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Season 1 - Week 5 Flashcards

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1
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The only ever present on the show - which comedian served as a regular team captain for all 28 series of ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’? Born on the Isle of Wight in 1958 - he had previously worked as ‘Porky The Poet’.

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Phil JUPITUS

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What cooking technique involves periodically coating meat with a liquid while it cooks? This technique often involves using the meat’s own juices to keep it moist; and utilises a namesake piece of equipment made from a tube and a rubber bulb.

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BASTING (accept BASTE)

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Which word completes the name of this 80s and 90s rave act - Two Men, A Drum Machine and a…?

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TRUMPET

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Laura Dahlmeir won gold medals in the “Sprint” and “Pursuit” versions of which sport at the 2018 Olympic Games? This event combines cross country skiing and rifle shooting.

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BIATHLON

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Concerning the theft of two atomic bombs and the blackmail of the West for their return - which James Bond film stars Adolfo Celi as Emilio Largo, the eyepatch-wearing SPECTRE Number Two?

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THUNDERBALL

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Flurp, Dwork, and Plunk were three of the disgusting characters in which series of collectible toy puppets, originally released in 1987?

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BOGLINS

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In which classic children’s game is the aim to use one of four ravenous ungulates to swallow as many marbles as possible?

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HUNGRY HIPPOS/HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS

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In 2014, which Jamaican singer had his only UK top-40 hit with “Cheerleader”, a track that reached no. 1 in many countries after a remix by DJ Felix Jaehn?

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OMI

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Which 2014 horror film is a prequel to the 2013 release ‘The Conjuring’? It features the background story of a murderous doll whose name is also the title of the film.

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ANNABELLE

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He joined the so-called 27 Club in 1969. Which founder and original leader of the Rolling Stones drowned in his swimming pool in an event the coroner reported as “death by misadventure”?

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Brian JONES

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Which much-derided hairstyle, synonymous with 1980s footballers, is characterised by having the front and sides cut short but the back left to grow long?

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MULLETT

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“Career Girls”, “Tall Poppies” and “Venus Envy” are chick-lit novels written by which former Conservative MP?

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Louise MENSCH/BAGSHAWE

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Which mobile phone manufacturer, has released the “P30” and “Mate” series of phones? By some measures it has overtaken Samsung and Apple to become the largest manufacturer in the world.

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HUAWEI

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Frida Hansdotter won the gold medal in which Alpine event at the 2018 Olympic Games? This event is distinguished by having the sharpest turns of the skiing disciplines, given the relatively closer spacing of the gates.

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SLALOM

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In 2016, which British singer-songwriter had his only UK top-40 hit with “Dancing On My Own”, a cover of the Robyn track which became the bestselling single of summer 2016?

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Callum SCOTT

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A prequel to an Alfred Hitchcock classic, which drama television series, stars Freddy Highmore, with Vera Farmigia playing his mother, Norma.

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BATES MOTEL

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Who was the first presenter of the TV show ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’? He was previously a team captain on ‘Shooting Stars’, where he was savagely mocked for his ‘fifties throwback’ appearance?

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Mark LAMARR

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Which 2008 monster film spawned two sequels in 2016 and 2018? The initial film sees an enormous creature attacking midtown Manhattan.

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CLOVERFIELD

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Transferring from Portsmouth in 1984 to AC Milan, then subsequently to Monaco three years later, which English International was nicknamed “Attila” during his spell playing in Italy, because the fans struggled to pronounce his surname?

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Mark HATELEY

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She joined the so-called 27 Club in 1970. Which singer, that rose to fame following an appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival, was the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company from 1966-68?

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Janis JOPLIN

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What cooking technique involves mashing or grinding a foodstuff until it is reduced to a creamy paste with a smooth consistency? Bellini cocktails use peaches that have been subjected to this process.

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PUREEING (accept PUREE)

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Which word completes the name of this 80s and 90s rave act - A Homeboy, A Hippie and a Funki… what?

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DREDD

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Concerning the assassination of billionaire Sir Robert King and Bond’s subsequent assignment to protect the billionaire’s daughter, which James Bond film stars Robert Carlyle as former KGB agent Victor “Renard” Zokas?

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The WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH

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Frigid Bridget, Adam Bomb, and Fryin’ Brian were three of the disgusting characters in which series of collectible sticker trading cards originally released in 1985?

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GARBAGE PAIL KIDS

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He joined the so-called 27 Club in 1971. Which singer, the lead vocalist of The Doors, died in disputed circumstances in Paris?

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Jim MORRISON

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Which crime series, based on a Coen Brothers film of the same name, starred Martin Freeman in the first series? Set in the American midwest, later series have starred Kirsten Dunst, Ewan McGregor and Chris Rock.

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FARGO

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In which classic children’s game is the aim to place a series of items on the back of a mule without causing it to throw the items off?

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BUCKAROO

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Which hairstyle, synonymous with the punk era, is characterised by the sides being shaved leaving a noticeably longer strip of hair running back to front along the centre of the head?

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MOHAWK (accept MOHICAN)

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Which line of smartphones is designed by a company formerly known as “Research in Motion”? Known for series such as “Pearl” and “Curve”, it lost its prominent position in the market with the increasing success of android and IOS devices.

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BLACKBERRY

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Which word completes the name of this 80s and 90s rave act - Sonz of a Loop Da Loop…?

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ERA

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Which London born, Irish comedian was a team captain on the TV series ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ from 1996 to 2002? He was the youngest winner of the Perrier Award (aged 24) and sadly died in 2017 at the age of 51.

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Sean HUGHES

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Concerning a missing missile detection system that has been lost in a web of deception spun by rival Greek businessmen - which James Bond film stars Julian Glover as Aristotle Kristatos, a smuggler who plans to expand his fortune by selling the detection system to the KGB?

