Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29th April 2026.

29th April, 2026.

It’s officially a truth that’s universally acknowledged: a single man who lives on his own really could do with a functioning TV signal.

Yes: it’s official: the communal aerial’s been fixed.

Apparently?   And much as happened in February of this year?

The problem was caused by a loose cable.

Why the cable was loose?

What caused the loose cable?

Is a mystery.

But, given that’s the second time it’s happened, this year?

And has happened a few times, over the years … ?

I know this: it’s going to happen again … 

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Did I mention that my nephew, Jude, was here, yesterday?

My nephew, Jude, was here, yesterday.

It’s amazing what you can do with copy and paste, isn’t it?

I say that … because Jude’s very fond of a specific sound effect: and makes sure it crops up in everyone one of the videos he makes, here.

As he has in his latest.

If everybody could hit like, then look for the Fail sound to turn up, he’d be grateful … !

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Just as a LAST thought … ?

Or possibly two?

Britain’s upcoming local elections are due next Thursday.

And … ?

I had a personal letter from Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform: urging me to vote for them.

My initial response?

He, and they, can bugger off for a start!

Which is when I ripped the thing up, and binned it!

I’m also very aware on the on-going problems the Prime Minister’s facing: over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US.

Which has remembered my of a couple of likes from Sir Terry Pratchett’s The Last Continent.

The story follows the adventures of inept wizard, Rincewind, as he tries to get home from XXXX, the Discworld’s equivalent to Australia.

During his journey?

One of the continent’s inhabitants tells Rincewind that the country imprisons its politicians the minute they get elected.

And, when asked, happily tells Rincewind why.

“It saves time.”

Seems sensible to me … 

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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)        29th April is Shōwa Day.   Where: Japan, China or Tibet?

Q2)        It marks whose reign: Emperor Hirohito’s, Mao Zedong’s or the Dalai Lama’s?

Q3)        The People’s Budget passed on 29th April, 1910: by the UK’s then government.   Who was the Prime Minister who led that government: Henry Campbell-Bannerman, H. H. Asquith or Winston Churchill?

Q4)        Prince William, the Prince of Wales, married Catherine, the (now) Princess of Wales on 29th April, 2011.   Where: Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey or Notre Dame de France?

Q5)        Finally … ?   William Randolf Hearst was born on 29th April, 1863.   His Hearst Corporation published what: music, newspapers or cookbooks?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant discovered high levels of radiation: on 28th April, 1986.   Radiation from a fire, where: Three Mile Island, Windscale or Chernobyl?

A1)        Chernobyl.

Q2)        Otho was born on 28th April, AD 32.   He was Roman emperor for three months. When: AD69, AD71 or AD73?

A2)        AD69.

Q3)        28th April is Sardinia Day.   Sardinia is an island region that’s part of which nation: Spain, France or Italy?

A3)        Italy.

Q4)        28th April is the Restoration of Sovereignty Day.   Where: China, Japan or Vietnam?

A4)        Japan.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Ponoma was wrecked on 28th April, 1859.   Off the coast of where: Scotland, Ireland, Wales or England?

A5)        Ireland.

Here’s a thought …

“A politician will do anything to keep his job - even become a patriot.”

William Randolf Hearst, 29 April 1863 – 14 August 1951.

And a Duke Ellington piece …

The next ten question set will be on 17th May: it’s about Dennis Potter.

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!   (It was Chernobyl, Mum, rather than Three Mile Island.)

†        I hope the King can, Debbi: there’s been rumblings, already … !

        Thankfully, Giphy has an exploding potato gif.   Unfortunately, I can’t find the “Dry Bones” clip on YouTube, Vimeo, Daily Motion or anywhere else … !

via GIPHY