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Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
A very good evening to you lovely Peers.
Well it’s Friday night once more.
Come on down here to the Wigan Peers Bar.
Get comfy in your favourite spot
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
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Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’?
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden?
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies?
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group?
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model?
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come?
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California?
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’?
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle?
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"?
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to?
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23?
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal?
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles?
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
Well it’s Friday night once more.
Come on down here to the Wigan Peers Bar.
Get comfy in your favourite spot
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’?
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden?
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies?
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group?
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model?
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come?
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California?
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’?
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle?
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"?
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to?
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23?
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal?
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles?
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
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IRISH HEAD OF GOVERNMENTramiejamie wrote:A very good evening to you lovely Peers.
Well it’s Friday night once more.
Come on down here to the Wigan Peers Bar.
Get comfy in your favourite spot
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? SANDIE SHAW
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? HELSINKI
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992? CARRY ON FILMS
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”? TERRACOTTA
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? MELTON MOWBRAY
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? RHESUS
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? AUSTIN
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team? ALF RAMSAY
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? SOUTH PACIFIC
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? ARNOLD SHWARZENEGGER
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? SIERRA
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? MARLON BRANDO
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’. JIMMY EDWARDS
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’? HOLLIES
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin? EPIDERMIS
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’ BACH
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name? WILLIAM
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer? VENISON
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? LAKE DISTRICT
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? COCO CHANEL
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫ A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE .... MINDBENDERS
What song are those the opening lines to?
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals? MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom? SIX
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard? 1 AND 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? .003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? ROMANS
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? - Sany Shaw
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? - Stockholm
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? - Cleg
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”? - Terracotta
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? - Melton Mobray
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? - Resus
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? Austin
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901? William IV
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? South Pacific
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? Arnold Swarzenegger
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels? I'll Say Gandalf (But there are 4 more)
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? Sierra
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? Marlon Brando
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin? Epidermis
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’ Wagner
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer? Duck
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? Lake District
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? Coco Chanel
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to?
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23?
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals? MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom? 6
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard? 1 and 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? 0.003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? Roman
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'? Prime minister of Ireland
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
gassey wrote:ramiejamie wrote:A very good evening to you lovely Peers.
Well it’s Friday night once more.
Come on down here to the Wigan Peers Bar.
Get comfy in your favourite spot
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? SANDIE SHAW
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? HELSINKI
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992? CARRY ON FILMS
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”? TERRACOTTA
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? MELTON MOWBRAYIRISH HEAD OF GOVERNMENT
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? RHESUS
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? AUSTIN
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team? ALF RAMSAY
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? SOUTH PACIFIC
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? ARNOLD SHWARZENEGGER
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? SIERRA
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? MARLON BRANDO
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’. JIMMY EDWARDS
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’? HOLLIES
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin? EPIDERMIS
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’ BACH
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name? WILLIAM
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer? VENISON
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? LAKE DISTRICT
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? COCO CHANEL
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫ A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE .... MINDBENDERS
What song are those the opening lines to?
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals? MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom? SIX
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard? 1 AND 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? .003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? ROMANS
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
Good evening Fassey.
What a cracking bit of quizzing from you,
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
ramiejamie wrote:A very good evening to you lovely Peers.
Well it’s Friday night once more.
Come on down here to the Wigan Peers Bar.
Get comfy in your favourite spot
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? Sandi Shaw
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden?...Stockholm
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?..Terracotta
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? ..Melton Mowbray
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? ..Rhesus
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model?...Austin
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?...Queen Victoria
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come?..South Pacific
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California?..Arnold Swazsneger..Spellage
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’?...Marlon Brando
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?..epidermis
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’..Wagner
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?...Duck
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle?...Lake District
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"?
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to? ...Groovy kind of love
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23?...29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?..MMCXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard? Five and one.
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal?
