Sunday 17 April 2011

The Daily Teaser

Hmmm …

I’ve GOT to admit, I’m actually looking forward to next Saturday, I really am.

I’m a Dr Who fan.

You’d noticed, hadn’t you … ?

And next Saturday sees the start of Season Six, Matt Smith’s second in the role.

And I’m thinking that’s going to be …

Interesting …

One thing I do know … ?

Is that there’s a lot of speculation about the Suranne Jones character, Idris.

Do a Google search … !

I’ll be honest … I’m just wondering if the name Romana’s going to get a mention …

And wondering if the Idris character is linked, instead to River Song. After all, the Neil Gaiman episode that she’s in is called The Doctor’s Wife

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and, along with spotting the wrong year I’d mentioned in Q6, managed to bag 6 out of 6.

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

Q1) 17th April, 1986 saw the kidnapping of which British journalist …?

Q2) More to the point, in which city was he, when kidnapped … ?

Q3) Equally to the point, in which year he was released … ?

Q4) 17th April, 1973, saw the founding of the GSG 9 group of West German police: is GSG 9 a drug squad, murder squad or counter-terrorism unit … ?

Q5) 17th April, 1945, saw the Italian town of Montese liberated from Nazi occupiers: by forces of which nation’s army … ?

Q6) 17th April, 1964, saw the formal opening of Shea Stadium: in which year did it play host to four sports teams … ?

Q7) And finally … April 17th, 1960, saw the death of Eddie Cochrane: which of his hits has been covered by Sid Vicious, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Slade … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 16th April, 1963, saw the birth of Jimmy Osmond, the youngest person to have a UK № 1, with Longhaired Lover from Liverpool: Who was the youngest person to debut at № 1?
A1) Billie Piper, with Because We Want To.

Q2) 16th April, 1943, saw Dr Albert Hoffman discover the hallucinogenic effects of LSD: what does LSD stand for … ?
Q2) Lysergic acid diethylamide.

Q3) 16th April, 1962, saw the world’s first radio message broadcast to another world: which planet was it aimed at … ?
A3) Venus.

Q4) More to the point, which country was it broadcast from … ?
A4) The USSR.

Q5) 16th April, 1987, saw which MP appear in court, on Indecency charges … ?
A5) Conservative, Harvey Proctor.

Q6) And finally … 16th April, 1912, saw who become the first woman to fly an aircraft over the English Channel … ?
A6) Harriet Quimby.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later …

After leaving you with this …



1 comment:

Debbi said...

Ooh, Romana! There's a name I haven't heard in a while. Here's hoping she plays a part. :)

1. John McCarthy
2. Beirut
3. 1991 (that's a LONG time!)
4. counter-terrorism unit
5. Brazil
6. 1975 (Let's go Mets! :-D I'm a big fan from way back ...)
7. Somethin' Else