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Famous Dishes For Famous People
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The great and the good generally liked to live life well, and this included great dishes which were often created just for them or in their honour. I give you the clues and you tell me the people or place. At the least you’ll learn some great recipes.
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Mixed People
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 19 07
2631 plays
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Spies and their Creators in English Literature.
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The spy or secret agent has been a strong force in English Literature since the late nineteenth century. Can you identify the character or author described?
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Specific Subjects & Themes
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Mar 02 05
327 plays
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Are you Averse to Verse?
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I give you the first of two lines of verse from some classic poems of English Literature and you finish the couplet for me. What could be easier?
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Poetry
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 09 07
555 plays
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Memorable Poetry Recalled
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This quiz is about poems I have loved and lived with since I was a child. I delight in sharing them with you now. So, I give you some first lines of some memorable poems and a clue or two and you tell me the poet.
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Poetry
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jul 08 07
696 plays
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Villains of the Bond Novels
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Millions enjoy the Bond films but ignore the novels written by the master writer, Ian Fleming, who was a well-known travel writer and occasional newspaper correspondent in the British press. Your task is to identify the villains who appear in some of the
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Fleming, Ian
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 07 07
501 plays
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Quirky and Eccentric British Pastimes
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This quiz was inspired by a love of the curious, not to say eccentric, but very competitive, things the British do and have done for centuries.
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British Fun and Games
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 07 07
1722 plays
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A Postscript for Postgate
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This quiz is a tribute to a creative man Oliver Postgate (1925-2008) who gave me fun and interest when I was growing up and delight and joy when together with my children and later their children I re-watched his animated creations on the TV.
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Writers & Authors
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Dec 28 08
219 plays
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Scandalous (and other ) Poets and Their Poems
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This quiz provides you with some biographical data and a few lines of verse, and all you have to do is identify the poet. All poets are from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and are mainly of the Romantic movement.
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Poets
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Dec 22 04
603 plays
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Crime Does Pay (for These Authors Anyway)!
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A history of the crime novel (1840 – 1940).
The crime novel first became recognised as a distinct genre in the 19th century. This quiz explores the development of this literary form and investigates the specialist writers in the first 100 years.
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Mystery & Detective Fiction
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 08 08
444 plays
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A Chocolate Selection For You
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My quiz challenges your taste buds and memory. Can you identify the lingering tastes and brands of British confectionery in my selection box of a quiz? Some have been around since the early 1900s and many have survived to the modern day.
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Chocolate
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Oct 25 07
774 plays
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A 60-Year Love Affair
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With BBC Radio of course! I have fond memories of growing up with my parents and listening to the enchantments provided by radio comedies, quizzes, dramas, poetry and music. Share these memories with me now and help celebrate a long love affair.
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British Radio
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jan 22 09
246 plays
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Uniquely Welsh Without Question!
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I have taken some uniquely Welsh names of animals, things or places from the history and culture of Wales. The language is all in English of course. Can you identify them?
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Mixed Wales
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 20 08
570 plays
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A Guided Tour of Britain
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All aboard for a guided tour of Britain: Take a random tour of the United Kingdom with me and from my clues identify the places concerned.
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United Kingdom
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 13 08
1014 plays
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A Literary Gazetteer of Wales
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Wales is much more than a Land of Song. I offer you a literary guided tour of my homeland with clues to famous authors and story settings and ask you to tell me where in Wales they lived or were based.
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Writers & Authors
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 26 07
219 plays
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Defining Words
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I offer you an unusual word with some definitions from which to choose. What could be simpler?
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Unusual and Obscure Words
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 11 08
885 plays
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Lighthouses in Poetry, Literature and History
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A member of Funtrivia is a retired light house keeper. This got me thinking about how lighthouses have featured as symbols of potency and hope in poetry, history and literature. Can you cast a beam of light on these questions?
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Writers & Authors
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Feb 01 05
315 plays
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Television Riders and Their Rides
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Famous riders and famous rides (equine and mechanical) all figure here. They will all have appeared in British and US TV series at some time.
I supply the clues and you identify the rider or ride.
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Things in Common
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 11 07
648 plays
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The Rolling English Drunkard Gives Directions
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G. K. Chesterton's famous poem 'The Rolling English Road' has inspired this literary tour of England. Your challenge is to identify the authors, works or places from the drunken clues.
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Mixed Literature
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Nov 10 06
375 plays
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Literary Canines
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My books may be dog-eared but only because they point to the canines within. Get your trivia incisors around my clues and find the dogs.
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Animal Themes
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
May 23 07
609 plays
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Academic, Gentlemen and Amateur Sleuths
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This quiz highlights the so-called "Golden Age" of the detective novel in English Literature by examining the fictional careers of some academic, gentlemanly and amateur sleuths created in the 1930s and beyond.
