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"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?"

7 for me zico cheers I don't know if it counts but Martin Balsam appeared in both Cape Fears?

"In case anyone did have a go at the below here are the answers. SEQUELS AND REMAKES QUIZ 1. Jessica Lange and Naomi Watts have each played opposite the title character in remakes of what classic movie? King Kong 2. In 1975, which film became the first sequel in Oscar history to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? It won the coveted award two years after the original film was named Best Picture. The Godfather: Part II 3. Arguably two of the best sequels of all time are Aliens (1986) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Which famous director was at the helm for both? James Cameron 4. Which 1980s movie cagily left itself open for a sequel with the final line, ""Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads!"" Back to the Future 5. Until “Top Gun - Maverick” was released this year it had been 36 odd years since Tom Cruise took to the skies as Navy pilot Pete ""Maverick"" Mitchell and inspired millions to fist pump their way through which iconic Kenny Loggins' song? If you can name his other song that made it on to the original soundtrack you get a bonus point. Danger Zone - Playing With the Boys 6. What is the 2016 sequel to the 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo called? Finding Dory 7. In 1993's Wayne's World 2, which dead musician convinces Wayne (Mike Myers) to put on a concert? Jim Morrison 8. Who played the lead in the 1987 sequel Teen Wolf Too? Jason Bateman 9. What came after The Bourne Identity? The Bourne Supremacy 10. 1997 film, with the same cast as A Fish Called Wanda (1988) – described as ""sort of a sequel"" or ""spiritual successor"" Fierce Creatures 11. What was the 1955 sequel to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)? Gentlemen Marry Brunettes 12. Name the third film in the Mel Gibson Mad Max series? Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 13. For two points what are the names of the two Matrix sequels that were both released in 2003? The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions 14. The 1940 Jimmy Stewart comedy The Shop Around the Corner formed the basis for which Hollywood blockbuster starring Tom Hanks? You’ve Got Mail (1998) 15. Martin Scorsese teamed up with Robert DeNiro, Jessica Lange and Nick Nolte for the 1991 remake Cape Fear. The original two male stars from the 1962 version appeared in cameos. For two points name the actors? Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum 16. The 1995 film ""Heat"" is a remake of a 1989 TV movie called ""L.A. Takedown."" Who directed both of them? Michael Mann 17. Alfred Hitchcock directed two versions of this movie, in 1934 and 1956. Name it? ""The Man Who Knew Too Much"" - The notorious perfectionist apparently wasn't totally happy with the original 18. This 1954 novel has spawned three remakes: ""The Last Man on Earth"" (1964), ""The Omega Man"" (1971) and which 2007 movie that shares its name? I Am Legend 19. The awful 2011 remake of ""Arthur"" starred which comedian in the title role? Russell Brand 20. The Thomas Crown Affair was remade in 1999 starring which former Bond actor? Pierce Brosnan 21. Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs was remade by Martin Scorsese into which 2006 film? The Departed 22. In David Cronenberg’s 1986 remake of the 1958 original, Jeff Goldblum stars as scientist Seth Brundle, who accidentally gets his DNA spliced with a what? A housefly in The Fly 23. What was the name of the second James Bond film starring Sean Connery that was released in 1963? From Russia With Love 24. And what was Roger Moore’s first outing in the role of 007 in 1973? Live and Let Die 25. The Color of Money is a 1986 American sports drama film starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise which was a sequel to which 1959 film? The Hustler 26. Which actress took on the Julie Andrews role in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns? Emily Blunt 27. 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back is arguably one of the best sequels ever made, but for a point fill in the space in its full title, “Star Wars: Episode ……… – The Empire Strikes Back” V 28. Complete the full name of the last Star Trek film (1991) to star the whole of the original (classic) cast. Star Trek VI: ………………………………………? Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 29. Jaws 2 was briefly the highest-grossing sequel in history until Rocky II was released in 1979. The film’s tagline that appeared on adverts, posters etc has become one of the most famous in film history and has been parodied and homaged several times. Can you remember the tagline? ""Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..."" 30. In Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy who played the following characters. Alfred Pennyworth - James Gordon - Lucius Fox – Three points Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman"

"9 from Porridge and OFAH Wanda Ventham was an absolute stunner when younger, check out some of her stuff online, a top sexy bird. Shame her son is such a cսnt."

