General Knowledge Quiz

[Calthrop]

Olney -- Bedfordshire, I think; anyway, between Bedford and Northampton. Memorialises the Christian poets / writers William Cowper and John Newton (he of Amazing Grace) who lived in the town.

 

[CarltonA]

Olney -- Bedfordshire, I think; anyway, between Bedford and Northampton.

Olney (though in Bucks - a separate town under the Unitary Authority of MK) is the correct answer. You may select the next Hymn.

 

[Calthrop]

Thank you, brother; and amen.

From what point in the British Isles is it possible -- according to a time-honoured flight of fancy -- to see, when conditions are favourable: six, or seven (depending on which version of the saying is quoted) kingdoms?

 

[Gloster]

The top of Snaefell on Man?

 

[DaleCooper]

Thank you, brother; and amen.

From what point in the British Isles is it possible -- according to a time-honoured flight of fancy -- to see, when conditions are favourable: six, or seven (depending on which version of the saying is quoted) kingdoms?

Anywhere - United Kingdom and five biological kingdoms (Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista and Monera).

 

[Calthrop]

The top of Snaefell on Man?

That's right. The kingdoms concerned are England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Man, and Heaven -- the optional seventh being that of the ancient Celtic deity Manannan, Lord of the Sea.

Anywhere - United Kingdom and five biological kingdoms (Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista and Monera).

Would be fun to give this response, to a Manx person asking one the old cliche question; however, we're going "traditional": @Gloster gets to set the next one.

 

[Gloster]

Unusually, a sports question from me. What is the total number of points won by all female drivers in Formula 1 since the competition started?

 

[SuspectUsual]

This came up in our pub quiz a few months ago. I think it’s half a point

 

[Gloster]

This came up in our pub quiz a few months ago. I think it’s half a point

Indeed it is. Leila Lombardi was running sixth in the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix when it was stopped, which resulted in half points being awarded.

To you to operate the starting lights.

 

[SuspectUsual]

What’s the highest scoring four letter word in English language scrabble?

(Assume no tiles previously played, no letter or word premiums, no blank tiles used)

 

[xotGD]

Quiz?

 

[SuspectUsual]

Quiz?

Yes, quiz (22 points) is the correct answer to this quiz question. Your turn to, er, set the next quiz question

 

[xotGD]

The only word I could think of with a Q and a Z in it!

Next: Jimmy Perez is the main character in which TV series?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

'Taxi'?

 

[xotGD]

'Taxi'?

Not that.

 

[DaleCooper]

The only word I could think of with a Q and a Z in it!

Next: Jimmy Perez is the main character in which TV series?

The Jimmy Perez Show

 

[xotGD]

The Jimmy Perez Show

Nope!

 

[xotGD]

Clue:

Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Hey Jimmy, that isn’t Shetland is it?

 

[xotGD]

Hey Jimmy, that isn’t Shetland is it?

Correct!

Your turn to wear a cosy pullover...

 

[GRALISTAIR]

What was the name of the Police station/district where Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes served in The Gentle Touch?

 

[341o2]

Seven Dials

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Seven Dials

That was quick. You’re turn to dial it up a notch .

 

[341o2]

Which radio thriller concerning an amateur detective and his fiancee with a groundbreaking new metal alloy shares its title with a book concerning railways?

 

[martinsh]

Red For Danger ?

 

[341o2]

Is the right answer. Written by Edward J Mason (Archers and Dick Barton), amateur detective David Conway and his fiancee Pat attend a party held by Paul and "Red" (due to her hair colour) Farley, Red confides in David that Paul is trying to convince her she is going mad. Red then disappears and hides at a circus, because anyone involved in the new alloy is in danger, there are those who want to steal the formula, and are prepared to murder in order to get it.
Doubtless, everyone on this forum knows the contents of Rolt's book.

Your turn to write the next script

 

[martinsh]

It was a complete guess !

Cricket : which county cricket team recently (last month) recorded there biggest ever victory ?

Bonus points for who their opponents were and the margin of victory

 

[yoyothehobo]

It was a complete guess !

Cricket : which county cricket team recently (last month) recorded there biggest ever victory ?

Bonus points for who their opponents were and the margin of victory

Wasnt it Hampshire, beating Northamptonshire by an Innings and over 250 runs?

 

[martinsh]

Wasnt it Hampshire, beating Northamptonshire by an Innings and over 250 runs?

That's the one.

Your turn at the crease

 

[yoyothehobo]

Where is the worlds largest tidal range located, at approximately 16.3m