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The Supremes is correct; Martha and the Muffins sang 'Echo Beach'; The Carpenters certainly sang 'Mr Postman' but were not the first to sing it - and were not a girl group.

Thank you. May I ask: How well do you know your US girl pop groups? Can you name the Groups that found fame with: 1. He’s so fine 2. Baby Love 3. Be My Baby 4. Captain of Your Ship 5. Remember (Walking in the Sand) 6. Dancing in the Street 7. Chains 8. Please Mr Postman 9. Da Doo Ron...

Streets of San Francisco?

I think we are struggling on this one, having mentioned all of the popular detective series. I have ruled out the very old favourites like ‘Dragnet’ (did Joe Friday have a partner?) and ‘The Highway Patrol’. Columbo is a possibility but I think he worked alone. There was a series in the 70s or...

Marcus Petrie was in 'Cagney and Lacey'. Was Bill Crowley Angie Dickinson's partner in 'Police Woman'?

Was 'Harry' Hawkins in 'Softly, Softly'?

Yes, you have it. Triple Divide Peak is, as its name suggests, a hydrological apex from which rainfall might flow in one of three directions. While there are other triple divides, this one is unique in that the resulting rivers eventually flow into three different oceans, the Pacific, Atlantic...

You are on the right lines. Where do the rivers start - and end?

Good guess, but wrong state. 'Old Faithful' is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

During WWII the railway was run by the Railway Executive Committee. With effect from 11 September 1939, the REC ordered various restrictions on passenger services: passenger train services were reduced in number and speeds were restricted; various reduced fares were discontinued; reservations...

Thank you. The US State of Montana has a hydrological feature unique within the USA and probably the world. What is the feature and where is it located?

Bergerac, Lovejoy and Shoestring all had a similar format. Were the stories written by the same person, possibly Robin Bank Stewart? Did he also write a series of Dr Who?

You are correct! The story was titled 'A Sound of Thunder' and the main effect was a different result in the US Presidential Election. An extra bonus point for shopping in Swindon Old Town. The floor is yours . . . provided you have not stepped on a butterfly recently.

Thank you. May I ask: In chaos theory, the ‘butterfly effect’ refers to the possibility that a small event in one period of time may have large consequences at a later date. The sci-fi author Ray Bradbury used this as the basis of a famous short story in which a time traveller goes on a safari...

Tennessee and Missouri?

Yes, Edward Heath, Arthur Balfour and Pitt the Younger. The other was indeed over 250 years ago: Spencer Compton followed Walpole as First Lord of theTreasury and so was Prime Minister, albeit only for two years, 1742 - 1743. Gralistair, the keys to number 10 are yours.

Under the '24 hour rule', may I assume it is open floor and ask: Only British Prime Ministers have been bachelors while in office. Can you name all four?

This week brings the anniversary of the worst peace time railway accident, the double collision at Harrow and Wealdstone on 8th October 1952. Please remember the families whose lives may still be affected by the disaster. This time last year I asked if anyone had information about the signalman...

The Fabian Society, of which Tony Blair is a member, is correct! Helpful contributions from all respondents but I think John Griffiths is narrowly ahead - so the floor is yours, John.

Yes, Edith Nesbit's home for many years was Well Hall, Eltham. Bob Hope was born in Craigton Road, nearby. Now, what is the connection with Tony Blair? Hint: Edith Nesbit and her husband were founder members of a political society.