Thursday 30 September 2010

The Daily Teaser …


Hmmm …

I’ve got to confess, I’ve got Yesterday on, again.

In the documentary they’re show, Michæl Palin has just mentioned Private George Edwin Ellison.

The last British soldier to die in World War 1.

About an hour and a half before the Armistice went into force.

Which probably tells you everything you need to know about WW1.

Personally … ?

I believe war’s a mad way of solving international disputes.

But, at least with World War 2, we could point at Hitler’s regime and say that’s what we were fighting against.

Likewise, the First Gulf War: we could turn ’round and say we were helping to liberate Kuwait. Even if we believe it was more about liberating Kuwait’s oil, at least we can say we had an excuse.

But World War 1?

World War 1 always seemed a hell of a lot madder than most.

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

Before I get really depressed.

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Trevor — quoting Silvio Berlusconi — and Kaiju — waxing lyrical by giving us Auden’s “Stop All The Clocks” — putting in their answers: and — on top of them feeling in a quotable mood — it also saw them both scoring five out of five.

Lets see how they — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License

Q1) 30th September saw the death of actor James Dean, in a car-crash: but in which year of the 1950s … ?

Q2) 30th September, 1994, saw a meeting between Irish PM, Albert Reynolds, and Russian president, Boris Yeltsin, rearranged: because Boris Yeltsin did … what… ?

Q3) 30th September, 1991, saw President Jean-Bertrand Aristide forced from office: where was he president of … ?

Q4) 30th September, 1967, saw the first broadcast on BBC Radio 1: which song by The Move, was the first played … ?

Q5) As we know, Tony Blackburn — the first DJ on Radio 1 — presented Radio 1’s Sunday night Chart show for many years: who took over from him, in 1981?

Q6) And finally … 30th September, 1917, saw the birth of which bandleader and drummer … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 29th September sees the Feast of Saint Michæl and All Angels: name any of the other Arch Angels it celebrates.

A1) Raphæl or Gabriel. (Oh, and possibly Uriel.)

Q2) 29th September, 1829, saw the founding of the Metropolitan Police, in London: what was the name of the British Secretary who saw the relevant bill through the Houses of Parliament?

A2) Sir Robert Peel: hence the term ‘Peelers’ or ‘Bobbies’

Q3) 29th September, 2007, saw the demolition of the world’s first commercial nuclear powered: what was it called?

A3) Calder Hall.

Q4) 29th September, 1911, saw Italy declare war on which empire … ?

A4) The Ottoman Empire.

Q5) And finally … 29th September, 1973, saw the death of poet W. H. Auden: which of his poems was quoted in Four Weddings and a Funeral … ?

A5) Funeral Blues: also known as Stop The Clock.

Enjoy those, everyone!

Now, if you’ll excuse me … ? I’m going to free and work out why Safari keeps hanging …

Wednesday 29 September 2010

The Daily Teaser …

Oh, thank Heavens for that … !

I think I can effectively say that Yesterday have absolutely nowt on features Mock Bananas, or any other kind of food.

Nope, Dan Snow’s doing a documentary on Emperor Hadrian.

Including mentioning what was was the world’s more exclusive toilet, at his villa in Tivoli.

In one end …

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Before we go anywhere near the phrase ‘toilet humour’ …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Trevor and Kaiju putting their answers: with Trevor putting in some quotes from Edwin Hubble, and Kaiju being as surprised as I was about mock bananas, it saw both of them scoring 5 out of 5.

Lets see how they — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License
Q1) 29th September sees the Feast of Saint Michæl and All Angels: name any of the other Arch Angels it celebrates.


Q2) 29th September, 1829, saw the founding of the Metropolitan Police, in London: what was the name of the British Secretary who saw the relevant bill through the Houses of Parliament?

Q3) 29th September, 2007, saw the demolition of the world’s first commercial nuclear powered: what was it called?

Q4) 29th September, 1911, saw Italy declare war on which empire … ?

Q5) And finally … 29th September, 1973, saw the death of poet W. H. Auden: which of his poems was quoted in Four Weddings and a Funeral … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 28th September, 1779, saw who elected as the US President … ?

