Database - T

Which glam group asked 'Metal guru, is it you?'?    T. Rex
Who recorded 'Children of the Revolution'?    T. Rex
What are Marc Bolan and Micky Finn better known as?    T. Rex
Who wrote 'The Four Quartets'?    T. S. Eliot
What are the initials of the poet Eliot?    T.S
Where would you see fog called the Tablecloth?    Table Mountain
Victor Barna was five times world champion in which sport?    Table tennis
Which sport developed from a game called gossima?    Table tennis
What name is given to a computer screen which responds to touch?    Tactile screen
What is the aquatic larva of an amphibian more commonly called?    Tadpole
By what name is Formosa now known?    Taiwan
Which radio show featured Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield?    Take It From Here
Which Berlin hit advertised a car?    Take My Breath Away
Who recorded the album 'Everything Changes'?    Take That
What are Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen better known as?    Take That
Which Michael Miles quiz show was revived in the 1990s?    Take Your Pick
Who was the most prolific writer of 'Carry On' scripts?    Talbot Rothwell
In rhyming slang what is meant by rabbit and pork?    Talk
What is the state capital of Florida?    Tallahassee
What is the claw of a bird of prey called?    Talon
Which label did Michael Jackson first record on?    Tamla Motown
Which country star has had five husbands, including George Jones, and been kidnapped?    Tammy Wynette
Which new weapon was introduced in battle in 1916?    Tank
Which armoured combat vehicle was first used in World War I?    Tank
There are 78 cards in which type of pack?    Tarot
In Scotland what style of cloth was illegal from 1745 to 1782?    Tartan
Which sea lies between New Zealand and Australia?    Tasman Sea
Which island is to the south of Australia?    Tasmania
Which is the smallest state of Australia?    Tasmania
By what name is the marsupial Sarcophilus harrisi better known?    Tasmanian devil
Which London art gallery was founded with the financial support of a sugar merchant?    Tate
What is Ryan O'Neal's actress daughter called?    Tatum
What is the zodiac sign of the Bull?    Taurus
Which star sign has the bull as its symbol?    Taurus
Before he became a disciple of Jesus, what was Matthew's job?    Tax collector
As a barrister what did she specialise in?    Taxation law
In which film does Robert De Niro ask 'are you talkin' to me?'?    Taxi Driver
What was 'Mastermind' winner Fred Housego's job?    Taxi driver
Which word was Candolle the first to use in the classification of plants?    Taxonomy
Which rail bridge is the longest in Europe?    Tay Bridge
Which fruit is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry?    Tayberry
Which name is shared by actress Elizabeth and snooker star Dennis?    Taylor
Which Phil was world darts champion in 1990 and 1992?    Taylor
Who wrote the ballets 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker'?    Tchaikovsky
Who composed the '1812 Overture'?    Tchaikovsky
Who wrote the music for 'The Nutcracker'?    Tchaikovsky
Which classical composer did Richard Chamberlain play in 'The Music Lovers'?    Tchaikovsky
What popular drink was known in China as early as 2737 BC?    Tea
What cargo did the ship 'Cutty Sark' carry?    Tea
In 'Coronation Street' what is Ken Barlow's job?    Teacher
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini previously had which two jobs?    Teaching, journalism
Which title was a No 1 for Kylie Minogue and Johnny Nash?    Tears on My Pillow
Which Norman said, 'He got on his bike and looked for work.'    Tebbit
In boxing what do the letters TKO stand for?    Technical Knock Out
Who did Ray Illingworth replace as England's chairman of selectors?    Ted Dexter
Who was known as 'Lord Ted'?    Ted Dexter
Which England cricket captain is an amateur golf champion?    Ted Dexter
Which bandleader shared his name with a British prime minister?    Ted Heath
Which American guitarist had gone partly deaf by the 1980s?    Ted Nugent
Which comedian took his name from the 1912 British Open?    Ted Ray
Who were Andy Pandy's two best friends?    Teddy and Looby Loo
What toy is named after US president Theodore Roosevelt?    Teddy bear
Which toy is named after US president Theodore Roosevelt?    Teddy bear
What does an arctophile collect?    Teddy bears
Who partnered Pearl Carr in the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest?    Teddy Johnson
Which president's foreign policy was to 'speak softly with a big stick'?    Teddy Roosevelt
Which word for 13- to 19-year olds was first coined in the 1950s?    Teenagers
Polytetrafluoroethylene is usually known as what?    Teflon
What is the name given to the technique of measuring at a distance?    Telemetry
Which communication system is Alexander Graham Bell famous for?    Telephone
What did John Logie Baird invent, first called 'seeing by wireless'?    Television
In 'Grease', what line comes before 'Did she put up a fight?'?    Tell me more
Which Addicts are quizzed by Noel Edmonds?    Telly
What was the name of the first communications satellite?    Telstar
Which satellite sent the first live TV transmission between America and Europe?    Telstar
Which painting medium uses egg yolk and water?    Tempera
Fahrenheit is associated with the measurement of what?    Temperature
What does the scale named after Anders Celsius measure?    Temperature
Which child star Shirley went on to be a US Ambassador?    Temple
Which child star Shirley won an Oscar at the age of six?    Temple
In Hinduism what is a mandir?    Temple
How many sides has a decagon?    Ten
How many arms does a squid have?    Ten
In the Charlton Heston film how many commandments were there?    Ten
How many times do you sing 'Yeah' in the chorus of 'She Loves You'?    Ten
How many tenpin bowling skittles need knocking down for a strike?    Ten
What was the title of Pearl Jam's first album?    Ten
How many months were there in the old Roman year?    Ten
Which shirt number do Italian clubs reserve for their star player?    Ten
What was the number of the emergency ward in the hospital drama?    Ten
Which sport does the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs control?    Ten pin bowling
Tinca tinca is the Latin name of which fish?    Tench
Which state does Jack Daniels come from?    Tennessee
At which sport were Margaret Court and Maria Bueno champions?    Tennis
With which sport do you associate Rosemary Casals?    Tennis
'Match of the Day' has been used as a TV title for soccer and which other sport?    Tennis
In which sport is the Davis Cup played for?    Tennis
In which sport does the scoring begin at 15?    Tennis
Which sport did Maureen 'Little Mo' Connolly play?    Tennis
In 1970 Margaret Court won four major tournaments in which sport?    Tennis
What was the only line that Humphrey Bogart had in his first play?    Tennis, anyone?
