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Season 1 - Week 3 Flashcards

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One of which actor’s starring roles was as Bruce Pearson, a terminally-ill baseball player with Hodgkin’s disease, in the 1973 film Bang The Drum Slowly? 1973 would also see this actor’s first collaboration with Martin Scorsese, in the film Mean Streets.

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Robert DE NIRO

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The primary antagonist of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, who is appointed “High Inquisitor” by the Ministry of Magic in an attempt to control Hogwarts? She is also appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher yet refuses to teach anything practical in the subject

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Dolores UMBRIDGE

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Which US TV show (1986-1990), was a sitcom that featured a friendly extra-terrestrial who crash-lands in the garage of a middle-class family? It starred Max Wright and Anne Schedeen.

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ALF

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Which British boxer held the WBA super-middleweight title between 2017-2018? Earlier in his career he fought two memorable title bouts against then-champion Carl Froch.

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George GROVES

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Which item of clothing was arguably the star of the 1997 Brit Awards? It is now owned by the Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas.

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Geri Halliwell’s UNION JACK DRESS (Prompt on DRESS)

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Sent out to over 300,000 people annually - which holiday company publishes the free magazine entitled ‘Village Life’?

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CENTER PARCS

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Which Belgian – nicknamed ‘the Cannibal’ - won the Tour de France five times between 1969 and 1974?

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Eddy MERCKX

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Black Opium and “Libre” are popular fragrances, created by which French fashion house?

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YVES SAINT-LAURENT

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Which group had UK top ten hit single in 1983 with cover of The Beatles song ‘Dear Prudence’?

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SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES

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(First and surname required) He is scheduled to fight Floyd Mayweather in February. Which popular Youtuber caused controversy during a visit to Japan in 2017 when he filmed the corpse of a man that had hanged himself and posted the footage on his Youtube channel?

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LOGAN PAUL

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Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp were the title characters in which TV Police Procedural Drama series set in Manchester, which also starred Amelia Bullmore as Detective Chief Inspector Gill Murray?

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SCOTT AND BAILEY

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Which arcade game, released in 1980, has the player control the title character as he travels through a maze, collecting items and avoiding the four ghosts who pursue him relentlessly?

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PAC-MAN

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“An ending fitting for the start. You twist and tore our love apart.” are the opening two lines of which 2004 hit by The Libertines?

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CAN’T STAND ME NOW

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Which British boxer, who won Olympic gold at middleweight in Beijing in 2008, held the IBF super-middleweight world title between 2015-2017?

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James DEGALE

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Flower and “World Power” are popular fragrances developed by which French fashion house, originally founded by a Japanese designer?

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KENZO

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7th on US Glamour Magazine’s Disney Prince Hotness ranking is Prince Phillip, the heroic protagonist of which 1959 Disney animated film?

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SLEEPING BEAUTY

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Which actor has been a frequent collaborator with both Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese? He played Joey LaMotta in Raging Bull, brother of De Niro’s character Jake, and in 2019 came out of retirement to play Russell Bufalino in The Irishman.

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Joe PESCI

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A cover of which Beatles song, recorded by an all-star ensemble, reached number one in the UK charts in 1987? All proceeds went to the charity set up in the wake of the Zeebrugge ferry disaster.

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LET IT BE

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The New Zealand born country musician Keith Urban is married to which actress? She was previously married to Tom Cruise, whom she had met on the set of “Days of Thunder”.

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Nicole KIDMAN

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Logan Paul’s first pro boxing bout was against which popular Youtuber that is known by a three letter name? The man in question built his following by providing gaming-commentary videos from the FIFA series.

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KSI/Olajide WILLIAMS

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First appearing in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, which Hogwarts teacher later resigns in anticipation of the public outcry against a werewolf (which he was) teaching at the school?

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Remus LUPIN

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Which US TV show (1977-1987), was a comedy-drama set on a cruise ship? It revolved around the ship’s captain (played by Gavin McLeod), and the adventures of several of its passengers and crew.

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The LOVE BOAT

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Whose final public appearance was when collecting an Outstanding Contribution Brit Award at the 1990 awards? He appeared with his bandmates, but sadly died a year later.

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Freddie MERCURY

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With a monthly circulation of over 620,000 - which magazine, aimed at the over 50s, claims to be Britain’s biggest selling monthly magazine?

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SAGA

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Girl Online was the record breaking debut novel of which Youtuber and vlogger? Her Youtube channel largely contains videos on fashion tips and beauty hauls.

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ZOELLA/Zoe SUGG

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5th on US Glamour Magazine’s Disney Prince Hotness ranking is Prince Adam, the animalistic protagonist of which 1991 Disney animated film?

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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Which Brit – sometimes nicknamed ‘the White Kenyan’ - won the Tour de France four times between 2013 and 2017?

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Chris FROOME

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Caroline Quentin starred as Detective Chief Inspector Janine Lewis in which TV Police Procedural Drama series set in Manchester, which also starred Ian Kelsey as Detective Inspector Richard Mayne?

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BLUE MURDER

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“She’s had to peel me off the pavement. Trying to insinuate, sometimes I am in danger of going too far.” Are the opening two lines of which 2008 song by The Courteeners?

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NOT NINETEEN FOREVER

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Which US TV show (1977-1983) was a drama series, focusing on the lives of two motorcycle police officers of the California Highway Patrol? The two main characters were played by Eric Estrada and Larry Wilcox.

