The Daily Teaser — 31-8-2013: the Death Of Diana

Bloody HELL … !

I’ve got BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on: the show has just announced a piece of news that simultaneously not cropped up on the BBC’s news site, AND caught my attention.

It seems a family caring for an elderly relative with dementia, have lost him, after he wandered onto a railway line.

And are now being sued, by the railway company, for severely affecting rail travel.

My immediate response … ?   Was to get my chin off the floor.   And ask myself how bloody insensitive was that, to a family who’ve lost a relative.   AND to ask myself what the point was: how can you predict that someone with Dementia will end up heading for railway lines.   It’s like trying to predict when a suicidal person will jump in front of a train.    You can’t, from where I’m sitting, you can only try your best to prevent it.

Dear GODS!

Let’s move on, shall we?   BEFORE I get exasperated … !

~≈Œ≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with mentioning she liked yesterday’s song, she also bagged four out of five.

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

Q1) 31st August, 1997, saw the death of Diana: in a car crash in which French city … ?

Q2) Who was she dating — and with — at the time of her death … ?

Q3) What was her title, after her divorce from Prince Charles … ?

Q4) Diana’s funeral was held in which church … ?

Q5) In which London park would you find the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain … ?

Q6) Finally … where is Diana buried … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 30th August saw the Space Shuttle make its maiden voyage: in which year of the 1980s … ?

A1) 1984.

Q2) More to the point, WHICH Space Shuttle … ?

A2) The Discovery.

Q3) The Shuttle was launched from the Kennedy Space Centre: which is on an island in which US state … ?

A3) Florida.

Q4) The Shuttle carried the QAST 1 into orbit.   Was that an experimental satellite, an experimental solar array or an experimental jetpack … ?

A4) An experimental solar array: NASA scientist what to test such equipment,

Q5) Finally … Once the mission was finished, at which base did the shuttle land … ?

A5) Edwards Air Force Base, in California.

Enjoy those.

I’ll leave you with this thought …

“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.”

Diana, Princess of Wales.

And with possibly the only song one could play, given the theme.

*        Yeah, thought that might be appreciated, Debbi.   I still want to know how Commander Hadfield managed to get the guitar up to the International Space Station: I mean, NASA have some pretty strict weight controls.   Alan Shepard still doesn’t talk about the 3 Iron he got past them … !

The Friday Question Set — 30-8-2013

Hmmm … 

I have to admit to having the TV on, at the moment: the BBC’s rather excellent News Channel.

Syria is, as we’ve possibly come to expect, dominating.

At least, the fall out from the vote in the House Of Commons, last night.

Something I do know … ?   Is that Germany has announced they’d also not be taking part in any military action planned by the US.

Which they announced this morning: I can’t help but think the timing’s significant, but that’s me.

At ANY rate … ?   At any rate, it’s Friday.

Which means, of course, that it’s time for the Friday Question Set.

Here’s this week’s set, covered by the Creative Commons License*.

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Round One. General Knowledge.

Q1) Bashed Neeps & Tatties are the traditional accompaniment to which dish?

A1) Haggis.

Q2) Which former soviet Republic is the largest landlocked country on Earth?

A2) Kazakhstan.

Q3) During the 1960s, who made the famous Winds of Change speech?

A3) Harold McMillan.

Q4) Which 1970s spy series opened with a swinging lightbulb?

A4) Callan.

Q5) What was Kate Winslet’s first film?

A5) Heavenly Creatures.

Q6) What does the USA have more of, guns or people?

A6) People: just.   Recent figures show the population of the US is over 316 million: with the number of guns at 310 million.

Q7) The Reverend Richard Penniman is better known as which Rock & Roll icon?

A7) Little Richard.

Q8) In which year of the 1880s was the first Sherlock Holmes story published?

A8) 1887.

Q9) Which Scottish Actor got an OBE, this year, in the New Year Honours list?

A9) Ewan McGregor.

Q10) How many goals did George Best score for Man U?

A10) 137.

Round Two. Food And Drink.

Q11) What colour wine usually goes into Sangria?

A11) Red.