What would you be playing if you were talking about spares and strikes?    Ten-pin bowling
In needlework, which stitch may be described as 'petit point'?    Tent stitch
In judo which dan is the highest in the grading of black belts?    Tenth
What does the initial T stand for in I. T. Botham's name?    Terence
Which Mother won a Nobel Peace Prize?    Teresa
What are Trinity and Hilary?    Terms at Oxford
Who was the Greek muse of dance?    Terpsichore
What are China's famous 'warriors' made from?    Terracotta
In the military sector, what does TA stand for?    Territorial Army
Who ran away to stay with Susan Barlow?    Terry Duckworth
Which Welshman won the world snooker championship in his first season as a professional?    Terry Griffiths
Who was co-creator of 'Hazell' with Gordon Williams?    Terry Venables
Which envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury was released from the Lebanon?    Terry Waite
Who wrote the foreword to the collection of recipes in book form Delia Smith compiled as a response to Live Aid?    Terry Wogan
Which DJ invited listeners to 'fight the flab'?    Terry Wogan
Which radio DJ urged listeners to 'fight the flab'?    Terry Wogan
Who preceded Les Dawson as host of 'Blankety Blank'?    Terry Wogan
Sir Leslie Porter is a former chairman of which supermarket group?    Tesco
Who was Britain's first-ever gold medallist in a throwing event in 1984?    Tessa Sanderson
What name is given in law to a person who makes a will?    Testator
Which company first introduced tea bags in Great Britain in 1952?    Tetley
Which brewers sponsored the England Test cricket team in 1995?    Tetley's
From which US state does model Jerry Hall come?    Texas
Which DIY store claims that it is 'the big one'?    Texas
Which company developed the first electronic pocket calculator?    Texas Instruments
Which country has designated Chachoengsao as its new capital?    Thailand
Vatcharin Bhumichitr has written about the taste of which country?    Thailand
Which country, capital Bangkok, used to be called Siam?    Thailand
Which country used to be called Siam?    Thailand
What did Siam change its name to?    Thailand
Which river runs through London?    Thames
On which show did they make their first national TV appearance?    Thank Your Lucky Stars
Which four words follow 'To be or not to be...'?    That is the question
Which satirical programme was abbreviated to TW3?    That Was The Week That Was
Which Brecht play presents a dilemma about motherhood?    The  Caucasian Chalk Circle
Which of Shakespeare's plays involves a pound of flesh?    The  Merchant  of Venice
Who is taller, the Queen or Princess Margaret?    The  Queen
Which famous ship did they try to Raise in the 1980 film?    The  Titanic
In which decade did John Logie Baird invent television?    The 1920s
In which decade did the 'par avion' airmail stickers appear in Britain?    The 1920s
Hits from which decade were on the soundtrack of 'Good Morning, Vietnam'?    The 1960s
Which precinct does Ed McBain write about?    The 86th Precinct
In the Bible, which book comes after Saint John?    The Acts 1
What feature was dropped from 'The Great Egg Race' in 1981?    The actual egg race
For which film were live leeches imported to Africa?    The African Queen
Which Portuguese province borders Spain and the Atlantic Ocean?    The Algarve
What is the Icelandic parliament called?    The Althing
Who recorded 'Rhumboogie' and 'The Booglie Wooglie Piggie'?    The Andrews Sisters
Which Church's doctrine is set out in the Thirty-Nine Articles?    The Anglican Church
Which treaty, signed by 32 countries, agreed to peaceful scientific research?    The Antarctic Treaty
Which radio serial is 'an everyday story of country folk'?    The Archers
What does Norman Painting write and appear in?    The Archers
In 'Towering Inferno' Steve McQueen was the fireman: what was Paul Newman?    The architect
Which ocean lies to the north of Russia?    The Arctic Ocean
Which Norman Mailer novel is based on a protest march?    The Armies of the Night
What is the name of Britain's only private army?    The Atholl Highlanders
What was Ernest Rutherford the first man to split?    The atom
Which series ended when Tara King sent the main character into space?    The Avengers
Which long-running crime series was a spin-off from a programme called 'Police Surgeon'?    The Avengers
Which series included Emma Peel and Steed?    The Avengers
Which fruit contains the most calories?    The avocado pear
Which gorge is crossed by the Clifton suspension bridge?    The Avon Gorge
Who were the first people to measure the year?    The Babylonians
Where did Edward VIII spend most of World War II?    The Bahamas
Which Trilogy was written by Olivia Manning?    The Balkan Trilogy
Which quartet consisted of Susanna Hoffs, Annette Zilinskas and Debbi and Vicki Peterson?    The Bangles
What name is given to barristers collectively?    The Bar
Where would you find Britain's tallest blocks of flats?    The Barbican
Where did William III defeat a French and Irish army in 1690?    The Battle of the Boyne
Which group consisted of Les, Eric, Woody, Alan and Derek?    The Bay City Rollers
What is the largest bay in the world?    The Bay of Bengal
Whose motto is 'Nation shall speak unto nation'?    The BBC
The George in Great Portland Street, London is which Auntie's local?    The BBC
Which 60s group was formed by the Wilson brothers?    The Beach Boys
Who felt 'Good Vibrations' in 1966?    The Beach Boys
Brian Epstein was the manager of which pop group?    The Beatles
Which group have had most British No 1 single hits?    The Beatles
What are John, Paul, George and Ringo better known as?    The Beatles
In 1963 which Fab Four were all four panellists on 'Juke Box Jury'?    The Beatles
Which group found success in the 1970s with 'Night Fever'?    The Bee Gees
Who wrote the biggest-ever selling soundtrack album of its day in 1978?    The Bee Gees
Which group consists of twins Maurice and Robin and older brother Barry?    The Bee Gees
Who were Babs, Teddy and Joy?    The Beverley Sisters
Legendary footballer Billy Wright married one of which singing sisters?    The Beverley Sisters
What is the best selling book of all time?    The Bible
What is the Channel 4 Breakfast programme called?    The Big Breakfast
Which 1925 film starred John Gilbert as an American in the war in 1917?    The Big Parade
The blueberry or the whortleberry is also known as what?    The Bilberry
What does an American mean when he talks of a check in a restaurant?    The bill
Which police series is based at Sun Hill police station?    The Bill
Which number code system is based on the digits 1 and 0?    The binary system
Convict Robert Stroud was better known as who?    The Birdman of Alcatraz
For which film did the reviewer write 'Enough to make you kick the next pigeon you come across'?    The Birds
What is Griffith's film about the aftermath of the Civil War called?    The Birth of a Nation
In the 14th century what was the bubonic plague called in England?    The Black Death
What name was given to the persistent air attack on London?    The Blitz
Which famous film is Heinrich Mann's 'Professor Unrat' based on?    The Blue Angel
In which film did Dietrich sing 'Falling In Love Again'?    The Blue Angel
Which mountain range to the west of Sydney was partly destroyed by bush fires in December 1993?    The Blue Mountains
Which tavern was the favourite of Falstaff?    The Boar's Head
What is studied in the science of somatology?    The body
During which war were concentration camps first introduced?    The Boer War
What did CND marchers on the way to Aldermaston want to ban?    The Bomb
Which group recorded 'I'm The Urban Spaceman'?    The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Which tyrannical Italian family was the subject of a series in 1981?    The Borgias
Which strait links the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara?    The Bosporus
By what nickname was the criminal Albert De Salvo better known?    The Boston Strangler
What is the French equivalent of the Stock Exchange?    The Bourse
Betz cells are found in which part of the body?    The brain
In Venice, what links the Ducal Palace with the state prison?    The Bridge of Sighs
In Union, which international team name was first used in 1924?    The British Lions
Who according to Jimmy Ruffin 'had love that has now departed'?    The Broken Hearted
Which Brotherhood had a Eurovision winner in 1976?    The Brotherhood of Man
Which German brothers collected such stories as 'Hansel and Gretel'?    The Brothers Grimm
In 1995, which husband-seeking American ladies invaded England?    The Buccaneers
Why were barn-dances so called?    The building of a new barn
Which range of domed mountains lies in Purnululu National Park?    The Bungle Bungle Range
Which river flows through Cambridge?    The Cam
Which Mary Wesley novel transferred to TV with Felicity Kendal and Paul Eddington?    The Camomile Lawn
Which dance comes from 'Orpheus In The Underworld'?    The can-can
Which duo's only hit was 'You Don't Have to be a Baby to Cry'?    The Caravelles
Which was the only case that Perry Mason ever lost in court?    The Case of the Terrified Typist
Which northerly castle is owned by the Queen Mother?    The Castle of Mey
How did the word 'exchequer' come into being?    The checkered tablecloth once used for accounting
Which fruit is used to make the drink kirsch?    The cherry
