Daily Quiz anyone? New month of JULY thread

[zico]

OK. So here's the month of JULY quiz thread. You know the rules. Don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores

[zico]

"Not long to The Olympics so here is the Summer Olympics Quiz 1. Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals? Michael Phelps 2. This tennis couple married in October 2001, the wife won Olympic gold in 1988 and the husband won gold in 1996 - who are they? Point for each Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf 3. Which Olympic sport comprises of fencing, freestyle swimming, show jumping, pistol shooting and a cross-country run? The Modern Pentathlon 4. Rower Sir Steve Redgrave won gold medals at how many consecutive Olympic Games? Five (from 1984 to 2000) 5. Which 9-time Olympic medallist said: ""If you fail to prepare, you‚Äôve prepared to fail""? Mark Spitz 6. Which four gold medal gymnast was nicknamed the ""Sparrow from Minsk""? Olga Korbut 7. Who won two gold medals for Great Britain in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, despite being aged 13 and the youngest member of the team? Ellie Simmonds 8. How many Olympic gold medals has Carl Lewis won, is it 7, 8 or 9? Nine 9. Anthony Joshua won Olympic gold at which Olympics? London 2012 10. Who became Olympic champion in the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she also lit the Olympic Flame? Cathy Freeman 11. Which male English track and field athlete was Olympic 100 metres sprint champion in 1924? Harold Abrahams (as depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire) 12. Which British runner was helped by his father to complete his semi-final race in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics after tearing a hamstring? Derek Redmond 13. How many Olympic medals does Sebastian Coe have? Four ‚Äì Two golds and Two Silvers 14. Who in 1984 became the first American, male or female, to win a gold medal in the gymnastics? Mary Lou Retton 15. Usain Bolt won 8 Olympic Golds. It could have been 9 if teammate Nesta Carter hadn‚Äôt been found guilty in 2017 of doping at the 2008 Olympics which meant Jamaica's 4x100 metres relay team had to give back their gold medals. In which city was the 2008 Olympics held? Beijing 16. Who is the most successful sailor in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics? Ben Ainslie 17. Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic Cauldron in which city? Atlanta 18. The Olympic torch is a tribute to the fire that burned throughout the ancient Greek Olympic games honouring which goddess? Hestia 19. Which famous actor and singer became mentor to Torvill and Dean and gave the pair acting lessons in order to heighten the performance of their figure skating and came along to sit at the ringside during their famous Bol?©ro performance at the Sarajevo Olympics in 1984? Michael Crawford 20. What colours are the five Olympic rings? Point for each Blue, yellow, black, green and red"

[zico]

"Not long to The Olympics so here is the Summer Olympics Quiz 1. Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals? Michael Phelps 2. This tennis couple married in October 2001, the wife won Olympic gold in 1988 and the husband won gold in 1996 - who are they? Point for each Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf 3. Which Olympic sport comprises of fencing, freestyle swimming, show jumping, pistol shooting and a cross-country run? The Modern Pentathlon 4. Rower Sir Steve Redgrave won gold medals at how many consecutive Olympic Games? Five (from 1984 to 2000) 5. Which 9-time Olympic medallist said: ""If you fail to prepare, you‚Äôve prepared to fail""? Mark Spitz 6. Which four gold medal gymnast was nicknamed the ""Sparrow from Minsk""? Olga Korbut 7. Who won two gold medals for Great Britain in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, despite being aged 13 and the youngest member of the team? Ellie Simmonds 8. How many Olympic gold medals has Carl Lewis won, is it 7, 8 or 9? Nine 9. Anthony Joshua won Olympic gold at which Olympics? London 2012 10. Who became Olympic champion in the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she also lit the Olympic Flame? Cathy Freeman 11. Which male English track and field athlete was Olympic 100 metres sprint champion in 1924? Harold Abrahams (as depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire) 12. Which British runner was helped by his father to complete his semi-final race in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics after tearing a hamstring? Derek Redmond 13. How many Olympic medals does Sebastian Coe have? Four ‚Äì Two golds and Two Silvers 14. Who in 1984 became the first American, male or female, to win a gold medal in the gymnastics? Mary Lou Retton 15. Usain Bolt won 8 Olympic Golds. It could have been 9 if teammate Nesta Carter hadn‚Äôt been found guilty in 2017 of doping at the 2008 Olympics which meant Jamaica's 4x100 metres relay team had to give back their gold medals. In which city was the 2008 Olympics held? Beijing 16. Who is the most successful sailor in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics? Ben Ainslie 17. Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic Cauldron in which city? Atlanta 18. The Olympic torch is a tribute to the fire that burned throughout the ancient Greek Olympic games honouring which goddess? Hestia 19. Which famous actor and singer became mentor to Torvill and Dean and gave the pair acting lessons in order to heighten the performance of their figure skating and came along to sit at the ringside during their famous Bol?©ro performance at the Sarajevo Olympics in 1984? Michael Crawford 20. What colours are the five Olympic rings? Point for each Blue, yellow, black, green and red"

