Daily Quiz anyone?

[easthammer]

"If you are stuck at home and bored like me. How about exercising the old grey cells? I have for a number of years run quiz nights and couple of times a year. I was due to do one tomorrow which is now cancelled So I have a bank of questions sitting in my computer's hard drive. They are quite eclectic in their nature. I am thinking I could put up a set of questions for which you write down your answers. After 30mins or so I will put up the answers. DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS. before I post the right answers. You mark your own answers and post your score. I will then record the scores and at the end of the ""lockdown"" we will see who is WHO's brainbox supreme. Obiviously no looking up the answers (you only cheat yourselves) Word of warning these won't be easy questions as they have been devised for teams of six. Forming teams on here might be too problematic. So I'll try to pick out the easier questions. Any interest?"

[Mad Dog]

10. Gracias (including the gimme)

[zico]

"Far Cough 7:00 Fri Jun 9 Ha ha, just seen that. Very un PROFESSIONAL of me!"

[Far Cough]

6 and that includes the gimme for number 18 ;-) Cheers zico

[Westside]

17. I watch too much TV.

[Westside]

17. I watch too much TV.

[zico]

"British Drama Quiz 1. Which actor starred as both Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby in 'Midsomer Murders' and Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac in 'Bergerac'? John Nettles 2. 'Heartbeat', a police drama set in the 1960's, was first broadcast on British television in 1992. Who starred in the role of PC Nick Rowan? Nick Berry 3. 'Dixon of Dock Green' starring Jack Warner was broadcast on British television between 1955 and 1976. Warner first played George Dixon in a 1949 film on which the television series was based, but his character was shot dead by Dirk Bogarde after a mere 21 minutes. Name the film? 'The Blue Lamp' 4. John Thaw played the role of Inspector Morse in the series based on stories by which author? Colin Dexter 5. As per the previous question 'Inspector Morse' was shown on British television between 1987 and 2000. What is the first name of the character Morse? Endeavor 6. In which city is 'Taggart' set? Glasgow 7. 'Hazell' was broadcast on British television between 1978 and 1979. James Hazell was a Private Detective played by Nicholas Ball. The series was created by Gordon Williams and which well-known English football manager? Terry Venables 8. 'The Sweeney' was broadcast on British television between 1975 and 1978. It starred John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as Detective Sergeant George Carter. Which police department do Regan and Carter work in? The Flying Squad 9. 'A Touch of Frost', starring David Jason, as Inspector Frost, was first shown on British TV in which year. Was it 1989, 1992 or 1995? 1992 10. 'Z-Cars' was broadcast on British television between 1962 and 1978. What was the spin off series called which featured the detectives, Charles Barlow and John Watt? Softly, Softly 11. 'The Bill' was first broadcast on British television in 1984. Which 'Spice Girl' featured as a guest in an episode called 'Missionary Work', as a troubled teenager. This episode was shown on 23.2.93. Emma Bunton 12. 'Boon' was broadcast on British television between 1986 and 1992. It starred Michael Elphick as the character Ken Boon, who was forced to retire from his job due to being injured at work. He had several business concerns in the series, (as well as being a Private Detective), including being the proprietor of a market garden, called The Ponderosa. What was Boon's occupation prior to his enforced retirement? Fireman 13. 'Life on Mars' was broadcast on British television between 2006 and 2007. It starred John Simm as Sam Tyler, a Detective Chief Inspector in the Greater Manchester police, who is hit by a car, as a result of which he is in a coma. Although in a coma, he is somehow 'transported' back in time. What year does he find himself in? 1973 14. Lynda la Plante wrote seven series of which drama, broadcast on British TV between 1991 and 2006? Prime Suspect 15. Which British actor played Dutch cop Piet in 'Van Der Valk'? Barry Foster 16. 'Dalziel and Pascoe' was first broadcast on British television in 1993, adapted from the book, ‘A Pinch Of Snuff', by Reginald Hill. Which British comedy duo starred in the initial 3-part serial of this police drama? Gareth Hale and Norman Pace 17. 'Messiah' was first broadcast on British television in 2001, starring Ken Stott as Detective Chief Inspector Redfern Metcalfe, who, together with his team, investigated murders. Ken Stott also starred as Detective Inspector Chappell in which UK police drama? The Vice 18. Bodie and Doyle were the Professionals. Can you name the character, who was their Boss, played by Gordon Jackson? Full name for a full point. George Cowley 19. Shoestring is a British detective fiction drama series, set in an unnamed city in the West of England and filmed in Bristol, featuring the down-at-heel private detective Eddie Shoestring. Can you name the actor who played him? Trevor Eve 20. Cracker was a British crime drama series produced by Granada Television for ITV, created and principally written by who? Jimmy McGovern"