Who had a 1960s hit with 'Sweet Talkin' Guy'?    The Chiffons
What is the smallest breed of dog?    The chihuahua
In the Rocky Mountains what is the dry wind that is warm in winter and cool in summer?    The chinook
What was the name of the cattle route from Texas through Oklahoma to the Red Hills at Abilene, Kansas?    The Chisholm Trail
What does the reference book, Crockfords, list?    The clergy of the Church of England
Which fish walks on land?    The climbing perch
In which tower is Big Ben?    The Clock Tower
Where is the 19th hole on an 18 hole golf course?    The clubhouse
In 'Cheers' what was Ernie Pantouso's nickname?    The Coach
Which soap was a spin-off of 'Dynasty'?    The Colbys
On which club show was the music provided by Shep's Banjo Boys?    The Comedians
What was the name of Bill Haley's backing group?    The Comets
Which show had the Enid Blyton spoof 'Five Go Mad in Dorset'?    The Comic Strip Presents
The Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Canada in 1954. What are the games known as today?    The Commonwealth Games
What is the final round of 'Countdown' called?    The conundrum
What did the Rochdale Pioneers pioneer?    The Co-op
The St Moritz Tobogganing Club stages which famous race?    The Cresta Run
On which peninsula is the city of Sevastopol situated?    The Crimea
In which war was The Charge of the Light Brigade?     The Crimean War
What did Thomas Blood try to steal in London in 1671?    The crown jewels
Which Arthur Miller play is a comment on McCarthyism?    The Crucible
What name was given to the mediaeval warlike expeditions to the Holy Land?    The Crusades
What was unusual about The Crystals' hit 'He's a Rebel'?    The Crystals did not sing on the record
In Arthurian legend, what is the Holy Grail?    The cup used at the Last Supper
What is the central administrative body of the Catholic Church?     The Curia
Jason Donovan closed his eyes and drew back what?    The curtain
What is the name of the Irish Parliament?    The Dail
What daring raid was led by Guy Gibson?    The Dam Busters
Which breed of dog is named after a character in a novel by Sir Walter Scott?    The Dandie Dinmont
Which Cliff Richard hit starts 'Imagine a still summer's day'?    The Day I Met Marie
In titles, which words go before 'Stood Still' and 'Caught Fire'?    The Day the Earth
What was Darth Vader's spacecraft in 'Star Wars'?    The Death Star
What was the name of Boccaccio's collection of stories?    The Decameron
For which Robert de Niro film was 'Cavatina' the theme music?    The Deer Hunter
Who backed Reparata on 'Captain of Your Ship'?    The Delrons
Which men used to perform with Ken Dodd?    The Diddymen
How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known in the 1967 movie?    The Dirty Dozen
What is Doctor Who always called in the series?    The Doctor
Which extinct bird was last sighted in Mauritius?    The dodo
How else is the star Sirius known?    The Dog Star
Which group recorded the original of 'Light My Fire'?    The Doors
In which Hammersmith pub was 'Rule Britaina' written?    The Dove
What is the name of the pub, with the smallest bar room, in Upper Mall Chiswick?    The Dove
What was the first volume of her autobiography called?    The Downing Street Years
On the Chinese calendar which animal represents the year 2000?    The Dragon
Who were the two different backing groups which accompanied Cliff Richard on two No 1 versions of 'Livin' Doll'?    The Drifters, The Young Ones
Who joined forces with The Pogues on 'Jack's Heroes'?    The Dubliners
Who is Lady Helen Taylor's mother?    The Duchess of Kent
Which duke owns Badminton, setting for the well-known horse trials?    The Duke of Beaufort
Floors Castle is the Scottish home of which duke?    The Duke of Roxburgh
Who said of his troops, 'I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy but, by God, they terrify me'?    The Duke of Wellington
Who was Arthur Wellesley better known as?    The Duke of Wellington
Whose funeral was upset by flooding in Maidenhead in 1852?    The Duke of Wellington's
Which African tribe is known for being the tallest people in the world?    The Dunka
What nickname was given to winter sportsman Eddie Edwards?    The Eagle
Which group wanted to 'Take It To The Limit'?    The Eagles
Which organ in the body is affected by otitis?    The ear
What occurs when a lunar eclipse take place?    The Earth passes between the Sun and Moon
On which show were The Beatles watched by 73 million in the US?    The Ed Sullivan Show
Which monarch had as one of his titles 'The Lion of Judah'?    The emperor of Ethiopia
What Strikes Back in the 1980 film?    The Empire
Which was the second of the Star Wars films?    The Empire Strikes Back
What does the ringing of eight bells mean on board a ship?    The end of the watch
Who gave Henry II the right to invade and conquer Ireland?    The English pope, Adrian IV
In which part of the body is the cornea located?    The eye
What is the name of the RAF free-fall parachute team?    The Falcons
Which 90s show featured 'Jessie's Diets'?    The Fast Show
What is the longest bone in the human body?    The femur
What is the low-lying area of East Anglia called?    The Fens
Which pub in St Albans is an 11th-century building?    The Fighting Cocks
Who or what was Laika?    The first dog in space
What did Emil Jannings get over Chaplin in 1929?    The first Oscar
What happened on screen for the first time in India in 1977?    The first screen kiss
What was the name of the first successful flying boat built in 1912?    The Flying Fish
Which Vivaldi concertos were popularised by Nigel Kennedy?    The Four Seasons
Which Vivaldi composition did Nigel Kennedy popularise?    The Four Seasons
Which electrical appliance joined the London Monarchs?    The Fridge
Where was Michael J. Fox Back to in 1985?    The Future
What was the Hitch Hiker's Guide to?    The Galaxy
What was the nickname of TV cook Graham Kerr?    The Galloping Gourmet
Which film of 1934 gained an Oscar for the song 'The Continental'?    The Gay Divorcee
What did Bo and Luke Duke call their car?    The General Lee
In which TV programme did Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford appear?    The Generation Game
Where are prizes passed through on a conveyor belt?    The Generation Game
Which pub in Southwark is mentioned by Dickens in 'Little Dorritt'?    The George Inn
What is the world's most heavily funded art gallery?    The Getty Museum, Malibu, California
Which animal is regarded as the one with the longest life span?    The giant tortoise
In Greek mythology which gift was given to Cassandra by Apollo?    The gift of prophecy
The okapi is a relative of which animal?    The giraffe
Which group had a hit with 'Angel Face'?    The Glitter Band
Which London landmark theatre was burnt down in 1613?    The Globe theatre
Whom did the religious assassins known as Thugs worship?    The goddess  Kali
Which 1972 film, with Marlon Brando, was about the Mafia?    The Godfather
Which films are about the Corleone family?    The Godfather
What is the coastline to the south of Brisbane called?    The Gold Coast
Which film appeared in 1925 and had sound added in 1942?    The Gold Rush
Which opera features the song 'Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes'?    The Gondoliers
What accompanied the Bad and The Ugly in the Clint Eastwood film?    The Good
What kind of Life did Jerry and Marco's neighbours Tom and Barbara lead?    The Good Life
Which programme recreated Old Time Music Hall?    The Good Old Days
Which film theme was a chart No 1 for the Hugo Montenegro Orchestra?    The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
How were Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden known?    The Goodies
In which radio show did Bluebottle and Eccles appear?    The Goon Show
Which radio show was originally called 'Crazy People'?    The Goon Show
Who was 'Walking Backwards for Christmas' in the 1950s?    The Goons
Which breed of setter is named after a British duke?    The Gordon setter
Which sisters had snakes on their heads in place of hair?    The Gorgons
Which is the largest of the anthropoid apes?    The gorilla
Who lives at Number 12 Downing Street?    The government chief whip
In which Gilbert and Sullivan opera is eating a sausage roll a secret sign?    The Grand Duke
Which extra title was given to Catherine II of Russia?    The Great
Which was Chaplin's first sound film?    The Great Dictator
Which 1940 film starred Charlie Chaplin as despot Adenoid Hynkel?    The Great Dictator
Which 1963 film about Allied POWs starred James Garner and Steve McQueen?    The Great Escape
Which new policy in 1958 was an attempt to achieve  'true communism' in China?    The Great Leap Forward
What was the 1914-18 war known as until 1939?    The Great War
Where was Gary Rhodes chef when he shot to fame on TV?    The Greenhouse restaurant
To which group of birds does the capercaillie belong?    The grouse family
Which river forms part of the frontier between Spain and Portugal?    The Guadiana
Where is The Netherlands' seat of government and administration?    The Hague
Which department at Crossroads Motel was run by Vera Downend?    The hairdressing salon
Where in the body is the cranium?    The head
In the human body, what has four chambers?    The Heart
The Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in remembrance of what?    The help the American Indians gave to the settlers
