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?"

[easthammer]

"Just 2 for me thanks Rios, I guess I am more of a lover than a fighter, though come to think probably not, just crap at both!"

[riosleftsock]

"Gladiator? Ridiculous film. Of course I watched it several times and love it. I picked those particular battles/wars as they have more historic significance than the others, but don't really get taught today or when I was a kid."

[Far Cough]

"riosleftsock 8:38 Fri Aug 4 Re: Daily Quiz anyone? 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9 have significant historic impact that 8is still relevant today. Which is incredible that I never learnt about any of these in school :-) Could be said that all wars resonate through history, don't know if you saw the film, Gladiator when the New Zealand General says to his troops: “Hold the line! Stay with me! If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium, and you’re already dead! Brothers, what we do in life… echoes in eternity.”"

[Far Cough]

"3 here, cheers socko"

[Westside]

"Usually good on military history, but a poor 5 today. Thanks Rios."

[zebthecat]

8 today thanks rios. Another good quiz. Bit if a history nerd despite not doing history O-level.

[riosleftsock]

"1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9 have significant historic impact that 8is still relevant today. Which is incredible that I never learnt about any of these in school :-)"

[zico]

"Thanks Rios, only two here Alamo and ""This is SPARTA!!"""

[Mad Dog]

A shite 2. Gracias Hotel has great WiFi!!!

[Mad Dog]

A shite 2. Gracias Hotel has great WiFi!!!

[riosleftsock]

"1. *****-******** War 1870-1871 Led to the unification of the German states and the modern state of Germany. FRANCO-PRUSSIAN 2. Battle of ****** 12/9/1683 Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I vs King John III Sobieski of Poland. Stopped the Ottoman expansion into Europe. VIENNA 3. Battle of the ***** Texas vs Mexico, fought near modern day San Antonio, led to the formation of the State of Texas as an American State. ALAMO 4. Battle of ***** Jul/Aug 1943 Turning point of WW2, largest tank battle ever fought, Soviets lost iro 850k men, 677 Aircraft and 5.5k tanks (many were lost repeatedly having been repaired). Germans lost 380k men, 524 Aircraft and 1.3k tanks. A sober lesson from history KURSK 5. Battle of ******** 7/9/1812 Napoleon vs Khutozov. In which Napoleon managed a tactical victory and a strategic defeat at the same time. Led to the disastrous retreat from Moscow. BORODINO 6. Battle of ********** 22/1/1879 Great Britain vs Zulu lands, preceded Rorke's drift but is a more important battle. 30k Zulus beat the 1.8k Brits with losses of 2-3k vs 1k respectively ISANDLWANA 7. Battle of *********** 480 BC Persia (Xerxes I) vs Greece/Sparta (Leonidas) THERMOPYLAE 8. Battle of ***** or Battle of ******** Charles Martel (Franks) vs Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi of the Umayad Caliphate (Andalusia). Famous vistory for the Europeans and stopped the islamification of Europe. TOURS or POITIERS 9. Battle of ******* 8/7/1709 Tsar Peter I (Russia) vs Carl Gustaf (Sweden), victory to Russia and an end to the eastward expansion of the Swedish Empire, also marks the beginning of Russian influence in Northern Europe. POLTAVA 10. Battle of ** ****** 16/1/1809 England Vs France, a heroic retreat from the peninsula under Sir John Moore (fatally wounded and died in the fighting), having retreated 250 miles across northern spain in winter, Moore had already ordered transport to rescue his expeditionary force, he arrived on 11th January but the transport ships would not arrive for another five days or so. He fought a brave (but fateful) last ditch battel to buy time while the troops embarked. The people of the garrison (many were civilians) fought the French and took heavy causalties before capitulating, but allowing the British to escape with only the losses of a few boats. if you find yourself in this part of Spain, raise a glass and drink to the locals!! LA CORUNA"

[riosleftsock]

