61.

  West Bromwich Albion FC    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 28 11

Category: West Bromwich Albion

Average
Mutchisman
465 plays

62.

  Crazy Bird Names from Around the World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Aug 26 07

Category: Wild Birds

Tough
Mutchisman
2552 plays

63.

  Great British Occasions of 2007    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 18 25

Category: UK

Average
Mutchisman
Sep 18 25
977 plays

64.

  Fractured Twentieth Century American Novels    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I hope my friends from across 'the pond' won't be too upset but I've mangled some of America's best loved twentieth century titles into fractured form.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 17 13

Category: Fractured Books

Tough
Mutchisman
3399 plays

65.

  Ten 'Killer' Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten songs about murder! A mixture of questions, name the act, who wrote it etc. Most were hit singles in the UK plus some famous album tracks. Not sure if 'enjoy' is appropriate. Not for the squeamish.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 15 18

Category: Crime and Punishment in Songs

Tough
Mutchisman
2195 plays

66.

  Naughty, Naughty, Naughty!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten famous songs about illicit love, lust and infidelity. Can you identify the acts?

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 19 22

Category: Tragedy in Songs

Very Difficult
Mutchisman
Jul 19 22
5370 plays

67.

  British Birds - Name the Family    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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?

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 07 13

Category: Wild Birds UK

Average
Mutchisman
1554 plays

68.

  Can I Get You a Drink?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Fancy coming along to the pub with me? Ten songs about drinks and drinking; I'll give you the title, you choose the artist. Should be fun but you'll need a taxi home!

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 23 12

Category: Alcoholic Beverages in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
3481 plays

69.

  Fractured Simpsons Characters    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You can find all these fractured characters in the animated TV show, "The Simpsons". "Hey, don't have a cow, man", I promise not to ask you to spell Apu Nahasapeemapetilon!

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 04 21

Category: Fractured TV

Tough
Mutchisman
Jul 04 21
3943 plays

70.

  British Birds-In Raptures over Raptors    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 09 06

Category: Wild Birds UK

Average
Mutchisman
1878 plays

71.

  Ten Gruesome Folk Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Difficult, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Aug 28 09

Category: UK Music

Difficult
mutchisman
1563 plays

72.

  The Rebecca Riots - A Welsh Revolt    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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?

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 27 15

Category: British Local History

Tough
Mutchisman
379 plays

73.

  Songs that 'Transport' You    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 20 07

Category: Transport in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
2113 plays

74.

  "An English Country Garden" - Cryptic Style    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you find these garden flowers from my cryptic clues? Eg: Q. Plenty of work for little Elizabeth. A. Busy lizzie. Ten common British garden flowers to find, some but not all, are listed in the song "An English Country Garden" have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 06 08

Category: Cryptics

Average
Mutchisman
719 plays

75.

  Morrissey, Morrison or Morris On?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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?

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Mar 22 25

Category: Who Sang This

Tough
Mutchisman
Mar 22 25
1841 plays

76.

  Fractured Brontes, Austen and Eliot    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Between the five of them, Jane Austen, George Eliot and the Bronte sisters have written some of the best-loved novels in English literature. Here are some of their titles in fractured form.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 22 07

Category: Fractured Books

Average
Mutchisman
2855 plays

77.

  Poems About Birds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 18 08

Category: Poetic Quotes

Average
Mutchisman
490 plays

78.

  Films from the Ealing Studios - Cryptic Style    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 21 08

Category: Movie Synonyms

Average
Mutchisman
528 plays

79.

  British Birds - Nicknames    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you identify these British birds from well-known nicknames? I have used names that I know to be currently in use and would welcome any feedback from FT players on the use of these and any other bird nicknames in current use.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 26 18

Category: Wild Birds UK

Average
Mutchisman
1493 plays

80.

  British Birds - 'The Female of the Species...'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In many British bird species the male and female are very similar, however in these species there are marked differences between the sexes. I'll give a description of the female bird, see if you can tell which species I'm describing.

Tough, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Jan 19 07

Category: Wild Birds UK

Tough
mutchisman
2270 plays

81.

  Who Wrote That 'Seventies Number One?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All of these singles reached number one in the UK during the 'seventies. Do you know who wrote them? Most are easy but there maybe one or two surprises.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 02 07

Category: Writers, Producers & Record Labels

Tough
Mutchisman
1487 plays

82.

  One, Two, Three, Shake Your Body Down!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you a mixture of song titles and lyrics, you supply the missing body parts. Pretty much a no-brainer for most of them! All songs have featured in the UK singles chart.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jan 06 08

Category: Body Parts in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
1658 plays

83.

  Musical Instruments in Song Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A mixed bag of questions about well-known songs and tunes that contain the name of a musical instrument in their titles. All chart references etc are UK based.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jan 06 08

Category: Musical Instruments in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
1703 plays

84.

  The Ruddy Duck in Britain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 08 08

Category: Wild Birds UK

Tough
Mutchisman
739 plays

85.

  "The Wizard of Oz"? Sports?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Aug 31 09

Category: UK

Tough
mutchisman
460 plays

86.

  Man! That Music's Good    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All of these songs contain the word "man" in their titles. I'll give you the title, you pick the right artist. All songs have been top-twenty hits in the UK singles charts.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 13 24

Category: Man or Boy in Title

Average
Mutchisman
Jul 13 24
2138 plays

87.

  'Snake, Rattlers and Crawl'- Reptiles in Songs    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A mixture of questions about various song titles and artists' names which include a type of reptile. All songs were hit singles in the UK.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 24 25

Category: Reptiles and Amphibians in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
May 24 25
1882 plays

88.