[zico]

"Not long to The Olympics so here is the Summer Olympics Quiz 1. Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals? 2. This tennis couple married in October 2001, the wife won Olympic gold in 1988 and the husband won gold in 1996 - who are they? Point for each 3. Which Olympic sport comprises of fencing, freestyle swimming, show jumping, pistol shooting and a cross-country run? 4. Rower Sir Steve Redgrave won gold medals at how many consecutive Olympic Games? 5. Which 9-time Olympic medallist said: ""If you fail to prepare, you‚Äôve prepared to fail""? 6. Which four gold medal gymnast was nicknamed the ""Sparrow from Minsk""? 7. Who won two gold medals for Great Britain in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, despite being aged 13 and the youngest member of the team? 8. How many Olympic gold medals has Carl Lewis won, is it 7, 8 or 9? 9. Anthony Joshua won Olympic gold at which Olympics? 10. Who became Olympic champion in the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she also lit the Olympic Flame? 11. Which male English track and field athlete was Olympic 100 metres sprint champion in 1924? 12. Which British runner was helped by his father to complete his semi-final race in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics after tearing a hamstring? 13. How many Olympic medals does Sebastian Coe have? 14. Who in 1984 became the first American, male or female, to win a gold medal in the gymnastics? 15. Usain Bolt won 8 Olympic Golds. It could have been 9 if teammate Nesta Carter hadn‚Äôt been found guilty in 2017 of doping at the 2008 Olympics which meant Jamaica's 4x100 metres relay team had to give back their gold medals. In which city was the 2008 Olympics held? 16. Who is the most successful sailor in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics? 17. Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic Cauldron in which city? 18. The Olympic torch is a tribute to the fire that burned throughout the ancient Greek Olympic games honouring which goddess? 19. Which famous actor and singer became mentor to Torvill and Dean and gave the pair acting lessons in order to heighten the performance of their figure skating and came along to sit at the ringside during their famous Bol?©ro performance at the Sarajevo Olympics in 1984? 20. What colours are the five Olympic rings? Point for each"

[easthammer]

9 thanks Zico

[mallard]

11 thanks Zico

[Westside]

9. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

"Names Quiz 1. Which boy's name jumped from 814th most popular male name in 1968 to 668th in 1969, following the release of the Beatles' song? Jude 2. How did we better know Edson Arantes do Nascimento? Pele 3. Which feminine name beginning with the letter C meaning 'blooming' or 'fertility', was the most popular girl's baby name in the UK at the start of the new millennium? Chloe 4. What is the name of the patient in the game, Operation? Cavity Sam 5. What are the first names of Lady Chatterley and the gamekeeper Mellors in the book Lady Chatterley's Lover? Constance or Connie, and Oliver (Mellors) – point for each 6. In 2005, what did snooker player Jimmy white temporarily change his name to as part of a sponsorship deal with HP Sauce? Jimmy Brown 7. What is the first name of the escaped convict, Magwitch, in the Charles Dicken's novel Great Expectations? Abel 8. Which first name is shared by the wife of George Washington and a famous American TV personality convicted of a stock trading offence in 2004? Martha - (Martha Stewart) 9. What is Barack Obama's middle name? Hussein 10. In the 18th century, Francois-Marie Arouet adopted which single name, for both literary and personal use? Voltaire 11. What was Indiana Jones real first name? Henry 12. What were the first names of Abbott & Costello? Point for each. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello 13. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a daughter named after which day of the week? Sunday (Sunday Rose) 14. What full name is slang for a common soldier in the British Army, particularly associated with World War I? Tommy Atkins – half a point for just Tommy 15. Explorer Robert Scott shares his middle name with that of a bird of prey, what is it? Falcon 16. In Only Fools and Horses what is Rodney's middle name? Charlton 17. Co-stars of a classic 1960 American epic historical drama film Issur Danielovitch and Bernard Schwartz were better known as whom? Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis (Spartacus) 18. All detectives need a sidekick. Sherlock Holmes had Dr Watson. Who was Hercule Poirot's sidekick? Captain Arthur Hastings 19. Which iconic American film actress, born Lucille Fay LeSueur, had her name changed as a result of a magazine poll organised by her studio, MGM? Joan Crawford 20. Rita Maria Crudgington became famous after ripping her skirt off, but what name did she choose to perform under? Cheryl Baker"

