C.S.Lewis wrote seven books on the land of Narnia and in each of these books are a wonderful cast of characters. Can you name the character by what they say about themselves?
Have you ever played that game where you had to describe something without saying any words directly associated with it? Try these television programmes (all of which have sub-categories on FunTrivia)!
Once again this was a series of eight episodes, but this time two of the stories were longer than usual; 'Back in the Red' was three episodes, and 'Pete' was two. How many questions can you answer about this eighth series?
The cinder path was not only a landmark in the childhood home of Charlie MacFell, but also reflected the pains and trials of his life. Have you read this book?
Very few birthdays were described in Laura's books, but how much do you know about the birthdays that were celebrated during the lives of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her husband, Almanzo?
Dan Brown states that his work in the 'Da Vinci Code' is based on truth - but just how much truth is there behind this fast-paced quizzical adventure story?
Anne's mother called her kinsman 'Uncle Bowdegrave' and spoke of his estate in Kent - Abhurst. This connects Martin's daughter-in-law to his old feudal lord, from whom he escaped with his first wife when he was a young man. Equality for the serf?
Old Agnes had known Martin and Kate before the uprising against the Abbey, and went with him when he built his house at the Old Vine. This is her story.
How Narnia was born - and witnessed by two children, a London Cabbie, a horse, a silly old man and a witch - is a story to remember. But how much of it do you remember?
I have tried not to give away too much about the plots of these whodunits, but in some cases it may spoil your enjoyment if you have not yet seen the episodes involved.
We learn in 'The Silver Chair' that Jill Pole was having a hard time at school, and was reluctant to trust Eustace Scrubb, even though he had changed since last term. He said it was something to do with magic . . .
Hatton and his twin sister were left with Aunt Dorothea when their mother died three weeks after their birth; Lydia was the daughter of the family who bought The Old Vine from Hatton when they left the country.
Over the years there have been many characters in Albert Square, some memorable, such as Grant Mitchell, but others may not be recalled to mind so quickly!
Doug Hartman was dubbed the 'King of the Conmen' by 'The News of the World' in 1982. He spent a great deal of his life behind bars, but still lived a varied life - how much do you know about him?
One house, two families, one book, many stories. Merravay was built in the Old Queen's time, and this book tells the tale until the second Queen Elizabeth's time.
Martin's granddaughter was sent away from home by her mother, who disliked her intently. Forced to fend for herself even in the crowded community at Beauclaire, she emerged as formidable as her grandfather ever was.
Madeleine Smith gained a certain notoriety because the verdict at the murder trial came back as 'Not Proven'. The Scottish jury obviously believed she was guilty, but the prosecution did not prove the fact beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Written by Catherine Cookson - Rent collector Rory was fairly content with life - he had a good job, he was in love, and he could make money on the side playing cards. What more could one ask?
Annabella Lagrange was brought up to be a lady, so her entire world collapsed about her when she discovered that her parents were not the blood kin she had been led to believe.
The entire village of Elmholm was taken by the ears when Hannah Boyle arrived and this book tells how her life panned out after being left with her father.
When Ethelreda was fifteen she left her home in the Fens and by a series of mini-adventures ended up at the Old Vine, which was then a school for boys. This is her tale.
These two stories bring the story of the Old Vine to its conclusion. In 1955 Jonathan Roper came to Baildon and slapped a demolition order on the building, and soon after Frances Benyon came to look at it with a view to buy.
When Abel Mason took his son away from his abusive wife, he was to create a whole new life for himself in the north. A charming book by Catherine Cookson, test yourself!
Elizabeth was Josiana's great-great granddaughter, and her tale speaks of the religious intolerance of the Elizabethan era - but what possible part could an eight year old have to play in that?
It was her daughter's wedding day, and Peggy Mitchell came back to Walford for the occasion. She had a few scores to settle and did it in true Mitchell style!
From my earliest memories, Nanny used to sing as she did her housework, and such a variety of songs used to come forth. Here are just ten of those beloved tunes - do you know them?
From the occasional wedding and birth to the gathering of the whole family around the turkey - what could be nicer than a good old East End Family Christmas?
When Amos was born, his father ordered that he be drowned in the river. This book tells the story of how one man shaped the lives of the people in his family and employ. Catherine Cookson's book.
Nicholas Freeman went to the Old Vine to be a Tutor. Although he only stayed there for a short time, his position was such that he is able to tell the story of what happened when Maude returned from Beauclaire at the age of twelve.