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CAT | The Egyptian goddess Bast (or Bastet) had the head of which animal? |
THRIFT | Which perennial herb appeared on the twelve sided threepenny bit coin? |
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP | Which educational grant system to Oxford University, established by bequest in 1902, finally achieved sexual equality in 1976? |
CHILE | In which country is Punto Arenas, the most southerly city in the world? |
Nadine Dorries | In 2012 which MP controversially took part in the TV show “I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here”? |
Finland | In which country is the HQ of the mobile phone company Nokia? |
George Orwell | Which famous author lived at “Barnhill” on the island of Jura? |
Norwegian | What nationality was Trygvie Lie, first United Nations Secretary General? |
Dover | Which name is hsared by a US state capital and a British shipping forecast area? |
Singapore | Tiger Beer originates in which Commonwealth country? |
Earnings before INTEREST and tax | In a statutory set of financial statements of a plc, for what does the I in the acronym EBIT stand? |
Inigo Jones | Which architect designed the Queen’s House Greenwich and the Banqueting House in Whitehall? |
Yves Saint-Laurent | Which company created the perfume Nu in 2001 and Paris in 1983? |
Christian Dior | Which company created the perfume Dolce Vita in 1995 and Poison in 1985? |
John Vanburgh | Which architect designed Blenheim Palace and castle Howard? |
Bird | What type of creature was the now extinct Solitaire? |
Andrew Mitchell | In 2012 which MP resigned over the “Plebgate” affair? |
Pussy Riot | In 2012 which Russian girl group caused outrage by a performance in the cathedral of Christ the Saviour? |
George Robey | Which music hall comedian was known as The Prime Minister of Mirth? |
Mahogany | What was the main wood used by Thomas Chippendale in the 18th century? |
Sophie Tucker | Who described herself as “The last of the red hot mommas”? |
David Ball | Mark Almond was the lead singer of 80’s pop duo Soft Cell, but who was the other member of the band? |
Sweden | In which country is the HQ of clothing retailer H&M? |
Cockermouth | In which Cumbrian town was William Wordsworth born? |
Vincent van Gogh | Which artist painted The Red Vineyard, the only painting he sold during his lifetime, in 1888 and The Potato Eaters in 1885? |
Swimming | In which sport did South African Chad Le Clos win gold at the 2012 Olympic Games? |
Ian Fleming | Which famous author lived at Golden Eye on Jamaica? |
Mouse | What creature is the trademark of Terence Cuneo, appearing in many of his pictures? |
Cornell | Ithica in New York State is the site of which university? |
Bedlington | Which breed of terrier derives its name from a mining town in Northumberland and is often described as looking like “a lamb on a leash”? |
Luzon | Which is the largest island of the Philippines? |
Pointer | By what name do we know the breed of dog , commonly referred to in the southern USA as the bird dog? |
Chief Cashier of the Bank of England | Which post was held by Miss Merlyn Lowther from 1999 to 2003? |
Arabian peninsula | Which is the largest peninsula in the world? |
Benny Goodman | Which American band leader first formed a band in 1934, had the signature tune “Let’s Dance” and died in 1986? |
Novak Djokovic | Who did Andy Murray beat to win the 2012 US Open? |
The Accused | Jodie Foster won an Oscar for her performance in The Silence of the Lambs in 1992. For her performance in which other film was she awarded an Oscar in 1989? |
Yale | New Haven in Connecticut is the site of which seat of learning? |
Burmese | What nationality was U Thant, the third UN Secretary General? |
Chris Lowe | Neil Tennant is the lead singer of The Pet Shop Boys, but who is the other member of the band? |
Best Boy | In film making what name is given to the assistant chief lighting technician? |
Lichfield | In which midlands city was Samuel Johnson born? |
Richie McCaw | Who is New Zealand’s most capped Rugby Union player with 124 test appearences? |
Carisbrooke | In which castle on the Isle of Wight was Charles I imprisoned for 14 months prior to his execution? |
Sixpence | Which pre-decimal coin, never minted after decimalisation, was legal tender until 1980? |
Rhinoceros | The five species of which mammal are the Black, White, Indian, Javan and Sumatran? |
Switzerland | In which country do the Hinter Rhine and Vorder Rhine unite to form the River Rhine? |
Submarine | Which new type of vessel was delivered to the Royal Navy by the Electric Boat company in 1904? |
