Oh, lovely … !!
That’s a bit of a pain.
I know it wasn’t much, compared to the amount of channels available on, say, Sky, or the various cable channels in the area.
But … ?
For someone on a budget, buying a new TV — with the various digital channels, built in — isn’t an option.
But getting a new box, is.
Unfortunately … ?
It’s exploded at the wrong time, it REALLY has … !
Just when TV’s getting interesting, as well … !
Arrrggghhh … !
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Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?
Yes, lets … !
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi, bless her ’er, putting up her answers and managed to score 7 out of 7.
Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we … ?
Q1) 9th May, 1911, saw the works of Gabriele d’Annunzio banned by whom … ?Q2) 9th May, 1502, saw Christopher Columbus leave on his final voyage to the New World: was this his forth, fifth or sixth … ?Q3) 9th May, 1955, saw the first broadcast of the show, Sam and Friends: this marked the first appearance of which children’s characters … ?Q4) 9th May, 1887, saw whose show make its London début … ?Q5) And finally … 9th May, 1949, saw who become the reigning monarch of Monaco … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 8th May, 1980, saw the World Health Organisation announce the eradication of smallpox: which British scientist is credited with developing the first vaccine for smallpox … ?A1) Edward Jenner.Q2) Four year’s later, 8th May, 1984, saw the official opening of the Thames Flood Barrier: who officially opened it … ?Q2) The Queen.Q3) More to the point, how many times was it used, during the 1980s … ?A3) Four times.Q4) Also in the year, 8th May, 1984 saw the Soviet Union announce it would be boycotting what … ?A4) The 1984 Summer Olympics.Q5) 8th May, 1450, saw a popular revolt — started by Jack Cade — begin in which English county … ?A5) Kent.Q6) More to the point, who was king at the time … ?A6) Henry 6th.Q7) And finally … 8th May, 2000, saw the press preview of the Tate Modern gallery: this is housed in which former power station … ?A7) Bankside Power Station.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later … !
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1 - The Vatican
2 - It was his 4th
3 - Kermit (later known as Kermit the Frog)
4 - Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show
5 - Prince Rainer Grimaldi III
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