"Gents, got bored this afternoon so have produced a quiz if anyone wants something to do when lying on the sofa full of food and drink and fed up with families bickering over what to watch on TV~! Aware people are busy over Christmas so will not be offended at all if no-one does it but as Monday is Boxing Day I'll just stick this here now and will post answers late on Boxing Day in case anyone wants to. Not everyone's cup of tea (sorry East!!!) but you can cheat all you like if family wants to shout out answers! Have a great Christmas all. SEQUELS AND REMAKES QUIZ 1. Jessica Lange and Naomi Watts have each played opposite the title character in remakes of what classic movie? 2. In 1975, which film became the first sequel in Oscar history to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? It won the coveted award two years after the original film was named Best Picture. 3. Arguably two of the best sequels of all time are Aliens (1986) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Which famous director was at the helm for both? 4. Which 1980s movie cagily left itself open for a sequel with the final line, ""Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads!"" 5. Until “Top Gun - Maverick” was released this year it had been 36 odd years since Tom Cruise took to the skies as Navy pilot Pete ""Maverick"" Mitchell and inspired millions to fist pump their way through which iconic Kenny Loggins' song? If you can name his other song that made it on to the original soundtrack you get a bonus point. 6. What is the 2016 sequel to the 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo called? 7. In 1993's Wayne's World 2, which dead musician convinces Wayne (Mike Myers) to put on a concert? 8. Who played the lead in the 1987 sequel Teen Wolf Too? 9. What came after The Bourne Identity? 10. 1997 film, with the same cast as A Fish Called Wanda (1988) – described as ""sort of a sequel"" or ""spiritual successor"" 11. What was the 1955 sequel to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)? 12. Name the third film in the Mel Gibson Mad Max series? 13. For two points what are the names of the two Matrix sequels that were both released in 2003? 14. The 1940 Jimmy Stewart comedy The Shop Around the Corner formed the basis for which Hollywood blockbuster starring Tom Hanks? 15. Martin Scorsese teamed up with Robert DeNiro, Jessica Lange and Nick Nolte for the 1991 remake Cape Fear. The original two male stars from the 1962 version appeared in cameos. For two points name the actors? 16. The 1995 film ""Heat"" is a remake of a 1989 TV movie called ""L.A. Takedown."" Who directed both of them? 17. Alfred Hitchcock directed two versions of this movie, in 1934 and 1956. Name it? 18. This 1954 novel has spawned three remakes: ""The Last Man on Earth"" (1964), ""The Omega Man"" (1971) and which 2007 movie that shares its name? 19. The awful 2011 remake of ""Arthur"" starred which comedian in the title role? 20. The Thomas Crown Affair was remade in 1999 starring which former Bond actor? 21. Hong Kong crime thriller Infernal Affairs was remade by Martin Scorsese into which 2006 film? 22. In David Cronenberg’s 1986 remake of the 1958 original, Jeff Goldblum stars as scientist Seth Brundle, who accidentally gets his DNA spliced with a what? 23. What was the name of the second James Bond film starring Sean Connery that was released in 1963? 24. And what was Roger Moore’s first outing in the role of 007 in 1973? 25. The Color of Money is a 1986 American sports drama film starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise which was a sequel to which 1959 film? 26. Which actress took on the Julie Andrews role in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns? 27. 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back is arguably one of the best sequels ever made, but for a point fill in the space in its full title, “Star Wars: Episode ……… – The Empire Strikes Back” 28. Complete the full name of the last Star Trek film (1991) to star the whole of the original (classic) cast. Star Trek VI: ………………………………………? 29. Jaws 2 was briefly the highest-grossing sequel in history until Rocky II was released in 1979. The film’s tagline that appeared on adverts, posters etc has become one of the most famous in film history and has been parodied and homaged several times. Can you remember the tagline? 30. In Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy who played the following characters. Alfred Pennyworth - James Gordon - Lucius Fox – Three points"

