1.

The Anvil Chorus comes from which opera

2.

Andy Williams took the song Butterfly to No. 1 in the UK charts in April 1957 but which other American artist was in the charts at the same time with his version?

3.

Name the school teacher who eloped with 15 year old Megan Stammers in September.

4.

Name the year: Wanderers win the first FA Cup Final and the Mary Celeste is found abandoned.

5.

The official country home of the British Prime Minister, Chequers, is in which English county?

6.

Which character in the film Jaws shares a surname with a character in the TV series Homeland?

7.

Name the American Nuclear activist who died in suspicious circumstances in a car crash in 1974.

8.

Which comedian's catch phrase was “I won't take my coat off I'm not staying”?  

9.

According to a song on a Beatles' album what weapon did serial killer Maxwell Edison use to murder a judge, a teacher and a student? 

10.

The battle of Chickamauga in the US civil war fought in 1863 took place in which state?

11.

Which author created the detective DCI Banks?

12.

Which German battleship was sunk in 1943 by the British battle ship, the Duke of York, supported by destroyers?

13.

Which company's motto is 'Leading Innovation'?

14.

Barcelona won the Champions League trophy in 1992 at Wembley beating which Italian team?

15.

Which perfume house made the perfume named Fahrenheit?

16.

Which opera features the Pilgrims' Chorus?

17.

Eddie Calvert had a top ten hit in 1955, with Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White.  Who else had a  top ten hit  in the same year with the same song?

18.

An elderly couple from Bedford recently bought more than they bargained from a car boot sale.  What did they buy?

19.

Name the year: Stanley meets Livingstone at Ujiji and the Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria.

20.

In which US state is the retreat of the US President Camp David?

21.

Which former S Club 7 singer shares a surname with a Welsh snooker player?

22.

Name the British scientist and United Nations weapons inspector found dead in 2003?

23.

With which TV character do you associate the phrase “I have a cunning plan“?

24.

When the warden threw a party at the county jail according to Elvis what instrument was Little Joe playing ?

25.

The 1861 battle of Lexington took place in which American state?

26.

Which author is responsible for creating the character Inspector George Gently?

27.

Which German battleship was finally sunk by Barnes Wallis' tallboy bombs, dropped by Lancaster bombers in 1944?

28.

Which company's motto is 'Where do you want to go today?'?

29.

Real Madrid won the 2002 Champion League trophy at Hampden Park beating which German team? 

30.

Which perfume house made the perfume named Charlie?

ROUND 2 - Stockport style - Written

1.

In the film The Graduate Ben Braddock is celebrating his 21st birthday when he is cornered by Mrs Robinson who says to Ben “I am twice your age”, but in real life how much older was Anne Bancroft than Dustin Hoffman?

2.

What name is given to the women's equivalent of the Ryder Cup?

3.

Name the syndrome that affects people losing their sight in old age, causing them to have hallucinations of animals, buildings amongst other things. 

4.

Which supermarket chain are sponsoring Reading in this year's Premiership?

5.

Name either of the parents of children named Scout Laurie and Tallulah Belle.

6.

Which French phrase is used for the labelling of air mail?

7.

In which Western film did Gregory Peck play a character named James McKay?

8.

What is the maximum weight (in pounds) allowed to ride on a Blackpool Donkey?

9.

From what is the African sauce harissa traditionally made?

10.

What was voted the most popular colour for women's lingerie in 2011?

ROUND 3 - WithQuiz style - Pot pourri

1.

"Not so long ago a monster came to live in the small town of Castle Rock, Maine" are the first lines of which Stephen King book?

2.

Who presented the TV show Animal Magic?  

3.

Which African city was host to the 'Rumble in the Jungle'?

4.

Which jockey rode seven winners at Windsor in October this year? 

5.

The flower poinsettia originates from which country?

6.

Big John was introduced into this country from America in 2009.  What was Big John?

7.

How was the TV heroine April Dancer better known?

8.

Dickie Valentine, Lita Roza and Dennis Lotis were all vocalists in the 1950s with which big band?

Sp1

Clint Eastwood played which character in the TV show Rawhide?

Sp2

Pimento is another name for which spice?

ROUND 4 - WithQuiz style - Hidden theme

1.

Who presents the TV show The Chase?

2.

Who made his TV debut in the show Through the Keyhole examining celebrities homes?

3.

Which US country & western singer is the younger sister of Loretta Lynne?

4.

What is the real name of the rapper Eminem?

5.

