Database - L
Who created Algernon the Rasta and the Reverend Nat West? L. Henry
Which English artist is famous for his matchstalk men pictures? L. S. Lowry
Which artist did Brian and Michael sing about? L. S. Lowry
Who said, 'All the art in the world isn't worth a good potato pie'? L. S. Lowry
Which series featured the firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kusak? L.A. Law
Which Richie Valens 1950s hit charted for Los Lobos in 1987? La Bamba
In which Puccini opera does Mimi appear? La Boheme
Which musical does the song 'I Am What I Am' come from? La Cage aux Folles
What do the French call the English Channel? La Manche
What is the capital of Bolivia? La Paz
Which famous cliffs in Acapulco are used by daring divers? La Quebrada
Which party won the general election in 1945? Labour
Was Clement Attlee a Conservative or Labour politician? Labour
Which club was Prince Charles not allowed to join at Cambridge? Labour Club
What is the most common breed of guide dog? Labrador Retriever
Which garden tree with yellow flowers has poisonous seeds? Laburnum
Brussels, Honiton and Nottingham are all renowned for which product? Lace
Who was Cagney's police partner? Lacey
Which French tennis player gave his name to a range of sportswear? Lacoste
What did the sport, baggataway, become? Lacrosse
Which acid builds up in the muscles during severe exercise? Lactic acid
What is the name of the sugar found in milk? Lactose
Whose Lover was the subject of a book by D.H. Lawrence? Lady Chatterley
About which book did a judge once ask if it was the sort of thing you would want your wife or servant to read? Lady Chatterley's Lover
Who became a princess by marrying Prince Charles? Lady Diana Spencer
Who was elected the first woman Lord Mayor of London in 1983? Lady Donaldson
Whom did Peeping Tom see naked? Lady Godiva
Who was Queen of England for nine days before she was beheaded? Lady Jane Grey
Who was the shortest-reigning British monarch? Lady Jane Grey
When she married in 1973 who was Princess Anne's bridesmaid? Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones
Whose fan did Oscar Wilde write about? Lady Windermere's
What goes before 'mantle', 'slipper' and 'smock' in flower names? Lady's
What is an area of water separated from the open sea by a coral reef? Lagoon
What did Abuja replace as Nigeria's capital? Lagos
What is Lough the Irish word for? Lake
What does the word 'loch' mean? Lake
Which lake is the deepest in the world? Lake Baikal
What is the deepest lake in the world? Lake Baikal
In which National Park is Scafell Pike? Lake District
In which district are Hawes and Ullswater? Lake District
On the shores of which lake does Toronto stand? Lake Ontario
What is the highest large lake in the world? Lake Titicaca
What meat is used to make Moussaka? Lamb
In which part of London did Chaplin spend his early life? Lambeth
Which US actress was known as 'the sweater girl'? Lana Turner
The Ribble is the chief river of which county? Lancashire
Which county has a red rose as its symbol? Lancashire
Which county has been captained by Mike Atherton? Lancashire
Which English county did West Indies skipper Clive Lloyd play for? Lancashire
Who won the Gillette Cup in 1970, 1971 and 1972? Lancashire
In which English county were the GIs billeted in 'Yanks'? Lancashire
Which English town is an anagram of ancestral? Lancaster
What was landscape gardener Capability Brown's real first name? Lancelot
How is the 'Pomp and Circumstance March' better known? Land of Hope and Glory
What is the most westerly point of England? Land's End
At which ground do the Republic of Ireland play home games? Lansdowne Road
Which country is Santa Claus said to live in? Lapland
Which West Indian batsman Brian started rewriting the record books in 1994? Lara
An early riser is said to be up before which bird? Lark
An exaltation is a group of which birds? Larks
Whose catchphrase was, 'Shut that door!'? Larry Grayson
Under what name did William White find fame on TV? Larry Grayson
Which city was the focus of Presley's work in the 1970s? Las Vegas
What source of light is used in producing a hologram? Laser
Which series about three delinquent OAPs began in the 1970s? Last of the Summer Wine
Which country lies immediately south of Estonia? Latvia
