Season 1 - Week 4 Flashcards
Which duo represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in both 2011 and 2012, with the songs ‘Lipstick’ and ‘Waterline’ respectively?
JEDWARD (Accept GRIMES)
Which American video game company develops the “Half Life” series of games? The latest iteration “Half Life: Alyx” can be played with the “index” VR headset, also manufactured by this company?
VALVE Corporation
Which comedian, who has co-presented ‘The Last Leg’ since 2012, was the winner of the first series of ‘Taskmaster’ in 2015?
Josh WIDDICOMBE
Which of the world’s biggest brands was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne?
APPLE
Which cartoon series of the 1990s featured the titular pair of adolescent heavy metal fans, who spend their lives watching rock music videos and chuckling inanely at sexual innuendo?
BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD
The only openly gay man to referee the rugby union world cup final. Which Welsh referee is the only person to have refereed 100 International matches in rugby union?
Nigel OWENS
In which Wes Anderson film do Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, and Gwyneth Paltrow play three siblings from a dysfunctional family?
The ROYAL TENENBAUMS
Which co-founder of Death Row Records is currently serving 28 years in prison for his role in a 2015 hit-and-run that caused the death of one person and the serious injury of another?
Suge KNIGHT
Which American sprinter and long jumper was stripped of three Gold and 2 Bronze Olympic medals at the Sydney 2000 games after she tested positive for the anabolic steroid Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) (TETRAHYDRO-JEST-RIN-OWN”)?
Marion JONES
Given PDO status (Protected Designation of Origin) in the EU, which brined curd, sheep’s milk cheese from Greece is often used in a traditional Greek salad, or in the spinach-and-cheese pie known as spanakopita?
FETA
Which radio station, part of the Global network, uses the slogan “The UK’s #1 Hit Music Station”? Roman Kemp has been a DJ with this station since November 2014.
CAPITAL
Which Jazz trumpeter and vocalist has 12 recordings listed in the ‘Grammy Hall of Fame’ – this includes two separate recordings of St Louis Blues, a 1964 recording of Hello Dolly and the 1967 track ‘What A Wonderful World’? His best-known nickname is a shortening of ‘Satchelmouth’.
Louis ARMSTRONG
Named for an historical English noblewoman, which Belgian Chocolatier was founded in 1926 in Brussels by the Draps family?
GODIVA
Which of the world’s biggest brands was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos?
AMAZON
One of the most successful albums released by Death Row Records - which 1996 Tupac album, his most successful commercially, featured hits such as “How Do U Want It” and “California Love”?
ALL EYEZ ON ME
'’The Beckham Of The Baize’ and ‘Snooker Spice’ were nicknames given to which snooker player? He was a 3-time winner of Snooker’s Masters Event.
Paul HUNTER
Which boyband represented the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘I Can’? Their 11th place finish was the best UK performance over the last decade.
BLUE
Which German athlete, who won Gold in the women’s 100m and 200m at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, was banned from competing for 3 years when she tested positive for the anabolic agent Clenbuterol?
Katrin KRABBE
In which 1969 comedy caper film, does Michael Caine star as Charlie Croker? He leads a cockney gang to Turin, where they attempt to steal from an armoured security truck.
The ITALIAN JOB
Given PDO status in the EU, which sheep’s milk cheese from Spain has a buttery texture and a distinctive creamy flavour. It takes its name from the region where it is made?
MANCHEGO
Which digital distribution service launched by Valve in 2003, allows users to purchase, create and play PC games?
STEAM
Which comedian, who co-presented the BBC Saturday night prime time show ‘All Together Now’ with Geri Horner, was the winner of the series 3 of ‘Taskmaster’ in 2016?
Rob BECKETT
Which 1990s cartoon series centred on the two titular characters - a psychotic chihuahua and a dim-witted Manx cat who embark on a series of disgusting adventures?
The REN AND STIMPY Show
The highest profile footballer to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu - which midfielder, capped 52 times by Germany between 2004-2010, had spells in England at Aston Villa, West Ham United and Everton?
Thomas HITZLSPERGER (Be
generous with pronunciation)
Given PDO status in the EU - which sheep’s milk cheese from France is aged in the Cambalou caves of its namesake commune? It features distinctive veins of blue mould.
ROQUEFORT
Noted for having one of the best cue actions in the game of snooker - which former world champion has been nicknamed both the Whiston Warrior, or more commonly ‘The Magician’?
Shaun MURPHY
In which Wes Anderson film do Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward play a pair of preteens – they run away together to a secluded beach on the New England island of New Penzance?
MOONRISE KINGDOM
Which radio station, part of the Global network, uses the slogan “Turn up the feel good”? Amanda Holden joined Jamie Theakston as co-hosts of this station’s Breakfast show in April 2019.
HEART
A Greek chocolatier called Kestekides was the founder of which Belgian Chocolate company, which he set up on moving permanently to Belgium in 1913?
LEONIDAS
The daughter of a famous comedian - which actress and presenter, who has presented the BBC Radio 2 Saturday evening show since 2012, was the winner of series 6 of ‘Taskmaster’ in 2018?
Liza TARBUCK
Which veteran singer represented the UK at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Love Will Set You Free’? His 25th place finish was one of the UK’s worst results in the competition.
Engelbert HUMPERDINCK
Which cartoon series of the 1990s features the titular pair of genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in a cage in the Acme Labs? They are constantly foiled in their plans for world domination.