In which 1955 film did Jack Lemmon get nominated for an Oscar playing the part of Ensign Pulver?

6.

Which leader of the London mob known as the 'Torture Gang' died in October this year?

7.

Which commentator do you associate with this quote: "The lead car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical”?

8.

Who wrote the book 2001 Space Odyssey?

Sp1

Who is currently playing James Bond in the film Skyfall?

Sp2

Which current pixar-animated adventure film is set in Scotland?

ROUND 5 - WithQuiz style - Pot pourri

1.

Which four word phrase comes from the 17th century and describes pirates going into battle?

2.

Which playing card is named the 'Curse of Scotland'?

3.

Jack Hawkins, Vittoria de Sica and Richard Conte were three of the Four Just Men in the 60s TV programme.  Who was the fourth?

4.

Which former world heavyweight champion wrote the book Massacre in the Sun?

5.

What one word was the main headline of the Sun newspaper the day after the sinking of the Belgrano?

6.

Where in 1988 did the SAS shoot dead three IRA members?

7.

What name is given in ballet to a leap while clicking the heels together?

8.

Which acid has the ability to dissolve glass, and has to be kept in a plastic container?

Sp1

Who sang the theme song for the bond movie Octopussy?

Sp2

Which Tony Bennett song reached the No. 1 spot in the UK in 1953?  

ROUND 6 - WithQuiz style - Hidden theme

The theme word may be a complete word, or part of a word, in each answer

1.

Which First World War writer wrote the poem The Soldier?

2.

Which author's first novel was called HMS Ulysses?

3.

Name the racecourse which hosts the Melbourne Cup, the most valuable horse race in Australia, each November.    

4.

Name the American business magnate, aviator and philanthropist who died in 1976.

5.

Name the stand up comedian convicted of harassment in October this year against Anna Larke and sentenced to 140 hours community service and fined £3,500.

6.

Name the Roman road that linked Exeter to Lincoln via Bath and Leicester.

7.

Name the former model, and now actress, who’s first film was The Mask co-starring alongside Jim Carrey.

8.

Which American Confederate General died eight days after being accidentally shot at the Battle of Chancellorville in 1863?

Sp1

Which British comedian was born in 1925 and christened Ernest Wiseman?

Sp2

Who in 1957 became the first black American to win the Women's singles at Wimbledon?

1.

Which fictional detective created by John Creasey had a valet named Jolly?

2.

The grain coast is in which African country?  

3.

Jay Silverheels who played the part of Tonto in the Lone Ranger was a member of which Indian tribe in real life?

4.

Uxbridge, Ruislip and Hayes are all part of which London borough? 

5.

Who in World War 2 was nicknamed 'Old Blood and Guts'?  

6.

What fruit flavours the drink slivovitz?

7.

Adam Faith starred in two TV series as an actor; Budgie was one what was the other one?

8.

Which actress was married to Mickey Rooney, Frank Sinatra and Artie Shaw?  

9.

What is the full name of the character played by Hugh Laurie in the TV series House?  

10.

Which US TV show always finished with the words “Say goodnight Dick, Goodnight Dick."?

1.

A biscuit from Shackleton's 1914 Expedition to the Antarctic was sold at auction in 2001.  How much did it fetch?

2.

The current world records for the Men's and Women's Marathons are held by Patrick Macua and Paula Radcliffe.  What is the total of their combined times?

3.

In which year was the magazine Exchange & Mart first published?

1.

The Anvil Chorus comes from which opera

Il Travatore

2.

Andy Williams took the song Butterfly to No. 1 in the UK charts in April 1957 but which other American artist was in the charts at the same time with his version?

Charlie Gracie

3.

Name the school teacher who eloped with 15 year old Megan Stammers in September.

Jeremy Forrest

4.

Name the year: Wanderers win the first FA Cup Final and the Mary Celeste is found abandoned.

1872

5.

The official country home of the British Prime Minister, Chequers, is in which English county?

Buckinghamshire

6.

Which character in the film Jaws shares a surname with a character in the TV series Homeland?

Brody

(Martin and Nicholas)

7.

Name the American Nuclear activist who died in suspicious circumstances in a car crash in 1974.

Karen Silkwood

8.

Which comedian's catch phrase was “I won't take my coat off I'm not staying”?  

Ken Platt

9.

According to a song on a Beatles' album what weapon did serial killer Maxwell Edison use to murder a judge, a teacher and a student? 

A silver hammer

10.

The battle of Chickamauga in the US civil war fought in 1863 took place in which state?