[zico]

"Names Quiz 1. Which boy's name jumped from 814th most popular male name in 1968 to 668th in 1969, following the release of the Beatles' song? 2. How did we better know Edson Arantes do Nascimento? 3. Which feminine name beginning with the letter C meaning 'blooming' or 'fertility', was the most popular girl's baby name in the UK at the start of the new millennium? 4. What is the name of the patient in the game, Operation? 5. What are the first names of Lady Chatterley and the gamekeeper Mellors in the book Lady Chatterley's Lover? 6. In 2005, what did snooker player Jimmy white temporarily change his name to as part of a sponsorship deal with HP Sauce? 7. What is the first name of the escaped convict, Magwitch, in the Charles Dicken's novel Great Expectations? 8. Which first name is shared by the wife of George Washington and a famous American TV personality convicted of a stock trading offence in 2004? 9. What is Barack Obama's middle name? 10. In the 18th century, Francois-Marie Arouet adopted which single name, for both literary and personal use? 11. What was Indiana Jones real first name? 12. What were the first names of Abbott & Costello? Point for each. 13. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a daughter named after which day of the week? 14. What full name is slang for a common soldier in the British Army, particularly associated with World War I? 15. Explorer Robert Scott shares his middle name with that of a bird of prey, what is it? 16. In Only Fools and Horses what is Rodney's middle name? 17. Co-stars of a classic 1960 American epic historical drama film Issur Danielovitch and Bernard Schwartz were better known as whom? 18. All detectives need a sidekick. Sherlock Holmes had Dr Watson. Who was Hercule Poirot's sidekick? 19. Which iconic American film actress, born Lucille Fay LeSueur, had her name changed as a result of a magazine poll organised by her studio, MGM? 20. Rita Maria Crudgington became famous after ripping her skirt off, but what name did she choose to perform under?"

[zico]

"Ah no East, just me, the telly and a deliveroo tonight considering they sent a Euro £10 off promotion through. Treat myself to a burger and chips!"

[zico]

"Ah no East, just me, the telly and a deliveroo tonight considering they sent a Euro £10 off promotion through. Treat myself to a burger and chips!"

[easthammer]

"14 for the News Quiz thanks, Zico. I wondered if you had gone to Berlin;). A young hammer I know set off yesterday night, said it was only a 9 hours drive from Calais. I will make the effort to go 2 miles to watch the game with family. Just been told they will pick us up so that I can have a drink watching the game. Got a feeling it won't be much of a celebration though."

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

"Sorry gents first time in 24 hours the site has been running so apologies for the late late answers! Newspaper Quiz 1. Which French daily afternoon newspaper's title translates into English as 'the world'? Le Monde 2. Which newspaper began life in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register? The Times 3. The Rupert Bear comic strip has appeared in which British newspaper since 1920? The Daily Express 4. First published in 1791, name the world's oldest Sunday newspaper? The Observer 5. After 168 years in print, The News of the World printed its final edition in which year, was it 2006, 2011 or 2016? 2011 6. Which German newspaper is the best-selling tabloid not only in Germany, but in all of Europe? Bild 7. Complete the 13th of March 1986 The Sun newspaper headline: ""FREDDIE STARR ATE MY....?"" Hamster 8. Which British newspaper, with a daily circulation of 360 thousand in 2019, has the motto, ""Was, is, and will be"", which has appeared in its editorial pages since 1858? The Telegraph 9. The British daily newspaper, The Guardian, was founded in which city in 1821, was it London, Liverpool or Manchester? Manchester (It was known as The Manchester Guardian up to 1959.) 10. Name the oldest national daily newspaper in France, which takes its name from a play written in 1778 by Pierre Beaumarchais? Le Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro is the play.) 11. The Daily Star was first published in the UK in which decade? 1970s (1978) 12. Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward did much of the original reporting on the Watergate scandal whilst working for which newspaper? The Washington Post 13. In January 1986 to much union annoyance, Rupert Murdoch's News International group shifted production to a new plant in which district of East London? Wapping 14. What did Arthur Wynne invent in December 1913, for the Sunday newspaper, The New York World? The first crossword 15. Name the British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publication launched in April 1986? Racing Post 16. In February 2018 the Sun's 40-year domination at the top of the UK circulation charts was eclipsed by which free newspaper? Metro 17. What was the last name of Britain's best known agony aunt who wrote the 'Dear Marje' column for the Daily Mirror newspaper? Proops 18. You magazine is a women's magazine supplement found in which newspaper? Mail on Sunday 19. What colour paper is The Financial Times printed on? Pink (salmon-pink) 20. It has one of the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, complete the title of the American newspaper: ""USA .....""? Today (USA Today)"

