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A Musical Cricket Match
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International music stars (some from beyond the grave) have gathered to participate in a celebrity cricket match. Can you guess who is playing and what is happening from the clues I give? All chart references etc are UK based, Have fun.
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Sports in Songs
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Average
15 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 14 07
1590 plays
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Looking for Clues at Mythical Music Murder Scenes
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Joe "I'm Just Looking for Clues at the Scene of the Crime" Walsh left music to join MUSIC - Murders Unsolved Special Investigation Corps.
Ten of his most famous cases; could you have solved them?
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Tragedy in Songs
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jul 20 08
7860 plays
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"The Young Ones" Episode Three "Boring"
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The four students are bored to tears; so desperately bored that they even consider going to lectures! If only they would open their eyes to some of the strange things going on around them...
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Young Ones
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Nov 19 09
57 plays
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Half Man Half Biscuit
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The British band Half Man Half Biscuit have been delighting their fans with their mixture of biting satire and downwright silliness since the mid-eighties.
Ten questions about the band and their songs.
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H
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 03 07
189 plays
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The Be Good Tanyas
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With their mix of traditional folk, country and blues numbers, self-penned songs and covers of people as diverse as Stephen Foster and Prince, The Be Good Tanyas are hard to pigeon-hole musically. Ten questions about the band and their music.
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B
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 05 07
144 plays
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Some Crazy British 'Sports'
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Forget football, cricket, and rugby. Here are some rather more eccentric sports which take place and/or were created in Britain. They are all genuine contests, honest, and to think people say we're mad?
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UK
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Sep 13 07
666 plays
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Take a Walk in My Shoes...
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JuniorTheJaws' challenge led me along this path: solve the clues as to who a celebrity might be; then identify which type of footwear they might be paired with eg Shirley Temple - tap shoes. One or two specific UK references but most are well-known.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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mutchisman
Jul 28 09
420 plays
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"The Worst Week of My Life"-Series 1
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This series was first shown on British TV in 2004 and it tells the story of Howard and his girlfriend Mel in the week leading up to their wedding day. Surely nothing can go wrong?
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W
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 04 06
165 plays
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Ian Dury; The Man and His Music
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Ian Dury was the man who coined the phrase "Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll". Ten questions about the man and his music, any chart references etc are UK based, have fun.
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D
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jun 08 08
201 plays
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Why Do Birds?
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A few general questions about birds mixed with some more specific details (and one music question) to answer an Author Challenge.
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Wild Birds Mix
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Average
10 Q
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mutchisman
Jul 22 09
498 plays
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Crazy Bird Names from Around the World
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Buff-thighed puffley and racket-tailed coquette are just two of the hundreds of unusual bird names from around the globe. I've picked some of my favourites, see if you can spot the 'real deals' from the fakes. Give it a go, just for a laugh.
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Wild Birds Mix
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 12 06
1851 plays
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"The Young Ones" Episode 1 "Demolition"
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"Demolition" was the first episode of "The Young Ones" to be shown on British TV. How much do you remember about this ground-breaking episode?
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Young Ones
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Average
10 Q
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mutchisman
Apr 17 07
987 plays
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Who Wrote That 'Sixties Number One?
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All of these singles were number one hits in the UK in the 'sixties. Do you know who wrote them? Some easy, and maybe, one or two surprises.
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Writers, Producers & Record Labels
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 29 07
996 plays
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"The Young Ones" on "University Challenge"
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This is the one where "The Young Ones" represent Scumbag College in their match against Footlights College, Oxbridge! It was an episode packed with guest stars, how much do you remember?
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Young Ones
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
May 03 07
1191 plays
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"The Fast Show" - Catchphrases
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Many shows have catchphrases; the brilliant BBC sketch series "The Fast Show" had dozens of them! How many of these do you remember?
(This show was broadcast as "Brilliant!" in the US)
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F
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Apr 27 07
534 plays
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Mathematical Terms in Popular Culture
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Terms from maths can turn up in unexpected places. Here are some from music, movies and the world of books. I'll describe a mathematical term and you choose the right title etc, have fun.
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Mixed Math
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 15 08
2436 plays
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Music Lessons
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The story of a school day in song titles. A mixture of name the artist, name the song and identify the lyrics. All of the songs have some (loose) connection with school. All songs were hit singles in the UK.
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Schools in Songs
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Average
15 Q
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Mutchisman
Mar 30 07
1020 plays
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West Bromwich Albion FC
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Ten questions about my team; West Bromwich Albion. Mostly general information, not facts and figures: a doddle for Albion supporters and fairly straightforward for British football fans.
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West Bromwich Albion
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Nov 17 06
288 plays
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Great British Occasions of 2007
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There were many great sporting events in Britain during 2007. I'll give you some cryptic clues, see if you can work which sporting occasions I'm referring to? Most but not all are annual events.
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UK
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Oct 01 07
597 plays
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"The Office" (UK) - Minor Characters
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This quiz is about some of the minor characters who appeared in "The Office", mostly in Series Two. Have fun.