A1) Samuel Huntington.

Q2) 28th September is the feast day of which rather Christmassy Bohemian Saint … ?
A2) Saint Wenceslaus.

Q3) 28th September, 2008, saw SpaceX launch the first private spacecraft to go into space: what was it called … ?
A3) The Falcon 1.

Q4) 28th September, 1971, saw the UK Parliament pass the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: this banned the medicinal use of which drug?
A4) Cannabis.

Q5) And finally … 28th September, 1958, saw the government of France ratify a new … what … ?
A5) Constitution.
Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll catch you later. After I’ve recommended a film to you …







Tuesday 28 September 2010

In Bruges: A Very Moral Black Comedy


You know, it’s really a shame that Movie Night Adrian was busy, tonight.

Because he’s actually missed a really rather good film, he really has.

Seriously!

The film that Kevin D — along with Trigger* the Bicycle — , Squeaky and I all caught, tonight … ?


Was the 2008 In Bruges, written and directed by Martin McDonagh, and starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes.

Set — and filmed — in the Belgian port town of Bruges, it sees hitmen, Ray — played by Colin Farrell — and Ken — Brendan Gleeson — ordered to take what they think is time off, after a hit goes wrong: one that sees the inexperienced Ray accidentally kill a young boy.

At least, they think they’re there for some much-needed time off.

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As it goes … ?

Time-off is the last thing Ray and Ken’s boss, the highly principled Harry Waters — played by Ralph Fiennes. Who, I’ve got to add, was doing a rather menacing Michæl Caine impersonation, throughout the film.

Not that that actually detracted from his performance.

Or anyone else's, either.

~≈Â≈~

Actually, just as an aside?

The DVD version we saw, tonight?

Had a rather familiar face in one of the deleted scenes.

But I think I’ll suggest you have a look for yourself, as well as thanking an old friend, Graham, for the tip.


~≈Â≈~

At any rate, brief though this post is, I will tell you one thing.

I think that if you like an interestingly twisty take on the sort of the humour and gunfire of Pulp Fiction, or the rapid fire dialogue and bullets of Snatch and one that has characters, plot and dialogue both darker and more moralistic than either, than I have one thing to tell you.

Go see In Bruges.

A. S. A. P!!





* It’s ok. Trigger’s housetrained

The Daily Teaser …

Now that’s just weird.

Or weirdish, at any rate …

I’ve got Yesterday on in the background — you’ve probably guessed I like the channel — and they’s got a documentary on about the UK’s wartime rationing: following on from yesterday’s programme about the reintroduction of bananas, they’ve a documentary on called Ration Book Britain.

Basically, showing us how to cook some of the era’s recipes.

Spam, I can live with.

The Woolton Pie actually looks rather nice.

But Mock Banana … ?

I think the less said about Mock Banana, the better … !

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor and Kaiju going head-to-head, with both scoring 6 out of 6, and Trevor putting in some quotes from a certain Mr Marvin Lee Aday.

Big chap … ?

Bit of a singer, in case you did know … !

Meatloaf, in other words, in case you didn’t know.

Lets get moving on, and see how both they — and you — do with today’s questions: here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License
Q1) 28th September, 1779, saw who elected as the US President … ? (Actually, I could’ve phrased this slightly differently: I should say the President of the Continental Congress, which is slightly different …)

Q2) 28th September is the feast day of which rather Christmassy Bohemian Saint … ?

Q3) 28th September, 2008, saw SpaceX launch the first private spacecraft to go into space: what was it called … ?

Q4) 28th September, 1971, saw the UK Parliament pass the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: this banned the medicinal use of which drug?

Q5) And finally … 28th September, 1958, saw the government of France ratify a new … what … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 27th September, 1908, saw the first production model Model T Fords leave the factory they’d been made in: in which US city was this… ?

A1) Detroit.

Q2) Famously, Henry Ford said the car would “… be painted any colour the customer want’s, so long as it’s … ” what … ?
A2) Black.

