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?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 …
Ooh, Romana! There's a name I haven't heard in a while. Here's hoping she plays a part. :)
ReplyDelete1. 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