Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’? Manfred mann

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group?
Channel Islands
3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? Bill Owen

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? Tom Hanks

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson? Edward 8

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country? Mexico

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate? Gulf stream

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’? H g wells

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic?
Serbian
10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?    Can't bloody remember

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’? Manfred Mann

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group?

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?...Bill Owen

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? ..Tom Hanks

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson? Edward 8th

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country?.Mexico

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate?..Gulf Stream

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’?

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic?..Serbia?

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?  Metronome  

Duckyfuzz wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’?  Manfred mann

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group?
Channel Islands

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?   Bill Owen

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? Tom Hanks

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson? Edward 8

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country? Mexico

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate? Gulf stream

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’?  H g wells

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic?
Serbian

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?    Can't bloody remember

Duckyfuzz wrote:Got Me beaten tonight Ray 🤪

Lolly wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’? Manfred Mann  

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group?

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?...Bill Owen  

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? ..Tom Hanks  

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson? Edward 8th  

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country?.Mexico  

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate?..Gulf Stream

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’?

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic?..Serbia?  

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?  Metronome  

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’? MANFRED MANN

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group?

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’? BILL OWEN

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? TOM HANKS

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson? EDWARD V111

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country? MEXICO

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate?

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’? H.G WELLS

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic? SERBIAN

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?    

Lolly wrote:Can I have a tick for number 7 please.

gassey wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’?   MANFRED MANN

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group?

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?   BILL OWEN

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’?   TOM HANKS

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson?   EDWARD V111

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country?   MEXICO

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate?

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’?    H.G WELLS

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic?   SERBIAN

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?    

   Evening Ray , another bigs thanks for't quiz

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’? m man

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group? chanel ilands

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? hanks

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson?

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country? mehico

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate? gulf stream

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’?

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic? serb

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?    

Tommytee wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers, enjoy.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 26-6-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1966 number one hit with ‘Pretty Flamingo’? m man

2)  Geography, the islands Herm and Jethou are part of which island group? chanel ilands

3) TV, which actor played William ‘Compo’ Simmonite in the long running sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’?

4)  Film, who played the title role in the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’? hanks

5)  History, which British Monarch abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson?

6)  Food and drink, Tequila is a spirit originating from which country? mehico

7)  Science, what is the Atlantic current called that gives Western Europe it's warmer climate? gulf stream

8 )  Literature, who wrote the 1895 science fiction novella ‘The Time Machine’?

9)  Sport, what nationality is tennis player Novak Djokovic? serb

10)  Trivia, what ‘M’ word (9 letters) is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time and beat?