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The Office (UK)
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Sep 26 07
663 plays
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A Journey along the River Wye
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From its source in Mid-Wales to the Severn Estuary, the River Wye flows through some of Britain's most beautiful scenery. Ten questions about the river and the towns and environs along its banks.
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Europe - Rivers and Lakes
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 11 07
513 plays
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British Birds-Famous Namesakes
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All of these British birds have a human namesake. I'll give a brief description of a bird and a cryptic clue of their famous counterpart (some may be fictitious), you choose the correct bird.
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Regional Quizzes
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Feb 15 07
2127 plays
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Birmingham UK Landmarks
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I'll give you ten famous Birmingham landmarks; do you know what they are? Should be easy for anyone familiar with Brum, if you're not, give it a go anyway: you probably know more than you think.
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Central England
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Nov 14 06
1338 plays
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British Wildlife 2- Swallows or Swallowtails?
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Swallows are birds, swallowtails are butterflies.
Can you tell which of these are birds and which are butterflies from the lists I give you?
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Regional Animal Trivia
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Average
10 Q
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mutchisman
Nov 22 06
1773 plays
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Ten Gruesome Folk Songs
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My quiz "Ten 'Killer' Songs" had some people calling for more! Unfortunately I can't find many more rock and pop songs about murder, so here are ten grisly tales from British folk songs. I'll give you the story, see if you know the ending.
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UK Music
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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mutchisman
Sep 05 07
732 plays
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"The Wizard of Oz"? Sports?
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I guess most people have seen the movie "The Wizard of Oz", but not all realise that it's really a film about UK sport! Oh yes it is. Follow me down "The Yellow Brick Road" to find "Lions and Tigers and Bears", and who knows what else? Have fun.
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UK
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Tough
10 Q
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mutchisman
Aug 31 09
204 plays
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Mutchisman's Muddled Music Mixture
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Many thanks to all FunTrivia players who attempt my quizzes, especially the more obscure music ones. As this will be my fiftieth quiz I've decided I need "A Little Help from My Friends"! Have fun.
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Music Grab Bag
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Average
15 Q
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Mutchisman
Feb 18 07
2016 plays
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Are You Feeling 'Romantic'?
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I'll give you two lines of poetry for each question; simply identify the poet: eight are straightforward, plus a couple of 'testers'. All poems were written in the Romantic era (late 18th or early 19th centuries), good luck.
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Poetic Quotes
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Nov 17 06
840 plays
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Poems About Birds
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A quiz which is based on some of my favourite poems about birds. I will ask you to name the poet in the majority of questions and name the bird in a couple. Most, but not all, of the poets are British; have fun.
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Poetic Quotes
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
May 17 08
231 plays
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Warwickshire UK
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Think of Warwickshire and you'll probably think of William Shakespeare but there is much more to the county than the Bard of Avon. Ten questions about places, people and customs of Warwickshire.
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Central England
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 01 07
798 plays
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On First Name Terms with British Bands
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No points for knowing who John, Paul, George and Ringo were but do you know these bands? I'll give you the first names of members of ten classic British bands, simply choose the correct band name.
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Which Band?
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 13 07
2856 plays
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The English Coastline-And Your Point Is?
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Ten questions about the names of well-known English coastal headlands, most of which I've visited while bird-watching. I'll give you the location, you choose the right name.
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England - General
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Easy
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 31 07
2223 plays
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Films from the Ealing Studios - Cryptic Style
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The Ealing film studios in London started producing movies in 1931 and for almost thirty years produced a string of largely low budget but well-loved British movies. Here are some of the best known, presented in a cryptic style. Have fun.
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Movie Synonyms
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jun 21 08
288 plays
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Animals in British Place Names
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Ten British places that have the name of a type of animal included in their name. You choose the correct answers from my lists.
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United Kingdom
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Feb 12 07
3006 plays
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Rik Mayall
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Rik Mayall; one of the original British 'alternative comedians' of the 'eighties, star of many TV productions and movies and a guy with a number one hit single to his name. How well do you know him?
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Celebrities K-M
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 18 08
396 plays
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Named After English Counties
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From Cornish Pasties to Cumberland Sausages, many items are named after English counties. Ten questions, not all about food, have fun.
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Mixed England
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Aug 20 08
2130 plays
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Still on First Name Terms with British Bands
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Still no points for knowing who John, Paul, George and Ringo were! Ten more sets of first names to identify. The answers are all well-known British bands.
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Which Band?
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 26 07
1734 plays
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Tunes That Name Names
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I'm sure you know that Lucy was "...in the Sky with Diamonds" but what were these title characters doing or being asked to do?
All songs were hit singles in the UK, most from the '60s and '70s, have fun.
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Names in Songs
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jun 13 08
1674 plays
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'Don't Lose Your Head!'
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A look at some of the unfortunate Britons who completely lost their heads after meeting the executioner.
Not for the faint-hearted!
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U.K. People
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 10 06
1353 plays
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"The Young Ones" Episode Two "Oil"
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In this episode the students move into their new house. First, they have to allocate the bedrooms and Mike discovers the place isn't exactly empty. Other surprises lurk around the house and Vyv claims to have discovered oil in the cellar!