Romania | Tarom is the national airline of which European country? |
Irrawaddy | On which river does Rangoon stand? |
Old Kent Road | Which is the cheapest property on a Monopoly board? |
Starling | What is the common name of the bird Sternus vulgaris? |
USA | Barrow Point is the northernmost point of which country? |
Bleak house | In which Charles Dickens Novel does Esther Summerson appear? |
Darby O'gill & the Little People | "In which film does Sean Connery sing ""A Pretty Irish Girl""?" |
Candytuft | What is the common name for the plant Iberis? |
Joseph Lieberman | Who was Al Gore's running mate in their bid for the 2000 US Presidency? |
House Sparrow | What is the common name for the bird Passer domesticus? |
Hungary | Which country's national airline is called Malev? |
Counterpoint | Edward Seckerson replaced Ned Sherrin as presenter in 2007, and was replaced in 2008 by Paul Gambaccini on which Radio 4 programme? |
Crystal Palace | What structure, designed by John Paxton for Prince Albert, was destroyed by fire on the 30th November 1936? |
Tanzania | Of which African country is Dodoma the official capital city? |
Stephen | Which monarch (1135-1141) preceded Henry II? |
Marylebone | Which station is the London terminus for the Chiltern Railways? |
John Lithgow | Whose voice was used for the character Lord Farquaar in the film Shrek? |
Elbe | Which river is Hamburg on? |
Brighton Pavilion | Which famous building, on the South Coast of England did John Nash design for King George IV? |
Michael Dukakis | Who was the Democratic candidate defeated by George Bush Snr in 1988? |
Periwinkle | What is the common name for the plant Vinca? |
Bruce Willis | "In May 1987, which actor had top ten hits with ""Respect Yourself"" & ""Under the Boardwalk""?" |
Great Expectations | In which Charles Dickens novel does the character Bentley Drummie appear? |
Mrs Beeton | Which celebrated cook was born Isabella Mary Mayson? |
James Earl Jones | "Whose voice was used for the character Mufasa in the film ""The Lion King""?" |
John Glenn | Which astronaut holds the record for the greatest time between spaceflights - a timescale of over 35 years? |
Malta | During World War 2, the German Operation Hercules was a plan to invade which island? |
Steeplechase | In which event did Chris Brasher win his gold medal in the 1956 Olympics? |
St. Pancras | Which London Rail station is the terminus of the Midland Main Line? |
Vine Street | Bow Street, Marlborough Street and which other Street make up the orange properties in Monopoly? |
Reptiles | Herpetology is the study of what? |
John | Which monarch (1199-1216) preceded Henry III? |
Miner | What was Dennis Skinner's job before he entered Parliament? |
7 | Where (in Scotland) is the most westerly point of the British mainland? |
10 | How many hurdles are there in a 400 metres hurdle race? |
CONNIE BOOTH | Who along with John Cleese wrote 'Fawlty Towers'? |
SPAIN | In food, from which country do 'Tapas' originate? |
THE SNOW LEOPARD | The 'Ounce' is the alternative name for which large feline predator? |
MICHAEL HESELTINE | In UK politics, who first challenged Margaret Thatcher for leadership of the Conservative Party in 1990? |
KIWI FRUIT | In food, what is the more common name for the 'Chinese Gooseberry'? |
ALEX SALMOND | Who resigned in July 2000 as leader of the Scottish National Party? |
KAISER WILHELM II | At the funeral of King Edward VII, which statesman in full dress uniform of a Field Marshall rode on horseback alongside chief mourner King George V? |
PAUL GAUGIN | Which artists' works include the 1899 painting, 'Three Tahitians'? |
JACK HAWKINS | Which actor went from a bridge in 'The Cruel Sea' to a 'Bridge On The River Kwai'? |
ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT | Which regiment did Lieutenant Colonel Tim Collins command during the recent Iraqi conflict? |
DAYTONA BEACH | At which venue in the USA did Malcolm Campbell break the land speed record in 1935? |
JOSEPH STALIN | On the 30th October 1961, who's body was removed during the night from the great mausoleum in Red Square and reburied neat the Kremlin wall? |
BARRY MORSE | Which actor pursued 'Dr. Richard Kimble' in the TV series 'The Fugitive'? |
CRAIG BROWN | Who was the coach of Scotland during 'France 98'? |
SONNY AND CHER | Which singing duo appeared in 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', in 1967? |
JOHN PLAYER. | Cricket. Who were the original sponsors of the one-day Sunday League? |
HAWKER SIDDLEY | Which aeronautics company built the advanced trainer the 'Gnat', for the RAF in 1968? |
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