Season 2 - Week 4

Question 1

Winning nine consecutive titles from 2004 until 2012, the Frenchman Sebastien Loeb is the most successful person in the history of which motorsport championship? Colin McRae won this title in 1995.

Answer 1

World RALLY Championship

Question 2

Which classic TV drama series of the 1990s followed the graduate lawyers Miles, Egg, Milly and Anna beginning their careers while sharing a house together in South London?

Answer 2

THIS LIFE

Question 3

Which exuberant dance craze with a prominent cross-body action originated in the 1923 musical Runnin’ Wild and was popularized by Josephine Baker? It is characterized by its fast pace, flicks, kicks, shimmies and swivelling foot action and is often associated with the Lindy Hop culture.

Answer 3

CHARLESTON

Question 4

In which action role-playing video game of 2000 does the splinter group Majestic 12 weaponize a viral disease called the Grey Death to facilitate world domination? The most recent instalment in this franchise was released in 2016 with the subtitle ‘Mankind Divided’.

Answer 4

DEUS EX

Question 5

One of the first pop songs where the marketing focused on the celebrity breakup that inspired it was Cry Me A River, a 2002 single for which American performer? Inspired by his separation from Britney Spears, the music video features an unsubtle Spears lookalike.

Answer 5

Justin TIMBERLAKE

Question 6

Sven Nykvist was a cinematographer well known for his collaborations with which Swedish director of films such as Cries and Whispers and Fanny and Alexander?

Answer 6

Ingmar BERGMAN

Question 7

By The Sleepy Lagoon by Eric Coates is used as the theme for which long-running radio show?

Answer 7

DESERT ISLAND DISCS

Question 8

Which flamboyant Canadian snooker player, famous for making a 147 break in the 1984 Masters tournament and often wearing a striking white suit, was well known for his cocaine consumption during his heyday?

Answer 8

Kirk STEVENS

Question 9

In 2019, Joey Chestnut ate 13kg of which typically Canadian dish in ten minutes? Essentially, this dish is fries and cheese curds topped with gravy.

Answer 9

POUTINE

Question 10

Which 2003 South Korean horror/action-thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook contains an infamous scene in which Choi Min-sik eats a live octopus?

Answer 10

OLDBOY

Question 11

First Name Required. In the animated series South Park, what is the first name of the father of Stan Marsh? Despite being the town’s geologist he is often depicted as an absent minded idiot whose actions have led to things such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer 11

RANDY

Question 12

Used to treat conditions such as anxiety and alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the drug diazepam was first marketed under what name beginning with a “V”? Eminem famously battled an addiction that saw him taking 60 pills of this drug a day.

Answer 12

VALIUM

Question 13

Standing at over 5000ft above sea level, the Empower Field at Mile High is the home to which NFL franchise? This franchise is the only NFL team to be based in Colorado.

Answer 13

DENVER BRONCOS (either is acceptable)

Question 14

Which video game of 2015 is set in the Gothic city of Yarnham and draws inspiration from the works of H.P. Lovercraft? The player controls a character known as The Hunter who must contend with inhabitants of the city who have been transformed into bestial creatures by an endemic disease?

Answer 14

BLOODBORNE

Question 15

Following a match at the 2004 World Championship, which Australian snooker player openly challenged his opponent, Andy Hicks, to a fight? He quit playing in 2006 amid allegations of match fixing and was also involved in a number of off-table controversies including being banned from the Australian financial services industry.

Answer 15

Quinten HANN

Question 16

Which 2007 novel by Ben Elton is set in London about a century after global warming caused most of the country to be flooded? Trafford Sewell is the novel’s main character, who chafes against society’s rejection of science and privacy.

Answer 16

BLIND FAITH

Question 17

Winning seven titles between 2001 and 2009, the Italian Valentino Rossi is the most successful 21st century competitor in which motorsport championship? Giacomo Agostini is the only person with more all-time titles.

Answer 17

MOTOGP

Question 18

In 2013 Joey Chestnut ate 121 ‘what’ in only six minutes? Originally made by Hostess Brands, they are described as a “Golden sponge cake with a creamy filling”.

Answer 18

TWINKIES

Question 19

Formed by Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell, the album cover design group Hipgnosis,created classic art work such as the cover of the 1976 album Technical Ecstasy which depicts two robots on passing escalators falling in love. Featuring the singles It’s Alright and Gypsy, this album was recorded by which band?

Answer 19

BLACK SABBATH

Question 20

Which 2006 South Korean monster-horror film directed by Bong Joon-ho depicts Seoul being terrorised by a monstrous creature that emerges from the Han River as the result of American military personnel dumping chemicals into the river?

