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Rolf Harris

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Introduction:
"Rolf Harris has been a popular all round entertainer for many years. How much can you remember about his career in the public eye?"


1. Rolf first sang about “Jake the Peg” in 1966. Which superfluous bodily part did Jake possess?
    Eye
    Arm
    Leg
    Head


2. Another song associated with Rolf is “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport”. In December 1963 he sang a customised version of the song on BBC radio. The song was customised in honour of his backing group on that occasion. Which group was this?
    The Dave Clark Five
    The Rolling Stones
    The Beatles
    Gerry and the Pacemakers


3. Which of these instruments is not usually associated with Rolf Harris?
    Didgeridoo
    Wobble board
    Stylophone
    Guitar


4. Rolf has presented many TV shows. The imaginatively titled “The Rolf Harris Show” first aired in 1967. What was the name of the dance group featured in the show?
    Legs & Co
    Pan's People
    The Young Generation
    Ruby Flipper


5. In 1998 Rolf published a book about which unpopular historical figure?
    Captain Bligh of "The Bounty"
    Atilla the Hun
    Ghengis Khan
    Adolf Hitler


6. In 1993 Rolf upset heavy metal purists and delighted the rest of the world with his rendition of which classic?
    "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
    "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple
    "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath
    "Sabre Dance" by Love Sculpture


7. In 1994 Rolf began hosting a show which publicised the work of the RSPCA. What was the name of this show?
    Answer: (Two Words 6,8)


8. In 2004, Rolf enlisted the help of over 100 artists to recreate a 30’ x 20’ reproduction of which famous work of art?
    "Sunflowers" by Vincent Van Gogh
    “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt
    “The Laughing Cavalier” by Franz Hals
    “The Hay Wain” by John Constable


9. In July 2006 Rolf appeared on “The Richard and Judy Show” to promote opposition to which activity?

    Whale hunting
    Factory farming
    Fox hunting
    Seal hunting


10. In 2005 Rolf was commissioned to paint a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate her 80th birthday. The portrait received a mixed reception from critics. Rolf was particularly pleased with one less than flattering aspect of the portrait. Which one was this?
    The blueness of the veins on the hands
    The thickened ankles
    The wrinkles around the eyes
    The grey hair


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