Q3) 27th September, 1968, saw the debut performance of the musical, Hair: which song — or two songs, I should say — provided a hit for The 5th Dimension?
A3) The Age of Aquarius or Let the Sunshine In

Q4) 27th September, 2003, saw the launch of the SMART-1 satellite: which body was the SMART-1 orbiting … ?
A4) The Moon.

Q5) 27th September is the Feast of Saint Vincent DePaul: as well as being the patron saint of hospitals, leprosy and prisoners, he’s also the patron saint of which animals … ?
A5) Horses.

Q6) And finally … 27th September, 1821, saw which Central American country gain its independence from Spain … ?

A6) Mexico.
Enjoy those, every one.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to try and get Mock Bananas out of my head …



Monday 27 September 2010

The Daily Teaser …

Hmmm …

Did I tell you I’ve got Yesterday playing in the background … ?

I didn’t … ?

Well, I have.

And they’re showing a documentary about the end of the post-World War 2 rationing.

Amazing to see what people would do to get hold of a banana

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

Before I start telling you how to disguise a lack of stockings with a batch of gravy powder …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Kaiju and Trevor putting their answers: with both of them managing to bag 5 out of 5.

Shame AlexandraFunFit couldn’t make it …

But let’s see how they — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License

Q1) 27th September, 1908, saw the first production model Model T Fords leave the factory they’d been made in: in which US city was this… ?

Q2) Famously, Henry Ford said the car would “… be painted any colour the customer want’s, so long as it’s … ” what … ?

Q3) 27th September, 1968, saw the debut performance of the musical, Hair: which song — or two songs, I should say — provided a hit for The 5th Dimension?

Q4) 27th September, 2003, saw the launch of the SMART-1 satellite: which body was the SMART-1 orbiting … ?

Q5) 27th September is the Feast of Saint Vincent DePaul: as well as being the patron saint of hospitals, leprosy and prisoners, he’s also the patron saint of which animals … ?

Q6) And finally … 27th September, 1821, saw which Central American country gain its independence from Spain … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 26th September, 1960, saw the first televised debate between Presidential candidates in the US: in US city were Nixon and Kennedy when this was filmed … ?
A1) Chicago.

Q2) 26th September is — according to the Council of Europe — the European day of … what … ?
A2) Languages.

Q3) 26th September, 1934, saw the launch of the RMS … what … from a dockyard in the Clyde … ?
A3) The RMS Queen Mary.

Q4) 26th September, 1939, saw the birth of which actor and member of The Royle Family?
A4) Ricky Tomlinson.

Q5) And finally … 26th September, 2003, saw the death of English singer/songwriter, Robert Palmer: what was his biggest UK hit … ?
A5) Addicted to Love.
Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll catch you later!



Sunday 26 September 2010

The Daily Teaser …

Hmmm …

It seems the Labour Party now has a new leader …

Whether Ed Milliband will win them an election, though, is a whole other question.

He can’t be any worse than Gordon Brown, though … !!

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Before I turn into some weird liberal version of Ben Elton …

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Yesterday’s Teaser was relatively quiet.

But it did see Trevor putting in his answers, and bagging 5 out of 5. And correcting a typo I’d made.

Let’s see how he — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License
Q1) 26th September, 1960, saw the first televised debate between Presidential candidates in the US: in US city were Nixon and Kennedy when this was filmed … ?


Q2) 26th September is — according to the Council of Europe — the European day of … what … ?

Q3) 26th September, 1934, saw the launch of the RMS … what … from a dockyard in the Clyde … ?

Q4) 26th September, 1939, saw the birth of which actor and member of The Royle Family?

Q5) And finally … 26th September, 2003, saw the death of English singer/songwriter, Robert Palmer: what was his biggest UK hit … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 25th September, 1960, saw the death of which American etiquette expert … ?

A1) Emily Post.

Q2) More to the point, in which year was her definitive, Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home work first published … ?
A2) 1922.

Q3) 25th September, 1996, saw the Taliban on the verges of capturing which Afghan city … ?
A3) Kabul.

Q4) 25th September, 1789, saw the US Congress pass what’s now known as the Bill of Rights: the 3rd Amendment to the Constitution guarantees protection from what … ?
A4) Quartering: Having troops foisted on you, in other words.

