Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19th June 2026.

19th June, 2026.

I’m tempted to tell you I’m a potato.

Why … ?

If I knew that, I’d possibly know more about myself than I want to.

Identifying as a tuber — or otherwise — is possibly beside the point.

The point I’m trying to make … ?

Is that I’ve had my internet connection upgraded to a faster speed: and that, as a result, today’s videos has have taken a lot less time to upload.

That’s handy, appreciated … and something that will possibly impress my nephew, next time he’s here … 

~≈🛜≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on four.


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        The late Ian Holm died on 19th June, 2020.   He played which character in the Peter Jackson directed version of The Lord of the Rings?

Q2)        Prince Morikuni was born on 19th June, 1307.   He held which Japanese position: Emperor, Shogun or Chief Minister?

Q3)        Wally Hammond was born on 19th June, 1903.   He played domestic cricket for which side: Somerset, Gloucestershire or Kent?

Q4)        The Territorial Slavery Act of 1862 was signed by the US president: on 19th June, 1862.   By which US President?

Q5)        Finally … ?   19th June is the feast day of Saint Hildegrim of Châlons.   Where is the diocese of Châlons: France, Germany or Italy?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Paul Eddington was born on 18th June: of which year of the 1920s?

A1)        1927.

Q2)        He played Jim Hacker in what: Yes Minister, 2012 or The Thick of It?

A2)        Yes Minister.

Q3)        He played Jim Hacker in that show’s sequel: what was that called?

A3)        Yes, Prime Minister.

Q4)        He played Jerry Ledbetter, in The Good Life.   Who played Margo Ledbetter in The Good Life?

A4)        Penelope Keith.

Q5)        Finally … ?   He plays Richard Eaton in which 1968 film: The Devil Rides Out, Eve or The Fixer?

A5)        The Devil Rides Out.

Here’s a thought …

“I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time.”

From Provincial Letters, by Blaise Pascal, 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662.

A album …

And an earworm …

The next 10 question sets are on 1st July, 4th July, 5th July, 11th and 13th July: they’re about New Brunswick, Independence Day, Nemesis the Warlock, World Horse Day and “I Don’t Like Mondays”.

Your comments, and today’s answers, will be published in tomorrow’s Teaser.

AI is avoided when writing these questions.

Answers are as accurate as possible: at the time of writing.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!   (He was born in 1927, Mum, rather than 1928.)

†        I honestly couldn’t tell you, Debbi!   :D