7 for me Happy Christmas One and All

6 Cheers zico

14. Happy Christmas

13 Including a lucky guess at Nicholas lyndhurst

"In the words of Derek Trotter, in tribute to my two most bestest comedies here is an Only Fools and Horses and Porridge Quiz ‚Äì Apologies if you never watched them! 1. Writer John Sullivan worked in a variety of low-paid jobs for 15 years before getting his first break writing sketches for The Two Ronnies, which led to him writing the sitcom that gave him his big break on television. It ran between 1977‚Äì1980 on the BBC, can you name it? Citizen Smith 2. For two points can you remember the names of the actors who played Grandad and Uncle Albert? Lennard Pearce and Buster Merryfield - if you put Harry ""Buster"" Merryfield I‚Äôll give you two bonus points! 3. What is the name of the tower block the Trotters live in? Nelson Mandela House 4. In ""Little Problems"" it is revealed that Rodney is named after ""handsome actor"" Rod Taylor and his middle name is his mother's favourite football team. What is his middle name? Charlton 5.The late John Challis (who played Boycie) has a heart-warming reference to Only Fools and Horses on his headstone. The headstone reads: ‚ÄúJohn Challis ‚Äì actor ‚Äì 1942-2021.‚Äù Below are the words: ‚ÄúI am here.‚Äù The reference is from an episode in which a psychic named Elsie is hosting a s?©ance and Boycies middle name is revealed. Can you remember it? Aubrey 6. The episode Time on Our Hands holds the record for the highest UK audience for a sitcom - how many viewers did the episode attract? Was it 16.6 million, 20.2 million or 24.3 million? 24.3 million 7. What airport was the satellite dish stolen from in The Sky's The Limit? Gatwick Airport 8. When Cassandra and Rodney have their baby in the last episode, what name do they give their baby, after Rodney's late mother? Joan 9. After which 80‚Äôs pop duo did Del Boy nickname the pair of blow-up dolls in the episode Danger UXD? Pepsi and Shirlie 10. Wanda Ventham who had a recurring role as Cassandra Trotter's mother Pamela Parry is the mother of which 46-year-old screen and stage actor? Benedict Cumberbatch 11. In Porridge what was Fletch's middle name? Stanley ‚Äì Norman Stanley Fletcher 12. How many years in prison is Fletcher sentenced to? Was it 3 years, 5 years, or 7 years? 5 years 13. David Jason played the part of which elderly inmate despite being in his 30‚Äôs. One point for characters first name, two points if you can get full name? Blanco Webb 14. Played by the late actress Patricia Brake what is the name of Fletcher's daughter, who sometimes visits him in prison? Ingrid 15. For two points which actors played the roles of Prison Officers Mackay and Barrowclough? Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde 16. For two points which two writers created Porridge? Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais 17. In the episode ‚ÄòJust Desserts', what sort of tinned fruit disappears? Pineapple chunks 18. Which Only Fools and Horses star played the part of Fletch‚Äôs son Raymond in the 1978 follow on series Going Straight? Nicholas Lyndhurst 19. Fletcher and David Jason‚Äôs character fooled Norris into believing there was ¬£8000 buried at which Football Ground? Leeds United 20. The late Richard Beckinsale who played Lennie Godber played the character of naive medical student Alan Moore in which 70‚Äôs ITV sitcom? Rising Damp"