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles?..Vikings a guess
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
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1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? - Sany Shaw
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? - Stockholm
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? - Cleg
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”? - Terracotta
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? - Melton Mobray
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? - Resus
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? Austin
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901? William IV
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? South Pacific
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? Arnold Swarzenegger
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels? I'll Say Gandalf (But there are 4 more)
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? Sierra
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? Marlon Brando
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin? Epidermis
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’ Wagner
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer? Duck
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? Lake District
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? Coco Chanel
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to?
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23?
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals? MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom? 6
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard? 1 and 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? 0.003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? Roman
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'? Prime minister of Ireland
Good evening OY.
A really excellent bit of quizzing.
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
SUPER DUPER QUIZ RAY, MUCH APPRECIATED
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
Lolly wrote:ramiejamie wrote:A very good evening to you lovely Peers.
Well it’s Friday night once more.
Come on down here to the Wigan Peers Bar.
Get comfy in your favourite spot
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? Sandi Shaw
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden?...Stockholm
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?..Terracotta
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? ..Melton Mowbray
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? ..Rhesus
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model?...Austin
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?...Queen Victoria
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come?..South Pacific
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California?..Arnold Swazsneger..Spellage
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’?...Marlon Brando
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?..epidermis
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’..Wagner
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?...Duck
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle?...Lake District
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"?
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to? ...Groovy kind of love
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23?...29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?..MMCXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard? Five and one.
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal?
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles?..Vikings a guess
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
Evening Lolly.
A good solid bit of quizzing from you.
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Re: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1. Sandi Shaw
2. Stockholme
3. Norman Clegg
4. The Carry On Films
5. Terracotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus
8. Austin
9. Alf Ramsey
10. Queen Victoria
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Swartzenager
13. Gandalph the Grey
14. Sierra
15. Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. The Hollies
18. The Epidermis
19. Wagner
20. George 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th
21. Duck
22. The Lake District
23. Alistair Maclean
24. Chanel
25. Got A Groovy Kind Of Love
Bonus Questions.
1. 29
2. MMXX
3. 6080
4. 1 and 5
5. 0.03
Stinker:= For Years it was thought to be the Normans but just recently they have proved it to be The Romans
Tricky:= The Prime Minister of Ireland
2. Stockholme
3. Norman Clegg
4. The Carry On Films
5. Terracotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus
8. Austin
9. Alf Ramsey
10. Queen Victoria
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Swartzenager
13. Gandalph the Grey
14. Sierra
15. Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. The Hollies
18. The Epidermis
19. Wagner
20. George 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th
21. Duck
22. The Lake District
23. Alistair Maclean
24. Chanel
25. Got A Groovy Kind Of Love
Bonus Questions.
1. 29
2. MMXX
3. 6080
4. 1 and 5
5. 0.03
Stinker:= For Years it was thought to be the Normans but just recently they have proved it to be The Romans
Tricky:= The Prime Minister of Ireland
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Thank you very much Gassey, very well played,gassey wrote:
SUPER DUPER QUIZ RAY, MUCH APPRECIATED
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Weatherwax wrote:1. Sandi Shaw
2. Stockholme
3. Norman Clegg
4. The Carry On Films
5. Terracotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus
8. Austin
9. Alf Ramsey
10. Queen Victoria
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Swartzenager
13. Gandalph the Grey
14. Sierra
15. Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. The Hollies
18. The Epidermis
19. Wagner
20. George 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th
21. Duck
22. The Lake District
23. Alistair Maclean
24. Chanel
25. Got A Groovy Kind Of Love
Bonus Questions.
1. 29
2. MMXX
3. 6080
4. 1 and 5
5. 0.03
Stinker:= For Years it was thought to be the Normans but just recently they have proved it to be The Romans
Tricky:= The Prime Minister of Ireland
Good evening Weatherwax
Brilliant quizzing as always.
Almost a 'full house;, your answer to BQ3 is way off beam LOL!!!!!!