Q12) Calvados usually comes from which European country?

A12) France.

Q13) What is the outer layer of a Baked Alaska usually made from?

A13) Meringue.

Q14) What colour is usually associated with Chartreuse liqueur?

A14) Green.

Q15) What is the main ingredient of a caramel sauce?

A15) Sugar.

Q16) Which two vegetables are the main ingredients of Bubble and Squeak?

A16) Potato and Cabbage.

Q17) Is Greek yoghurt thick, or runny?

A17) Thick.

Q18) When Keith Richards’ mansion was famously raided during the 60s, what was Marianne Faithful allegedly found with?

A18) A Mars Bar. (The sales went up, enormously.)

Q19) Which English county has a Hotpot named after it?

A19) Lancashire.

Q20) Egg shaped tomatoes are usually named after which fruit?

A20) Plums.

Round Three. Music And Lights.

Q21) Sound of the Underground was the first Number One for which group?

A21) Girls Aloud.

Q22) Four Wedding and a Funeral made which song a Number One? (Extra point for the band that recorded the version in question.)

A22) Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet.

Q23) Where is the Love was the first UK number one fro which collective?

A23) The Black Eyed Peas.

Q24) Who sang with Kiki Dee, on Don’t Go Breaking My Heart?

A24) Elton John.

Q25) According to Iron Maiden, who should you bring to the Slaughter?

A25) Your Daughter.

Q26) Which Swedish dance act had a hit with Cotton Eye Joe?

A26) The Rednex.

Q27) Which singer’s debut song, and first No 1 was called Livin’ La Vida Loca?

A27) Ricky Martin.

Q28) Samuel Hopkins was the real name of which respected Bluesman?

A28) Lightnin’ Hopkins.

Q29) During the 1980s, how many instrumentals hit No 1?

A29) None.

Q30) Who was the first artist to get to Number One, whilst wearing an eyepatch?

A30) Gabrielle.

Round Four. Tv Dinners.

Q31) On which US tv show did George Clooney first come to fame?

A31) ER.

Q32) Leslie Crowther and Joe Pasquale have both presented which tv game show?

A32) The Price is Right.

Q33) The fictional village of Royston Vasey is the setting for which cult BBC comedy?

A33) The League of Gentlemen.

Q34) Which quiz show does Jeremy Paxman host?

A34) University Challenge.

Q35) Lesbian vet Zoë Tate, appeared in which soap?

A35) Emmerdale.

Q36) Tony, Antony Junior, Carmela, & Meadow all appear in which US series?

A36) The Sopranos.

Q37) Dancing with the Stars is the US version of which BBC show?

A37) Strictly Come Dancing.

Q38) Detective Jack Frost is played by which actor?

A38) David Jason.

Q39) In 1997, how many episodes of Coronation Street a week, were there?

A39) Four.

Q40) Which character’s catchphrase was “I Don’t Believe It”?   (Extra point for the show.)

A40) Victor Meldrew. (One foot in the Grave.)

Round Five. Technology.

Q41) What name is given to a small portable computer?

A41) A laptop/notebook.

Q42) COBOL stands for COmmon Bussiness Oriented…what?

A42) Language.

Q43) A molecule of water has how many atoms of Oxygen?

A43) One.

Q44) The study of fluids moving through pipes is known as what?

A44) Hydraulics.

Q45) Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make what?

A45) Food.

Q46) In a standard three pronged UK plug, what colour is the live wire? 

A46) Brown.

Q47) Which Japanese company first introduced the Walkman?

A47) Sony.

Q48) Pb is the chemical symbol for which metal?

A48) Lead.

Q49) Gouache is a type of what: paint, plastic or plaster?

A49) Paint.

Q50) Which Bill founded Microsoft?

A50) Bill Gates.

Round Six. General Ignorance.

Q51) What does the C stand for, in UNESCO?

A51) Cultural. (The full name is United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.)

Q52) What is a John Dory?

A52) A fish.

Q53) From which country is Kofi Annan (Secretary General of the UN)?

A53) Ghana.

Q54) How deep — in feet and inches — is a fathom?