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Young Ones
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jul 29 08
411 plays
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The Legends of King Arthur
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Nobody knows for certain whether King Arthur really existed but there are are some great stories about him and his court. How much do you know?
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Myths and Legends for Kids
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Easy
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 18 08
1728 plays
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Morrissey, Morrison or Morris On?
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Here are nine sets of lyrics, can you identify whether they are from The Doors, The Smiths or one of Morrissey's solo efforts? Just to add some spice to the mix I've put one lyric in from Ashley Hutchings' 1972 album, "Morris On"; can you spot it?
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Who Sang This
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 22 07
1275 plays
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The "Brum Beat"
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The "Brum Beat" was a vibrant music scene in Birmingham UK in the '60s.
How many of its major players can you identify from my condensed biographies?
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UK Music
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Sep 18 06
777 plays
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British Birds-'So Good They Named Them Twice'
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All living things have a unique Latin name. Here are ten British birds that have the same word repeated. don't worry if you're not familiar with Latin names, I'll give you plenty of other clues.
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Regional Quizzes
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 21 07
1818 plays
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UK Number Ones-Odd One Out
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Here are 40 songs which all reached number one in the UK singles charts; can you pick the odd-one-out in each of my categories?
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No. 1 Hits
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Mar 09 07
1719 plays
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Woman! That Music's Good
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A follow-up to "Man! That Music's Good"; same format, I'll give you a song with 'woman' in the title, you choose the act that sang it. All songs were hit singles in the UK.
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"Girl" or "Woman" in Title
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Feb 14 07
1668 plays
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Do You Know Cricket Terms?
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Most sports have their own terms and jargon, but few have as many or as obscure as cricket. Here are 10 cricketing terms and actions. How many can you identify?
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Cricket Mixture
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Easy
10 Q
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mutchisman
Jul 15 07
1746 plays
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Songs About Movie Stars
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All of these songs contain references to famous movie stars; I will give you a mixture of name the song, name the artist and identify the lyrics. Most were hit singles in the UK plus a couple of well-known album tracks.
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People in Songs
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Apr 03 07
2385 plays
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A Colourful Bunch of British Birds
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A variety of questions about British birds which have a colour in their name (redwing, blackbird, etc). The birds featured range from very familiar species through to some of the rarer UK birds. Have fun.
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Regional Quizzes
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Aug 18 08
969 plays
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The Rebecca Riots - A Welsh Revolt
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Throughout history the Welsh have often been a pretty unruly lot. (Don't write in - I'm of Welsh descent). Find out about the nineteenth century Rebecca Riots which took place in west Wales. What sparked the protests and what did they achieve?
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British Local History
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 31 08
207 plays
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Amazing Bird Facts from Around the World
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Ten questions about some of the world's most remarkable birds and their habits.
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Wild Birds Mix
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Sep 03 07
1296 plays
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Some Naked Truths
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A brief look at some famous unclothed images in fact and fiction. I'll give you an imaginary newspaper headline regarding a story, can you work out which incident I'm referring to? Most are British references but are well-known around the world.
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Thematic 10Q Tough
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jun 02 08
1164 plays
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Named After British Monarchs?
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Animals, vegetables and a wide variety of other items bear the name of English and British monarchs. Ten questions about the names of items named after ten different kings and queens. Unless otherwise specified all references are to British items.
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Thematic 10Q Average
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Sep 13 07
1599 plays
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British Birds-In Raptures over Raptors
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I love watching all birds but my favourites are raptors, or diurnal birds of prey. A mixed bag of questions about some of these magnificent birds, all of which can be seen in Britain.
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Regional Quizzes
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 08 06
951 plays
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British Wildlife 3- 'Which Family are We?'
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Common and natterjack are two species of toad found in the UK. Can you identify which families these following sets of animals belong to just by their 'first' names? Strictly vertebrates only, so nothing to 'bug' you.
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Regional Animal Trivia
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Dec 01 06
2031 plays
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British Birds-Name the Family
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Chaffinches are finches and blue tits are tits, easy right? Unfortunately not all species' names include the family name. Can you place these ten British birds into their correct families?
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Regional Quizzes
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
May 02 07
975 plays
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The Ruddy Duck in Britain
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By the late twentieth century the ruddy duck had become an attractive addition to British avifauna. In 2005 government agencies announced plans to eradicate them from the UK. Find out more about this duck and why this action was deemed necessary.
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Regional Quizzes
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Oct 31 08
450 plays
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Dogs' Tales In Music
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Ten questions about songs or acts which have a reference to dogs or dog-related words. The majority of songs are from the '60s and '70s and I promise there's no mention of "Who let The Dogs Out?". All chart references are British-based, have fun.
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Animals in Songs
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Tough
10 Q
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Mutchisman
May 06 08
840 plays
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English Counties-Odd One Out
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See if you can spot the 'odd one out' in these lists of English counties.
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England - General
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Jan 24 07
2916 plays
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Songs that 'Transport' You
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This is a mixture of questions about ten songs each of which features a different mode of transport. All songs were hit singles in the UK.
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Transport in Songs
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Average
10 Q
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Mutchisman
Apr 05 07
1341 plays
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