Answer 20

The HOST/GWOEMUL

Question 21

Which classic TV drama series of the 1990s followed the lives of friends Nicky, Tosker, Mary and Geordie over the course of thirty years , beginning in 1960s Newcastle?

Answer 21

OUR FRIENDS IN THE NORTH

Question 22

Which fast-paced Brazilian dance, often associated with the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, is executed predominantly on the balls of the feet and contains whisks, batucadas and promenade runs? It is notable for its bounce action, hip action, tricky rhythm changes and a characteristic body roll?

Answer 22

SAMBA

Question 23

The actor Dave Coulier has both admitted and denied being the inspiration behind the song You Oughta Know, sung by a bitter and angry woman to her ex-boyfriend, that was written and performed by which Canadian musician?

Answer 23

Alanis MORISSETTE

Question 24

Thelma Schoonmaker is a film editor well known for her collaborations with which American director of films such as Raging Bull and Casino?

Answer 24

Martin SCORCESE

Question 25

Which 2016 South Korean action-horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho depicts the effects of the zombie apocalypse on the passengers on a high-speed railway journey between South Korea’s two largest cities?

Answer 25

TRAIN TO BUSAN/BUSANHAENG

Question 26

Which novel by Ben Elton features the basic concept of a murder mystery taking place on a reality TV show, very similar to Big Brother only with added homicide?

Answer 26

DEAD FAMOUS

Question 27

In 1974, which “hell-raising” actor, whose final role was as Antonius Proximo in Gladiator, famously chose a blow-up doll as his luxury item on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs?

Answer 27

Oliver REED

Question 28

In the animated series South Park, which classmate of the boys suffers from paranoia and jittery muscle spasms that are likely caused by the large amounts of coffee given to him by his parents? A season 3 episode centres around this character and Craig having a fight.

Answer 28

TWEAK

Question 29

First opened in 2017, which NFL franchise has the luxury of playing their home games at the Mercedes Benz Stadium? This NFL franchise is the only one in the state of Georgia.

Answer 29

ATLANTA FALCONS (accept either)

Question 30

Born in the impoverished port areas of two Latin American countries and most closely associated with Argentina, which ballroom dance is characterised by a flat smooth action, compression in the knees and staccato turns of the head and body, with slow stalking promenades and a closer, more compact hold than other competition ballroom dances?

Answer 30

TANGO

Question 31

Winning six consecutive titles from 2015 until 2020, the Brit Jonathan Rea [RAY] is the most successful person in the history of which motorsport championship? This competition differs from MotoGP in that all machines used must be available for sale to the public.

Answer 31

World SUPERBIKES

Question 32

Which American musician has become associated with songs inspired by their breakups in recent years? Former partners this singer has written about include Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Calvin Harris and Jake Gyllenhaal - the last of whom is thought to be the subject of her song We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.

Answer 32

Taylor SWIFT

Question 33

Used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders, the drug alprazolam is marketed under which palindromic name? The trap artist Lil Pump controversially marked reaching 1 million Instagram followers by posting a photo of a cake shaped like a pill of this drug.

Answer 33

XANAX

Question 34

Which English snooker player received a 12 year ban from the game in 2013 following multiple allegations of match-fixing? He was also arrested in Hong Kong in 2018 for teaching snooker without a permit.

Answer 34

Stephen LEE

Question 35

The Hipgnosis-designed album cover of the 1977 album Going For The One features the rear view of a naked figure amidst skyscrapers. Containing the single Wonderous Stories, the album was recorded by which band?

Answer 35

YES

Question 36

Which BBC drama series, which ran for two series between 1994-1996, starred Jimmy Nail as Jed Shepperd, a factory worker turned Country & Western singer?

Answer 36

CROCODILE SHOES

Question 37

In the animated series South Park, what is the name of the school guidance counsellor? He is known for his exaggeratedly large balloon head and saying “m’kay” [pronounced mmm-kay] at the end of most of his sentences.

Answer 37

Mr MACKEY

Question 38

Toshiro Mifune was an actor well known for his collaborations with which Japanese director of films such as Yojimbo and Throne of Blood?

Answer 38

Akiro KUROSAWA

Question 39

Hipgnosis designed an album cover featuring a tiny picture of a sheep sitting on a psychiatrist’s couch and the large capital words “ARE YOU NORMAL?” for the 1980 album Look Hear. The album was recorded by which band, for whom Hipgnosis also designed the cover for their 1976 album How Dare You?

Answer 39

10CC

Question 40

Which ground-breaking Channel 4 drama series, first shown in 1999, followed the lives of Stuart, Vince and Nathan, three gay men who lived in the Canal Street area of Manchester?

Answer 40

QUEER AS FOLK

Question 41

Which former host of the BBC series Crimewatch was the main presenter of Desert Island Discs from 2006 to 2018?