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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

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Later adapted into a film starring Isla Fisher, “The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic” and “Shopaholic Abroad” are chick-lit titles written by which English author?

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Sophie KINSELLA/Madeleine TOWNLEY

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In 2014, which Australian singer-songwriter had his only UK top-40 hit with the track “Riptide”, which reached the top ten of the UK Singles Chart?

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Vance JOY

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Which Scottish midfielder transferred from Motherwell to Borussia Dortmund in 1996, and in his first season playing there became the first British player to win the Champion’s League with a non-British team?

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Paul LAMBERT

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What cooking technique involves heating sugar until it liquefies and becomes a golden-brown syrup? The final step of making a creme brulee involves using a heat source to perform this technique and create a browned crust.

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CARAMELISATION (accept CARAMEL, CARAMELISING)

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Which hairstyle, synonymous with 1960s female singers such as Dusty Springfield, is created by backcombing into a tangled pile and then lightly combing over to make a smooth outer surface?

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BEEHIVE

38
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Screamin’ Meemie, Skull Face, and Swine Sucker were three of the disgusting characters in which series of collectible toy foam balls originally released in 1985?

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MADBALLS

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Although he scored 186 goals in 503 games for Watford, which England International was rather less successful at AC Milan? During his time in Italy famously noted that “no matter how much money you have, you can’t seem to get Rice Krispies”.

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Luther BLISSETT

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What cooking technique involves igniting alcohol used to coat a dish? While the burst of flames is visually impressive, the technique also partly burns off the alcohol, reducing the alcoholic content while still retaining the flavour.

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FLAMBEEING (accept FLAMBE)

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In which classic children’s game is the aim to remove plastic straws from a transparent tube while minimizing the number of marbles that fall into the player’s tray?

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KERPLUNK

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“PS, I Love You”, “Where Rainbows End” and “If You Could See Me Now” are chick-lit works written by which daughter of a former Irish Taoiseach?

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Cecilia AHERN

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Natalie Geisenberger won gold medals in the “singles” and “team” events of which sport at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games? This high-speed event involves an individual lying face up on a sled and trying to complete a course in the quickest possible time. It differs from Skeleton in that the competitor lies on their back.

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LUGE

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Which word completes the name of this 80s and 90s rave act - The Future Sound of…?

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LONDON

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Which mobile phone manufacturer, produced the pioneering “DynaTAQ” series in the 1980s and the commercial successful “Razr” models in the mid-2000’s? Failing to compete adequately in the smart phone era, the mobile phone division of this company was eventually sold to Google.

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MOTOROLA

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Which 2013 horror film has spawned four sequels between 2014 and 2018, with a fifth expected in 2021? The premise of all the stories is that one night each year, all crime, including murder, is legal.

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The PURGE

47
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Who succeeded Sean Hughes as a team captain on ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ - doing six series between 2002 and 2005? He came back to public attention with his performance on a major BBC programme in 2020.

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Bill BAILEY

48
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Which martial arts comedy drama series, first released in 2018, is set 34 years after a Robert Kamen film series? Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, reprise their roles as Daniel LaRussso and Johnny Lawrence respectively, form the original series.

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COBRA KAI

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Concerning the defection of a KGB officer and the attempt to stop an arms dealer from starting another world war - which James Bond film stars Joe Don Baker as Brad Whitaker, a self-styled general who styles himself on Napoleon?

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The LIVING DAYLIGHTS

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Also a spin-off from the Conjuring franchise - which 2018 horror film sees Bonnie Aarons playing the title character - a holy individual, possessed by the demon Valak?

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The NUN

51
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“Watermelon”, “Last Chance Saloon” and “A Woman’s Right to Shoes” are chick-lit novels written by which Irish author? She has talked frankly about her severe clinical depression, after which she wrote “Saved by Cake”.

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Marian KEYES

52
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Which Welsh International footballer transferred from Leeds United to Juventus in 1957, scoring the winning goal in his first three matches there and being voted Player of the Season for their Scudetto-winning team?

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John CHARLES

53
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In 2014, which Dutch rapper had his only UK top-40 hit with the track “Waves”, which reached no. 1 after a remix by Robin Schulz?

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MR PROBZ

54
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She joined the so-called 27 Club in 2011. Which singer, that released the album Back to Black, died of alcohol poisoning following a long battle with alcohol and drug addiction?

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Amy WINEHOUSE

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First seen in the early 20th Century - Antoine De Paris, the first so-called ‘Celebrity Hairdresser’ created which cut, based on imagery of Joan of Arc? This medium length cut is typically cut straight around the head at jaw level. Famous wearers of this cut include Swing Out Sister singer Corinne Drewery, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Rihanna, most notably in her video for ‘Umbrella’.

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BOB

56
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Manticore, Haniver, and Jotun Troll were three of the disgusting characters in which series of collectible soft plastic figures originally released in 1990?

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MONSTER IN MY POCKET

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Which thriller series, which premiered on Netflix in September 2020, stars Sarah Paulson in the title role? The series is based on a Ken Kesey novel, which was also made into an Oscar winning film directed by Milos Forman.

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RATCHED

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Which mobile phone manufacturer designed the successful “chocolate” and “shine” series in the 2000’s? Smaller than fellow Korean manufacturer, Samsung, it has suffered significant reduction in sales since 2015, largely driven by competition from Chinese manufacturers.

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LG

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In which classic children’s game is the aim to co-operate in building a machine for capturing playing pieces - before attempting to ensnare each others’ pieces using that contraption?

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MOUSE TRAP

60
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Currently only consisting of men’s competitions at the Winter Olympics, the Nordic Combined consists of cross-country skiing and which other event? This sport featured significantly in a film directed by Dexter Fletcher.

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SKI JUMPING

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