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Good evening Ray
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? SANDIE SHAW
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? STOCKHOLM
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? CLEGG
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992? CARRY ON FILMS
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?TERRA COTTA
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? MELTON MOWBRAY
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? RHESUS
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? AUSTIN
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team? SIR ALF RAMSEY
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901? QUEEN VICTORIA
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? SOUTH PACIFIC
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? ARNOLD SCHWARTZENEGER
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? SUGAR
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? MARLON BRANDO
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”. JIMMY EDWARDS
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’? HOLLIES
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?EPIDERMIS
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’WAGNER
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?GEORGE
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?DUCK
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? LAKE DISTRICT
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?ALASTAIRMCLEAN
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? YVES ST LAURENT
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to? GROOVY KIND OF LOVE
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?SIX
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?1 AND 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? 0.003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? ANGLO SAXONS
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'? IRISH PRIME M9NISTER
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? SANDIE SHAW
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? STOCKHOLM
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? CLEGG
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992? CARRY ON FILMS
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?TERRA COTTA
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? MELTON MOWBRAY
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? RHESUS
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? AUSTIN
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team? SIR ALF RAMSEY
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901? QUEEN VICTORIA
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? SOUTH PACIFIC
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? ARNOLD SCHWARTZENEGER
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? SUGAR
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? MARLON BRANDO
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”. JIMMY EDWARDS
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’? HOLLIES
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?EPIDERMIS
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’WAGNER
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?GEORGE
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?DUCK
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? LAKE DISTRICT
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?ALASTAIRMCLEAN
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? YVES ST LAURENT
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to? GROOVY KIND OF LOVE
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?SIX
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?1 AND 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? 0.003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? ANGLO SAXONS
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'? IRISH PRIME M9NISTER
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1. Sandie Shaw
2. Stockholm
3. Clegg
4. Carry On films
5. Terra Cotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus, which upset Tony Hancock!
8. Austin Cambridge/Morris Oxford
9. Sir Alf Ramsey
10. MONARCHS!! George 6th?
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Schwarzenegger
13. Gandalf
14. Sierra
15. The title ROLE was playedby Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. ?
18. Epidermis
19. Holzst
20. Henry
21. Duck
22. Peak District
23. Frederick Forsyth
24 ?
25. Groovy Kind of Love
BQ1. 27
BQ2. XXXX
BQ3. 6
BQ4. 1 & summat else
BQ5. 0.03
STINKER: Aztecs
TRICKY: Irish Prime Minister
2. Stockholm
3. Clegg
4. Carry On films
5. Terra Cotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus, which upset Tony Hancock!
8. Austin Cambridge/Morris Oxford
9. Sir Alf Ramsey
10. MONARCHS!! George 6th?
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Schwarzenegger
13. Gandalf
14. Sierra
15. The title ROLE was playedby Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. ?
18. Epidermis
19. Holzst
20. Henry
21. Duck
22. Peak District
23. Frederick Forsyth
24 ?
25. Groovy Kind of Love
BQ1. 27
BQ2. XXXX
BQ3. 6
BQ4. 1 & summat else
BQ5. 0.03
STINKER: Aztecs
TRICKY: Irish Prime Minister
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Fleabag wrote:Good evening Ray
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’? SANDIE SHAW
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden? STOCKHOLM
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? CLEGG
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992? CARRY ON FILMS
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?TERRA COTTA
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? MELTON MOWBRAY
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group? RHESUS
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model? AUSTIN
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team? SIR ALF RAMSEY
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901? QUEEN VICTORIA
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come? SOUTH PACIFIC
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California? ARNOLD SCHWARTZENEGER
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet? SUGAR
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’? MARLON BRANDO
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”. JIMMY EDWARDS
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’? HOLLIES
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?EPIDERMIS
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’WAGNER
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?GEORGE
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?DUCK
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle? LAKE DISTRICT
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?ALASTAIRMCLEAN
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"? YVES ST LAURENT
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to? GROOVY KIND OF LOVE
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?SIX
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?1 AND 5
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal? 0.003
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles? ANGLO SAXONS
TRIY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'? IRISH PRIME M9NISTER
Evening Fleabag.