[zico]

"Newspaper Quiz 1. Which French daily afternoon newspaper's title translates into English as 'the world'? 2. Which newspaper began life in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register? 3. The Rupert Bear comic strip has appeared in which British newspaper since 1920? 4. First published in 1791, name the world's oldest Sunday newspaper? 5. After 168 years in print, The News of the World printed its final edition in which year, was it 2006, 2011 or 2016? 6. Which German newspaper is the best-selling tabloid not only in Germany, but in all of Europe? 7. Complete the 13th of March 1986 The Sun newspaper headline: ""FREDDIE STARR ATE MY....?"" 8. Which British newspaper, with a daily circulation of 360 thousand in 2019, has the motto, ""Was, is, and will be"", which has appeared in its editorial pages since 1858? 9. The British daily newspaper, The Guardian, was founded in which city in 1821, was it London, Liverpool or Manchester? 10. Name the oldest national daily newspaper in France, which takes its name from a play written in 1778 by Pierre Beaumarchais? 11. The Daily Star was first published in the UK in which decade? 12. Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward did much of the original reporting on the Watergate scandal whilst working for which newspaper? 13. In January 1986 to much union annoyance, Rupert Murdoch's News International group shifted production to a new plant in which district of East London? 14. What did Arthur Wynne invent in December 1913, for the Sunday newspaper, The New York World? 15. Name the British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publication launched in April 1986? 16. In February 2018 the Sun's 40-year domination at the top of the UK circulation charts was eclipsed by which free newspaper? 17. What was the last name of Britain's best known agony aunt who wrote the 'Dear Marje' column for the Daily Mirror newspaper? 18. You magazine is a women's magazine supplement found in which newspaper? 19. What colour paper is The Financial Times printed on? 20. It has one of the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, complete the title of the American newspaper: ""USA .....""?"

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico.

[mallard]

Only 6 but learned loads from that Thanks Zico

[easthammer]

12 thanks Zico

[zico]

"Assassinations Quiz 1. Julius Caesar was assassinated on 15th March, 44 BC by Marcus Brutus and other senators. What allegedly were Caesars last words? ‘Et Tu Bruti,’or “Brute” meaning you too Brutus. 2. Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in 336. His son Alexander III of Macedon succeeded his father to the throne. How is Alexander III of Macedon more commonly known? Alexander the Great 3. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury was stabbed to death at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 by four knights on the orders of which King? Henry II 4. The only British prime minister to be assassinated was in 1812 in Lobby of the House of Commons. Name the Prime Minister and a bonus point if you can name his assassin? Spencer Perceval - John Bellingham 5. Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14th, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC by whom? If you can name the play he was watching at the time I’ll give you a bonus 5 points? John Wilkes Booth - Our American Cousin. 6. In 1881 the 20th president of the United States was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau at a Railroad station in Washington, D.C. Who was that President? James Garfield 7. Which American outlaw, bank and train robber, guerrilla and leader of a gang of American outlaws was shot near Kearney, Missouri in 1882 by Robert Ford? Jesse James 8. The 25th president of the United States William McKinley was assassinated in 1901 by Leon Czolgosz. The tallest mountain in North America was named after him, (Mount McKinley). Controversy started when Barack Obama administration announced the mountains original name would be restored in line with the Alaska Geographic Board's designation. What is it officially known as now? Denali 9. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914 by Gavrilo Princip sparked the beginning of World War I. In which European city did this assassination take place? Sarajevo in Bosnia. 10. Who did Nathuram Godse assassinate on 30th January 1948 in New Delhi, India? Mahatma Gandhi 11. The official line is that John F Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963 on a visit to Dallas, Texas. In which month did this occur? November - 22nd 12. Malcolm Little (Malcolm X) was killed in the Audubon Ballroom, New York Cityallegedly by three members of the Nation of Islam on February 21, 1965, at age 39. In the 1992 American epic biographical drama film which actor played the title role? Denzel Washington 13. What relation was Marvin Gays assassin? His father 14. On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in which US city? Los Angeles 15. At the Palace of Westminster on 30 March 1979 the British Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, was assassinated by the Irish National Liberation Army with a bomb fixed under his car. Who was he? Airey Neave 16. Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, a relative of the British royal family, was assassinated on 27 August 1979 when Thomas McMahon, an Irish republican and volunteer for the Provisional Irish Republican Army placed a 50lb gelignite bomb on a fishing boat owned by Mountbatten, while it was harboured overnight in Mullaghmore Peninsula in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland. What was the name of the boat? Shadow V 17. Outside the Dakota apartment building, Manhatten, New York City Mark David Chapman shot and killed John Lennon on 8th December 1980. How old was Lennon when he died? 40 18. Satwant Singh and Beant Singh murdered Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in October of which year in the 80’s? 1984 19. Name the British-naturalised Russian defector and former officer of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) who died after being poisoned by radioactive polonium-210 back in 2006? Alexander Litvinenko 20. Which former Prime Minister of Pakistan and then-leader of the opposition party Pakistan People's Party was assassinated on 27 December 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan? Benazir Bhutto"