Which Niki was badly burnt in the 1976 German Grand Prix? Lauda
By what name do we often call nitrous oxide? Laughing gas
In medieval times, what was a mangonel used for? Launching missiles
Whom did Ricky Valance tell he loved her in 1960? Laura
Which film comedians are associated with the phrase, 'That's another fine mess you got me in'? Laurel and Hardy
By what name is Betty Jean Persice better known? Lauren Bacall
In films how is Betty Joan Perske better known? Lauren Bacall
Who were Monroe's two flatmates in 'How to Marry a Millionaire'? Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable
Which distinguished actor, later a Lord, played the lead in 'Henry V'? Laurence Olivier
Who played the Prince to Monroe's Showgirl in the film? Laurence Olivier
Who was the first director of Britain's National Theatre Company? Laurence Olivier
Who starred opposite Cliff Richard in 'Summer Holiday'? Lauri Peters
What are the columns of the Giant's Causeway made from? Lava
In which Alec Guiness film does a bank clerk carry out a bullion robbery? Lavender Hill Mob
Which game was patented under the name Sphairistike? Lawn Tennis
Which Nigel is a former Chancellor of the Exchequer? Lawson
What did Mahatma Gandhi train to become? Lawyer
What profession did Hillary Clinton previously practise? Lawyer
Swiss architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret is better known as who? Le Corbusier
On which circuit is motor racing's Grand Prix d'Endurance run? Le Mans
What is the Paris underground called? Le Metro
Pb is the symbol of which chemical element? Lead
What is the mine at Navan famous for? Lead
Which element gains its symbol from the Latin word 'plumbum'? Lead
What does an impala do when frightened? Leap
Which part of the mint plant is used to make mint sauce? Leaves
What does an aphyllous plant not have? Leaves
Which John Denver song did Peter, Paul and Mary take into the charts? Leaving on a Jet Plane
For what is Peter the Hermit particularly known historically? Led the First Crusade
Who recorded the original track 'Stairway To Heaven'? Led Zeppelin
They were known for imaginative cover designs, but what was the title of Led Zeppelin's third album? Led Zeppelin III
Whom did Zeus seduce when he assumed the guise of a swan? Leda
Peters and who said 'Welcome Home' in 1973? Lee
Which actor recorded that he 'was born under a wand'rin' star'? Lee Marvin
In 1971 who won the US Open, the Canadian Open and the British Open? Lee Trevino
Who was Bad in Spaghetti Westerns? Lee Van Cleef
In the past, which animal did doctors use to drain blood from the sick? Leech
Which club has been managed by Brian Clough and Jimmy Armfield? Leeds United
Which vegetable is a Welsh emblem? Leek
On which side of the road do the Japanese drive? Left
Was David Gower a left- or right-handed batsman? Left
If you are sinistral, what are you? Left handed
Which building toy was designed by a Dane, Ole Kirk Christiansen? Lego
Which Land in Denmark is made up of bricks? Legoland
Which city does Willie Thorne come from? Leicester
Who plays home games at Filbert Street? Leicester
Who plays at home at Welford Road? Leicester
Which was the first Union club to win the John Player Cup three years in a row? Leicester
Grace Road is the ground of which county? Leicestershire
Who was first world champion at darts and which country did he represent? Leighton Rees, Wales
Which province of southeast Ireland includes the counties of Wexford and Wicklow? Leinster
In 'The Brittas Empire' what is Gordon manager of? Leisure Centre
Which Scandinavian animals are famous for running over cliff tops? Lemmings
Which two fruits are anagrams of each other? Lemon and melon
How is Russian revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov better known? Lenin
What was St Petersburg called during communist rule? Leningrad
Who wrote their first Top Twenty hit? Lennon and McCartney
Which boxer won gold for Canada in Seoul in 1988? Lennox Lewis
Who is the comedian husband of Dawn French who stars in 'Chef!'? Lenny Henry
Which puppet appeared with Terry Hall? Lenny the Lion
Which actress Rula married Dennis Waterman? Lenska
What is the main ingredient of dal? Lentils
What is the zodiac sign of the Lion? Leo
Who had a transatlantic hit with 'When I Need Love'? Leo Sayer