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Mystery & Detective Fiction
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Sep 29 04
549 plays
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Occupations and Surnames
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Many surnames in the British Isles have derived from the occupations of our ancestors. Tell me which surname links with which occupation.
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Surnames
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
May 25 08
933 plays
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Unlikely Meetings by Heroes and Horses
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Just suppose that defying the various laws of time, space and credibility that certain heroes and their horses encountered one another. Can you identify the hero or beast involved?
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People's Pets
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jan 12 05
522 plays
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Discover a Golden Treasury of Poetry
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My grandchildren are starting to enjoy poetry so I reflected on what lines of poesy had charmed me in my formative years. I took the battered copy of my much loved “Palgrave’s Golden Treasury”, leafed through and rediscovered these gems.
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Poetry
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 08 07
357 plays
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Books and Stories We Used to Enjoy as Children
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The Royal Society of Literature asked several of their Fellows what they thought young people in twenty-first century Britain should be encouraged to read. So I asked my family to nominate their top ten books. Help me identify them?
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Children's Literature
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
May 02 06
1503 plays
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Twentieth Century Dictators
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There have been some very unpleasant political leaders throughout the ages. Here I'm asking you to identify some of the dictators from the twentieth century. Good luck.
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World Leaders
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 22 07
3321 plays
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Famous Old London Pubs
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As any visitor to London, reader of English literature or student of British history will know London pubs feature strongly in the life of the United Kingdom. These inns are part of that history.
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London
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 22 03
1131 plays
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Writers From Wales
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Wales is a small country which has produced its share of well-known writers, poets and playwrights. Your challenge is to identify them from my clues.
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British Literature
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 18 06
438 plays
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British Television in the 1960s
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The Pilkington Enquiry led to big changes in British TV including the integration of ITV programming, BBC2, Colour TV and Welsh Language programmes. This quiz tests your knowledge of British TV in the 1960s.
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UK Classic TV
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Nov 24 04
1191 plays
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Beware of the Dog!
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Man’s faithful four footed friend has featured in both legend and myth. Be careful doing this quiz as some questions can seriously bite back!
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Mythical Dogs
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
May 19 07
891 plays
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Childhood Characters Calling
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Here are some characters taken from children's literature. Which author created them I wonder. I've chosen some personal favourites which I now delight in sharing with my grandchildren. How many of these characters are familiar to you?
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Children's Literature
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 13 07
1323 plays
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My World Cup Literary Eleven
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So I thought, why not see what sort of Soccer team I could put together from the characters in the novels, history books, plays and poems on my bookshelf. See if you can identify the players I've selected for Bracklaman's World Cup Literary Eleven?
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Mixed Literature
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 12 06
768 plays
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Books from my Bookshelf
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I decided that a set of questions based on a random selection from my personal home library would be a good basis for an eclectic literature quiz. Try my quiz and see if you agree with me?
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Mixed Literature
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 17 08
834 plays
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British Scoundrels, Villains and Eccentrics
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Britain has had it share of rogues, scoundrels and eccentrics. My challenge to you is to identify the villain or eccentric from my clues.
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U.K. People
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Mar 26 06
858 plays
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Fancy a Threesome?
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Three times the fun with this quiz about how the number three has a special place in our culture and philosophy.
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0-10
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jul 29 07
1395 plays
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Collected Literary Oddities Vol. 1
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This quiz investigates some quirks and oddities of the writers, authors, poets and playwrights who have contributed to the literature I have enjoyed so much. I invite you to share them with me.
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Writers & Authors
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jul 22 06
360 plays
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British Television in the 1950s
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British Television during the 1950s was the birthplace of many original ideas for programmes which have since been adopted, adapted or copied by later programme makers. This Quiz is for those who want to test their knowledge of British TV in the 1950s.
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UK Classic TV
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Oct 31 04
819 plays
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British Laughter Makers and their TV Comedy
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Some of my favourite laughter makers feature in this little quiz. I’m sure that you will recall some rib-tickling moments as you take this quiz.
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British TV
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 19 08
798 plays
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Madeira: It's More Than Just a Piece of Cake.
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The lovely tropical island of Madeira boasts an equable temperature throughout the year. It is a favourite holiday destination for many. This quiz explores the island, culture and history.
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Historical Geography
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jan 12 09
258 plays
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It's a Dog's Life in Cartoons and Comics
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Dogs are a favourite feature in many cartoon and comic strips. I offer a selection for you to identify the dog concerned.
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Comics & Cartoons
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
May 22 07
816 plays
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Rugby Union - British Isles 1960s
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Everyone described in this quiz either played for Wales during the 1960s, or against them in that period. For the true Rugby Union buff but with some interesting comments I hope.
