overseas Territory?

Sp2

Which Caribbean island has San Juan as its capital?

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme

1.

Calcined sulphate dihydrate is better known as what?

2.

Ronnie Hilton and the Four Aces had successes with the song The World Outside.  The music was originally a score from a film.  By what name is the music better known?

3.

Which lawyer and diplomat wrote the Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

4.

What is a cocktail of vodka and ginger beer known as?

5.

Iva Toguri D’Aquino made broadcasts in WWll as Orphan Ann.  How was she better known?

6.

In the James Bond film The World is Not Enough Elektra had what psychological condition?

7.

Which play is based upon a visit by the physicist Heisenberg to his mentor in 1941?

8.

'Boeuf en Croute' is better known as what?

Sp.

In 1992-3 he won a Premier League Champions Medal by special dispensation as he missed most of the season due to breaking his leg and losing his place to his legendary replacement, who is this footballer?

ROUND 1 - Pairs

1.

Which marine biologist was reborn as a god in 1928?

Emperor Hirohito

2.

Chiang-Kai Shek described being Japanese as a "disease of the skin".  What did he call a "disease of the heart"?

Communism

3.

In which art gallery would you find the Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch?

El Prado

(Madrid)

4.

In which art gallery would you find Whistler’s Mother?

Musee D’Orsay

5.

In which year did Don Bradman, George Harrison and Jack Lemmon all die?

2001

6.

In which year did Ronald Reagan, Peter Ustinov and Brian Clough all die?

2004

7.

What word links a drummer with the Clash, a comic and Hopalong Cassidy’s horse?

Topper

8.

What military rank links Nicholas Courtney’s best-known TV character, James Stewart and the 1971 2000 Guineas winner?

Brigadier

1.

Who topped a 2004 poll for the most influential haircut of all time?

Jennifer Aniston

2.

Who (died 30 BC) came seventh in the same poll?

Cleopatra

3.

Which former Guardian journalist wrote Bad Science and, the recently published, Bad Pharma?

Ben Goldacre

4.

Which financial journalist wrote the best-selling sport title Moneyball?

Michael Lewis

5.

Which US vice-president once said "It isn't pollution that's harming the environment but the impurities in the air and water"?

Dan Quayle

6.

Who said "You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on"?

Dean Martin

7.

The gamay grape is most notably used in the production of which French wine?

Beaujolais

8.

From which fruit was marmalade originally made?

Quinces

(from Portuguese 'marmelo')

Sp1

Who (appointed in 2010) is The Lord President of the Council?

Nick Clegg

Sp2

At which school was J M Barrie’s Captain Hook educated?

Eton College

ROUND 3 - Pairs

1.

Which famous piece of sculpture was completed by Paul Landowski in 1931?

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

2.

Which famous piece of sculpture was completed by George Stanley in 1929?

The Oscar Statuette

3.

Which is the only song to be number one in the singles chart on four separate occasions by four separate artistes?

Unchained Melody

(Jimmy Young 1955, Righteous Brothers 1990, Robson & Jerome 1995, Gareth Gates 2002)

4.

In 1994 what became and remains the only number one single with a title/name exactly the same as that of its performer?

Doop

(For any of you trying to remember it, it was a kind of disco version of the Charleston!)

5.

What is the sporting claim to fame of Alfred Harold Albut in the late 19th century?

He was the first manager of Manchester United

(then called Newton Heath)

6.

Apart from Nobby Stiles and Bobby Charlton, who was the other United player in the 1966 World cup squad?  He played in the opening game against Uruguay.

John Connelly

(who died last week after this question was framed but the question is retained to see if anyone noticed his passing)

7.

At their closest points how many miles from the Scottish mainland is the Irish mainland? (allow one mile either way)

13 miles

8.

The shortest distance from Wales to Ireland is 48 miles.  What is the nearest point on the Welsh coastline to Ireland?

St David’s Head

Sp.

Why was a 1631 version of the bible known as the ‘Wicked Bible’?

It inadvertently omitted the word 'not' from the 7th commandment

(sometimes also called the ‘Adulterer’s Bible’)

ROUND 4 - Hidden theme

1.

Which 19th century mathematical physicist demonstrated that electricity, magnetism and light are all manifestations of the same phenomenon and is widely credited with producing the first colour photograph?

James Clerk Maxwell

2.

Which body, established in 1846 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge', is a group of museums and research centres administered by the US Government?

Smithsonian Institution

3.

Which 1994 film starred Anthony Hopkins as a Montana rancher with Brad Pitt and Henry Thomas among his sons?  It included several examples of the Cornish language.

Legends of the Fall

4.

Which 1991 film starred Vanessa Redgrave as an eccentric single woman in the American Deep South who takes in a mysterious hunchback?  It was the directorial debut of actor Simon Callow.

Ballad of the Sad Café

5.

How was the story of American schoolgirl Brenda Spencer immortalised in 1979?