[zico]

"ha ha, brilliant re Swap Shop number., Weird isn't it. I can remember all my old car number plates but can't remember the new one! Apologies for no quiz today. The site died last night and I couldn't get on at all until now. Here is tomorrows in case same thing happens. Assassinations Quiz 1. Julius Caesar was assassinated on 15th March, 44 BC by Marcus Brutus and other senators. What allegedly were Caesars last words? 2. Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in 336. His son Alexander III of Macedon succeeded his father to the throne. How is Alexander III of Macedon more commonly known? 3. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury was stabbed to death at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 by four knights on the orders of which King? 4. The only British prime minister to be assassinated was in 1812 in Lobby of the House of Commons. Name the Prime Minister and a bonus point if you can name his assassin? 5. Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14th, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC by whom? If you can name the play he was watching at the time I’ll give you a bonus 5 points? 6. In 1881 the 20th president of the United States was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau at a Railroad station in Washington, D.C. Who was that President? 7. Which American outlaw, bank and train robber, guerrilla and leader of a gang of American outlaws was shot near Kearney, Missouri in 1882 by Robert Ford? 8. The 25th president of the United States William McKinley was assassinated in 1901 by Leon Czolgosz. The tallest mountain in North America was named after him, (Mount McKinley). Controversy started when Barack Obama administration announced the mountains original name would be restored in line with the Alaska Geographic Board's designation. What is it officially known as now? 9. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914 by Gavrilo Princip sparked the beginning of World War I. In which European city did this assassination take place? 10. Who did Nathuram Godse assassinate on 30th January 1948 in New Delhi, India? 11. The official line is that John F Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963 on a visit to Dallas, Texas. In which month did this occur? 12. Malcolm Little (Malcolm X) was killed in the Audubon Ballroom, New York Cityallegedly by three members of the Nation of Islam on February 21, 1965, at age 39. In the 1992 American epic biographical drama film which actor played the title role? 13. What relation was Marvin Gays assassin? 14. On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in which US city? 15. At the Palace of Westminster on 30 March 1979 the British Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, was assassinated by the Irish National Liberation Army with a bomb fixed under his car. Who was he? 16. Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, a relative of the British royal family, was assassinated on 27 August 1979 when Thomas McMahon, an Irish republican and volunteer for the Provisional Irish Republican Army placed a 50lb gelignite bomb on a fishing boat owned by Mountbatten, while it was harboured overnight in Mullaghmore Peninsula in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland. What was the name of the boat? 17. Outside the Dakota apartment building, Manhatten, New York City Mark David Chapman shot and killed John Lennon on 8th December 1980. How old was Lennon when he died? 18. Satwant Singh and Beant Singh murdered Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in October of which year in the 80’s? 19. Name the British-naturalised Russian defector and former officer of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) who died after being poisoned by radioactive polonium-210 back in 2006? 20. Which former Prime Minister of Pakistan and then-leader of the opposition party Pakistan People's Party was assassinated on 27 December 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan?"

[mallard]

17 - the phone number rolled off my tongue after all these years ! Good quiz Zico

[easthammer]

"14 for thanks Zico I am afraid that I didn't remember the Swap Shop phone number. in truth, I struggle with my mobile number. ;)"

[Westside]

"20, thanks Zico. Ashamed to say, I remember the Swap Shop phone number."