A54) 6 foot.

Q55) What does the ‘mp’ stand for in mp3?

A55) Moving Picture.

Q56) Guru is the Sanskit word for what?

A56) Teacher.

Q57) Which country has the most universities?

A57) India, with 8, 407: The US comes second with over 5, 758.

Q58) The streets of Atlantic City, in New Jersey, were used in the original version of which board game?

A58) Monopoly.

Q59) Sirimavo Bandaranaike was the world’s first Woman PM. But of which Island nation?

A59) Sri Lanka.

Q60) What does the word ‘Islam’ literally mean: submission, worshipper or priest?

A60) Submission.

Enjoy those: I’ll catch you later.

*        Regulars will know already: but for newcomers … all it means is that you’re free to copy, use, alter and build on each of my quizzes: including the Teasers, Gazette Teasers and the Friday Question Sets.   All I ask in return is that you give me an original authors credit on your event’s flyers or posters, or on the night: and, if you republish them, give me an original authors credit AND republish under the same license.   A link back to the site would be appreciated.

The Daily Teaser — 30-8-2013: The Shuttle

It’s official, then.

Britain’s Parliament has voted against taking military action against Syria, over the Syrian government’s apparent use of chemical weapons.

I, for one, am glad.

I can distinctly remember the Iraq war: and many people’s concerns that the government of the day that no legal basis for action.

Nor approval from the UN to take action.

Nor evidence from UN weapons inspectors, as to what happened.

I realise terrible events in Syria are happening: recent footage filmed by a Panorama crew in the country, speak for that.

But let’s get the formalities, right.   And not turn this into another Iraq War style mess.

~≈Ï≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* wishing luck for an idea or two I’d had.   And bagging four out of five.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions and answers, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To,’ License and video … 

Q1) 30th August saw the Space Shuttle make its maiden voyage: in which year of the 1980s … ?

Q2) More to the point, WHICH Space Shuttle … ?

Q3) The Shuttle was launched from the Kennedy Space Centre: which is on an island in which US state … ?

Q4) The Shuttle carried the QAST 1 into orbit.   Was that an experimental satellite, an experimental solar array or an experimental jetpack … ?

Q5) Finally … Once the mission was finished, at which base did the shuttle land … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 29th August saw Britain abolish slavery: in which year … ?

A1) 1833.

Q2) The relevant act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire: with three exceptions.   Name one of those exceptions.
A2) East India Company territory, Ceylon and Saint Helena.

Q3) William Wilberforce was one of the prime movers of the British Anti-slavery movement.   Who played him in the 2006 film, Amazing Grace … ?
A3) Ioan Gruffudd.

Q4) In which year did the UK ban the slave trade: 1806, 1807 or 1808 … ?
A4) 1807.

Q5) Finally … In which year of the 1990s was the Slavery Abolition Act finally repealed … ?
A5) 1998: it had been, effectively, replaced by various aspects of the UK’s Human Rights legislation.

I’ll leave you with this thought from astronaut, John Young …

“Anyone who sits on top of the largest hydrogen-oxygen fueled system in the world; knowing they’re going to light the bottom—and doesn’t get a little worried—does not fully understand the situation.”

Astronaut John Young, speaking of the first shuttle flight.

And — vaguely appropriately — with a song from a well known spaceman† … 

*        Cheers, Debbi!   Oh, you were only out by a year, with Question 5: it boils down to the Human Rights legislation introduced that year.

†        I have one important question: where the HELL did Commander Hadfield hide the guitar on the way up … ?

The Daily Teaser — 29-8-2013: Slavery

You’ve got to love Who Do You Think You Are, you really do.

I’m just catching up with last night’s episode: all about The Apprentice advisor, Nick Hewer.

It’s interesting stuff: it turns out Hewer’s grandfather, Oswald Jamison, was a devout Catholic, who married Hewer’s grandmother, Jeannie, an equally devout protestant.

Which would’ve raised eyebrows.

Jamison THEN went on to represent the Falls Road area of Belfast: and ended up as High Sheriff of Belfast … !

The mind boggles … !

