Tonight’s Gig; – Fit the Second

Well.

We got a turn out.

Four teams to start with, although Steve, who’s picture is at the bottom, did drop out. He and Clare, his partner had been … celebrating … quite a bit, today.

Bless!

But it did mean we had enough teams to make a go of the evening. Which is something.

There’s something else, as well.

I’d had to mention to Sue, the landlady, that I may need to get some expenses off her, at some point; – at least to cover the cost of ink cartridges.

Her basic position is that she’s going to have to wait until business improves a little, although she wasn’t opposed, in theory.

But one she we both agreed on is the pub’s desperate need for an A-board of its own. It is the best form of advertising any pub can have; – at least, that’s the shared experience of two people with something like forty-five odd years, between them, behind a bar.

I’m glad someone agrees with me!

Her big problem is that the a-board The Hutton did have, seems to have vanished with the previous tenants.

And as replacements are approximately £300 a pop …

Well, she’s got other priorities, as a start-up.

But anyway, so you know the scores on the doors, tonight, here’s the run-down.

Position	Team	Points
1st	The AKA-47’s	64
2nd	The BDSMs	46
3rd	The Domestic Blisters	39

And, so you know, NO-ONE got the bonus question!

One of those little two parters that seem to be so fiddly for people; – “In which year was the ORIGINAL performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”, and how long was that performance?”.

1968, so you know, and it lasted for 15 whole minutes …

And means that next weeks bonus is now worth at least £9•50p.

Anyway, on to other things, here’s the table round I’ve used, this week.

Q1) One of the more recent albums I bought was by Jean Michel Járre; – what was the name of his 1st album; – “Oxygène”, “Equinoxe”, or “Zoolook”?

A1) “Equinoxe”^

Q2) Another album I’ve bought was by Was (Not Was). What was their biggest UK hit; – “Walk the Dinosaur”, “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” or “Shake Your Head”?

A2) It was 1992’s “Shake Your Head”, reaching number 4.

Q3) The only Vangelis album I’ll admit to owning is the soundtrack to “Bladerunner”. Which sporting movie did Vangelis write the soundtrack to; – “Raging Bull”, “Chariots of Fire”, or “A League of Their Own”

A3) “Chariots of Fire”

Q4) Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire co-composed the theme tune to “Doctor Who”; – which Patrick McGoohan spy series did Ron Grainer compose the theme tune for?

A4) “The Prisoner”

Q5) More to the point, which seventies sci-fi series did Delia Derbyshire compose the theme to; - “Sapphire & Steel”, “The Day of The Triffids”, or “The Tomorrow People”?

A5) “The Tomorrow People”

Q6) One of the films I recently blogged about was the original 1980’s version of “Hellraiser”, co starring actor Andrew Robinson. In which “Star Trek” spin off did Andrew Ronbinson appear; - “The Next Generation”, “Deep Space Nine”, or “Voyager”?

A6) “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”

Q7) Clive Barker wrote the original story “Hellraiser” was based on; who directed the original film version?

A7) Clive Barker.

Q8) One of the films I’d like to see this year is “Watchmen”. Name the original novel’s writing team; a) Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons, b) John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra, or c) Alan Grant and Brian Bolland? (a, b, or c will do)

A8) a) Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons

Q9) While we’re in a literary mood, what’s Terry Pratchett Discworld version of Wales; – Llamedos, Llareggub, or Ffodos?

A9) Llamedos. (It’s “Sod ’Em All”, spelt backwards.)

Q10) And finally … regulars of the quiz night’s here know I’m a rabid fan of Apple Macintosh computer’s; - what’s the name of Apple’s CEO?

A10) Steve Jobs.

And here’s the question set; – Hutton Twelve.

ROUND ONE: – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) Which of the Knights of The Round Table was Queen Guinevere’s lover?

A1) Sir Lancelot.

Q2) What colour habit does a Carmelite monk wear?

Q2) White.

Q3) If someone has been described as “salacious,” what do they have an excessive interest in; – sex, drugs, or Rock & Roll?

A3) Sex.

Q4) Which Essex town was named as the best place to retire, in Britain?

A4) Southend–on–Sea.

Q5) What’s the technical term for a dvd, or cd?

A5) An optical disc.

Q6) Where do witches traditionally hold their Sabbats?

A6) At a crossroads.

Q7) In which European country did Punch and Judy shows originate?

A7) Italy.

Q8) Clive Rice played cricket for which country?

A8) South Africa.

Q9) Who wrote the novel “A Clockwork Orange”?

A9) Anthony Burgess.

Q10) The giant panda is native to which continent?

A10) Asia.

ROUND TWO: – TREADING THE BOARDS.

Q11) In which musical does Fagin appear?

A11) “Oliver”

Q12) Which musical about Professor Higgins and Eliza Doolittle is based on “Pygmalion”?

A12) “My Fair Lady”

Q13) Which musical is about a circus impresario?

A13) “Barnum”

Q14) Which New York street is famous for its theatres?

A14) Broadway

Q15) According to the comedy, There’s a what in My Soup?

A15) Girl

Q16) What was Jesus Christ according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber?

A16) A superstar

Q17) Topol, Leonard Nimoy, and Joe McGann have all played the main character in which musical?