Who wrote 'Anna Karenina'? Leo Tolstoy
Who composed the music for 'West Side Story'? Leonard Bernstein
Who painted the most famous version of 'The Last Supper'? Leonardo
Which Italian painter drew early ideas for a helicopter? Leonardo Da Vinci
Which botanist gave his name to fuchsias? Leonhard Fuchs
Who was the leader of Argentina at the beginning of the Falklands War? Leopoldo Galtieri
What is Hansen's Disease more commonly called? Leprosy
Who was the lead singer with Mud? Les Gray
Which comedian created the character of Cosmo Smallpiece? Les Dawson
How is Leslie Heseltine better known? Les Dennis
What is the French title of Baudelaire's 'The Flowers of Evil'? Les Fleurs du Mal
Which novel by Victor Hugo became a long-running musical? Les Miserables
What is the full name of the show often just referred to as Les Mis? Les Miserables
Who wrote 'It's Not Unusual' for Tom Jones? Les Reed
Who was the first presenter of 'Stars in their Eyes'? Leslie Crowther
Which jockey won the 1970 St Leger on Nijinsky? Lester Piggott
What was on the other side of 'Ruby Tuesday'? Let's Spend the Night Together
Tom Thumb, Tennis Ball and Winter Density are all types of what? Lettuce
What is a young hare called? Leveret
What is the third book of the Old Testament? Leviticus
How is Louis Winogradsky better known? Lew Grade
Who directed 'Educating Rita' and 'Shirley Valentine'? Lewis Gilbert
Which club does snooker promoter Barry Hearn support? Leyton Orient
Who plays the title role in 'Rob Roy'? Liam Neeson
Which pianist's reply to criticism was 'I cried all the way to the bank.'? Liberace
What is the zodiac sign of the Balance? Libra
What was Casanova's occupation at the time of his death? Librarian
In which African country is El Alamein, scene of a World War II battle? Libya
Of which country is Tripoli the capital? Libya
Which country's national flag is a green rectangle? Libya
Which two English cathedrals have three spires each? Lichfield and Truro
How do you luge? Lie on your back;
Which country, whose capital is Vaduz, has no armed forces? Liechstenstein
Mother and son, Hilda and Rob Woodward, reached No 1 as what? Lieutenant Pigeon
Which American told Madam Butterfly that he loved her? Lieutenant Pinkerton
Which word goes after lime and before house to make two new words? Light
What does 'laser' stand for? Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
What is the lowest weight in boxing? Light flyweight
Which Doors song was given the disco treatment by Amii Stewart? Light My Fire
According to Frank Sinatra how do Love and Marriage go together? Like A Horse and Carriage
What line goes before the line, 'In the windmills of you mind'? Like the circles that you find
How were the Lads Terry Collier and Bob Ferris known? Likely Lads
Which flower is particularly associated with Mary, the Madonna? Lilies
Where in Norway were the 1994 Winter Olympic games held? Lillehammer, Norway
Who was directed by D. W. Griffith in 'Birth of a Nation' in 1916? Lillian Gish
Who wrote plays with a political theme such as 'The Little Foxes'? Lillian Hellman
Which mistress of Edward VII was played by Francesca Annis? Lillie Langtry
What was the name of the land where Gulliver met the Little People? Lilliput
What is the capital of Malawi? Lilongwe
What is Sweden's national flower? Lily of the valley
What type of dance involves moving under a low horizontal pole? Limbo
What is the linden tree also called? Lime
Which was the last film Chaplin made in the United States? Limelight
Which Irish town gives its name to a saucy rhyme? Limerick
What kind of stone is marble? Limestone
Marble is formed by the metamorphosis of which rock? Limestone
The initials plc stand for what type of public company? Limited
Which city of central England gave its name to a shade of green? Lincoln
Which is the third-largest cathedral in England? Lincoln
As the Knavesmire is to York, so the Carholme was to which course? Lincoln
Which county used to be divided into Parts? Lincolnshire
Which English county is known as the 'county of sunsets'? Lincolnshire
What is the first name of supermodel Evangelista? Linda
Who was crowned Supermodel of the Year in 1995? Linda Evangelista
Who was the first woman to ride in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1984? Linda Sheedy