While that’s going on … ?

Let’s move on … !!

~≈Ò≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with letting me she felt I should be writing for cash, she ALSO bagged three out of five.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s Slavery themed questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To,’ License and video … 

Q1) 29th August saw Britain abolish slavery: in which year … ?

Q2) The relevant act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire: with three exceptions.   Name one of those exceptions.

Q3) William Wilberforce was one of the prime movers of the British Anti-slavery movement.   Who played him in the 2006 film, Amazing Grace … ?

Q4) In which year did the UK ban the slave trade: 1806, 1807 or 1808 … ?

Q5) Finally … In which year of the 1990s was the Slavery Abolition Act finally repealed … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 28th August, 1994, saw thousands of shops open in England and Wales: after opening on which day was legalised … ?

A1) Sunday.

Q2) More to the point, name any of the three chain stores who — according to the BBC — opened branches that day …

A2) Marks and Spencer, House of Fraser and Waitrose.

Q3) 28th August, 1789, saw William Herschel discover the moon, Enceladus.   Enceladus is a moon of which planet … ?

A3) Saturn.

Q4) 28th August, 1998, saw which country attempt to make the Qur’an it’s supreme law … ?

A4) Pakistan.

Q5) Finally … 28th August, 1953, saw which country’s first commercial TV station begin broadcasting … ?

A5) Japan’s.

Enjoy those.

I’ll leave you with this thought from poet, William Cowper …

“We have no slaves at home – Then why abroad? Slaves cannot breathe in England; if their lungs receive our air, that moment they are free.”

William Cowper.

And, as it was written by reformed slave ship captain, the Reverend John Newton, this song … 

Have a good day

*        I’ll be honest, Debbi, I do keep thinking  I should have a word with the other local paper, see if they need a brain teaser … 

The Brentwood Gazette’s Weekly Teaser — 28-8-2013: The Words Of Dr Martin Luther King

Wouldn’t you know it … ?

It’s GORGEOUS out … !

At least, gorgeous enough for mer and one of the neighbours to stand around gossiping in the warmth.

If nothing else, to commiserate about the job situation.

Equally bad for both of us, by the sound of it … !

But enough of our troubles.

It’s Wednesday: which means, of course, it’s time for the Brentwood Gazette’s weekly Teaser.

Here’s this week’s questions: all about one of Dr King’s better known speeches, and covered, as ever, by the Creative Commons License†.

Q1) 28th August, 1963, saw Dr Martin Luther King make one of his most famous speeches: in which he said he had a … what … ?

Q2) Dr King gave the speech on the steps of which memorial?

Q3) In which US city is that Memorial?

Q4) Dr King famously opened the speech with a reference to which US president … ?

Q5) In the speech, Dr King said that “Every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain be made” … what … ?

Q6) Martin Luther King was — obviously — a doctor.   Of what … ?

Q7) Which Indian leader was an inspiration for Dr King … ?

Q8) The American Civil Rights Movement, in which Dr King was prominent, got kickstarted when who famously refused to sit at the back of a bus … ?

Q9) The day before his assassination, Dr King delivered his equally famed ‘I Have Been To The Mountaintop’ sermon, the last speech of any kind he made.   In which US city did he make deliver it?

Q10) Finally … Dr King closed the ‘I Have A’ speech with the line ‘Thank God Almighty, we are’ … what … ?

Here’s last week’s questions and answers*.

Questions.

Q1) 21st August saw Minamoto Yoritomo become the first Shogun: in which year of the 1190s … ?

Q2) More to the point, that made Yoritomo a medieval military dictator: of which Far Eastern country … ?

Q3) Minamoto effectively became his country’s de facto ruler: who — in name, at least — was the county’s actual ruler … ?

Q4) Who’s the current holder of that latter office: Yoshihito, Hirohito or Akhihito … ?

Q5) What’s that county’s word for the Shogunate: Bakufu, Tofu or Otaku … ?

Q6) The shogun was a military figure: what name was used of this county’s knights … ?

Q7) Those knights famously used a long sword called a … what … ?