"Battles and Wars, fill in the blanks 1. *****-******** War 1870-1871 Led to the unification of the German states and the modern state of Germany. 2. Battle of ****** 12/9/1683 Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I vs King John III Sobieski of Poland. Stopped the Ottoman expansion into Europe. 3. Battle of the ***** Texas vs Mexico, fought near modern day San Antonio, led to the formation of the State of Texas as an American State. 4. Battle of ***** Jul/Aug 1943 Turning point of WW2, largest tank battle ever fought, Soviets lost iro 850k men, 677 Aircraft and 5.5k tanks (many were lost repeatedly having been repaired). Germans lost 380k men, 524 Aircraft and 1.3k tanks. A sober lesson from history 5. Battle of ******** 7/9/1812 Napoleon vs Khutozov. In which Napoleon managed a tactical victory and a strategic defeat at the same time. Led to the disastrous retreat from Moscow. 6. Battle of ********** 22/1/1879 Great Britain vs Zulu lands, preceded Rorke's drift but is a more important battle. 30k Zulus beat the 1.8k Brits with losses of 2-3k vs 1k respectively 7. Battle of *********** 480 BC Persia (Xerxes I) vs Greece/Sparta (Leonidas) 8. Battle of ***** or Battle of ******** Charles Martel (Franks) vs Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi of the Umayad Caliphate (Andalusia). Famous vistory for the Europeans and stopped the islamification of Europe. 9. Battle of ******* 8/7/1709 Tsar Peter I (Russia) vs Carl Gustaf (Sweden), victory to Russia and an end to the eastward expansion of the Swedish Empire, also marks the beginning of Russian influence in Northern Europe. 10. Battle of ** ****** 16/1/1809 England Vs France, a heroic retreat from the peninsula under Sir John Moore (fatally wounded and died in the fighting), having retreated 250 miles across northern spain in winter, Moore had already ordered transport to rescue his expeditionary force, he arrived on 11th January but the transport ships would not arrive for another five days or so. He fought a brave (but fateful) last ditch battel to buy time while the troops embarked. The people of the garrison (many were civilians) fought the French and took heavy causalties before capitulating, but allowing the British to escape with only the losses of a few boats. if you find yourself in this part of Spain, raise a glass and drink to the locals!!"

[riosleftsock]

"Yep, just finished my morning meeting. Pop it up shortly"

[zico]

You doing todays Rios?

[Far Cough]

A very poor 7 cheers zico

[riosleftsock]

21 ta boyo

[zebthecat]

"19 today thanks. There were a few ""How did I not remember that!"" answers."

[Westside]

24. Ta.

[Mad Dog]

21 gracias

[zico]