Which bird can fly the fastest?    The homing pigeon
Which pub in Drury Street, Glasgow, has one of the longest bars in Britain?    The Horse Shoe
Which came first the House of Tudor or the House of Stuart?    The House of Tudor
What were the French Protestants led by Henry of Navarre known as?    The Huguenots
Billy Connolly was a member of which group?    The Humblebums
Which tribe rose in revolt against the Romans and was led by Boadicea?    The Iceni
Other than the 'Odyssey', which work is Homer famed for?    The Iliad
In which play does Miss Prism appear?    The Importance of Being Earnest
Which Sunday paper was launched in January 1990?    The Independent on Sunday
In 'The Darling Buds of May' who did Charley work for?    The Inland Revenue
Where are the semicircular canals in the body?    The inner ear
Which patrol group keeps track of all icebergs?    The International Ice Patrol
Which medical body was set up at the Geneva Convention in 1864?    The International Red Cross
What did the Germans codename 'Operation Barbarossa'?    The invasion of the Soviet Union
In which film did Claude Rains star as someone who was not seen?    The Invisible Man
Rudolph, Ronald and O'Kelley were which singing Brothers?    The Isley Brothers
Which naval tradition ceased in 1970?    The issue of rum
Which 1969 film featured cockney ram-raiders in Turin?    The Italian Job
Which 'well preserved' group had a hit with 'Going Underground'?     The Jam
The Return of what in 1983 was the sixth film in the 'Star Wars' series?    The Jedi
Which drama featured Peggy Ashcroft and Geraldine James in wartime India?    The Jewel in the Crown
A 1990 ad for jeans helped put which early 70s Steve Miller Band song to the top of the charts?    The Joker
In which river was Jesus Christ  baptized?    The Jordan
Which white gospel group provided vocal backings on Elvis's recordings in the 1950s and 1960s?    The Jordanaires
What is the name of the newsagent's in 'Coronation Street'?    The Kabin
Which bird is said to eat live sheep?    The kea parrot
Which organ of the body is affected by Bright's Disease?    The kidneys
What does an inventor tell Honey he has Shrunk in the 1989 movie?    The Kids
In folk music how were Dave Guard, Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane better known?    The Kingston Trio
Where in the world can the largest cannon be seen?    The Kremlin
What name is given to the knife which the Gurkha soldiers use?    The kukri
What was the title of the first women's magazine ever published, in 1693?    The Ladies' Mercury
Which was their first No 1 to be written by Jagger and Richard?    The Last Time
In which TV show did the 'Mr Puniverse' contest take part?    The Late, Late Breakfast Show
What is arguably the most famous painting by Dutchman Frans Hals?    The Laughing Cavalier
Which part of a rhubarb plant is poisonous?    The leaves
What is the side away from the wind called on a ship?    The leeside
If you were an LLD what profession would you be involved in?    The legal profession
Ruth and Bobbo Patchett appear in which Fay Weldon novel?    The Life And Loves Of A She Devil
Which river does the water in real Irish Guinness come from?    The Liffey
Which comedy featured characters called Terry Collier and Bob Ferris?    The Likely Lads
What did the cub Simba become in the 1994 Disney film?    The Lion King
Which animals in London are connected with Edwin Landseer?    The lions in Trafalgar Square
Which part of the body is described  by the word labial?    The lips
Which is the largest human organ?    The liver
Which series linked Polly James and 'District Nurse' Nerys Hughes?    The Liver Birds
Who says, 'Hi-You Silver!'?    The Lone Ranger
In politics, to whom does the expression 'Father of the House' refer?    The longest-serving MP
Who sits on The Woolsack?    The Lord Chancellor
Which group of insects includes a hairstreak?    The Lycaenidae
Who is Whoopi Goldberg hiding from in 'Sister Act'?    The Mafia
Which dancer performs a variation in a pas de deux?    The man
To what was Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton born?    The Manor
What is exactly 26 miles and 385 yards long?    The Marathon
Which race did Jim Peters run in under 2 hours 20 minutes?    The Marathon
Which 1920 film with Douglas Fairbanks was based on the novel 'The Curse of Capistrano'?    The Mark of Zorro
Who rejected 'Baby Love' which was later a hit for The Supremes?    The Marvelettes
Which famous brothers made a movie called 'A Night  at the Opera'?    The Marx Brothers
Which object took almost seven hours to rise from the Solent in 1982?    The Mary Rose
Who accompanied Chas and Dave on 'Snooker Loopy'?    The Matchroom Mob
What was the first book printed from movable type in 1456?    The Mazarin Bible
Of what is semantics the study?    The meaning of words
On which river do Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham stand?    The Medway
What scale, other than the Richter, measures earthquakes?    The Mercalli scale
In which Shakespeare play is Shylock introduced?    The Merchant of Venice
Where was the Ferry going across on the charity record in 1989?    The Mersey
In which galaxy is the Earth?    The Milky Way
What is the name of the famous cathedral in York?    The Minster
Which group of men who took part in the American War of Independence have given their name to an American rocket?    The Minutemen
Which screenplay did Miller write for his wife Marilyn Monroe?    The Misfits
Which painting was stolen and kept for two years by V. Peruggio?    The Mona Lisa
Which US band 'aped' The Beatles and sang 'Daydream Believer'?    The Monkees
By what other name is the angel shark known?    The monkfish
Justin Hayward and Denny Laine were members of which group?    The Moody Blues
Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot where?    The Moon
Where would you travel to find the Sea of Tranquillity?    The Moon
On which river does Moscow stand?    The Moskva
Which Irish mountains sweep down to the sea?    The Mountains of Mourne
In the London theatre what is the longest-running play ever?    The Mousetrap
Which group used the main theme from the 1812 Overture in their first single hit?    The Move
In which TV series did Marilyn have an Uncle Herman?    The Munsters
Which of Charles Dickens' novels was left unfinished in 1870?    The Mystery of Edwin Drood
What is Del Boy's local?    The Nag's Head
Who causes terror in 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'?    The nanny
Which radio programme featured the saying, 'Left hand down a bit'?    The Navy Lark
Which country has had a prime minister called Wim Kok?    The Netherlands
Which EU member state has the highest population density?    The Netherlands
Which 1960s soap cast Haverhill in Suffolk as Angleton new town?    The Newcomers
'Have I Got News For You' is the TV version of which radio show?    The News Quiz
What was the title of the Star Trek series which resumed in 1990?    The Next Generation
In which 1960s film does rocket radiation activate flesh-eating zombies?    The Night of the Living Dead
Which group were '...in the Mood for Dancing' in 1979?    The Nolans
Which sea provides much of Britain's domestic gas?    The North Sea
Darwin is the capital of which state?    The Northern Territory
What is the name of the tiny pub in Bury St Edmunds?    The Nutshell
For which Sunday newspaper was Clement Freud a football  correspondent?    The Observer
What was held in Britain in 1908 and 1948?    The Olympic Games
In which film does Charlton Heston think he is Earth's last survivor?    The Omega Man
In the early 19th century what did George Shillibeer bring to London?    The Omnibus
What first left Gare de l'Est in Paris on October 4th, 1883?    The Orient Express
Merrill, Jay, Wayne, Jimmy and Donny made up which group?    The Osmonds
Which programme started with the words, 'There is nothing wrong with your television set....'?     The Outer Limits
Which programme began with the control voice saying 'There is nothing wrong with your television set'?    The Outer Limits
Which group were made up of Douglas, Ginger, Henry and William?    The Outlaws
At which ground did Malcolm take nine wickets in a 1994 Test innings?    The Oval
To which Anglican movement did Newman, Pusey and Keble belong?    The Oxford Movement
Whom did the Walrus and the Carpenter invite to walk with them?    The oysters
Who was Gerry's backing group?    The Pacemakers
With which two groups did Gerry Marsden have the same No 1?    The Pacemakers, The Crowd
Which 1970s series was based on novels by Anthony Trollope ?    The Pallisers
On TV, Danny Kane is co-owner of which club?    The Paradise Club
In the song, which official is waiting 'for me and my gal'?    The parson
What was Trevor Jordache buried under in 'Brookside'?    The patio
Which Bizet opera features the duet 'Au Fond du Temple Saint'?    The Pearl Fishers
In which work do Nadir and Zurga appear?    The Pearl Fishers
What was the original name of Drake's ship 'The Golden Hind'?    The Pelican
What was the original name of the flagship the 'Golden Hind'?    The Pelican
Of what ancient empire was Persepolis the ceremonial centre?    The Persian Empire
Golden and argus are varieties of which bird?    The pheasant
Where was the Mount Pinatubo eruption?    The Philippines
Which is the only Christian country in Asia?    The Philippines
From which alphabet did all the Western alphabets originate?    The Phoenician