  A Journey along the River Wye    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Aug 01 23

Category: UK Bodies of Water

Tough
Mutchisman
Aug 01 23
1059 plays

89.

  An Initial Take on Classic 'Sixties Albums    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you the initials of the titles of three albums made by an individual or band in the 1960s, you identify which act released them. Eg "FC", "DG" and "WOF" were all released by Cream ("Fresh Cream" "Disraeli Gears" "Wheels of Fire").

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 27 22

Category: Albums

Average
Mutchisman
Feb 27 22
1176 plays

90.

  Half Man Half Biscuit    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Mar 10 16

Category: Half Man Half Biscuit

Average
Mutchisman
354 plays

91.

  A Whole Lotta Rosies    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Titles, lyrics and acts etc that feature the name Rosie or Rose. A bunch of ten for you to try and pick the right answers. Any chart references are British, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 15 13

Category: Female Names in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
573 plays

92.

  Fractured British Monopoly    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These fractured words are based on the standard British version of Monopoly; the one with the squares based on London streets and landmarks.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Mar 22 07

Category: Fractured Sports and Games

Average
Mutchisman
2654 plays

93.

  British Birds - Odd One Out    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you ten lists of British birds, you spot the odd one out in each category.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 20 23

Category: Wild Birds UK

Tough
Mutchisman
Sep 20 23
1503 plays

94.

  Musical Picture Cards; Ace, King, Queen or Jack?    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

I'll deal you 15 questions; name the act, complete the title etc. The answers will be either ace, king, queen or jack. Can you take all 15 tricks for a grand slam? I'll do my best to trump you, any chart references are British, have fun.

Average, 15 Qns, mutchisman, Sep 19 10

Category: Games and Toys in Songs

Average
mutchisman
688 plays

95.

  Stan-Up and Be Counted    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on people, places and things whose names are Stan or Stanley. There are questions on ten different FT categories and there is a strong, but not exclusive, British emphasis.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 09 17

Category: Thematic Men's Names

Average
Mutchisman
1338 plays

96.

  Wildlife of Skomer Island    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Skomer is a small island of some 2.92 square kilometres which lies off the Pembrokeshire coast in the south-west of Wales. It is home to some wonderful wildlife including some rare species and a unique mammal. Ten questions about this magical place.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Oct 04 07

Category: UK

Average
Mutchisman
552 plays

97.

  Who Wrote That 'Eighties Number One?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The third decade in my series; once again I have tried to find a mix of the easy and the more obscure. All songs made the top spot in the British charts in the 'eighties.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 08 07

Category: Writers, Producers & Record Labels

Tough
Mutchisman
1467 plays

98.

  "Diddy Kong Racing": The Bosses    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is about the bosses and their tracks as featured in "Diddy Kong Racing" (N64), not forgetting the evil Wizpig!

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Oct 16 06

Category: Diddy Kong Racing

Average
mutchisman
526 plays

99.

  Songs Strictly for the Birds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz about songs with the names of birds in the title or words. A mixed bag of questions; name the song, name the artist, identify the lyrics etc. Most were hit singles in the UK plus some well-known album tracks.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Sep 13 21

Category: Birds in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
Sep 13 21
1681 plays

100.

  Fractured Shakespeare Plays    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Apparently William Shakespeare wasn't above inventing the odd word or two when it suited him, so I hope he won't mind me mangling up some of his play titles!

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Oct 22 18

Category: Fractured Books

Average
Mutchisman
2217 plays

101.

  Hammer Time! The Right Tool for the Job    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is my answer to BRY2K's author's challenge... Have a look at which implements I've put in my musical tool bag. All chart references etc are UK based.

Average, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Jul 20 22

Category: Daily Life in Songs

Average
mutchisman
Jul 20 22
312 plays

102.

  The Meaning of Life-In Song Titles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ever wondered about the meaning of life? Well here are some if not all of the answers. I'll give you the artist, you tell me their philosophy. Most were hit singles in the UK plus a couple of well-known album tracks.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 07 07

Category: Title is a Question

Average
Mutchisman
703 plays

103.

  Queens of British Folk Music    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are ten British female folk singers for you to identify; from the '60s to the present day.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 04 06

Category: UK Music

Average
Mutchisman
601 plays

104.

  Fractured EnglishTourist Sites    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I have enjoyed playing many fractured word quizzes so thought I'd try one of my own. These are all well known English tourist sites.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Oct 19 19

Category: Geography Fractures

Average
Mutchisman
Oct 19 19
1620 plays

105.

  'Farmyard' Hit Singles    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Spend a day with me down on the farm and you should find ten hit singles. Can you identify the artists? All songs were hit singles in the UK.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Nov 19 18

Category: Animals in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
1098 plays

106.

  Fractured British Birds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are the names of ten well-known British birds in fractured form, no rarities or obscure birds I promise.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Feb 21 22

Category: Fractured Animals

Average
Mutchisman
Feb 21 22
946 plays

107.

  The Be Good Tanyas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jan 05 07

Category: B

Tough
Mutchisman
197 plays

108.

  'And for our next number...'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'll give you ten song titles, simply identify the artists. All titles are partly or wholly comprised of numbers, and all have made an appearance in the British singles charts.

Tough, 10 Qns, mutchisman, Jan 02 07

Category: Number Songs

Tough
mutchisman
1241 plays

109.

  Can't Hear the Song for the Trees!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A mixed bag of questions on song titles, lyrics and band names that contain a type of tree. All chart references etc are British based, although some of these numbers pre-date the singles charts!

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, May 27 21

Category: Vegetation in Songs

Average
Mutchisman
May 27 21
676 plays

110.

  "The Worst Week of My Life"-Series 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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?

Tough, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Dec 04 06

Category: W

Tough
Mutchisman
224 plays