Georgia

11.

Which author created the detective DCI Banks?

Peter Robinson

12.

Which German battleship was sunk in 1943 by the British battle ship, the Duke of York, supported by destroyers?

The Scharnhorst

13.

Which company's motto is 'Leading Innovation'?

Toshiba

14.

Barcelona won the Champions League trophy in 1992 at Wembley beating which Italian team?

Sampdoria

15.

Which perfume house made the perfume named Fahrenheit?

Dior

16.

Which opera features the Pilgrims' Chorus?

Tannhauser

17.

Eddie Calvert had a top ten hit in 1955, with Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White.  Who else had a  top ten hit  in the same year with the same song?

Perez Prado

18.

An elderly couple from Bedford recently bought more than they bargained from a car boot sale.  What did they buy?

A cannabis plant 

19.

Name the year: Stanley meets Livingstone at Ujiji and the Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria.

1871

20.

In which US state is the retreat of the US President Camp David?

Maryland

21.

Which former S Club 7 singer shares a surname with a Welsh snooker player?

(Rachel and Matthew)

22.

Name the British scientist and United Nations weapons inspector found dead in 2003?

David Kelly

23.

With which TV character do you associate the phrase “I have a cunning plan“?

Baldrick

24.

When the warden threw a party at the county jail according to Elvis what instrument was Little Joe playing ?

Slide trombone

(accept trombone)

25.

The 1861 battle of Lexington took place in which American state?

Missouri

26.

Which author is responsible for creating the character Inspector George Gently?

Alan Hunter

27.

Which German battleship was finally sunk by Barnes Wallis' tallboy bombs, dropped by Lancaster bombers in 1944?

Tirpitz

28.

Which company's motto is 'Where do you want to go today?'?

Microsoft

29.

Real Madrid won the 2002 Champion League trophy at Hampden Park beating which German team? 

Bayer Leverkusen

30.

Which perfume house made the perfume named Charlie?

Revlon

ROUND 2 - Stockport style - Written

1.

In the film The Graduate Ben Braddock is celebrating his 21st birthday when he is cornered by Mrs Robinson who says to Ben “I am twice your age”, but in real life how much older was Anne Bancroft than Dustin Hoffman?

6 years

(AB born 1931; DH born 1937)

2.

What name is given to the women's equivalent of the Ryder Cup?

Solheim Cup

3.

Name the syndrome that affects people losing their sight in old age, causing them to have hallucinations of animals, buildings amongst other things. 

Charles Bonnett Syndrome

4.

Which supermarket chain are sponsoring Reading in this year's Premiership?

Waitrose

5.

Name either of the parents of children named Scout Laurie and Tallulah Belle.

(either)

Bruce Willis

(or)

Demi Moore

6.

Which French phrase is used for the labelling of air mail?

Par avion

7.

In which Western film did Gregory Peck play a character named James McKay?

The Big Country

8.

What is the maximum weight (in pounds) allowed to ride on a Blackpool Donkey?

112 pounds

9.

From what is the African sauce harissa traditionally made?

Chilis

10.

What was voted the most popular colour for women's lingerie in 2011?

Purple

ROUND 3 - WithQuiz style - Pot pourri

1.

"Not so long ago a monster came to live in the small town of Castle Rock, Maine" are the first lines of which Stephen King book?

Cujo

2.

Who presented the TV show Animal Magic?  

Johnny Morris

3.

Which African city was host to the 'Rumble in the Jungle'?

Kinshasa

4.

Which jockey rode seven winners at Windsor in October this year? 

Richard Hughes

5.

The flower poinsettia originates from which country?

Mexico

6.

Big John was introduced into this country from America in 2009.  What was Big John?

An extra large toilet seat

7.

How was the TV heroine April Dancer better known?

The Girl from Uncle

8.

Dickie Valentine, Lita Roza and Dennis Lotis were all vocalists in the 1950s with which big band?

Ted Heath

Sp1

Clint Eastwood played which character in the TV show Rawhide?

Rowdy Yates

Sp2

Pimento is another name for which spice?

All spice

ROUND 4 - WithQuiz style - Hidden theme

1.

Who presents the TV show The Chase?

Bradley Walsh

2.

Who made his TV debut in the show Through the Keyhole examining celebrities homes?

Lloyd Grossman

3.

Which US country & western singer is the younger sister of Loretta Lynne?

Crystal  Gayle

4.

What is the real name of the rapper Eminem?

Marshall Mathers

5.