PINKY AND THE BRAIN
First gaining mainstream popularity with his ‘Birth of the Cool’ sessions - which Jazz trumpeter won eight Grammy Awards in his career, for works such as Sketches of Spain and Bitches Brew - but none for his seminal
1959 work ‘Kind of Blue’?
Miles DAVIS
One of the most successful albums released by Death Row Records. Which 1992 Dr. Dre album (named after a slang term for high-grade cannabis) featured the singles “Let Me Ride”, “Dre Day” and “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”?
The CHRONIC
In which 1964 war film, does Michael Caine star alongside Stanley Baker as Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead? He plays an infantry officer who is part of the defending force at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.
ZULU
Originally released as a modification of the Half-Life series in 1999, which series of games involves two teams: one trying to perpetrate acts of terror and the other trying to prevent them? The franchise has become increasingly important in E-sports with the “Global Offensive Major championships” having a prize pool of $1,000,000.
COUNTERSTRIKE
James O’Brien, Nick Ferrari and Iain Dale are among the presenters on which talk radio station, part of the Global network?
LBC
In 2013, which player, while playing for Leeds United, became the second male footballer in Britain to come out while still playing? He went on to make 96 appearances for the LA Galaxy.
Robbie ROGERS
In which 1966 romantic comedy-drama film, does Michael Caine star as the womanising titular character? Initially, he is selfish and hedonistic, but is later forced to confront the consequences of his actions.
AFLIE
Which highly acclaimed series of puzzle platform video games, set in the same Universe as Half-Life, was first published by Valve in 2007? The game focuses on Chell, who undergoes a series of tests by the malicious artificial intelligence, GLaDOS.
PORTAL
Which Wes Anderson film stars Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman as three estranged brothers who agree to meet in India a year after their father’s funeral?
The DARJEELING LIMITED
Miles Davis famously said, you can tell the history of Jazz in four words - Louis Armstrong, [BLANK BLANK]. The name of which Jazz saxophonist fills in the two blanks? He is known for works such as ‘Ornithology’
Charlie PARKER
Which of the world’s biggest brands was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen?
MICROSOFT
Which comedian, formerly half of a double act with Stewart Lee, was the winner of series ten of ‘Taskmaster’ in 2020?
Richard HERRING
Which British chocolate company, founded in 1991, take the two parts of their name from the ethical aims of the company founders and the highquality cocoa solids they vowed to use?
GREEN and BLACK
Which American former shot-putter, who won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics received a lifetime ban from competition in 1998 after testing positive for the anabolic steroid androstenedione (“AN-DROS-STEEN-DYOWN”)?
Randy BARNES
Which Welsh singer represented the UK at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Believe In Me’? Her 19th place finish was a slight improvement on the previous year.
Bonnie TYLER
Standing just five feet five inches tall, he is regarded as small for a snooker player - whose nicknames include ‘The Pocket Rocket’ and ‘The Pocket Dynamo’? He won the World Title in 2006.
Graeme DOTT
Which cartoon series of the 1990s features the titular wallaby, along with his friends - which include a ‘male cow’ called Heffer and a neurotic turtle called Filbert?
ROCKO’S MODERN LIFE
After initially winning the 2006 Tour de France, which American road racing cyclist was subsequently disqualified after two urine samples were found to be tested positive for a banned synthetic testosterone?
Floyd LANDIS
Which jazz pianist was known for experimenting with time signatures in his
career - composing Unsquare Dance in 7/4 time, World’s Fair in 13/4 time and Blue Rondo A La Turk in 9/8 time? The track ‘Take Five’ (although written by his long-time collaborator Paul Desmond) will forever be associated with this artist.
Dave BRUBECK
In which 1965 espionage film, does Michael Caine star as Harry Palmer? He plays a Ministry of Defence employee who is tasked with recovering a kidnapped scientist.
The IPCRESS FILE
One of the most successful albums released by Death Row Records. Which 1993 Snoop Dogg album, his debut studio album, featured the singles “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)”, “Gin & Juice” and “Doggy Dogg World”?
DOGGYSTYLE
Given PDO status in the EU, which cow’s milk cheese from Italy has metal rods inserted and removed during the aging process, thus creating its distinctive veining. It frequently features as the blue cheese part of a traditional four-cheese pizza?
GORGONZOLA
Which radio station, part of the Global network, uses the slogan “The world’s greatest music”? Katherine Jenkins, Alexander Armstrong and beloved Mastermind host John Humphrys are among the station’s presenters
CLASSIC
In 2011, which wicketkeeper, that played 8 ODIs for England, became the first international cricketer to come out as gay? Since 2017 he has played for Somerset, and prior to that had spells at Surrey and Worcestershire
Steven DAVIES
His nicknames include ‘The Gentleman’ and ‘The Fen Potter’ - which 46-year-old snooker player shares his full name with a member of Aerosmith?
Joe PERRY
Founded in 1993 by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris as Chocolate Express, they own their own cocoa plantation on the Rabot Estate in St
Lucia. Which British chocolatier rebranded to its current name in 2003 and is notable for its sleekster boxes, giant slabs and six-packs of truffles that will ruin your six pack?
HOTEL CHOCOLAT
Which Wes Anderson film stars Bill Murray as the titular oceanographer who seeks revenge on the shark that killed his partner?
The LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE
ZISSOU
Which of the world’s biggest brands was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin?
