Before his career as a politician this man worked as a trainee
chef whilst also training as an amateur boxer. Between 1970 and 2010 he was the
labour MP for Hull East. Who was the deputy Prime Minister between 1997-2007?
John
Prescott
This composer described his most famous work as “17 minutes of
orchestra without any music”. He was born in 1875 and often accused of copying
the work of fellow French composer Debussy. Major works include the ballet
“Mother Goose”, “Rapsodie Espangnole” and the ballet “Daphne and Chloe”. Name
this composer who is perhaps better known for
his orchestral work “Bolero”?
Maurice
Ravel
Originating in Austria and first sold in Thailand,
this drink is the most popular of its kind and sold 4.6 billion cans worldwide
in 2012 despite concerns about the health risks of the product. The company
sponsors football clubs, a Formula 1 team and a famous Air Race and advertises
the drink as “giving you wings”?
Red Bull
The first episode of which classic sitcom involves
the main character breaking an elevator several times, failing a job interview
with a sales company and having a bit of trouble with a missing coal shed door?
Some Mothers Do
Ave Em
This TV Comedy programme first appeared on British TV
in 1990 and both Ken Livingstone and Neil Kinnock have made guest appearances
on it. Characters include Gus Hedges, George Dent and Damien Day who all worked
for Sir Royston Merchant. Name the TV comedy that focussed on the daily
workings at the Globe Link TV news office?
Drop The Dead
Donkey
Name the year in which the following occurred. Samuel
Beckett was awarded the Nobel prize for Literature, Margaret Thatcher was
appointed Shadow Spokesman for Education, Rocky Marciano was killed in a plane
crash, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had their infamous “Bed in Peace” demonstration
and Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.
1969
This song was a hit on four separate occasions in the
20th century. The title of the song contains the name of a country
and it has a been a hit for The Shadows in 1978, Sinead O Connor in 1992 and in
1996 for both Mike Flowers Pop and Madonna. It was written by Tim Rice and
Andrew Lloyd Webber for the musical Evita. Name this song?
Dont Cry For Me
Argentina
This city first appeared on European maps over 1,000
years ago and was chosen as its nations capital in 1443 by Christopher III.
Between 1940 and 1945 it was occupied by German troops and it was the site of a
famous naval battle in 1801. It shares its name with the Duke of Wellington’s
horse and can be found on an island called Zealand. Name the capital city of
Denmark?
Copenhagen
This film was based on a true story and was
adapted from a book by Robin Moore. The 1971 original was set in New York and it
won the Academy Award for Best Picture. For which film did Gene Hackman receive
critical acclaim for his role as hard-bitten cop Popeye Doyle?
The
French Connection
Which sport made its debut at the 1984 Los Angeles
Olympics and includes events for solo competitors, duets and larger teams.
Terms used in the event include Lobster sculls, the egg-beater kick and the
Effiel Tower. Included in the coaching staff are a musical director and make-up
artist. Which sport is often considered a mixture between gymnastics, swimming
and dance?
Synchronised
Swimming
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