Q5) And finally … 25th December, 1932, saw the birth of which Canadian pianist … ?
A5) Glenn Gould.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later.


Oh, and I could never resist fart gags, by the way …



Ghost Machine: A much debated Brit Flick …


Hmmm …

You know, there’s times when movie night can’t half generate a lot of …

Well …

I was going to say hot air.

But to be fair to myself, Movie Night Adrian, and Kevin, all at my place, tonight, to catch a film … ?

Let’s call it discussion, shall we … ?

And slightly odd text messaging. The three of us happened to briefly discuss Hannibal Rising, at the end of tonight’s movie: only for Kevin D to text me, once he’d got home, to tell me that the film version was on.

Mild piece of synchronicity, I think …

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Saturday 25 September 2010

The Daily Teaser …

You know, I’ve got to admit, I’ve got the BBC News on, in the background.

And it turns out that the new Creche at the House of Commons is more expensive than Eton!

Oh, and the World Karaoke Championship is being held in Moscow.

I’ve a funny feeling the Russian’s are trying to out-do the Finnish annual World Air-guitar championship.

The Finns don’t hand out dumplings, though.

Whether that’s a good thing … ?

I’m blowed if I know … !

Lets move on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser had an almost classic turnout: it saw Trevor, Kaiju and AlexandraFunFit all putting in their answers, with Trevor and Kaiju bagging 5 out of 5, and Alexandra bagging 2!.

Oh, Alexandra, the song was Two Tribes, so you know, I’ll try and post the video.

Kaiju’s right, it’s a bit of a classic …

Lets move on and see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License
Q1) 25th September, 1960, saw the death of which American etiquette expert … ?


Q2) More to the point, in which year was her definitive, Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home work first published … ?

Q3) 25th September, 1996, saw the Taliban on the verges of capturing which Afghan city … ?

Q4) 25th September, 1789, saw the US Congress pass what’s now known as the Bill of Rights: the 3rd Amendment to the Constitution guarantees protection from what … ?

Q5) And finally … 25th December, 1932, saw the death of which Canadian pianist … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 24th September, 622, saw Muhammed complete the Hijra, from Mecca to Medina: the Arabic word Hijra translate as which English word … ?

A1) Flight or migration.

Q2) There’s also Islamic records of an earlier Hijra: to what is now which African Country … ?
A2) Ethiopia.

Q3) 24th September, 1896, saw the birth of which American author … ?
A3) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Q4) While we’re on births: 24th September, 1911, saw the birth of the late leader of the USSR, Konstantin Chernenko: an actor playing him featured in the video for which Frankie Goes To Hollywood song … ?

Q5) And finally … 24th September, 1975, saw a party of 5 Britons successfully ascend which mountain.
A5) Everest.
Enjoy those, everyone.

Now. Lets have a wrestling match …



Friday 24 September 2010

Following on from the Last post … !

This is going to be be one of those quick posts, just to give you a couple more bits and bobs.

Just so you know, I’ve been exchanging emails with Councillor Chilvers.

From what she’s told me, it seems the office block — Taylor Wimpey’s already approved plan for the part of our estate that now can’t be flats — is going to be a 6 storey block: two of which are to be underground car-park.

And unfortunately — as I’d near enough guessed — there’s no actual appeal against this.

I’m guessing that we’ll have to wait and see what happens.

And hope there’s a loophole in the original planning application that can be exploited.

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And just as one more point … ?

Do you remember, back in June, that I told you there’s not enough just plain silly doing the rounds … ?

I was talking, then, about the retro casual-games made by McSebi Software: and the fact I’d checked out the test version of their Connect M game.

It was still being checked over, back then, but I thought I’d best let you know that it’s now been officially released for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad — through the App Store — and as a direct download for the Mac.

Enjoy it!!

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Oh, and BEFORE I forget to mention it … !!

Us residents of Rollason Way can now follow our landlord’s on both Facebook and Twitter

One theoretical question for everyone.

Should I be sarcastic, now, or should I save it for off line … ?