A really excellent bit of quizzing from you.
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Thanks RMJ. I cant always be right can I?
By the way, I have just finished reading Chooky Rooch, and I have only one question............When does she publish the second part???? I want to know what happens after Fred.
By the way, I have just finished reading Chooky Rooch, and I have only one question............When does she publish the second part???? I want to know what happens after Fred.
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'Evening Fleabag.
A really excellent bit of quizzing from you.'
Thanks for the quiz Ray and my history guesses are much better!
A really excellent bit of quizzing from you.'
Thanks for the quiz Ray and my history guesses are much better!
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Hieronymous wrote:1. Sandie Shaw
2. Stockholm
3. Clegg
4. Carry On films
5. Terra Cotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus, which upset Tony Hancock! lol
8. Austin Cambridge/Morris Oxford
9. Sir Alf Ramsey
10. MONARCHS!! George 6th? read the question , four CONSECUTIVE monarchs.
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Schwarzenegger
13. Gandalf
14. Sierra
15. The title ROLE was playedby Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. ?
18. Epidermis
19. Holzst
20. Henry
21. Duck
22. Peak District
23. Frederick Forsyth
24 ?
25. Groovy Kind of Love
BQ1. 27 9 x 3 = 27
BQ2. XXXX
BQ3. 6
BQ4. 1 & summat else
BQ5. 0.03
STINKER: Aztecs
TRICKY: Irish Prime Minister
Evening Hiero.
A cracking bit of quizzing from you.
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Very well done indeed WW.Weatherwax wrote:Thanks RMJ. I cant always be right can I?
By the way, I hat got round to readinfg it yet, Mrs ve just finished reading Chooky Rooch, and I have only one question............When does she publish the second part???? I want to know what happens after Fred.
Believe it or not, I haven't got round to reading it yet, Mrs RMJ has our copy and is plodding her way through it.
Yes, it has the title VOLUME ONE, seeing that it took her 2 years to write it, VOLUME TWO is a long way off.
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I am a fast reader, I know, But tell your daughter to hurry up, as I want to finish the story before I drop off the perch.
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LOL!!!Weatherwax wrote:I am a fast reader, I know, But tell your daughter to hurry up, as I want to finish the story before I drop off the perch.
I've not e=mailed or phoned her for a while, I'll make contact and get back to you.
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Fleabag thank you, you played a blinder.Fleabag wrote:'Evening Fleabag.
A really excellent bit of quizzing from you.'
Thanks for the quiz Ray and my history guesses are much better!
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ramiejamie wrote:Hieronymous wrote:1. Sandie Shaw
2. Stockholm
3. Clegg
4. Carry On films
5. Terra Cotta
6. Melton Mowbray
7. Rhesus, which upset Tony Hancock! lol
8. Austin Cambridge/Morris Oxford
9. Sir Alf Ramsey
10. MONARCHS!! George 6th? read the question , four CONSECUTIVE monarchs.
11. South Pacific
12. Arnold Schwarzenegger
13. Gandalf
14. Sierra
15. The title ROLE was playedby Marlon Brando
16. Jimmy Edwards
17. ?
18. Epidermis
19. Holzst
20. Henry
21. Duck
22. Peak District
23. Frederick Forsyth
24 ?
25. Groovy Kind of Love
BQ1. 27 9 x 3 = 27
BQ2. XXXX
BQ3. 6
BQ4. 1 & summat else
BQ5. 0.03
STINKER: Aztecs
TRICKY: Irish Prime Minister
Evening Hiero.
A cracking bit of quizzing from you.
I think that maybe you should read the question you silly man! Was wrong anyway.
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History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
How is this ambiguouos?
I am NOT a silly man!!!!!!!!!
I won't hold a grudge against you LOL
How is this ambiguouos?
I am NOT a silly man!!!!!!!!!
I won't hold a grudge against you LOL
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Very well quizzed to everybody last night.