Answer 41

Kirsty YOUNG

Question 42

Popularised by Lil Wayne, the recreational drunk beverage that is also known as Lean is more commonly known by what name that includes a colour? The drug combines prescription cough syrup with a soft drink and candy.

Answer 42

PURPLE DRANK

Question 43

A contagious disease known as the Rat Plague decimates the population of Dunwall in which 2012 action-adventure video game? This game and its sequel both feature the central character Corvo Attano, former bodyguard to the Empress of the Isles.

Answer 43

DISHONORED

Question 44

Which classic ballroom couple dance in 3/4 time was based on the Volta and popularized in Vienna. It is characterized by natural and reverse turns with a smooth and distinctive rise and fall. Whilst the slow variant is danced at around 90 beats per minute, the Viennese variant is danced around twice as fast and contains a distinctive fleckerl turn.

Answer 44

WALTZ

Question 45

Although the Jets and Giants both have New York in their name, which team who play at Highmark Stadium are the only NFL side who play home games in New York state?

Answer 45

BUFFALO BILLS (Accept either BUFFALO or BILLS)

Question 46

In 2013, Joey Chestnut ate 25 speciality sandwiches from Katz’s Deli in New York in only 10 minutes. These sandwiches contained what brined meat, usually made from beef brisket and a staple of Jewish American cuisine.

Answer 46

PASTRAMI

Question 47

Winning seven titles between 2006 and 2016, the American Jimmie Johnson is the most successful 21st century competitor in which motorsport championship? Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are the only people with as many titles as him.

Answer 47

NASCAR

Question 48

Which 2002 novel by Ben Elton tells the story of Labour MP Peter Paget and his mission to legalise all recreational drugs in the UK?

Answer 48

HIGH SOCIETY

Question 49

The single Shout Out To My Ex is believed to have been inspired by the breakup of Zayn Malik with Perrie Edwards who is a member of which band? Edwards recently welcomed her first child with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Answer 49

LITTLE MIX

Question 50

In 2014 Joey Chestnut ate 165 of ‘what’ in just eight minutes? These filled dumplings are common in Central and Eastern European cuisine and can be served with either a sweet or savoury filling.

Answer 50

PIEROGI

Question 51

Involved in the deaths of Mac Miller, Lil Peep, Prince and Tom Petty, which “F” is a powerful opiod that is most commonly used as a pain medication? The drug can also be mixed recreationally with cocaine and heroin.

Answer 51

FENTANYL

Question 52

Featuring a red and yellow billiard ball on a black background, the Hipgnosis-designed album cover for Venus and Mars was photographed by a member of the band who recorded this 1975 album. What was the name of this band, whose previous 1973 album cover had featured, amongst others, Kenny Lynch, Clement Freud and Christopher Lee?

Answer 52

WINGS

Question 53

Which Northern Irish snooker player, the 2018 Masters champion, has had countless run-ins with snooker chief Barry Hearn due to his outspoken nature? In 2011, he famously appeared for a press conference with sticky tape covering his mouth in protest against perceived attempts to silence him.

Answer 53

Mark ALLEN

Question 54

Which 2003 South Korean psychological horror film directed by Kim Jee-woon depicts a former patient at a mental institution who is released, only to be haunted by ghosts in the family home? This was the first South Korean film to be screened in American theatres and its English title is inspired by the name of a Charles Dickens novel.

Answer 54

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS

Question 55

In the animated series South Park, what is the name of main police officer in the town? He is known for his terrible vocabulary and being extremely incompetent at his job.

Answer 55

Officer BARBRADY

Question 56

Nino Rota was a composer well known for his collaborations with which Italian director of films such as La Strada and Nights of Cabiria?

Answer 56

Federico FELLINI

Question 57

Which 2006 novel by Ben Elton is a satire of the X-Factor / Pop Idol TV singing shows? Calvin Simms is the Simon Cowell type character in this work and he is accompanied on the judging panel by transsexual rockstar Beryl Blenheim.

Answer 57

CHART THROB

Question 58

Century Link Field was renamed for the 2021 season and is now known as Lumen Field. This stadium is the home to which NFL franchise, the only franchise to have their home stadium located in the state of Washington?

Answer 58

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (Accept either SEATTLE or SEAHAWKS)

Question 59

In 2018, which 6 Music presenter became the new host of Desert Island Discs, interviewing Olympic diver Tom Daley for her first show?

Answer 59

Lauren LAVERNE

Question 60

Which video game experienced a virtual pandemic in 2005 when it introduced a spell known as Corrupted Blood? An oversight by developers allowed the affliction to be transported out of its initial location via pets and minions, leading to widespread infection and death across the game world.

Answer 60

WORLD OF WARCRAFT