The Daily Teaser and The Friday Question Set

You know, I’ve got to admit, I’ve managed to start writing this post a bit later than I normally do.

Because … ?

Because I’ve gone and given myself a pair of distractions: in part because I read this little article in the Guardian.

And had a look for this as a result …

Rather amazing to think there’s bits of the ’net Google or Heineken can’t reach, isn’t there … ?

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Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Kaiju and Trevor going head to head: and it also saw both of them bagging 5 out of 5. With Kaiju beating Trevor by getting his answers in first, for the second day in a row!

Lets see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License

Q1) 24th September, 622, saw Muhammed complete the Hijra, from Mecca to Medina: the Arabic word Hijra translate as which English word … ?

Q2) There’s also Islamic records of an earlier Hijra: to what is now which African Country … ?

Q3) 24th September, 1896, saw the birth of which American author … ?

Q4) While we’re on births: 24th September, 1911, saw the birth of the late leader of the USSR, Konstantin Chernenko: an actor playing him featured in the video for which Frankie Goes To Hollywood song … ?

Q5) And finally … 24th September, 1975, saw a party of 5 Britons successfully ascend which mountain.
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 23rd September, 1122, saw the signing of the Concordat Of Worms: name either of the leaders who signed it.

A1) The Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor. (Calixtus 2nd and Henry the 5th, respectively.)

Q2) Quite a few years later, 23rd September, 2002 saw the first public release of which web-browser … ?
A2) Firefox. (Which was originally published as Phœnix 0.1.)

Q3) 23rd September, 1215 saw the birth of Mongol Emperor, Kublai Khan: which English poet completed a poem named after him, in 1797?
A3) Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Q4) 23rd September, 1920, saw the birth of actor, Joseph Yule Jnr: how is he better known … ?
A4) Mickey Rooney. (Which makes him about 90: and he’s still not dead … )

Q5) And finally … 23rd September, 1909, saw the first part of which French novel published as a serial … ?
A5) Le Fantôme de l’Opéra. (Or The Phantom of the Opera, if you want it in English.)
And — it is Friday, after all — here’s the 60-question-set for struggling pub quiz-masters …
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ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) Saint Gabriel is the patron saint of whom, broadcasters or bee-keepers?
A1) Broadcasters.

Q2) Philematophobia is an unreasoning fear of what, kissing, stamps, or licking envelopes?
A2) Kissing.

Q3) When is Halley’s Comet next due to seen in Earth’s skies?
A3) 2062.

Q4) Which infamous Russian only died after being poisoned, shot, and then drowned?
A4) Rasputin.

Q5) Which tribe, in terms of population, is the biggest in the USA?
A5) The Navaho.

Q6) True or false: a Bat Mitzvat is the female version of a Bar Mitzvah.
A6) True.

Q7) George Bernard Shaw, and H.G. Wells were members of which left wing group?
A7) The Fabian Society.

Q8) Rickets is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
A8) Vitamin D.

Q9) Canterbury Cathedral is in which English county?
A9) Kent.

Q10) Medina Majerit was the 10th Century Moorish name of which modern Spanish city?
A10) Madrid.



ROUND TWO. THE SMOKE.

Q11) What’s the name of the motorway around Greater London?
A11) The M25.

Q12) Apart from being a beautiful palace, what’s Hampton Court famous for?
A12) Its maze.

Q13) What destroyed most of London, in 1666?
A13) The Great Fire.

Q14) EC3 is also known as which London district?
A14) Spitalfields.

Q15) 7th February, 2003, saw the introduction of which traffic control measure?
A15) The congestion charge.

Q16) 48, Doughty Street has a Blue Plaque in honour of which writer?
A16) Charles Dickens.

Q17) There are three theatres in the National Theatre complex on the South Bank of the Thames: name one of them. (Two points for two, or more.)
A17) The Cottesloe, Olivier, & Lyttelton.

Q18) If the Queen Elizabeth Bridge is going clockwise, what’s going anti-clockwise?
A18) The Dartford Tunnel.

Q19) John Webb built the Greenwich Observatory for which king?
A19) Charles 2nd.