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United Kingdom
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Oct 31 03
297 plays
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British Television in the 1970s
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Broadcasting in the UK in the 1970s was full of varied and interesting programmes. This quiz finds out what you know about television in the UK in the 1970s.
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UK Classic TV
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Dec 03 04
2223 plays
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Is There a Doctor In The House?
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Quite a simple treatment required for this quiz. I tell you the name of the Doctor and you diagnose which British TV series he/she appeared in.
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Characters and Actors
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 21 07
927 plays
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Rugby Heroes of Wales
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This could be filed in the History Section so long ago, since Wales had any decent Rugby Heroes to revere. Flavours of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Good Luck.
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United Kingdom
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 09 03
783 plays
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Welsh Americans
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Wales is small country with an area of just 20,780 sq km/8,021 sq miles, but it has a big heart and has made a disproportionate contribution to the history of the USA. Try my quiz and see if you agree.
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U.S.A. People
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Aug 07 04
267 plays
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Collected Literary Oddities Vol. 2
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Writers it seems have as many quirks and foibles as the rest of us. See if you can identify the writers from my clues.
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Writers & Authors
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jul 24 06
345 plays
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The Classics of English Literature 2
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My second attempt to tease you with a Quiz about some of the classics of English Literature. I hope this is both fun and testing. Try it and see.
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Mixed Literature
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 23 05
954 plays
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British Isles Rugby Heroes
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This quiz is about some of the all-time greats of British and Irish Rugby Union players from the 1960s to the present day. I hope you find the quiz enjoyable and with memories of the achievements of these players.
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United Kingdom
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 03 04
729 plays
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Did They Really Say That?
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Throughout history some military leaders, politicians, scientists and philosophers have made statements later disproved or discredited or that were just plain daft. Your challenge is to identify who made the remarks.
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Did They Say That?!
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Mar 18 06
432 plays
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British Television in the 1980s.
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British TV in the 1980s took advantage of the slackening of governmental controls under PM Thatcher. This quiz looks at some of the TV programmes first broadcast in the 1980s.
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UK Classic TV
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Dec 07 04
2166 plays
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First Lines of English Literature Novels
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The challenge is for you to identify the novel from which the following opening line or lines may have been taken. A key word or two may be omitted from the quotation where this might have identified the novel too easily.
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Famous First Lines
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Nov 09 05
453 plays
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British Surnames - 1
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Some questions which focus on some common British surnames and their likely origins. How many can you identify?
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Surnames
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Nov 03 03
840 plays
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Review of News from 2005
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As 2005 draws to a close I invite you to review the months gone by and reflect on what celebrities, politicians and ordinary folk have been up to in the last twelve months.
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2000s History
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Tough
25 Q
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bracklaman
Jan 01 06
975 plays
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The Classics of English Literature 1
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What do you recall about the classics of English Literature I wonder? Try this quiz and see.
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Mixed Literature
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 18 05
621 plays
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The Classics of English Literature 3
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My third attempt to tease you with a Quiz about some of the classics of English Literature. I hope this is both fun and testing. Try it and see.
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Mixed Literature
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Apr 26 05
444 plays
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Which Fictional Characters Lived Here?
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As a temporary Christmas postman (a common job for students in the 1960s) I used to think what a wonderful delivery round I could have if only famous fictional characters lived on my patch. In this quiz I’ve got their addresses. Help me deliver?
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Literary Characters
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Feb 18 05
654 plays
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Money Through The Ages
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The Latin term "moneta" - "money" dates from 344 BC when the Roman Lucius Furius built a Temple with its own Mint. Please note in this quiz pence and pennies are the same and all questions relate to pre 1970.
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Coins and Banknotes
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 14 04
372 plays
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Medieval Gossip Columnists
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Medieval chroniclers were usually members of monastic orders. This quiz looks at chroniclers covering the turbulent reigns of Henry II and his sons Richard I and John.
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UK History
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jul 04 04
408 plays
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I Ask You Is It Bad To Steal From The Bard?
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Shakespeare has been a fruitful source of literary inspiration for many authors in the USA and the UK. Many have 'stolen' or 'borrowed' lines from his poetic works to become titles of their novels or plays. Can you identify the source?
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Name the Play
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Oct 31 06
705 plays
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Imaginary People in Literature, TV and Film 2
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Second in my series. Hopefully, a little more challenging this time. A Who's Who of Imaginary People who populate our novels, plays, TV programmes and films. You are asked to identify the characters concerned.
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Literary Characters
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Oct 03 03
981 plays
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Imaginary People in Literature, TV and Films 1
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A Who's Who of Imaginary People who populate our novels, plays, TV programmes and films. You are asked to identify the characters concerned.
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Literary Characters
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Tough
10 Q
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Bracklaman
Aug 15 03
1077 plays
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