Q8) The feudal lords protected by those knights were called what: dame, dumb or daimyo … ?

Q9) Moving on, again: which car company produces the ‘Shogun’ range of SUVs and trucks … ?

Q10) And finally … who wrote the 1975 novel, ‘Shogun’ … ?

Answers.

A1) 1192.

A2) Japan.

A3) The Emperor: the (then) holder of the office was Emperor Go-Toba

A4) Akhihito.

A5) Bakufu.   (Tofu is a soya bean curd, whilst an Otaku is a geeky fan of something.)

A6) Samurai: or Bushi, if you want the more accurate Japanese term.

A7) A katana.

A8) Daimyo.

A9) Mitsubishi.

A10) James Clavell.

Enjoy those: I’ll see you next week … 

*        I’ve included links on the Gazette’s version of this page.

†        Regulars will know already: but for newcomers … all it means is that you’re free to copy, use, alter and build on each of my quizzes: including the Teasers, Gazette Teasers and the Friday Question Sets.   All I ask in return is that you give me an original authors credit on your event’s flyers or posters, or on the night: and, if you republish them, give me an original authors credit AND republish under the same license.   A link back to the site would be appreciated.

The Daily Teaser — 28-8-2013

Oh, blimey, it’s a Wednesday … !

Which means, of course, that I’ll be signing on, today: and posting the Gazette Teaser to their sites.

AND doing whatever else happens to need doing, today.

Busy, busy, busy.

Well … ish.

Better get a move on, then … 

~≈Ó≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: and bagging five out of five.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video … 

Q1) 28th August, 1994, saw thousands of shops open in England and Wales: after opening on which day was legalised … ?

Q2) More to the point, name any of the three chain stores who — according to the BBC — opened branches that day … 

Q3) 28th August, 1789, saw William Herschel discover the moon, Enceladus.   Enceladus is a moon of which planet … ?

Q4) 28th August, 1998, saw which country attempt to make the Qur’an it’s supreme law … ?

Q5) Finally … 28th August, 1953, saw which country’s first commercial TV station begin broadcasting … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 27th August, 1859, saw the first commercially successful oil well discovered: in which US state … ?

A1) Pennsylvania.

Q2) 27th August, 1955, saw the first publication of the world’s best selling copyrighted book.   What IS that book?

A2) The Guinness Book of Records.

Q3) 27th August, 1993, saw the completion of the Rainbow Bridge: in which Japanese city is that bridge … ?

A3) Tokyo.

Q4) 27th August, 2003, saw Mars make its closest approach to Earth, in roughly 60, 000 years.   Name either of the Martian moons …

A4) Phobos and Deimos.

Q5) Finally … 27th August, 1990, saw the original launch of the original version of which BBC radio station … ?

A5) Radio 5.

Enjoy those: I’ll leave you with this thought form Uncle Silas …

“There comes with old age a time when the heart is no longer fusible or malleable, and must retain the form in which it has cooled down.”

From the conclusion of Uncle Silas, by Sheridan Le Fanu, 28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873.

And given it’s former Stranglers frontman, Hugh Cornwell’s, birthday … ?

With this tune … 

Have a good day … 

*        Oh, Debbi, did I show you any of the stuff I was writing for the Gazette?   I’ve got to admit, I’m thoroughly enjoying that: it don’t half give me some ideas … !

Not In My Name, Thank You.

Can I tell you something, here … ?

Can I … ?

I have to admit, I, personally, never approve of Britain being part of the coalition that took part in the invasion of Iraq in the wake of the 9/11 attacks on the USA.

I felt the Afghanistan invasion was dubious: but had a certain amount of justification.

But the Iraq invasion … ?

No.   I felt that was a US war.   One that Britain had little excuse to be part of, and that we joined on very shaky grounds.

If I’ve understood things correctly, we had very shaky evidence to invade Iraq: the Dodgy Dossier was possibly only the start of it.

And — again, if I’ve understood things correctly — the UN mandates the coalition went into Iraq on the back of, were based on, again, very shaky ground.

Shaky: and having little in the way of international agreement.

