Just in case you lose track on the BBC mid-afternoon game show slot, and what is new or not, then I thought to mention that tomorrow sees a brand new run of episodes of the show Impossible. I prefer watching it on record where I can skip a lot of the "non question" but either way its a solid show with a good level of setting. Worth taking a look if you haven't already...
The latest video from the Online Quiz League is up, featuring the Game of the Week. The season is in the final stretch now and promotions and relegations are being fought for. It has been another top quality season this year and the good news is the league will roll on to Season 4 in May. If you are keen to join get in touch via email (daniel@thequizaddict.com) and Ill direct you to the right place! Solo or team applications more than welcome.
After an absence of some time, including a 2 year gap since the last time an episode was recorded, it has been made official that Eggheads will be returning. Channel 5 have snapped up the rights to produce 40 shows which will film in May and air later this year. One major difference seems to be the show has reduced to a team of 4 now (to incorporate the ad break one would think) and at least SOME of the Eggheads are returning.
A very welcome return!
The latest competition from the Online Quiz League got underway this week with the launch of the Connections Quiz League. The above video links to the Game of the Week. We played earlier in the week and it was such a fun experience, I cant wait for next week! The league is likely to run for multiple seasons so I will post up details about how to register once this is confirmed.
Podcasts have played quite a large role in keeping me sane during lockdown and indeed it has given me the chance to catch up with an ever growing "to listen to" list. Over the last few weeks I have indulged in this terrific series from the BBC '50 Things That Made the Modern Economy'. In 9-minute episodes the show looks at key innovations throughout history and tells the stories in engaging, anecdotal and informative ways. Each episode throws so much information at you that it just flies by! Worth hunting down on the podcast service of your choice
All Things Quiz continues to provide regular quality content, and the latest video is one I particularly like. A play-a-long version of the Quiz Omnium series they have been running. Enjoy and make sure to follow the channel to keep up with all Gareth's updates!
Lockdown 3 (or is it still Lockdown 1?) here in the UK has given me a chance to get stuck into some of the larger tomes that have been sitting on my shelves, in this case, for quite a few years. I picked up this 3 volume work to try and plug some of the gaps in my history knowledge. Its a superb, readable and "to the point" account of the century and covers all areas in good detail. In terms of quizzing its pretty much perfect for picking up the key figures, facts, dates and events and at just over 2000 pages for the whole collection, its an effort well worth making
....and probably worth mentioning that if you enjoyed the video I posted up yesterday, then there is still time to sign up for the Highbrow MIMIR event which will use the same format but will focus on different subjects...
To repeat what I posted a few days ago...
The event will cost £20 to play or £15 if its your first time in an OQL event and is open to anyone across the world. All you need is Zoom!
If you sign up please mention The Quiz Addict when you do....link to register interest is HERE
I have mentioned several times on the site the 'Lowbrow MIMIR' event currently being held by the Online Quiz League. The competition has been running 4 weeks now and is just about at the half way stage. The team have eventually got round to posting some games up online for people to see and what better wat to start that with this corker. All 4 could be considered for the overall crown including Jenny Ryan from the Chase, David Stainer (Brain of Britain and Only Connect winner), Phil Small - One of the top UK quizzers across all formats and music expert Bob De Caux.
So sit back and enjoy quizzing at the finest level....
Channel 4 have recently announced a new quiz show - 'The Answer Trap' hosted by Anita Rani. With some well know quality question setters on board the show promises to through up some great content!
If you are interested and wish to apply to be on the show then do so here
The latest Game of the Week from the OQL is uploaded! A great set of questions and some familiar faces from the world of TV quizzing you may just recognise....
If you want to get involved in the OQL either as a player or as an individual just visit the website HERE
The event will cost £20 to play or £15 if its your first time in an OQL event and is open to anyone across the world. All you need is Zoom!
If you sign up please mention The Quiz Addict when you do....link to register interest is HERE
The latest news from the World of Quiz from the excellent All Things quiz channel!