[zico]

"British Drama Quiz 1. Which actor starred as both Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby in 'Midsomer Murders' and Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac in 'Bergerac'? 2. 'Heartbeat', a police drama set in the 1960's, was first broadcast on British television in 1992. Who starred in the role of PC Nick Rowan? 3. 'Dixon of Dock Green' starring Jack Warner was broadcast on British television between 1955 and 1976. Warner first played George Dixon in a 1949 film on which the television series was based, but his character was shot dead by Dirk Bogarde after a mere 21 minutes. Name the film? 4. John Thaw played the role of Inspector Morse in the series based on stories by which author? 5. As per the previous question 'Inspector Morse' was shown on British television between 1987 and 2000. What is the first name of the character Morse? 6. In which city is 'Taggart' set? 7. 'Hazell' was broadcast on British television between 1978 and 1979. James Hazell was a Private Detective played by Nicholas Ball. The series was created by Gordon Williams and which well-known English football manager? 8. 'The Sweeney' was broadcast on British television between 1975 and 1978. It starred John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as Detective Sergeant George Carter. Which police department do Regan and Carter work in? 9. 'A Touch of Frost', starring David Jason, as Inspector Frost, was first shown on British TV in which year. Was it 1989, 1992 or 1995? 10. 'Z-Cars' was broadcast on British television between 1962 and 1978. What was the spin off series called which featured the detectives, Charles Barlow and John Watt? 11. 'The Bill' was first broadcast on British television in 1984. Which 'Spice Girl' featured as a guest in an episode called 'Missionary Work', as a troubled teenager. This episode was shown on 23.2.93. 12. 'Boon' was broadcast on British television between 1986 and 1992. It starred Michael Elphick as the character Ken Boon, who was forced to retire from his job due to being injured at work. He had several business concerns in the series, (as well as being a Private Detective), including being the proprietor of a market garden, called The Ponderosa. What was Boon's occupation prior to his enforced retirement? 13. 'Life on Mars' was broadcast on British television between 2006 and 2007. It starred John Simm as Sam Tyler, a Detective Chief Inspector in the Greater Manchester police, who is hit by a car, as a result of which he is in a coma. Although in a coma, he is somehow 'transported' back in time. What year does he find himself in? 14. Lynda la Plante wrote seven series of which drama, broadcast on British TV between 1991 and 2006? 15. Which British actor played Dutch cop Piet in 'Van Der Valk'? 16. 'Dalziel and Pascoe' was first broadcast on British television in 1993, adapted from the book, ‘A Pinch Of Snuff', by Reginald Hill. Which British comedy duo starred in the initial 3-part serial of this police drama? 17. 'Messiah' was first broadcast on British television in 2001, starring Ken Stott as Detective Chief Inspector Redfern Metcalfe, who, together with his team, investigated murders. Ken Stott also starred as Detective Inspector Chappell in which UK police drama? 18. Bodie and Doyle were the Professionals. Can you name the character, who was their Boss, played by Gordon Jackson? Full name for a full point. George Cowley 19. Shoestring is a British detective fiction drama series, set in an unnamed city in the West of England and filmed in Bristol, featuring the down-at-heel private detective Eddie Shoestring. Can you name the actor who played him? 20. Cracker was a British crime drama series produced by Granada Television for ITV, created and principally written by who?"

[Far Cough]

4 thanks

[easthammer]

7 for me thanks MD

[DiCaniosLefty]

"Only 6 as well, thanks"

[riosleftsock]

6 thank you please

[Westside]

8. Thanks.

[zico]

Thanks MD. A very poor 4. Mind must be mushed after last night!