Which drink do you associate with Holy Island in Northumberland? Lindisfarne Mead
Which Gary was England's top soccer marksman of the 1980s? Lineker
Which fabric made from flax is Ireland famous for? Linen
Who won silver at 100 metres in '88 and gold in the same event in '92? Linford Christie
Who devised the modern system for naming and classifying plants and animals? Linnaeus
What sort of animal was Parsley in 'The Herbs'? Lion
For which film did Katharine Hepburn win the first best actress BAFTA? Lion in Winter
Who wrote Cliff Richard's first cart topper 'Livin' Doll'? Lionel Bart
Who was 'Dancin' On The Ceiling' in 1986? Lionel Richie
Whom did Diano Ross duo with on 'Endless Love'? Lionel Richie
Which singer went solo after performing with the Commodores? Lionel Richie
What does a Pomfret or Pontefract cake taste of? Liquorice
What is the currency of Italy? Lira
Which two female TV stars are team captains on 'Give Us A Clue'? Lisa Goddard, Una Stubbs
Which capital is linked to Almada by a bridge over the River Tagus? Lisbon
What did Schindler draw up in the Spielberg film? List
What was the title of the last book written by Aldous Huxley? Literature and Science
What paper is used to test acid and alkali? Litmus
Who was LB in 'Dynasty'? Little Blake
Who was the tallest of Robin Hood's Men? Little John
Who has had hits with 'Tutti Frutti' and 'Rip It Up'? Little Richard
Under what name did Marion Walter Jacobs record? Little Walter
Which show was first presented by Emma Forbes and Andi Peters? Live and Kicking
Which was the first Bond film with Roger Moore? Live and Let Die
What punishment did the Vestal Virgins of Rome suffer if they betrayed their vows of chastity? Live burial
Which satellite TV station began broadcasting topless darts in 1996? Live TV
What does the musical term Vivace mean? Lively
What is the main meat ingredient of faggots? Liver
From which part of the cod is a beneficial oil produced? Liver
Which Birds were flatmates in Liverpool? Liver Birds
In which city is Lime St Station? Liverpool
Which city is served by Speke airport? Liverpool
Near which large city would you find the Wirral? Liverpool
In which city does Mr Earnshaw first find Heathcliff? Liverpool
Near which large city is the Wirral? Liverpool
In which English city is the cathedral known as 'Paddy's Wigwam'? Liverpool
Which English club did soccer TV pundit Alan Hansen play for? Liverpool
Which club is associated with the song 'You'll Never Walk Alone'? Liverpool
Which team first won an FA Cup semifinal on a penalty shoot-out? Liverpool
Who won the FA Cup for the first time, under Bill Shankly? Liverpool
Which English soccer side twice won the European Cup? Liverpool
Which club were English soccer champions six times in the 80s? Liverpool
Which was the first British team to lift the European Cup after a penalty shoot-out? Liverpool
Which football club has won the English championship the most times? Liverpool
Who sang 'Red Machine in Full Effect'? Liverpool FC
Which London station would you arrive at if you travelled from Ipswich? Liverpool Street
Which rail line, opened in 1830, was the world's first inter-city service? Liverpool to Manchester
What kind of doll was Cliff Richard's first No 1? Livin'
Who sang 'It Takes Two' with Bruno Brookes? Liz Kershaw
Which daughter of Judy Garland won an Oscar for 'Cabaret'? Liza Minnelli
Which is Britain's most southerly point on the mainland? Lizard
What is a chuckwalla? Lizard
What are goannas and anoles? Lizards
In 'Our Mutual Friend' whom does Eugene Wrayburn marry? Lizzy Hexam
In which town and country is Britain's Royal Mint situated? Llantrisant, Wales
Who was the first prime minister to occupy Chequers? Lloyd George
Who became prime minister of Britain in 1916? Lloyd George
Who hosts 'Masterchef' on TV? Lloyd Grossman
The Lutine bell is in which London institution? Lloyds
'In Utmost Good Faith' is the motto of which organisation? Lloyd's of London
What was the full title of Harry Enfield's 1988 hit? Loadsamoney
What type of food is a bloomer? Loaf of bread
Which loch is the largest stretch of inland water in Britain? Loch Lomond
Which loch contains the largest volume of fresh water in the British Isles? Loch Ness