A17) Fiddler On the Roof

Q18) In “Starlight Express” what do the performers wear on their feet?

A18) Roller Skates

Q19) During the 2nd World War, which London theatre’s motto was, “We never close”?

A19) The Windmill

Q20) Michael Crawford starred in the musical about “The Woman in…” what?

A20) White

ROUND THREE: – CLASSICAL MUSIC AND LIGHTS.

Q21) Which piece by Wagner was used as the theme of the movie, “Apocalypse, Now”?

A21) “The Ride of The Valkyries.”

Q22) Which of Verdi's operas is set in Ancient Egypt; – “Aïda”, “Alzira”, or “Attilla”?

A22) “Aïda”

Q23) During which part of Handel’s “Messiah,” is it traditional for the audience to stand up?

A23) The Hallelujah Chorus.

Q24) Stephane Grappelli is famous for playing which stringed instrument?

A24) The violin

Q25) Who composed the piece of music known as the “Moonlight Sonata”?

A25) Beethoven

Q26) What does an operetta have that an opera doesn’t?

A26) Spoken dialogue.

Q27) What does the musical direction ‘tacet’ mean: – Stop playing, start playing, or keep on playing?

A27) Stop playing (or be silent).

Q28) Which British conductor was known as ‘Old Timber’; – Sir Henry Wood, Sir Harry Pine, or Sir Tarquin Elm?

A28) Sir Henry Wood.

Q29) In which opera does a gypsy girl fall in love with a toreador; – “Carmen”, “Madame Butterfly”, or “Tosca”?

A29) “Carmen”

Q30) Who wrote the opera “Peter Grimes”; – Benjamin Britten, Noël Coward, or Edward Elgar?

A30) Benjamin Britten

ROUND FOUR: – TV DINNERS.

Q31) In the cartoon and film, where did the Flintstones live?

A31) Bedrock

Q32) What role did Bernard Youens play, in “Coronation Street”?

A32) Stan Ogden

Q33) Which television character refused to marry in the year 35 BC, was therefore cursed and forced to live in a small ‘padded’ room?

A33) Jeannie, in “I Dream of Jeannie.”

Q34) Which snooker show was originally commissioned by David Attenborough?

A34) “Pot Black”

Q35) Mr T appeared in which team?

A35) “The A Team”

Q36) “Songs of Praise” is usually shown on which night of the week?

A36) Sunday.

Q37) What is Britain’s longest running children’s TV show?

A37) “Blue Peter”

Q38) Adam Woodyatt plays which character in “EastEnders”?

A38) Ian Beale.

Q39) In which country of the UK is the new version of “Doctor Who” filmed?

A39) Wales.

Q40) Which reporter had the scoop of 1995 with his “Panorama” interview of the Princess of Wales?

A40) Martin Bashir.

ROUND FIVE: – ALL THROUGH HISTORY.

Q41) What was the name of the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine?

A41) Nautilus

Q42) Who observed that “A week is a long time in politics”?

A42) Harold Wilson.

Q43) Who was the Iron Duke?

A43) Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington.

Q44) US-born traitor William Joyce –known for his broadcasts from Nazi Germany during World War II– was better known how?

A44) Lord Haw-Haw.

Q45) In which year was Prince Edward born?

A45) 1964

Q46) For what did Hans Brinker receive immortal fame in Holland?

A46) Boy who held finger in dyke

Q47) Which British monarch was know as Edward the Caresser?

A47) Edward 7th.

Q48) The first pound note was introduced in which year -1854, 1894 or 1914?

A48) 1894

Q49) Venezuelan assassin and terrorist, Illich Ramirez Sanchez, was better as what?

A49) Carlos the Jackal.

Q50) During the Napoleonic Wars, what were the 95th Rifle Regiment of Foot was better known how; – the Green Rifles, the Green Jackets, or the Red Devils?

A50) The Green Rifles.

ROUND SIX: – GENERAL KNOWLE IGNORANCE.

Q51) In the film, “Boys From Brazil”, which historical figure was played by Gregory Peck?

A51) Dr Josef Mengele.

Q52) In which of Ian Fleming's novel's did James Bond make his 1st appearance?

A52) “Casino Royale.”

Q53) There were only two independent African nations, at the start of World War Two. Name Either.

A53) Liberia & Ethiopia.

Q54) Which Grand Event was 1st broadcast on the BBC, in 1960?

A54) The Grand National

Q55) Springfield, Illinois, was the birthplace of which assassinated US President?

A55) Abraham Lincoln.

Q56) Briana Corrigan & Jacqui Abbot were the two female singers for which band?

A56) The Beautiful South

Q57) True or False. The World Spam Museum is in Austin, Texas.

A57) True.

Q58) Which south American country borders Argentina, Brazil, & Bolivia?

A58) Paraguay

Q59) Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was a writer on which well known musical magazine?

A59) The New Musical Express.

Q60) What sitcom featured Frankie Howerd as a crafty Roman slave?

A60) “Up Pompeii.”

Enjoy.

^ BUGGER!!!! I’ve just checked the referance for this, and it looks like I got the two albums the wrong way round. Next time everyone’s down, well have to sort something out, folks.