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’?
Sandie Shaw
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden?
Stockholm
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
Cleggy
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
The Carry On films
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?
Terracotta
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies?
Melton Mobray
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group?
Rhesus
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model?
Austin
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
Alf Ramsey
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?
Queen Victoria
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come?
South Pacific
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
Gandalf the Grey
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
Sierra
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’?
Marlon Brando
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
‘Professor’ Jimmy Edwards
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
The Hollies
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?
Epidermis
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’?
Richard Wagner
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
George
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?
Duck
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle?
Lake District
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
Alistair MacLean
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"?
Coco Chanel
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to?
A Groovy Kind of Love
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?
MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?
6
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?
5 and 1
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal?
0.03
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles?
Romans
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
The Taoiseach is the prime minister and head of government of Ireland.
Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 21-8-20
1) Who had a 1967 number one hit with ‘Puppet on a String’?
Sandie Shaw
2) Geography, what is the capital city of Sweden?
Stockholm
3) TV, Peter Sallis played what character in the long running comedy ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?
Cleggy
4) Film, what started with “Sergeant” in 1958 and ended with “Columbus” in 1992?
The Carry On films
5) Which pottery form takes its name from the Italian for “baked earth”?
Terracotta
6) Food and drink, which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies?
Melton Mobray
7) Science, what kind of monkey gives its name to a type of blood group?
Rhesus
8 ) Classic cars, built from 1954 to 1969, which British car manufacturer produced the A40 ‘Cambridge’ model?
Austin
9) Sport, who managed England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team?
Alf Ramsey
10) History, who monarch ruled England from 1837 to 1901?
Queen Victoria
11) From which 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical does the song “Some Enchanted Evening” come?
South Pacific
12) Which Austrian actor, born 1947, went on to become Governor of California?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
13) Literature, what is the name of the wizard in JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and ‘Lord of the Rings’ novels?
Gandalf the Grey
14) What word represents the letter `S` in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
Sierra
15) Film, who played the title roll in the 1972 film ‘The Godfather’?
Marlon Brando
16) Running from 1956 to 1972, who was the comedy actor who played the headmaster in the BBC TV comedy ‘Whack-O’.
An clew, “Bend over Wendover”.
‘Professor’ Jimmy Edwards
17) Who had a 1965 number one hit with ‘I’m Alive’?
The Hollies
18) Science, what ‘E’ word is the outer layer of the skin?
Epidermis
19) Classical music, taken from his 4 act opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen;, who composed the piece ‘The Ride of the Valkyries’?
Richard Wagner
20) History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
George
21) Food and drink, if you saw ‘Canard’ on a French menu, what type of meat would be on offer?
Duck
22) Geography, in which British national Park would you find Harrison Stickle and Pike O’ Stickle?
Lake District
23) Literature, who wrote the classic Wor War Two novel ‘Where Eagles Dare’?
Alistair MacLean
24) Which French fashion designer is credited with creating the "Little black dress"?
Coco Chanel
25) ♪♫ When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me……………………♪♫
What song are those the opening lines to?
A Groovy Kind of Love
NUMBERS BONUS QUESTIONS
BQ1) What is the next highest prime number after 23? 29
BQ2) How do you write this year of 2020 in Roman numerals?
MMXX
BQ3) How many feet are there in a fathom?
6
BQ4) What two numbers are each side of 20 on a standard dartboard?
5 and 1
BQ5) What is 3 divided by 100 as a decimal?
0.03
STINKER) Which civilisation introduced rabbits to the British Isles?
Romans
TRICKY) Who or what is the 'Taoiseach'?
The Taoiseach is the prime minister and head of government of Ireland.
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ramiejamie wrote:History, who are the only four successive kings of England to have had the same name?
How is this ambiguouos?
I am NOT a silly man!!!!!!!!!
I won't hold a grudge against you LOL
Quite right for question #20 but not for question #10!! Silly man Ambiguouos?
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