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CHIPS

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Which actor appeared alongside Robert De Niro in the 1991 remake of Cape Fear, playing the role of Lieutenant Elgart? In the 1962 film, this actor played Max Cady, the role taken on by De Niro in the 1991 version.

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Robert MITCHUM

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At the 1998 Brit Awards - a member of which band tipped a bucket of iced water over John Prescott and his wife? In an earlier performance on the night - they sang “New Labour sold out the dockers just like they sold out the rest of us”.

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CHUMBAWUMBA

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Which arcade game, released in 1978, was so popular in its native Japan that it caused a national coin shortage? In this game, the alien enemies descend quicker as you kill more of them, an unintentional glitch left in as it fit the game.

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SPACE INVADERS

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Daisy and “Perfect” are popular fragrances developed by which American fashion designer?

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Marc JACOBS

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The actress Rita Wilson is married to which iconic American actor? In 2020 the couple become some of the first celebrities to suffer from Coronavirus.

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Tom HANKS

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The Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher during Harry’s first year (the Philosopher’s Stone), which Hogwarts teacher wears a purple turban which he claims to have received from an African prince, and is known for his nervous, stammering demeanour?

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Quirinus QUIRRELL

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Joanna Scanlan starred as Detective Inspector Viv Deering in which TV Police Procedural Drama series set in Manchester, which also starred Elaine Cassidy as DS Dinah Kowalska?

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NO OFFENCE

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Of the ten magazines with the highest circulation in the UK - five of them are published by what kind of everyday business? One of the highest selling of these is titled “Good Living”.

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SUPERMARKETS (Accept Similar)

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The actress Blake Lively is married to which Canadian born actor? He was previously married to Scarlett Johannson.

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Ryan REYNOLDS

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Appointed as Hogwarts’ new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in the Chamber of Secrets, which popular author and wizarding celebrity is exposed as a charlatan after being unable to perform the simplest magic tricks, and has been described by Rowling as the only character she ever based on a real-life person?

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Gilderoy LOCKHART

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Which Spaniard – nicknamed ‘Big Mig’ - won the Tour de France five times between 1991 and 1995?

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Miguel INDURAIN

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Which arcade game, released in 1981, tasks the player with helping their character first cross a five-lane highway and then traverse a river on the backs of turtles and logs, all without getting squashed?

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FROGGER

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Which Hertfordshire boxer, a former World middleweight title holder, became WBO super-middleweight champion in May 2019? He has so far retained this title twice, most recently by beating Martin Murray in December 2020.

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Billy-Joe SAUNDERS

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Which US TV show (1982-1989), was a sitcom that reflected the move in the USA from the cultural liberalism of the 1960s to the conservatism of the 1980s? It starred Michael J. Fox as young Republican Alex Keaton, and Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter as his ex-hippie parents.

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FAMILY TIES

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“Johanna drove slowly into the city. The Hudson river all filled with snow” are the opening two lines of which 2008 hit by Vampire Weekend?

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A-PUNK

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Which band had a UK Top 3 single in 1990 with a cover of The Beatles song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’?

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CANDY FLIP

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Which actress co-starred with Robert De Niro in another Martin Scorsese collaboration, playing the role of Ginger McKenna in Casino? Although not her debut, this actress rose to fame playing Lori Quaid, the wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character, in Total Recall.

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Sharon STONE

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4th on US Glamour Magazine’s Disney Prince Hotness ranking is Flynn Rider, also known as Eugene Fitzherbert, who is the protagonist of which 2010 Disney animated film?

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TANGLED

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What song was being performed by Michael Jackson at the 1996 Brit Awards, when Jarvis Cocker invaded the stage and wiggled his bum at the audience?

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EARTH SONG

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Which duo had a UK Top 10 hit in 1979 with a cover of The Beatles song ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’?

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DOLLAR

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Which arcade game, released in 1979, sees the player control a triangular ship in the centre of the screen, and shoot the titular objects to prevent their ship being smashed to pieces?

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ASTEROIDS

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The model Chrissy Teigen is married to which singer? He wrote the 2013 song “All of Me” in her honour.

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John LEGEND

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Bamboo and “Bloom” are popular fragrances developed by which Italian fashion house?

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GUCCI

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Which Youtuber is best known for his Let’s Play videos and comedic format shows? His channel is currently the second-most subscribed channel on Youtube.

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PEWDIEPIE/Felix KJELLBERG

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Geraldine Somerville played DS Jane Penhaligon, alongside Christopher Ecclestone as DCI David Bilborough in which TV Police Procedural Drama series set in Manchester?

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CRACKER

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Having the eighth highest circulation of any magazine in the UK - which entertainment based magazine sees a surge in purchases for their Christmas double issue?

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RADIO TIMES

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2nd on US Glamour Magazine’s Disney Prince Hotness ranking is Prince Eric of Atlantica, the protagonist of which 1989 Disney Animated film?

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The LITTLE MERMAID

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“You know that I would love to see you next year. I hope that I am still alive next year” are the opening two lines of which 2005 hit by Maximo Park?

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APPLY SOME PRESSURE

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Which Frenchman – nicknamed ‘the Badger’ - won the Tour de France five times between 1978 and 1985?

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Bernard HINAULT

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Currently the WBA interim middleweight champion, which British boxer held the IBO super-middleweight world title twice between 2017 and 2019? His two career defeats have came against Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves.

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Chris EUBANK Jr

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