Mastermind, Univeristy Challenge, Only Connect back on the 1st September...a nice time of year for TV quizzing. It was good to see The Link given a second series this week with applications now open via the BBC website. In the array of new shows that have been thrown at us this year not a great deal has impressed, but The Link was pretty enjoyable when it aired earlier in the year and it will be good to see it back (my mission now is it find a partner before the 12th to make an application)
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Speaking of TV quiz shoes, Two Tribes, fronted by Richard Osman, began on BBC One this week. After 5 episodes I have found this to be quite enjoyable. Fast paced, good range of questions and, more importantly, it isn't dragged out! See review earlier in the week for more information, or perhaps better, head over to Iplayer now and catch up on the weeks worth of episodes.
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A new quiz blog has began HERE. Seemingly produced by a quizmaster it contains various questions and discussion points on quizzing. Well worth a read!
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Revision time this week has been spent with a few books I picked up over the weekend. Both are going to feature in an extended post I am going to make next week but for now here are the links if you want to check them out yourself....
The Penguin Book of Fights, Feuds and Heartfelt Hatreds: An Anthology of Antipathy is a cracking collection of tales of fall outs and rivalries between famous people. Ranging from politicians to writers to celebrities it has some great question-setting material but above all else is such an enjoyable read. Particularity at the price you can get it for on Amazon (see link above)
These 1001 series of books are great material for learning and picking up key quizzing information. This book, which I am almost finished working through, has paid dividends over the past year. Whether its been quiz leagues, World Championships or Pub Quizzes, working my way through this title has resulted in a heck of a lot of extra points. £20 is pricey but it is worth every single penny!
I have enjoyed watching Two Tribes as well. I thought the tribe part of it might get in the way of the quizzing but it doesn't. Richard Osman is a good host in his own right as well.
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