Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th September, 2022.

10th September, 2022.

Right … 

I think we can say things are starting to quieten down.

Or, at least, the news channels are moving more from the Queen’s death: and more to the King’s ascension to the throne.

And occasional bits of news from else where.

I’m not especially a royalist: nor a republican.

But Charles taking office is the more interesting part: as it’s not something I’ve seen happen.

I think many of us haven’t seen happen.

It’s possibly going to be interesting.

And quite probably going to be on the iPlayer for months.

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Either way?

The BBC’s coverage is getting … mildly excessive.

There’s other stuff happening in the world: and I’d appreciate hearing about it.

About the only thing I can say I’ve learnt?

Is that Parliament will reconvene on the 21st September.

I look forward to it.

The sooner life can go on — and the government start helping people — the better.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and 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)        10th September, 2020, saw the death of Dame Diana Rigg.   She played Mrs. Winifred Gillyflower in a 2013 episode of Dr Who.   Who played the Doctor in that episode: David Tennant, Matt Smith or Peter Capaldi?

Q2)        10th September is the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.   He’s the patron saint of whom: ferrets, babies or judges?

Q3)        Which American charge card launched in the UK, on 10th September, 1963: Visa, American Express or Mastercard?

Q4)        John Smith was named as Council President of Jamestown: on 10th September, 1608.   Jamestown is in which US state: Virginia, New Jersey or New York?

Q5)        Finally … ?   10th September, 1941, saw the birth of musician, Christopher Hogwood.   He played what: the harpsichord, piano or hurdy-gurdy?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Janet Fielding was born on 9th September, 1953.   Who did she play in the classic version of Dr Who: Ace, Tegan or Sarah Jane Smith?

A1)        Tegan. (I know her from somewhere.)

Q2)        9th September, 1941, saw the birth of singer, Otis Redding.   His first successful song was These Arms of Mine. The song was released in which year of the 1960s: 1961, 1962 or 1963?

A2)        1962.

Q3)        Hugh Grant was born on 9th September, 1960.   He played Lord James D’Ampton in which 1988 film: Rowing with the Wind, The Lair of the White Worm or The Dawning?

A3)        The Lair of the White Worm.

Q4)        9th September is the feast day of Saint Peter Claver.   He’s a patron saint of where: Colombia, Ecuador or Guyana?

A4)        Colombia.

Q5)        Finally … ?   9th September, 1543, saw Mary Stuart crowned as Queen of Scots.   In which Scottish town: St. Andrews, Stirling or Wishaw?

A5)        Stirling.

Here’s a thought … 

“Whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first call promising.”

Cyril Connolly, 10 September 1903 – 26 November 1974.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        Worm should be floating around, somewhere, Olga.   It’s directed by Ken Russell, based on a novel by Bram Stoker … and Peter Capaldi’s playing the main character.   The Spanish Amazon’s got a copy, if you’re interested!

        Yes: she did.   We got a hell of a lot of stories from MPs, yesterday: Parliament’s having a two day sitting about it.   And then there was the 2012 Olympic Opening ceremony: I don’t know if you saw me post the film, yesterday: but, apparently, her personal appearance in it was her idea … 

        I think the humour must have helped: especially dealing with Boris!

        If it’s got any appeal, Olga?   The King is supposed to be planning to slim the family down.   That should help keep costs down.   (With Harry and Meghan in the US, that leaves Camilla, William and Catherine to do the jobs.)

        The meeting went well enough.   Although I had another temporary case worker.   My new one’s on annual leave.   Sublime to the ridiculous doesn’t start!

‡        From the little I know, Debbi, there’s a large diplomatic component.   I get the impression the late Queen had a huge amount of knowledge: something Charles will have been able to draw on, over the years.

        The key role, I think … ?   Is going to be the red boxes: a parliamentary bill only becomes law, once the monarch puts their name to it.   That only starts happening, formally, after he’s sworn in, MPs swear the Oath of Allegiance^, Parliament reconvened … and he’s at his desk …

        The sooner that happens, the better, I think!

^        The Oath’s a suitably revised version of this: https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/swearingin/

ª        Apparently, Debbi?   Government despatch boxes are lead lined: they have to be able to sink, if needed.