In which of Dickens's novels does Sam Weller appear?    The Pickwick  Papers
Kenneth I ruled which people in the 9th century?    The Picts
What is the fastest living creature regularly raced for sport?    The pigeon
Which fossilised remains of an ancient forest are found in the Nambung     The Pinnacles
Who helped Gladys Knight  'make it through the night' in 1972?    The Pips
Which suite is Gustav Holst's most famous composition ?    The Planets
Which religious sect was founded by J. N. Darby and E. Cronin?    The Plymouth Brethren
Which is the longest river in Italy?    The Po
Whose 'Fairytale' was a pop and country hit in 1974?    The Pointer Sisters
In 1979, who sang about 'Walking On The Moon'?    The Police
Which sisterhood established at Assisi around 1212 adopted the Franciscan rule and habit?    The Poor Clares
Whose summer residence is at Castel Gandolfo?    The Pope
According to the proverb, what shouldn't call the kettle black?    The pot
What was referred to as Black Forty-Seven?    The potato famine in Ireland
What is the area around Stoke-on-Trent known as?    The Potteries
Which part of England is associated with the novels of Arnold Bennett?    The Potteries
Which title gave hits to both Jennifer Rush and Frankie Goes To Hollywood?    The Power of Love
Whose secret service code names are Potus and Flotus?    The President and First Lady of the United States
In America what is Airforce One?    The president's plane
Who or what is meant by the Fourth Estate?    The press
What does a manometer measure?    The pressure of fluids
Which show tests contestants on what things cost in the shops?    The Price is Right
What were the Supremes originally called?    The Primettes
In the song, 'I danced with a man, who danced with a girl who danced with...' whom?    The Prince  of Wales
Who ordered the building of the Pavilion at Brighton ?    The Prince Regent
Which organisation did Prince Charles set up in 1976?    The Prince's Trust
Before their resignations in 1996 who did Patrick Jephson and Steve Davies work for ?    The Princess of Wales
Which amateur jockey's first winner was Gulfland at Redcar in 1986?    The Princess Royal
Which European flat race is run annually on the first Sunday in October?    The Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe
Which trophy do teams from AFC and NFC players contest?    The Pro Bowl
What was Jeffrey Archer's sequel to 'Kane and Abel' called?    The Prodigal Daughter
What is a tine?    The prong of a fork
Which group did John Lennon form and name after his school in 1956?    The Quarrymen
Whose London bedroom did Michael Fagin break into?    The Queen
Who described 1992 as an Annus Horribilis?    The Queen
Who appoints the BBC's board of governors?    The Queen
Who presented Virginia Wade with her Wimbledon trophy in 1977?    The Queen
Who said 'She's more royal than the rest of us' about whom?    The Queen about Princess Michael
Which famous ocean liner made its maiden voyage in May 1936?    The Queen Mary
Who lives at Clarence House in London?    The Queen Mother
Who became Lord Warden of the Cinque ports in 1978?    The Queen Mother
Whose Progress did William Hogarth paint?    The Rake's
What is the currency of South Africa?    The Rand
Which famous British film company is associated with the symbol of a man striking a gong?    The Rank Organization
What is the Muslim equivalent of the Red Cross?    The Red Crescent
Which prize-winning novel by Kazuo Ishiguro became a successful film?    The Remains of the Day
What is the unit of currency in Iran?    The rial
In mythology which riddle was solved by Oedipus?    The Riddle of the Sphinx
What is the Wagner opera cycle which includes 'Siegfried' and 'Die Walkure'?    The Ring
According to The Animals, what was the name of The House in New Orleans?    The Rising Sun
After what is London's Fleet Street named?    The river Fleet
On which river is the rocky cliff of the Lorelei located?    The River Rhine
Which bird was selected in 1961 as the British national bird?    The robin
What is Muckle Flugga?    The rock and lighthouse on Uist
Who released the then extremely controversial 'Let's Spend the Night Together' in 1967?    The Rolling Stones
Brian Jones was in which pop group?    The Rolling Stones
What was the most famous group managed by Andrew Loog Oldham?    The Rolling Stones
Which ballet company is 'resident' at London's Royal Opera House?    The Royal Ballet
Which body founded the anti-smoking organisation, ASH, in 1971?    The Royal College of Physicians
What is the name of the Queen's bodyguard in Scotland?    The Royal Company of Archers
'Sugar Baby Love' and 'Jukebox Jive' were hits for which group?    The Rubettes
On crossing which river did Julius Caesar say, 'The die is cast'?    The Rubicon
Which holy sounding character was created by Leslie Charteris?    The Saint
Which TV sleuth has the car registration number ST1?    The Saint
What was the nickname of amateur sleuth Simon Templar?    The Saint
Which religious body publishes a magazine called 'The War Cry'?    The Salvation Army
Whose newspaper is called 'The Warcry'?    The Salvation Army
Which sea has no coast?    The Sargasso Sea
What was the name of the first commercial atomic-powered ship?    The Savannah
What was the name for the ancient Egyptian good luck charm in the shape of a beetle?    The scarab
Which part did Michael Jackson play in 'The Wiz'?    The Scarecrow
Which is the largest wild animal in the British Isles?    The Scottish red deer
In mythology what is Neptune the god of?    The sea
Which is the only fish able to hold objects in its tail?    The sea horse
Which bird is also the name of a play by Chekhov?    The Seagull
Sid Vicious was a member of which punk band?    The Sex Pistols
Which girl group backed Disco Tex?    The Sex-O-Lettes
Which group backed Cliff Richard in the 1960s?    The Shadows
Who was Cliff Richard's backing group?    The Shadows
Which monarchs sat on the Peacock Throne?    The shahs of Persia
Where in your body is the tibia?    The shin
What was the title of John Wayne's final film?    The Shootist
In which film did Anthony Hopkins play the role of Hannibal Lecter?    The Silence Of The Lambs
Which cartoon group had a No 1 with 'Do The Bartman'?     The Simpsons
How was the Belgian Soeur Sourire known in Britain?    The Singing Nun
Which British coin ceased to be legal tender on June 30th, 1980?    The sixpence
Which series about astronomy started with Patrick Moore?    The Sky At Night
With which invention is William Le Baron Jenny of the United States credited?    The skyscraper
Where is the highest place you can buy beer in Wales?    The Snowdon Summit Bar
Of which party were Bill Rodgers and Roy Jenkins founder members?    The Social Democratic party
Which is the oldest of the European universities?    The Sorbonne, Paris
What were the hills alive with in the musical set in Austria?    The Sound of Music
In which musical is Maria von Trapp the heroine?    The Sound of Music
Which show includes 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain'?    The Sound of Music
What does 'TSOP' stand for in the 1974 Three Degrees song?    The Sound of Philadelphia
What is the Aurora Australis also called?    The Southern Lights
In 1920, which was the first country to legalise abortion?    The Soviet Union
Which journal did Addison and Steele found?     The Spectator
What has the body of a lion and the head of a human?    The Sphinx
Which Bond film had the song 'Nobody Does It Better'?    The Spy Who Loved Me
What is the male reproductive organ of a plant called?    The stamen
What did 19th-century French physician Rene Laennec develop?    The stethoscope
Who backed B. Bumble?    The Stingers
Which stretch of water separates Sicily from Italy?    The Straits of Messina
In London, which road runs from Charing Cross to Fleet Street?    The Strand
Which group was fronted by singer/songwriter Dave Cousins?    The Strawbs
Which movement was the series 'Shoulder to Shoulder' about?    The suffragettes
Who was Butch Cassidy's partner?    The Sundance Kid
By what name was the outlaw Harry Longbaugh better known?    The Sundance Kid
Which group featured Cindy Birdsong?    The Supremes
Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson formed what?    The Supremes
Which group went on a 'Teenage Rampage'?    The Sweet
Brian Connolly was lead singer with which group?    The Sweet
Where is a fish's caudal fin?     The tail
'Kiss Me Kate' is a musical version of which play by Shakespeare?    The Taming of the Shrew
Orthodontics involves what parts of the body?    The teeth
What did Maureen Lipman, aka Beattie, encourage us to use in the TV advertising campaign?    The telephone
Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin were lead singers with which group?    The Temptations
What are also known as 'The Decalogue'?    The Ten Commandments
Which two novels did Anne Bronte write?    The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Agnes Grey
On which river does swan-upping take place?    The Thames
What is the English title of 'La gazza ladra' by Rossini?    The Thieving Magpie
In which film is the Harry Lime theme?    The Third Man
Which expression was coined by Alfred Sauvy in the early 1950s to describe countries with underdeveloped economic structures?    The Third World
The theme from which TV serial gave Juan Martin a Top Ten hit?    The Thorn Birds