So to see, today, that the UK’s House of Commons has been recalled, to discuss the chemical weapons attack in Syria, last Wednesday, is … 

Well … 

It’s something I’m concerned about, let’s put it that way.

PM: Speaker agrees request to recall Parliament on Thurs. Will be a clear Gov motion & vote on response to chemical weapons attacks. #Syria
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) August 27, 2013

~≈î≈~

Now I realise I’m only one person.

But I’m one amongst many who felt that the Iraq War was not a good thing.

I felt we went in on shaky evidence, and an incomplete UN Mandate.

So, on seeing that Parliament is being recalled, I have to wonder about a lot of things.

Firstly … ?

Granted that a UN weapons inspection team has gone into Syria to check on what happened in the area of Damascus where the attack happened.

My hope, here, is that the team finds evidence — good evidence — of what chemical weapons were used.   And, more to the point, by whom.

Once that’s put beyond doubt … ?

Once that’s so far beyond doubt that the leaders of Russia and China agree who was behind it, AND agree UN action against the perpetrators is needed.

Once that’s done … ?

Once that’s done, then I’ll be happy.

Possibly,

The Daily Teaser — 27-8-2013

You know, THAT’S a start.

My kid sister Ruth — my nephew, Jude’s mother — bought herself a new computer a Few days ago: unfortunately, not a Mac, despite my urging.

But decided to grab my help, transferring stuff across.

Ye GODS, but Windows 8’s a nightmare … !   That tiled GUI … ?   It’s good: and does work well, from the little I’ve seen.

But using it on a non-touchscreen desktop?   Like the cheaper models available, or an (upgraded) older model machine … ?    I think Microsoft could’ve done a touch better, there,

Let’s move on, there, shall we?

Before I get started … !

~≈©≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with telling us she’d found yesterday’s questions very educational, she also bagged 6½† out of seven.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video … 

Q1) 27th August, 1859, saw the first commercially successful oil well discovered: in which US state … ?

Q2) 27th August, 1955, saw the first publication of the world’s best selling copyrighted book.   What IS that book?

Q3) 27th August, 1993, saw the completion of the Rainbow Bridge: in which Japanese city is that bridge … ?

Q4) 27th August, 2003, saw Mars make its closest approach to Earth, in roughly 60, 000 years.   Name either of the Martian moons …

Q5) Finally … 27th August, 1990, saw the original launch of the original version of which BBC radio station … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 26th August saw Captain James Cook set off on his first voyage of exploration.   In which year of the 1760s … ?

A1) 1768.

Q2) More to the point, what was the name of his ship … ?

A2) The HMS Endeavour.   (Which originally had been named the Earl Of Pembroke, when it had been built as a collier.)

Q3) That first voyage was — in part — to observe the transit of which planet … ?

A3) Venus.

Q4) It was also trying to find the Terra Australis Incognita, or Unknown Southern … what … ?

A4) Land.

Q5) As part of this voyage, Cook managed to map which modern island nation … ?

A5) New Zealand.   (With only a few minor errors, it has to be said.   He incorrectly placed Minas Tirith on North Island, for example … )

Q6) Which English king commissioned Cook’s first voyage … ?

A6) George 3rd.

Q7) Finally … When James Cook landed back in Britain, in 1771, at which Kentish town did he land … ?

A7) Deal.

Enjoy those.

I’ll leave you with this thought from the late Haile Salassie, who died on the 27th August …

“Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better, the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most, that has made it possible for evil to triumph.”

In memory of Haile Sallassie 1, 23 July 1892 – 27 August 1975.

And this tune … 

Have a good day … !

*        I know I always learn stuff from writing them, Debbi.   Captain Cook — the man who did the groundwork, mapping so much of the coast of Australia and New Zealand — is one of those handy guys to find out about.   I also think he — or, at least, his image, in all those portraits — looks vaguely like an older version of Chris Barrie: Rimmer from Red Dwarf, in other words.

†        Yeah, sorry about the half point, Debbi: the ship was actually called the HMS Endeavour: having been renamed from Earl Of Pembroke, when purchased by the Royal Navy, especially for the mission.