Over 250 people died in an air crash at which Scottish border town? Lockerbie
What is the common name for the disease called trismus? Lockjaw
What is the home of a beaver called? Lodge
What is the home of a beaver called? Lodge
What name is given to a book in which a sea captain charts events on a voyage? Log
In which film are people terminated at the age of 30? Logan's Run
Which aids to calculation did John Napier devise? Logarithms
Along which river is most of France's Sauvignon Blanc cultivated? Loire
Who plays Miss Moneypenny in the early Bond films? Lois Maxwell
What were followers of John Wycliffe called? Lollards
My Boy, according to Millie, is called what? Lollipop
Who was 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 1923? Lon Chaney
In which city did the Barbican arts centre open? London
Where would you see the FT-SE share index? London
In which city was 'The Prince and the Showgirl' made? London
In which city did Karl Marx write 'Das Kapital'? London
In which city is The Oval cricket ground? London
In which city was the first underground railway? London
In which two cities would you find Cleopatra's Needles? London and New York
What did LNER stand for? London and North Eastern Railway
What was the previous name of London Broncos? London Crusaders
The first Budweiser Bowl in the UK in 1986 was won by which team? London Ravens
Which is further north, Belfast or Londonderry? Londonderry
Which jump won Mary Rand a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics? Long
Off which island is 'Jaws' set? Long Island
Which bluesman had a No 1 with 'Let The Heartaches Begin'? Long John Baldry
In athletics, what are the four jumping events? Long jump, high jump, triple jump and pole vault
What would you have if you were hypermetropic? Long sight
For which sport is Gordon Pirie remembered? Long-distance running
Which stately home in Britain is the home of the Marquess of Bath? Longleat
What is the Marquis of Bath's Wiltshire home called? Longleat
Which magazine called itself the junior TV Times? Look-In
Who was nicknamed 'Impeesa', meaning 'The Wolf who Never Sleeps', by the Matabele tribe? Lord Baden-Powell
Which romantic poet wrote 'The Bride of Abydos'? Lord Byron
Who is the resident Lord in 'Private Eye'? Lord Gnome
What was the nickname of anti-British broadcaster, William Joyce? Lord Haw Haw
Who is Lady Antonia Fraser's father? Lord Longford
Whose official residence is the Mansion House in London? Lord Mayor of London
Who was the last Viceroy of India? Lord Mountbatten
Who was known as Uncle Dickie? Lord Mountbatten
Whom did the royal family refer to as Uncle Dickie? Lord Mountbatten
Who had a flagship called 'Victory'? Lord Nelson
Which legendary pressman said, 'News is something that someone somewhere doesn't want to see printed'? Lord Northcliffe
Whose last words were, 'Die, my dear doctor! That's the last thing I shall do!'? Lord Palmerston
What title was Oliver Cromwell given in 1653? Lord Protector
Who got to No 1 in 1958 with 'Hoots Mon'? Lord Rockingham's XI
Who headed the report into the 1981 Brixton riots? Lord Scarman
Who headed the inquiry into the Brixton Riots in 1981? Lord Scarman
Who designed Princess Margaret's engagement ring? Lord Snowdon
The Nursery End, The Pavilion End and St John's Road are all linked with which ground? Lords
Where do Middlesex play home matches? Lord's
Who was on 'Honky Tonk Angels' with Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette? Loretta Lynn
Who knocked Steffi Graf out of Wimbledon in the first round in 1994? Lori McNeil
John Ridd is the male lead in which book with a girl's name as its title? Lorna Doone
A region of eastern France has a girl's name with another girl's name as its capital. What are they? Lorraine and Nancy
What type of vehicle is a juggernaut? Lorry
Which US city is known by its initials LA? Los Angeles
In which city did Monroe die? Los Angeles
How is the settlement the Town of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels, by the Little-Portion River known today? Los Angeles
Where in the USA was the centre for the 1984 Olympic Games? Los Angeles
In which city did 'Burke's Law' take place? Los Angeles
Which US soccer team plays at Anaheim Stadium? Los Angeles Rams
How did Lord Kitchener die? Lost at sea