How is Kurt Weill's 'Die Dreigroschenoper' better known?    The Threepenny Opera
Which British newspaper is nicknamed 'The Thunderer'?    The Times
What was the first newspaper to have a 'Personal Column' on its front page?    The Times
Which paper was first published as the 'Daily Universal Register'?    The Times
Which political party takes its name from a band of Irish outlaws?    The Tories
Where was the Royal Mint until 1810?    The Tower of London
In 1885, after being sentenced to death by hanging, how did John Lee survive three attempts by the hangman?    The trapdoor failed to open
Which group had the original hit with 'Love Is All Around'?    The Troggs
Reg Presley was said to be 'too suggestive' with which group?    The Troggs
Who recorded the original of 'Love Is All Around'?    The Troggs
What is the name given to the lowest layer of the atmosphere?    The troposphere
Which bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the US emblem?    The turkey
Along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria what 12 off-coast formations would you discover?    The Twelve Apostles
What are the quartzite mountains in Connemara called?    The Twelve Bens
With which invention of 1801 is the Italian, Pellegrine Tarri, credited?    The typewriter
Which French building did architects Nervi, Breuer and Zehrfuss create?    The Unesco headquarters
Which group backed singer Gary Puckett?    The Union Gap
What was described as 'Five criminals. One line up. No coincidence'?    The Usual Suspects
Who carried the spirits of dead warriors to Valhalla?    The Valkyries
Which group backed Martha Reeves?    The Vandellas
What name is given to the four holy books of the Hindus?    The Vedas
Who recorded 'Walk-Don't Run'?    The Ventures
In baseball, which team bats first?    The visiting team
What is the longest river in Russia?    The Volga
In which book would you find Mrs Do-as-you-would-be-done-by?    The Water Babies
What is measured by an interferometer?    The wavelength of light
What is Edward Woodward's only hit single?    The Way You Look Tonight
When Frank Bruno beat Oliver McCall what did Frank become?    The WBC Heavyweight champion
Which TV programme began broadcasting daily on July 29th, 1949?    The weather forecast
What was the name of Robert Louis Stevenson's last and unfinished novel?    The Weir of Hermiston
Garner and Roberts were pacemen for which international team?    The West Indies
Achnashellach is usually credited with what unfortunate title?    The wettest place in Great Britain
How was the double album, 'The Beatles', better known?    The White Album
Which is the oldest part of the Tower of London?    The White Tower
Which group wrote the rock opera 'Tommy'?    The Who
Where is the Wind in the story about Toad and Badger?    The Willows
What was the name of the pub in 'Minder'?    The Winchester
Which London theatre's motto was, 'We never closed'?    The Windmill
Which Beautiful South song begins, 'He was just a social drinker'    The Woman In The Wall
Which Wilkie Collins' book is said to be the first detective story written in English?    The Woman in White
In which Wilkie Collins novel does the villain, Count Fosco, appear?    The Woman in White
Which 1970s ecologists had their own TV series?    The Wombles
What was Elvis's last No 1 record in the UK in his lifetime?    The Wonder of You
Which product was advertised by Supermodel Eva Herzagovia using the slogan 'Hello Boys'?    The Wonderbra
What is L. Frank Baum's most famous story?    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Which family had a daily help called Mrs Scrubbitt?    The Woodentops
According to 'Tears for Fears', what did everyone want to rule?    The World
Which 1960s band featured Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page?    The Yardbirds
To whom is the Dunmow Flitch awarded each year?    The year's happiest newlywed couple
Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera is set in the Tower of London?    The Yeomen of the Guard
In which war did the Battle of Isandhlwana take place?    The Zulu War
In which art did Sir Henry Irving become famous?    Theatre
What is the name of the most famous theatre in London's Drury Lane?    Theatre Royal
In London, the Cambridge, the Lyric and the Adelphi are all what?    Theatres
Who appoints the EC commissioners?    Their national governments
Why were Samuel Pepys' diaries not published until after 1825?    Their shorthand could not be deciphered
What is the upper age limit for being an MP in the UK?    There isn't one
In maths, what is meant by three dots in a triangular formation?    Therefore
What name is given to a mammal which bears live young?    Therian
What is a rising air current caused by heating from below called?    Thermal
What unit is used to measure the gas we use in our homes?    Therms
What is Roget's word book known as?    Thesaurus
What is unusual about a chameleon's eyes?    They act independently
In air flight, what is the characteristic of aerodynes?    They are heavier than air
What is special about the bones of most birds?    They are hollow
What do Hoba, Baruberito and Williamette have in common?    They are meteorites
Mariah Carey was named after which song in 'Paint Your Wagon'?    They Call the Wind Mariah
What's the link between Maria von Trapp of 'The Sound Of Music' and Patrick Troughton of 'Dr Who' fame?    They died on the same day
What is special about the words - rose, oven, send, ends?    They form a word square
What was special about the meeting of Sue Middleton and Alex Tatham who married in 1991?    They met on 'Blind Date'
What is the function of the Islets of Langerhans?    They secrete insulin
Which TV sports quiz show was hosted by Nick Hancock?     They Think It's All Over
What offence had inhabitants of the Marshalsea prison committed?    They were debtors
Why were Bob Hope and Bing Crosby 'Like Webster's Dictionary'?    They were Morocco bound
Who was the first pole-vaulter to clear 19 feet?    Thierry Vigneron
Which group was led by Phil Lynott?    Thin Lizzy
What Kind of Close Encounters were there in 1977?    Third
In which round was the Bruno v Tyson 1996 fight stopped?    Third
In 'Red Dwarf' what was the ranking of Technician Dave Lister?    Third Class
In cricket, who is the fielder who patrols the boundary behind the slips?    Third man
Which British film was the first non-French film to win the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1949?    Third Man
In which World are underdeveloped countries said to be?    Third World
The Hambleton Cup, first run in 1612, is still run at which course?    Thirsk
Which Apollo mission was the subject of a film with Tom Hanks?    Thirteen
What is the square root of 169?    Thirteen
How many players are in a Rugby League team?    Thirteen
How many are there in a baker's dozen?    Thirteen
How many cards are there in each suit?    Thirteen
How many players are there in a Rugby League team?    Thirteen
How old was Adrian Mole when he started writing his autobiography?    Thirteen and three-quarters
How many counters are on a backgammon board at start of play?    Thirty
Which Elton John line follows 'It's a little bit funny'?    This feeling inside
Which programme surprised its 'victims' with a big red book?    This Is Your Life
What is Sean Connery's real first name?    Thomas
What is the real first name of Richard Dunwoody?    Thomas
In 1170, which Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered?    Thomas a Becket
Who was the first Briton to organise a continental holiday tour?    Thomas Cook
Who confessed to opium eating?    Thomas de Quincy
Who said, 'Genius is 1 per cent inspiration and 99 per cent perspiration'?    Thomas Edison
Who is the dictatorial father figure in Dickens' 'Hard Times'?    Thomas Gradgrind
Who became known as 'Darwin's bulldog'?    Thomas Huxley
Whose theories of population growth helped Darwin form his theory?    Thomas Malthus
Which Tudor figure is the main character in 'A Man For All Seasons'?    Thomas More
Which Daley became the youngest ever athlete to represent Britain in the decathlon?    Thompson
Which trio took their name from characters in the Tintin cartoons?    Thompson Twins
What is the seventh commandment?    Thou shalt not commit adultery
According to Pink Floyd, 'We don't need no education, We don't need no...' what?    Thought control
In modern times, how often have the Olympic Games been cancelled due to war?    Thre
In which street is the Bank of England?    Threadneedle Street
How many sides has an isosceles triangle?    Three
How many days were in a working week during the 1974 power shortage?    Three
How many Men looked after Baby in 1987?    Three
What size eggs are between 60 and 65 grams?    Three
How many Musketeers were there in the title of the book by Dumas?    Three
What is the minimum number of voices for performing a glee?    Three
How many steps are there to heaven?    Three
How many stripes does a police sergeant have on his arm?    Three
In politics, how many readings does a bill have in the House of Commons?    Three
How many faults are incurred for a refusal in showjumping?    Three
In the story, how many men were in Jerome K. Jerome's boat?    Three
In snooker, how many points are scored for potting the green ball?    Three
In 'Fifteen To One' how many contestants take part in the final round?    Three
How many hearts does an octopus have?    Three