[zico]

"Oldies Quiz 1. Which American situation comedy series that aired between September 1966 and March 1968 followed the adventures of four young men trying to make a name for themselves as a rock 'n roll band? The Monkees 2. What bright colour were traditional retro Space Hoppers? Orange 3. Whose had the catchphrases ""walkies"" and ""sit!""? Barbara Woodhouse 4. Which early 1970s British television show starring Oliver Tobias and Brian Blessed was set in the Dark Ages a century after the Roman withdrawal from Britain? Arthur of the Britons 5. What was the name of the barman of the Winchester Club in television's Minder? Dave 6. Which Prime Minister is best known for his controversial handling of the Suez crisis in 1956? Sir Anthony Eden 7. Who was the original presenter of the British television quiz show Blockbusters? Bob Holness 8. Which England striker made 391 appearances for Southampton between 1965 and 1977? Mick Channon 9. Which ship, in service with the Royal Navy from 1959 until 1984, was the flagship of the British forces during the Falklands War? HMS Hermes 10. Which coupe built by the Ford Motor Company was marketed as ""The Car You Always Promised Yourself""? Ford Capri 11. Which black and white American television series presented by Rod Serling featured a story in which characters found themselves dealing with unusual events? The Twilight Zone 12. Paul Henry is an English actor best known for his role as which soap character? Two points if you get the characters surname as well. Benny (Benny Hawkins - Crossroads) 13. In 1978 the world's first test-tube baby was born in Oldham, can you remember her name? Louise Brown 14. Which stamps were a British sales promotion scheme that rewarded shoppers with stamps which were stuck into books which could be used to purchase gifts from a catalogue? Green Shield Stamps 15. Which South American country beat Scotland 3-1 in the 1978 World Cup Football Finals? Peru 16. Which pop star married Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees in February 1969? Lulu 17. Which home computer produced by Sinclair Research was launched in the UK in March 1981? ZX81 18. Which government scientific advisor became famous as a TV personality and was featured on Thomas Dolby's 1982 synthpop hit, ""She Blinded Me with Science""? Magnus Pyke 19. Which weekly football magazine was also known for its annual free gift of ""League Ladders""? Shoot! 20. Can you name the phone number for Multi Coloured Swap Shop from the second series onward? 5 points if you can. (For some bizarre reason I always remember it!!) 01 811 8055. The first series had a different number, 01 288 8055, before being changed to the number retained throughout the rest of the show's run, and retained for its successor, Saturday Superstore."

[Westside]

"14, for the Euros. Thanks Zico."

[zico]

"Had so many questions for the nostalgia quiz had enough left over for this Oldies Quiz 1. Which American situation comedy series that aired between September 1966 and March 1968 followed the adventures of four young men trying to make a name for themselves as a rock 'n roll band? 2. What bright colour were traditional retro Space Hoppers? 3. Whose had the catchphrases ""walkies"" and ""sit!""? 4. Which early 1970s British television show starring Oliver Tobias and Brian Blessed was set in the Dark Ages a century after the Roman withdrawal from Britain? 5. What was the name of the barman of the Winchester Club in television's Minder? 6. Which Prime Minister is best known for his controversial handling of the Suez crisis in 1956? 7. Who was the original presenter of the British television quiz show Blockbusters? 8. Which England striker made 391 appearances for Southampton between 1965 and 1977? 9. Which ship, in service with the Royal Navy from 1959 until 1984, was the flagship of the British forces during the Falklands War? 10. Which coupe built by the Ford Motor Company was marketed as ""The Car You Always Promised Yourself""? 11. Which black and white American television series presented by Rod Serling featured a story in which characters found themselves dealing with unusual events? 12. Paul Henry is an English actor best known for his role as which soap character? Two points if you get the characters surname as well. 13. In 1978 the world's first test-tube baby was born in Oldham, can you remember her name? 14. Which stamps were a British sales promotion scheme that rewarded shoppers with stamps which were stuck into books which could be used to purchase gifts from a catalogue? 15. Which South American country beat Scotland 3-1 in the 1978 World Cup Football Finals? 16. Which pop star married Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees in February 1969? 17. Which home computer produced by Sinclair Research was launched in the UK in March 1981? 18. Which government scientific advisor became famous as a TV personality and was featured on Thomas Dolby's 1982 synthpop hit, ""She Blinded Me with Science""? 19. Which weekly football magazine was also known for its annual free gift of ""League Ladders""? 20. Can you name the phone number for Multi Coloured Swap Shop from the second series onward? 5 points if you can. (For some bizarre reason I always remember it!!)"