"Apologies for the late posting. Had a problem with my PC. Had new motherboard and graphics card put in last year. Always left my PC on overnight but due to energy prices have started turning it off. Few weeks ago I would get a "" no signal"" message on the monitor on startup. It would eventually come on and it's been fine again, until this week with this ""no signal"" message. Turned off and on again for last hour and it's kicked in again. Updated, checked all cables, wiped knob, all that sort of thing, device manager shows everything is working properly. Any ideas? May as well just leave it on, I suspect the power saved is low by turning it off?? Anyway, the Quiz..... In the words of Derek Trotter, in tribute to my two most bestest comedies here is an Only Fools and Horses and Porridge Quiz ‚Äì Apologies if you never watched them! 1. Writer John Sullivan worked in a variety of low-paid jobs for 15 years before getting his first break writing sketches for The Two Ronnies, which led to him writing the sitcom that gave him his big break on television. It ran between 1977‚Äì1980 on the BBC, can you name it? 2. For two points can you remember the names of the actors who played Grandad and Uncle Albert? 3. What is the name of the tower block the Trotters live in? 4. In ""Little Problems"" it is revealed that Rodney is named after ""handsome actor"" Rod Taylor and his middle name is his mother's favourite football team. What is his middle name? 5.The late John Challis (who played Boycie) has a heart-warming reference to Only Fools and Horses on his headstone. The headstone reads: ‚ÄúJohn Challis ‚Äì actor ‚Äì 1942-2021.‚Äù Below are the words: ‚ÄúI am here.‚Äù The reference is from an episode in which a psychic named Elsie is hosting a s?©ance and Boycies middle name is revealed. Can you remember it? 6. The episode Time on Our Hands holds the record for the highest UK audience for a sitcom - how many viewers did the episode attract? Was it 16.6 million, 20.2 million or 24.3 million? 7. What airport was the satellite dish stolen from in The Sky's The Limit? 8. When Cassandra and Rodney have their baby in the last episode, what name do they give their baby, after Rodney's late mother? 9. After which 80‚Äôs pop duo did Del Boy nickname the pair of blow-up dolls in the episode Danger UXD? 10. Wanda Ventham who had a recurring role as Cassandra Trotter's mother Pamela Parry is the mother of which 46-year-old screen and stage actor? 11. In Porridge what was Fletch's middle name? 12. How many years in prison is Fletcher sentenced to? Was it 3 years, 5 years, or 7 years? 13. David Jason played the part of which elderly inmate despite being in his 30‚Äôs. One point for characters first name, two points if you can get full name? 14. Played by the late actress Patricia Brake what is the name of Fletcher's daughter, who sometimes visits him in prison? 15. For two points which actors played the roles of Prison Officers Mackay and Barrowclough? 16. For two points which two writers created Porridge? 17. In the episode ‚ÄòJust Desserts', what sort of tinned fruit disappears? 18. Which Only Fools and Horses star played the part of Fletch‚Äôs son Raymond in the 1978 follow on series Going Straight? 19. Fletcher and David Jason‚Äôs character fooled Norris into believing there was ¬£8000 buried at which Football Ground? 20. The late Richard Beckinsale who played Lennie Godber played the character of naive medical student Alan Moore in which 70‚Äôs ITV sitcom?"

10 for me didn't guess the correct versions hey ho. :)

"Mad Dog My 12 year old has always loved Christmas, watched christmas films all year round, and used to play this fucking song on YT repeatedly and make us listen to her reciting it until she got it right. I banned my five year old from singing it."

"Mad Dog My 12 year old has always loved Christmas, watched christmas films all year round, and used to play this fucking song on YT repeatedly and make us listen to her reciting it until she got it right. I banned my five year old from singing it."

"You've got the words ""leaping"" and ""lords"" at 10 Full mark"

"An embarrassing 4, with maybe a half for putting leaping lord's at 10. In my defence I'm a right scrooge."

"12 today, 4 yesterday"

"11 for me, thanks."

"Only 5, the first 5 Thanks"

Twelve drummers drumming Eleven pipers piping Ten lords a-leaping Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying Five gold rings (five golden rings) Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree

Just had a quick look at lunch and no matter what version I reckon I'm in for a very poor showing. Never realised how little I knew!

Just had a quick look at lunch and no matter what version I reckon I'm in for a very poor showing. Never realised how little I knew!

Bollocks. Didn't realise there were different versions. Did a Google search and the version I found was the bing Crosby one

"MD not wanting to be the Grinch but can I ask which version are we working with here? Putting aside all the many ""alternative"" versions even the more traditional versions have different endings, particularly between 10 - 12. But in the Christmas spirit happy to guess which version you have gone with :)"

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 And a

"Only 2, no link, unsurprisingly. Thanks."