In how many films did James Dean appear?    Three
How many times was Ayrton Senna world champion?    Three
How many stumps are there on a set of wickets?    Three
What was Sinatra's first No 1 in Britain?    Three Coins in the Fountain
What was the sequel to 'Three Men and a Baby'?    Three Men and a Little Lady
How many times does the EC meet?    Three times a year
The RAF motto is 'Per Ardua Ad Astra'. What does it mean?    Through difficulties to the stars
Which family of birds does the robin belong to?    Thrush
Tom Jones sang for which Bond film?    Thunderball
On which day are British elections held?    Thursday
Which day of the week is named after the god Thor?    Thursday
Donnerstag is German for which day?    Thursday
On which day of the week does the Queen distribute Maundy Money?    Thursday
In which Peking square were pro-democracy demos violently suppressed?    Tiananmen
Where does the Lhasa Apso dog originate?    Tibet
Which breed was described by Aristotle as 'a cross between a dog and a tiger'?    Tibetan Mastiff
On which of Rolf Harris's chart hits did we first hear a didgeridoo?    Tie Me Kangaroo Down
What was tied in a Windsor knot and who introduced the fashion?    Tie, Edward VIII
Which wild cat gives its name to a Bay on Cardiff's quayside?    Tiger
Which is the largest of the cats?    Tiger
Which animal might be Siberian or Caspian?    Tiger
What was Hayley Mills' first film?    Tiger Bay
What is the cord high above the ground which acrobats perform on?    Tightrope
What do we call what the Germans call 'Strumpfhose'?    Tights
Which series starred the controversial Alf Garnett?    Till Death Do Us Part
Who invented the World Wide Web?    Tim Berners-Lee
Who wrote the lyrics for Cliff Richard's 'Heathcliff' musical?    Tim Rice
Who co-produced the revival of 'Anything Goes' with Elaine Paige?    Tim Rice
Dr Stephen Hawking wrote a brief history of what?    Time
What Goes By in the sit com with Jean and Lionel?    Time
In 'Doctor Who' what does TARDIS stand for?    Time And Relative Dimensions In Space
Which James Bond once played Mr Rochester in a  TV version of 'Jane Eyre'?    Timothy Dalton
What is the name of the Princess Royal's second husband?    Timothy Lawrence
London's Denmark Street acquired which nickname?     Tin Pan Alley
Who recorded the album 'Simply The Best'?    Tina Turner
What size was Tim in 'A Christmas Carol'?    Tiny
What is Al Gore's wife called?    Tipper
According to the song, to where in Ireland is it a long way?    Tipperary
What was the name of the Queen of Faeries in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?    Titania
Which Communist leader's real name was Josip Broz?    Tito
Why does a fish need gills?    To breathe
Why is the White House white?    To cover smoke stains
What is the function of scuppers on ships?    To drain away water
What was the first film co-starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall?    To Have and to Have Not
Why was income tax first levied in Britain?    To pay for the Napoleonic Wars
What do your olfactory organs help you do?    To smell
What type of animal is a natterjack?    Toad
What do you dislike if you are misocapnic?    Tobacco smoke
In which Libyan seaport did Australian forces endure a long siege in World War II?    Tobruk
What is Radio 4's morning news programme called?    Today
Which British national daily newspaper ceased publication in 1995?    'Today'
What did the letters in 'TISWAS' stand for?    Today Is Saturday Watch And Smile
Which capital began as the village of Edo?    Tokyo
Which city in the world has the largest population?    Tokyo
Where were the 1964 Olympics held?    Tokyo
For which event did Helmut Zacharias have a Melody hit in 1964?    Tokyo Olympics
Who made their screen debut in 'Puss In Boots'?    Tom and Jerry
Who was Nicole Kidman's co star in 'Far and Away' whom she later married?     Tom Cruise
Which star of 'Top Gun' married Nicole Kidman?    Tom Cruise
Whose first box office film was called 'Risky Business'?    Tom Cruise
Who won an Oscar for 'Forrest Gump' and 'Philadelphia'?    Tom Hanks
Who won the Oscar for best actor in both 1993 and 1994?    Tom Hanks
Who won the first British Open Golf championship?    Tom Morris
Which singer/songwriter penned 'The Last Thing On My Mind'?    Tom Paxton
Who wrote 'Georgy Girl' and 'I'll Never Find Another You'?    Tom Springfield
Which actor/songwriter is closely linked to Jim Jarmusch?    Tom Waits
Which American won the British Open Golf championship five times between 1975 and 1983?    Tom Watson
Where is Scotland's largest malt whisky distillery?    Tomatin
Which drink is Worcester sauce traditionally added to?    Tomato juice
Which sauce did Henry Heinz invent in 1876?    Tomato ketchup
What do you add to bechamel to make an aurore sauce?    Tomato puree
Which work did The Who call a rock opera?    Tommy
How is Thomas Derbyshire better known?    Tommy Cannon
Who said, 'Just like that!'?    Tommy Cooper
Who tragically died while appearing on Live at Her Majesty's?    Tommy Cooper
Which manager said he'd been in more courts than Bjorn Borg?    Tommy Docherty
Who sang with the Clancy Brothers throughout the 1960s?    Tommy Makem
How is Thomas Hicks better known?    Tommy Steele
Which World about new inventions and discoveries began in 1965?    Tomorrow's
Which programme has Judith Harn and Carol Vorderman presented?    Tomorrow's World
Which part of its body does a snake use to detect noise?    Tongue
What is a butterfly's proboscis?    Tongue
Which drink was created when Indian army officers added quinine to soda water to help fight malaria?    Tonic water
Cliff Michelmore presented which nightly information programme?    Tonight
Which civilian militia was established under Papa Doc Duvalier?    Tonton Macoute
What is the first name of actor Curtis, father of Jamie Lee?    Tony
Which theatre award is named after actress Antoinette Perry?    Tony
Which English defender is known as 'Rodney'?    Tony Adams
Who gave up the title of Viscount Stansgate to remain an MP?    Tony Benn
Following the 1963 Peerage Act, who was the first peer to disclaim his title?    Tony Benn
Which DJ was the first voice on Radio 1?    Tony Blackburn
Which veteran DJ Tony was the first voice on Radio 1?    Tony Blackburn
Which MP is the son in law of Alf Garnett's son in law?    Tony Blair
Whose real name is Bernard Schwarz?    Tony Curtis
Which comedian was known as 'the lad himself'?    Tony Hancock
Which comedian had a half hour show with his name in the title?    Tony Hancock
Who composed the theme for 'Neighbours'?    Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent
Which British golfer won the British Open in 1969?    Tony Jacklin
Which golfer was non-playing captain of the 1985 Ryder Cup team?    Tony Jacklin
Who was the first Englishman to win the US Open after World War II?    Tony Jacklin
Who was lead singer with Dawn?    Tony Orlando
Who used to announce himself as 'Your royal ruler, I wouldn't fool ya, nothin' could be cooler'?    Tony Prince
Whose autobiography was called 'I Was Ena Sharples' Father'?    Tony Warren
Chris Evans told his audience, Don't Forget Your what?    Toothbrush
What was advertised in the first TV 'natural break'?    Toothpaste
In which film did Dustin Hoffman dress up as a woman to get a job as a soap star?    Tootsie
The initials TC stand for which cartoon character?    Top Cat
Which Astaire-Rogers film had the Oscar-winner 'Cheek to Cheek'?    Top Hat
Which chart music show started in 1964?    Top of the Pops
What name is given to the art of clipping hedges into shapes?    Topiary
What is the name for a column of swiftly spinning air?    Tornado
In which resort was 'Fawlty Towers' set?    Torquay
Of which opera is Floria Tosca the heroine?    Tosca
Who took 'Africa' into the record charts?    Toto
At which club did Terry Venables and Alan Sugar clash?    Tottenham
What was the name of the jester in 'As You Like It'?    Touchstone
Where in France is the ground known as Le Stadium?    Toulouse
Who was famous for his posters of French dance halls and cabarets?    Toulouse-Lautrec
What is the longest-lasting, non-motorized sporting event in the world?    Tour de France
Which disaster movie was about a fire in the world's tallest building?    Towering Inferno
Which Andy has played for Southampton, Norwich, Chelsea and Aston Villa?    Townsend
Where did Larry the Lamb live?    Toytown
Who was the female in the 1980s 'Three of a Kind'?    Tracey Ullman
Who joined French and Saunders in the quartet of 'Girls on Top'?    Tracey Ullman, Ruby Wax
What is the scientific name for the windpipe?    Trachea
What name is given to an athletics event such as running or hurdling?    Track
On which track at Pennsylvania Station did the Chattanonnga Choo Choo leave?    Track 29
In 'Coronation Street' what is the name of Deirdre's daughter?    Tracy
What was the surname of global rescuers Jeff, Scott and Virgil?    Tracy
What does TUC stand for?    Trades Union Congress
What road safety measure was introduced in the streets of Liverpool in 1860?    Traffic islands
What kind of lights were first used in 1868 near Parliament Square?    Traffic lights
What would you be travelling in if you were in a Pullman?    Train
In France what do the initials TGV mean?    Train Grande Vitesse
Which type of transport did John Outram invent in 1775?    Tram
If Lady is a pedigree spaniel what is the name of the mongrel?    Tramp