In I Don’t like Mondays

(by the Boomtown Rats - It was the reason she gave for her shooting spree at school)

6.

What is the name of the best-selling children’s book by Madonna which came out in 2003 (and also its sequel in 2006)?

The English Roses

7.

What type of high-quality product has been manufactured for several centuries in the town of Aubusson in central France?

Carpets

(or tapestries - accept either, but state which one fits the theme)

8.

A unit in many Nazi concentration camps was the 'Freudenabteilung'.  How is this usually translated into English?

Joy Division

(It was the camp brothel)

Sp.

Who protects the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg?

Buzz Lightyear

ROUND 5 - Pairs

1.

What is the name of the man with locked-in syndrome who died recently shortly after losing his legal battle for the right to an assisted death?

Tony Nicklinson

2.

What is the name of the police officer who was tried and acquitted of the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests?

Simon Harwood

3.

Which King of Scotland was defeated at the battle of Neville’s Cross in 1346 and was subsequently held captive in England for several years?

David II

4.

At which battle in 1297 did William Wallace defeat the English, only to be captured and put to death the following year?

Stirling Bridge

(accept Stirling)

5.

What is the name of the Malaysian and Indonesian food consisting of small spicy meatballs on skewers which are grilled and typically served with a peanut sauce?

Satay

6.

What is the paella-like Cajun dish consisting of rice cooked with other ingredients such as shrimps, sausage, chicken and vegetables, and seasoned with chilli and cayenne?

Jambalaya

7.

Which famous novel begins: "When he was nearly thirteen my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow”?

To Kill A Mockingbird

8.

Which famous novel begins: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way?”

Anna Karenina

Sp.

Which Roman road ran from London to Chichester?

Stane Street

ROUND 6 - Hidden theme

1.

Which Stockport company manufactured the Hendon, Battle, Fulmar and Barracuda aircraft?

Fairey Aviation

(accept Faireys)

2.

What is ‘Uluru’ also known as?

Ayer’s Rock

3.

Specifically where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

The island of Madeira

4.

Which 1987 American psychological horror film was written and directed by Alan Parker, and starred Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet?

Angel  Heart

5.

What other ingredient is added to whisky to make a Whisky Mac?

(Green) Ginger Wine

6.

Which writer created the character of Inspector Mayo, who was played by Alistair McGowan on TV?

Marjorie Eccles

7.

In which TV show do Eugene Krabs and Patrick Star appear?

Sponge Bob Squarepants

8.

King Richard ll met an untimely end.  Where?

Pontefract Castle

Sp1

Which Tennis Tournament was last played in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1989?

The Wightman Cup

Sp2

Which is the only town included in the Peak District National Park?

Bakewell

ROUND 7 - Pairs

1.

The Tamworth Two achieved fame in January 1998.  Who were they?

Two pigs

(who escaped on route to an abattoir)

2.

What were Terry Hall, Neville Staple and Lynval Golding collectively known as?

The Fun Boy Three

3.

Which play contains the stage direction 'Exit pursued by a bear'?

The Winter’s Tale

4.

Which Shakespeare play was originally to be entitled Malvolio?

Twelfth Night

5.

Who are the four judges on the X-Factor?

Gary Barlow,

Louis Walsh,

Nicole Scherzinger,

Tulisa Contostavlos

(accept Tulisa)

6.

Who are the four judges  currently on Strictly Come Dancing?

Darcey Bussell,

Len Goodman,

Bruno Tonioli,

Craig Revel Horwood

7.

What is the name of the man who recently broke the speed of sound jumping off a balloon on the edge of space?

Felix Baumgartner

8.

Why has Martha Payne been in the news lately?

She is 9 years old and has raised thousands of pounds by writing a school meals blog

(accept school meals blog).

Sp1

The Valley is the capital of which British Overseas Territory?

Anguilla

Sp2

Which Caribbean island has San Juan as its capital?

Puerto Rico

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme

1.

Calcined sulphate dihydrate is better known as what?

Plaster of Paris

2.

Ronnie Hilton and the Four Aces had successes with the song The World Outside.  The music was originally a score from a film.  By what name is the music better known?

The Warsaw Concerto

3.

Which lawyer and diplomat wrote the Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

Washington Irving

4.

What is a cocktail of vodka and ginger beer known as?

Moscow Mule

5.

Iva Toguri D’Aquino made broadcasts in WWll as Orphan Ann.  How was she better known?

Tokyo Rose

6.

In the James Bond film The World is Not Enough Elektra had what psychological condition?

Stockholm Syndrome

7.

Which play is based upon a visit by the physicist Heisenberg to his mentor in 1941?

Copenhagen

(by Michael Frayn)

8.

'Boeuf en Croute' is better known as what?

Beef Wellington

Sp.

In 1992-3 he won a Premier League Champions Medal by special dispensation as he missed most of the season due to breaking his leg and losing his place to his legendary replacement, who is this footballer?

Dion Dublin