"General Classic UK Comedy TV 1. The Sitcom ""It Ain't Half Hot Mum"", was set in India in the final stages of World War II. Don Estelle played the role of Gunner Harold Horace Herbert Willy Sugden, who was the tiny rotund singer of the concert party. What was his nickname? Lofty 2. Who can ever forget that great sitcom ""Dad's Army"" set on the south coast of England during World War II? What was the name of the fictional seaside town that was the setting for this show? Walmington-on-Sea 3. The main characters in ""Open All Hours"" are Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) and his nephew Granville (David Jason). Granville came to live with his uncle when he was quite young, following his single mother's death. What nationality does Arkwright always refer to Granville's unknown father as being? Hungarian 4. ""The Play What I Wrote"" was featured on a regular basis in which television show? The Morecambe and Wise Show 5. ""Till Death Do Us Part"" starred Warren Mitchell as Alf Garnett, but who played Else, his long-suffering wife? Dandy Nichols 6. Before finding fame in ""Carry On"" films, Sid James was a long-term partner of which radio and television comedian? Tony Hancock 7. ""Auf Wiedersehen, Pet"" was a 1980s series from the writers of ""Porridge"", Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. The series followed the lives of seven British migrant construction workers, but which of the seven actors who starred in ""AWP"" was also the only performer besides Harrison Ford to appear in all three ""Indiana Jones"" movies? Pat Roach 8. The iconic ""Steptoe & Son"" was aired by the BBC in four series from 1962 to 1965, with a follow-up run from 1970 to 1974 (in colour). The series revolved around father-and-son rag and bone men, Albert and Harold Steptoe. Where did they live? Oil Drum Lane, Shepherds Bush 9. ""Robin's Nest"" covered six series from January 1977 to March 1981. It starred Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp. From which very successful British Sitcom was ""Robin's Nest"" a spin-off? Man About the House 10. Who lived at 24 Sebastopol Terrace from 1960 to 1965 with his twin sister played by Hattie Jacques? Eric Sykes 11. Finish the catchphrase of the character Mandy as played by Dick Emery 'OOh you are awful! But _______'? I like you. 12. What is the name of Rene's wife in 'Allo 'Allo? Edith 13. The phrase ""Lurcio, Lurcio, wherefore art thou Lurcio"" could well have featured in this farcical comedy series, based in a city of the ancient Roman Empire, which was full of double entendres, puns and jokes. Can you remember what the series was called? Up Pompeii! - The series starred comedian Frankie Howerd and lasted for 13 episodes and was first broadcast by BBC1 in 1970. 14. Going further back in time, ""Till Death Us Do Part"" and the incredible character that was Alf Garnett first appeared on UK TV screens in 1965. Which cast member is related by marriage to a former British Prime Minister? Anthony Booth - Father of Cherie Booth QC CBE, wife of Tony Blair. 15. Moving forward into the 1990s now, which sitcom that originally aired on BBC1 featured the characters Sharon, Tracey and Dorien? Birds of a Feather 16. This programme was one of the BBC TV's top comedy shows during the early 1960s. The show was a satirical blend of sketches, cartoon and silent movie techniques. It was called ""It's A Square World"" but who was the Presenter? Michael Bentine 17. James Bolam and Rodney Bewes portrayed two lads from the North East with contrasting desires in ""The Likely Lads"" (1964-1966). What were their Christian names in the series? Two points. Terry & Bob 18. In The Office, what is the name of the paper company David Brent works for? Wernham Hogg 19. In Porridge, what is the name of Fletcher's daughter who sometimes visited him at the prison? Ingrid 20. What was the name of Rodney's biological father in ""Only Fools and Horses""? Frederick Robdal - Freddie the Frog (2 points for full name, one for nickname) 21. Rudge Park Comprehensive is the name of the school which is attended by which bunch of students? Simon, Will, Jay and Neil in The Inbetweeners (Inbetweeners is fine on its own) Two points if you get all their names. 22. At the very end of the sitcom 'The Young Ones', the gang drive a double decker bus off a cliff after smashing through a billboard advertising which famous singer? Cliff Richard 23. ""Yes Minister"" and its sequel ""Yes, Prime Minister"" (1980-1988) was a five-season political satire sitcom. It showed the battles between cabinet minister Jim Hacker (Paul Eddington) and Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Who was Hacker's Principal Private Secretary who was always caught between the two? Two points if you can get the full name. Bernard Woolley 24. Two bachelors share a flat, Gary - who has a ""sort of"" girlfriend called Dorothy - and Tony, who spends most of his life lusting over Deborah who lives in the flat above. Which comedy am I referring to? Men Behaving Badly 25. What was the name of the department store in ""Are You Being Served""? Grace Brothers 26. What was the name of Frank & Betty Spencer’s daughter in ""Some Mothers do 'ave 'em""? Jessica 27. Which sitcom in the 1980s featured the characters of Penny Warrender and Vince Pinner? Just Good Friends 28. What was Timothy Lumsden's employment in ""Sorry""? Librarian 29. When Tom Good decided to turn his back on the rat race, quit his job and, along with his wife Barbara, become self-sufficient, the Goods' life was reborn in Surbiton as 'The Good Life'. Which birthday was Tom celebrating when he made this life-changing decision in 1975? 40th 30. In the Fawlty Towers episode ""Communication Problems"", what is the name of the horse Basil places a bet on? Dragonfly"

[zico]