In which sport are the Triffus, Miller and Rudolf moves performed?    Trampolining
Where does the action of Buster Keaton's 'The Navigator' take place?    Transatlantic liners
What does TM stand for in the movement founded by the Maharishi?    Transcendental Meditation
For which area is Commissioner Neil Kinnock responsible?    Transport
In which department was her first shadow ministerial job?    Transport
In 'Nicholas Nickleby' what is the final fate of Squeers?    Transportation
What is a bunker known as in the United States?    Trap
What type of writing is Paul Theroux associated with other than novels?    Travel
Which essential for foreign tourists was invented by American Express?    Traveller's cheque
If you betray your country what crime do you commit?    Treason
What was on the Island Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about?    Treasure
Which 1948 classic was described as 'Greed, gold and gunplay on a Mexican mountain of malice'?    Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Which treaty allowed Britain's entry into the EC?    Treaty of Brussels
What is General Sherman in the Sequoia National Park?    Tree
Where does an arboreal animal live?    Trees
What would you find in an arboretum?    Trees
The Richter scale is used to measure what?    Tremors
In 'The Old Curiosity Shop' what is Little Nell's surname?    Trent
On which river does Stoke stand?    Trent
Who was Sid's next-door neighbour in 'Bless This House'?    Trevor
Which batsman's nickname was 'The Barnacle'?    Trevor Bailey
Which player was involved in Britain's first million pound transfer?    Trevor Francis
Who starred with Celia Johnson in 'Brief Encounter'?    Trevor Howard
Which musical instrument can be formed from the word 'altering'?    Triangle
What shape is the Kremlin in Russia's capital, Moscow?    Triangular
What is the physics of friction properly called?    Tribophysics
In which branch of mathematics was Hipparchus a pioneer?    Trigonometry
Where is the Book of Kells?    Trinity College, Dublin
Which food is made from the lining of a cow's stomach?    Tripe
In which event was Jonathan Edwards world champion in 1995?    Triple Jump
Other than in Scotland, where is there a capital called Edinburgh?    Tristan da Cunha
In a standard modern symphony orchestra which two brass instruments would be on the back row?    Trombones and tubas
On which British golf course is the hole called the 'postage stamp'?    Troon
If the southern limit of the tropics is Capricorn what is the northern limit called?    Tropic of Cancer
What is the world's fastest-moving insect?    Tropical cockroach
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the surface of the Earth?    Troposphere
What is the surname of Dell Boy and Rodney of 'Only Fools and Horses'?    Trotter
What are pigs' feet called?    Trotters
What did Del Boy have written on the side of his car?    Trotter's Independent Trading Company
What was Wrong in the Wallace and Gromit Oscar-winning film?    Trousers
Which fish has the varieties brown, sea or rainbow?    Trout
To which city did the Wooden Horse gain entrance?    Troy
The single 'Papa Don't Preach' came from which Madonna album?    True Blue
In which film did John Wayne win his only Oscar?    True Grit
What was the surname of cricketer Fiery Fred who retired in 1968?    Trueman
What is a low, shallow basket used by gardeners called?    Trug
What instrument does Kenny Ball play?    Trumpet
Which musical instrument do you associate with Dizzy Gillespie?    Trumpet
In which county was Camberwick Green?    Trumptonshire
Who was the first secretary-general of the United Nations?    Trygve Lie
Why was Hitler imprisoned in 1923?    Trying to overthrow the Bavarian government
What are caused by changes in the level of the ocean floor?    Tsunami
What is the proper name for a tidal wave?    Tsunami
Who was Crockett's partner in 'Miami Vice'?    Tubbs
What do the initials TB stand for?    Tuberculosis
What shape is the pasta called rigatoni?    Tube-shaped
Which day of the week is named after the Anglo-Saxon god Tie?    Tuesday
On which day of the week is the Budget usually presented?    Tuesday
In which sporting event does the winning team move backwards?    Tug of war
In which team game do you try to move backwards all the time?    Tug of War
Which flower gets its name from a Persian or Turkish word for turban?    Tulip
What sort of fish is a skipjack?    Tuna
What type of driftnet fishing caused the deaths of hundreds of dolphins in the 1980s?    Tuna fishing
What metal is used for the filament in a light bulb?    Tungsten
In which country is the ruined city of Carthage?    Tunisia
At what sort of party might you see the invention of Earl W. Tupper?    Tupperware
Which opera does 'Nessun Dorma' come from?    Turandot
In which city does 'The Italian Job' take place?    Turin
Which country's name could be part of a Christmas dinner?    Turkey
A poult is the young of which creature?    Turkey
The ancient city of Troy is in which modern country?    Turkey
In which country did the card game bridge originate?    Turkey
Which member of the ginger family is used to colour curries?    Turmeric
What happened to the main character in Kafka's 'Metamorphosis'?    Turned into an insect
When driving a car in Britain what is the hand signal for turning left?    Turning your right arm in a circle
In which area of Italy is Chianti Classico produced?    Tuscany
If you bought the RTE Guide what information would you receive?    TV listings
Which fabric is Donegal famous for?    Tweed
Which river in The Borders gives its name to a woollen fabric?    Tweed
Which Shakespearean play takes place in Illyria?    Twelfth Night
How many players are there in a British lacrosse team?    Twelve
How many sides has a dodecagon?    Twelve
In an English trial, how many people sit on the jury?    Twelve
How many edges in a cube?    Twelve
How many sides in three rectangles?    Twelve
In feet how wide is a hockey goal?    Twelve
In a pack of cards how many jacks' eyes can be seen?    Twelve
In which film did Bruce Willis play a time-travelling criminal?    Twelve Monkeys
In which century did Queen Victoria die?    Twentieth
In Britain, how many hundredweight make a ton?    Twenty
How many times had Wallis Simpson been married before she married Edward VIII?    Twice
Where are the headquarters of the Rugby Union?    Twickenham
Where are you if you are at 'Billy Williams' cabbage patch'?    Twickenham
How is skinny 1960s model Lesley Hornby better known?    Twiggy
Which former model is married to actor Leigh Lawson?    Twiggy
What relation was Danny de Vito to Arnold Schwarzenegger in their 1988 film?    Twin
Which Peaks provided a mysterious soap series in 1990-91?    Twin
What relation is Carter to Cain in 'Raising Cain'?    Twin brother
What relation were the Thompsons who had hits with 'Love on Your Side' and 'We Are Detective'?    Twins
What is the symbol for the Gemini sign of the zodiac?    Twins
What was the surname of the Dickens character Oliver?    Twist
How many general elections did Margaret Thatcher win in the 1980s?    Two
How many tunnels under the Mersey link Liverpool to the Wirral?    Two
How many wheels does a jaunting car have?    Two
How many bridges are there over the Firth of Forth?    Two
Why is Yemen unique in terms of currencies?    Two
How many general elections had the Liberal Democrats contested by 1995?    Two
How many sets of teeth do most mammals have?    Two
How many packs of cards are needed to play bezique?    Two
How many dancers feature in a pas de deux?    Two
On how many stone tablets were the Ten Commandments engraved?    Two
How many of Henry VIII's wives were called Anne?    Two
How many faces did the Romans believe Janus to have?    Two
How many equal angles are there in an isosceles triangle?    Two
What number is dos in Spanish?    Two
How many more letters are there in the English than the Greek alphabet?    Two
How many packs of cards are needed for a game of Canasta?    Two
In snooker, how many points are scored by potting the yellow ball?    Two
How many heads did Dr Doolittle's llama have?    Two
How many times did Barry Sheene win the 500cc world motor cycle racing championship?    Two
Over how many days is an Olympic decathlon held?    Two
How many reeds does an oboe have?    Two
This century, how many second sons have succeeded to the throne?    Two
How many bails are there on a set of wickets?    Two
How many linesmen are there in an international match?    Two
What novelty record, by an Australian, was the first No 1 single of the 70s?    Two Little Boys
Which Rolf Harris record went to No 1 in 1969?    Two Little Boys
Which song contains the line, 'Each had a wooden horse'?    Two Little Boys
What size of bottle is a magnum?    Two ordinary bottles
What was the family relationship of the three Ronettes?    Two sisters, one cousin
In stroke play, what is the penalty for playing the wrong ball?    Two strokes
What was the name of the Big River sung about by Jimmy Nail?    Tyne
Which major river flows through Newcastle?    Tyne
What is England's smallest mainland county?    Tyne and Wear
What are stag, rhinoceros and tiger other than animals in their own right?    Types of beetle
What caused Prince Albert's death in 1861?    Typhoid fever
What is a hurricane called in the Pacific?    Typhoon
What had the T originally stood for in T Rex?    Tyrannosaurus
What was developed by Andre and Edouard Michelin?    Tyres