Q20) What’s the postcode for Chelsea?
A20) SW3.



ROUND THREE. WORDS.

Q21) What’s the American term for rubbish?
A21) Garbage. (Accept Trash)

Q22) Which US president once said “I believe humans & fish can peacefully co-exist”?
A22) George W. Bush.

Q23) What’s the proper word for ‘shoemaker’?
A23) Cobbler.

Q24) If you’re ‘taking the King’s shilling’, what are you joining?
A24) The Armed Forces.

Q25) What’s the German-derived Jewish language?
A25) Yiddish.

Q26) What profession would an Ecdysiast follow, Stripping, Brick-laying or plastering?
A26) Stripping.

Q27) The name of which food item means, in the original French, twice-cooked?
A27) Biscuit.

Q28) What is a lycanthrope, a werewolf, a vampire or a ghost?
A28) A werewolf.

Q29) What’s the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
A29) Omega.

Q30) Jakes, Khazi and Netty are alternative names of what?
A30) The toilet.



Round 4. Sporting Chances.

Q31) Mark Spitz won seven Olympic gold medals, in which sport?
A31) Swimming.

Q32) Which South American national football side has won the World Cup the most times?
A32) Brazil.

Q33) Was Tessa Sanderson competing in her 2nd, 4th, or 6th Olympics, in 1996?
A33) 6th.

Q34) Lynn Davies broke the British record at which Jump event?
A34) Long Jump.

Q35) David Campese was the leading try scorer for which country?
A35) Australia.

Q36) Who was made England’s youngest ever football coach, in 1996?
A36) Glenn Hoddle.

Q37) Did Roger Bannister run the first 4 minute mile, in Oxford, or Cambridge?
A37) Oxford.

Q38) Marita Koch broke records for which former communist country?
A38) East Germany.

Q39) Who did Mohammed Ali beat, to first become World Heavyweight Champion?
A39) Sonny Liston.

Q40) Allison Fisher is a former world champion in which sport?
A40) Snooker.



Round 5. TV Sitcoms.

Q41) Which Duchess made a cameo appearance as herself, in Friends?
A41) The Duchess of York.

Q42) Which classic sitcom was all about self-sufficiency in Surbiton?
A42) The Good Life.

Q43) How did Hyacinth pronounce ‘Bucket,’ in Keeping Up Appearances?
A43) Bouquet. (BOO-kay)

Q44) Are You Being Served was set in which fictional department store?
A44) Grace Brothers.

Q45) Sir Jim Hacker was Minister for Administrative Affairs, in which series?
A45) Yes Minister. (DON’T accept Yes, Prime Minister he was PM, in that.)

Q46) Porridge was set in which prison?
A46) HMP Slade.

Q47) What is Mrs Victor Meldrew’s first name?
A47) Margaret.

Q48) In Dad’s Army, who called Sergeant Wilson, Uncle Arthur?
A48) Private Pike.

Q49) Who’s Patsy’s boss, in Absolutely Fabulous?” (Extra point for naming the actress.)
A49) Magda. (Played by Kathy Burke.)

Q50) Which Rowan Atkinson series was set in the fictional town of Gasforth?
A50) The Thin Blue Line.



Round 6. General Knowledge.

Q51) According to the Chinese calendar, 2005 was the Year of the what?
A51) Rooster.

Q52) Chantelle Houghton famously won the celebrity series of which series … ?
A52) Big Brother

Q53) What does a catholic call the string of beads used for praying?
A53) A rosary.

Q54) What did Isaac Singer invent in 1853?
A54) The sewing machine.

Q55) In the Bible, who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus?
A55) Pontius Pilate.

Q56) How many decades are there in a millennium?
A56) 100.

Q57) If put in an alkaline solution, what colour does litmus paper turn?
A57) Blue.

Q58) What colour is the neutral wire, in a plug?
A58) Blue.

Q59) Complete the title of Leonardo’s painting; - The Last…
A59) Supper.

Q60) Beethoven came from which country, Germany, Austria, or Holland?
A60) Germany.
Enjoy that lot, everyone.

I’ll catch you later.