[Mad Dog]

1.       Who released the song “happy” in 2014? PHARREL WILLIAMS 2.      Who are the current superbowl champions? KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 3.      What year did sp*rs last win a trophy? 2008 (CARABAOU CUP) 4.      What was the date west ham last won a trophy (before yesterday)? 10TH MAY 1980  - I’ll also accept aug 24th 1999 (intertoto) 5.      What film won the most recent “best picture” academy award? EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE 6.      How many games did west ham play in this year’s conference league? 15 7.      How many goals did west ham score in this year’s conference league? 35 8.      Who is west ham’s top scorer in the conference league? MICHAIL ANTONIO (7) 9.      What is the name of the stadium used in last night’s final? FORTUNA ARENA 10.   Which team plays their home games there? SK SLAVIA PRAGUE 11.   What was the score in the 1965 cup winners cup final? 2-0 12.   Who scored for west ham that night? ALAN SEALEY (2) 13.   I was 2 days old when west ham last played in a European final.  When is my birthday? 3RD MAY 1976 14.   Who did west ham play in the “war cup” final in 1940? BLACKBURN ROVERS (1-0 WIN) 15.   Who was the last west ham player (before last night) to score for west ham in a cup final? PAUL KONCHESKY

[Far Cough]

4 for yesterday thanks

[Mad Dog]

1. Who released the song “happy” in 2014? 2. Who are the current superbowl champions? 3. What year did sp*rs last win a trophy? 4. What was the date west ham last won a trophy (before yesterday)? 5. What film won the most recent “best picture” academy award? 6. How many games did west ham play in this year’s conference league? 7. How many goals did west ham score in this year’s conference league? 8. Who is west ham’s top scorer in the conference league? 9. What is the name of the stadium used in last night’s final? 10. Which team plays their home games there? 11. What was the score in the 1965 cup winners cup final? 12. Who scored for west ham that night? 13. I was 2 days old when west ham last played in a European final. When is my birthday? 14. Who did west ham play in the “war cup” final in 1940? 15. Who was the last west ham player (before last night) to score for west ham in a cup final?

[Mad Dog]

Only 3. Gracias I'll write tomorrow's in the morning seriously not been in the mood this afternoon

[Westside]

Only 4. Thanks.

[zico]

"Age Quiz 1. Who is the oldest, Tony Blair or Jeremy Corbyn? Jeremy Corbyn is the oldest (by 4 years) 2. Paul McCartney's children recorded a special version of which song at Abbey Road Studios as a surprise birthday present in June 2006? When I'm Sixty-Four 3. How old was footballer Sir Stanley Matthews when he won his final England international cap? 42 (42 years and 104 days) 4. In history's three-age system, which period came after the Stone Age? The Bronze Age 5. A supercentenarian has reached at least what age? 110 6. The philosophical and intellectual movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century, was known as the age of what? The Age of Enlightenment (also known as the Age of Reason) 7. How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she died? 96 years old 8. How many years is celebrated in a sesquicentennial anniversary? 150 years 9. Which Hollywood comedy legend, who reached the ripe old age of 100, once said: ""When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.""? George Burns 10. Methuselah is said to have lived the longest of all figures mentioned in the Bible, what was his final age? Three points if you get this. 969"

[zico]

"Not much of a quiz today considering most minds are on tonight. I was 11 last time we won something major here is an Age Quiz 1. Who is the oldest, Tony Blair or Jeremy Corbyn? 2. Paul McCartney's children recorded a special version of which song at Abbey Road Studios as a surprise birthday present in June 2006? 3. How old was footballer Sir Stanley Matthews when he won his final England international cap? 4. In history's three-age system, which period came after the Stone Age? 5. A supercentenarian has reached at least what age? 6. The philosophical and intellectual movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century, was known as the age of what? 7. How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she died? 8. How many years is celebrated in a sesquicentennial anniversary? 9. Which Hollywood comedy legend, who reached the ripe old age of 100, once said: ""When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.""? 10. Methuselah is said to have lived the longest of all figures mentioned in the Bible, what was his final age? Three points if you get this."

[Far Cough]

Just a scabby 2 Cheers zico

[riosleftsock]

6 ta

[easthammer]

7 for me today thanks Zico

[Mad Dog]

A mere 5 today. Gracias

[Westside]

6. Thanks.