In which 1955 film did Jack Lemmon get nominated for an Oscar playing the part of Ensign Pulver?

Mr Roberts

6.

Which leader of the London mob known as the 'Torture Gang' died in October this year?

Charlie Richardson

7.

Which commentator do you associate with this quote: "The lead car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical”?

Murray Walker

8.

Who wrote the book 2001 Space Odyssey?

Arthur C Clarke

Sp1

Who is currently playing James Bond in the film Skyfall?

Daniel Craig

Sp2

Which current pixar-animated adventure film is set in Scotland?

Bravo

Theme: Each answer contains the surname of a West Indian test cricketer

1.

Which four word phrase comes from the 17th century and describes pirates going into battle?

Armed to the teeth

2.

Which playing card is named the 'Curse of Scotland'?

Nine of Diamonds

3.

Jack Hawkins, Vittoria de Sica and Richard Conte were three of the Four Just Men in the 60s TV programme.  Who was the fourth?

Dan Dailey

4.

Which former world heavyweight champion wrote the book Massacre in the Sun?

Jack Dempsey  

5.

What one word was the main headline of the Sun newspaper the day after the sinking of the Belgrano?

'Gotcha'

6.

Where in 1988 did the SAS shoot dead three IRA members?

Gibraltar

7.

What name is given in ballet to a leap while clicking the heels together?

Entrechat 

8.

Which acid has the ability to dissolve glass, and has to be kept in a plastic container?

Hydrofluoric

Sp1

Who sang the theme song for the bond movie Octopussy?

Rita Coolidge

Sp2

Which Tony Bennett song reached the No. 1 spot in the UK in 1953?  

Stranger in Paradise

ROUND 6 - WithQuiz style - Hidden theme

The theme word may be a complete word, or part of a word, in each answer

1.

Which First World War writer wrote the poem The Soldier?

Rupert Brooks

2.

Which author's first novel was called HMS Ulysses?

Alistair Mclean

3.

Name the racecourse which hosts the Melbourne Cup, the most valuable horse race in Australia, each November.    

Flemington 

4.

Name the American business magnate, aviator and philanthropist who died in 1976.

Howard Hughes

5.

Name the stand up comedian convicted of harassment in October this year against Anna Larke and sentenced to 140 hours community service and fined £3,500.

Justin Lee Collins

6.

Name the Roman road that linked Exeter to Lincoln via Bath and Leicester.

Fosse Way

7.

Name the former model, and now actress, who’s first film was The Mask co-starring alongside Jim Carrey.

Cameron Diaz

8.

Which American Confederate General died eight days after being accidentally shot at the Battle of Chancellorville in 1863?

Stonewall Jackson

Sp1

Which British comedian was born in 1925 and christened Ernest Wiseman?

Ernie Wise

Sp2

Who in 1957 became the first black American to win the Women's singles at Wimbledon?

Althea Gibson

Theme: Each answer contains the surname of an Oscar-winning film directors:

Brooks, Lean, Fleming, Howard, Lee, Fosse, Cameron, Jackson,Wise & Gibson

1.

Which fictional detective created by John Creasey had a valet named Jolly?

The Toff

2.

The grain coast is in which African country?  

Liberia

3.

Jay Silverheels who played the part of Tonto in the Lone Ranger was a member of which Indian tribe in real life?

Mohawk

4.

Uxbridge, Ruislip and Hayes are all part of which London borough? 

Hounslow

5.

Who in World War 2 was nicknamed 'Old Blood and Guts'?  

General Patton

6.

What fruit flavours the drink slivovitz?

Plums

7.

Adam Faith starred in two TV series as an actor; Budgie was one what was the other one?

Love Hurts

8.

Which actress was married to Mickey Rooney, Frank Sinatra and Artie Shaw?  

Ava Gardner

9.

What is the full name of the character played by Hugh Laurie in the TV series House?  

Gregory House

10.

Which US TV show always finished with the words “Say goodnight Dick, Goodnight Dick."?

Rowan and Martin's Laugh In

1.

A biscuit from Shackleton's 1914 Expedition to the Antarctic was sold at auction in 2001.  How much did it fetch?

£7,637

2.

The current world records for the Men's and Women's Marathons are held by Patrick Macua and Paula Radcliffe.  What is the total of their combined times?

4 hours 19.3 seconds

(Men's 2 hours 3.38 seconds; Women's 2 hours 15.3 seconds)

3.

In which year was the magazine Exchange & Mart first published?

1868