Which American comedian's last words were, 'That was the best ice-cream soda I ever tasted'? Lou Costello
Who sang 'Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side'? Lou Reed
How is Louis Firbank better known? Lou Reed
What are woofers and tweeters? Loudspeakers
Which lake is the British Isles' largest? Lough Neagh
Which is the largest lake in the United Kingdom? Lough Neagh
Who is the oldest person to have a No 1? Louis Armstrong
Who is credited with the invention of scat singing? Louis Armstrong
Who invented the method by which the blind can read by touch? Louis Braille
Which scientist discovered that yeast causes fermentation? Louis Pasteur
Lully was composer at the court of which king? Louis XIV
Who was the longest-reigning European monarch? Louis XIV of France
Who was king of France at the time of the French Revolution? Louis XVI
Which French king was husband to Marie Antoinette? Louis XVI
Who wrote 'Little Men'? Louisa M. Alcott
Which American state does cajun music come from? Louisiana
What is A Many Splendored Thing in the film about the Korean War? Love
What did Jennifer Rush sing about The Power of in 1985? Love
Aspects of what are the theme of which Lloyd Webber musical? Love
Which famous Sinatra song was the first to become a hit after being featured in a TV show? Love and Marriage
What was Elvis's first film? Love Me Tender
Which Lennon and McCartney song was Cilla Black's first single ? Love of the Loved
According to Peter and Gordon, to know you is to do what? Love you
Which series featured Ian McShane as an antiques dealer? Lovejoy
Which antique dealer might you have met at the Butt & Oyster in Suffolk? Lovejoy
In the rhyme, what is Friday's child? Loving and giving
In 'Jane Eyre' what is the name of the asylum based on Cowan Bridge where Charlotte Bronte's sisters contracted the consumption from which they died? Lowood
Who presents 'Masterchef'? Loyd Grossman
Who is the St Leger named after? Lt Col Anthony St Leger
Which 'Lucky' Lord vanished after the murder of his child's nanny? Lucan
Who played the title role in 'I Love Lucy'? Lucille Ball
Which Beatles song was banned by the BBC because its initials were said to be drug-related? Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Who lost her pocket? Lucy Locket
What name was given to the 19th-century group who wrecked machines? Luddites
Who was Frankie Howerd's master in 'Up Pompeii'? Ludicrus Sextus
For which of these games would you use dice: ludo, whist, hopscotch, snakes-and-ladders? Ludo and snakes-and-ladders
What was the German air force called? Luftwaffe
In the Bible who goes after Mark and before John? Luke
Who teamed up with Take That in 'Relight My Fire'? Lulu
How is Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie better known? Lulu
Who sang the theme song for 'The Man With The Golden Gun'? Lulu
Who was heard to 'Shout' in 1964? Lulu
What was France's Olivier Merle's former profession? Lumberjack
Which actress Joanna played Patsy in 'Absolutely Fabulous'? Lumley
Which term means related to the moon? Lunar
In 1915, which British liner was sunk by a German submarine? Lusitania
Which travel terminal provided a hit for Cats UK? Luton Airport
Which group backed Lulu on the original 'Shout'? Luvvers
Where is the secretariat of the European Parliament based? Luxembourg
Which country is Luxembourg the capital of? Luxembourg
Which EC country has the highest level of carbon monoxide? Luxembourg
Where would you find an avenue of sphinxes? Luxor, Egypt
How is 77 represented in Roman numerals? LXXVII
Which country was the first in the world to introduce coinage? Lydia in Asia Minor
In heraldry what is meant by 'couchant'? Lying down
In golf, which Sandy won the 1988 US Masters? Lyle
Which country singer married Julia Roberts in 1993? Lyle Lovett
Who created the series 'Prime Suspect'? Lynda La Plante
Which president initiated his 'Great Society' programme? Lyndon Johnson
Which American president had a wife known as Ladybird? Lyndon Johnson
Which former 'Coronation Street' star is comedian Duggie Brown's sister? Lynne Perrie
What opened in 1894 and closed in London's Strand in 1988? Lyons teashops
Which instrument are violins and violas descended from? Lyre

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