"General Classic UK Comedy TV 1. The Sitcom ""It Ain't Half Hot Mum"", was set in India in the final stages of World War II. Don Estelle played the role of Gunner Harold Horace Herbert Willy Sugden, who was the tiny rotund singer of the concert party. What was his nickname? 2. Who can ever forget that great sitcom ""Dad's Army"" set on the south coast of England during World War II? What was the name of the fictional seaside town that was the setting for this show? 3. The main characters in ""Open All Hours"" are Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker) and his nephew Granville (David Jason). Granville came to live with his uncle when he was quite young, following his single mother's death. What nationality does Arkwright always refer to Granville's unknown father as being? 4. ""The Play What I Wrote"" was featured on a regular basis in which television show? 5. ""Till Death Do Us Part"" starred Warren Mitchell as Alf Garnett, but who played Else, his long-suffering wife? 6. Before finding fame in ""Carry On"" films, Sid James was a long-term partner of which radio and television comedian? 7. ""Auf Wiedersehen, Pet"" was a 1980s series from the writers of ""Porridge"", Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. The series followed the lives of seven British migrant construction workers, but which of the seven actors who starred in ""AWP"" was also the only performer besides Harrison Ford to appear in all three ""Indiana Jones"" movies? 8. The iconic ""Steptoe & Son"" was aired by the BBC in four series from 1962 to 1965, with a follow-up run from 1970 to 1974 (in colour). The series revolved around father-and-son rag and bone men, Albert and Harold Steptoe. Where did they live? 9. ""Robin's Nest"" covered six series from January 1977 to March 1981. It starred Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp. From which very successful British Sitcom was ""Robin's Nest"" a spin-off? 10. Who lived at 24 Sebastopol Terrace from 1960 to 1965 with his twin sister played by Hattie Jacques? 11. Finish the catchphrase of the character Mandy as played by Dick Emery 'OOh you are awful! But _______'? 12. What is the name of Rene's wife in 'Allo 'Allo? 13. The phrase ""Lurcio, Lurcio, wherefore art thou Lurcio"" could well have featured in this farcical comedy series, based in a city of the ancient Roman Empire, which was full of double entendres, puns and jokes. Can you remember what the series was called? 14. Going further back in time, ""Till Death Us Do Part"" and the incredible character that was Alf Garnett first appeared on UK TV screens in 1965. Which cast member is related by marriage to a former British Prime Minister? 15. Moving forward into the 1990s now, which sitcom that originally aired on BBC1 featured the characters Sharon, Tracey and Dorien? 16. This programme was one of the BBC TV's top comedy shows during the early 1960s. The show was a satirical blend of sketches, cartoon and silent movie techniques. It was called ""It's A Square World"" but who was the Presenter? 17. James Bolam and Rodney Bewes portrayed two lads from the North East with contrasting desires in ""The Likely Lads"" (1964-1966). What were their Christian names in the series? Two points. 18. In The Office, what is the name of the paper company David Brent works for? 19. In Porridge, what is the name of Fletcher's daughter who sometimes visited him at the prison? 20. What was the name of Rodney's biological father in ""Only Fools and Horses""? 21. Rudge Park Comprehensive is the name of the school which is attended by which bunch of students? 22. At the very end of the sitcom 'The Young Ones', the gang drive a double decker bus off a cliff after smashing through a billboard advertising which famous singer? 23. ""Yes Minister"" and its sequel ""Yes, Prime Minister"" (1980-1988) was a five-season political satire sitcom. It showed the battles between cabinet minister Jim Hacker (Paul Eddington) and Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Who was Hacker's Principal Private Secretary who was always caught between the two? Two points if you can get the full name. 24. Two bachelors share a flat, Gary - who has a ""sort of"" girlfriend called Dorothy - and Tony, who spends most of his life lusting over Deborah who lives in the flat above. Which comedy am I referring to? 25. What was the name of the department store in ""Are You Being Served""? 26. What was the name of Frank & Betty Spencer’s daughter in ""Some Mothers do 'ave 'em""? 27. Which sitcom in the 1980s featured the characters of Penny Warrender and Vince Pinner? 28. What was Timothy Lumsden's employment in ""Sorry""? 29. When Tom Good decided to turn his back on the rat race, quit his job and, along with his wife Barbara, become self-sufficient, the Goods' life was reborn in Surbiton as 'The Good Life'. Which birthday was Tom celebrating when he made this life-changing decision in 1975? 30. In the Fawlty Towers episode ""Communication Problems"", what is the name of the horse Basil places a bet on?"

[zebthecat]

"22 today Didn't get Nicky Summerbee, Tipping point or Pharell Thanks to this one MD - it was fun."

[Far Cough]

11 cheers

[Mad Dog]

No halves today. Sorry. It's the correct answer ash or it's wrong (In the show you get docked a point for a wrong answer... but I'm not that cunty)

[riosleftsock]

19 and three half answers