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Season 2 - Week 5 Flashcards

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A somewhat derogatory phrase, in traditional Bingo call the term ‘Two Fat Ladies’ represents which number?

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88

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Available on the wonderful Wetherspoons app is which 5.2% Polish pale lager that comes in distinct bottles featuring a label with a royal crown commemorating John III Sobieski?

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TYSKIE Gronie

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Erik Lensherr, aka Magneto, was originally played by Ian McKellen in the X-Men movie series but which actor plays the younger version of Magneto in the series of prequels that began with X-Men: First Class? This actor also played the lead role in the 2016 film Assassin’s Creed.

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Michael FASSBENDER

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The name of which skateboarding legend precedes the words ‘Pro Skater’ in the title of a popular sports simulation video game series, first released in 1999?

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TONY HAWK

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Which girl group’s original line up in 1998 was Kerry Katona, Liz McClarnon and Heidi Range? Their 1999 debut single Right Now reached no.10 in the UK singles chart, and their 2000 song Whole Again reached no.1.

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ATOMIC KITTEN

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A 1994 spin-off from the shows On the Hour and The Day Today, what was the four-word title of the spoof chat show centred upon the incompetent but self-satisfied Norwich-based DJ Alan Partridge?

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KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU

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Car manufacturers have a long history of poor spelling. Infiniti - spelled with an I at the end rather than a Y - is the luxury vehicle division of which Japanese company? This company also makes the Leaf, which is the second-highest selling electric car worldwide.

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NISSAN

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Kate Winslet won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Hanna Schmitz in which 2008 film?

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The READER

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“Hands, touching hands - Reaching out, touching me, touching you” - what two words, the title of the song, follow these lines in a Neil Diamond classic?

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SWEET CAROLINE

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Which controversial figure has served as the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since January 2001? This man originally worked as manager to Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell but joined the UFC after it was acquired by his childhood friend Lorenzo Fertitta.

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Dana WHITE

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Which funk and soul legend appeared as the Reverend Cleophus James in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers? His rendition of ‘The Old Landmark’ causes Jake to have an epiphany

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James BROWN

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The hit musical Hamilton, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was based on whose 2004 biography of the titular US political figure?

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Ron CHERNOW

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Which former Middlesex and England Cricketer captained the national side in 23 test matches between 1986 and 1988. His nose was famously shattered by a delivery from West Indian fast bowler Malcolm Marshall in a one-day match in 1986.

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Mike GATTING

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The name of which legendary American golfer precedes the words ‘PGA Tour’ in the title of a popular sports simulation video game series first released in 2000?

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Tiger WOODS

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Kate Winslet received a nomination for the Best Actress Academy Award for role as Clementine Kruczynski in which 2004 science fiction comedy drama film? Jim Carrey appeared as Joel Barish in this film.

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ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

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Which Italian streetwear brand was founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh? Its distinctive motif incorporates the inclusion of descriptors contained in quotation marks on all of its products.

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OFF-WHITE

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Often accompanied by a quack, in UK bingo slang the term ‘Two Little Ducks’ represents which number?

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22

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“Woah, we’re half way there - Woah..” - which four words, the title of the song, follow these lines in a Bon Jovi classic?

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LIVIN ON A PRAYER

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Lightning, Jet, Shadow and Saracen were all personalities who appeared on which 1990s UK Game Show?

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GLADIATORS

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Nicknamed ‘The Spider’, which Brazilian MMA star holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history - spending 2,457 days as the Middleweight champion between 2006 and 2013? Having lost five of his last six fights in the UFC he returned to a career in boxing in 2020 at the age of 46.

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Anderson SILVA

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Available on the wonderful Wetherspoons app is which 4.7% Chinese pale lager that is the flagship beer of China’s second most popular brewery? It was long advertised as being “brewed with mineral water from the Laoshan spring”.

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TSINGTAO

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Raven Darkholme, aka Mystique, was originally played by Rebecca Romijn in the X-Men movie series but which actress plays the younger version of Mystique in the series of prequels that began with X-Men: First Class? This actress also played the lead role in the film Red Sparrow.

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Jennifer LAWRENCE

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With six UK no.1 singles including Freak Like Me, Push the Button and About You Now, which girl group’s original line-up featured Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy?

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SUGABABES

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Funded by Fosters, and jointly written with Rob and Neil Gibbons, what was the three-word title of the series of 15-minute short episodes that served as a fly-on-the-wall look at Alan Partridge working for the radio station North Norfolk Digital?

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MID MORNING MATTERS

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Nicknamed ‘Rush’, which French-Canadian MMA fighter held world titles at both Welterweight and Middleweight, holding the former for over 2000 days? He won the Middleweight title in 2017 after beating Britain’s Michael Bisping.

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Georges ST PIERRE/GSP

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Which American skateboarding and streetwear brand was founded in 1994 by James Jebbia? Its popularity has surged in recent years owing to its release of unusual products branded with its distinctive red rectangle with bold white lettering.

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SUPREME

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The Trafic - spelled T-R-A-F-I-C - is a commercial van that is produced by which French manufacturer? Other vehicles by this company include the multi-purpose Scenic and the supermini Zoe, both of which are spelled correctly.

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RENAULT

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Which soul legend appeared as Mrs Murphy in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers? Her rendition of ‘Think’ warned her husband about what would happen if he left the Soul Food Café?

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Aretha FRANKLIN

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The 1988 Test series against the West Indies was known as the “Summer of Four Captains”. Mike Gatting was sacked after the first Test for an alleged off-field misdemeanour and was replaced for the next two tests by which right arm spin bowler, who had been named Wisden Cricketer of the year in 1984? He played First Class Cricket for Middlesex, Western Province in South Africa and Northamptonshire.

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John EMBUREY

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Hank McCoy, aka Beast, was originally played by Steve Bacic in the X-Men movie series but which actor plays the younger version of Beast in the series prequels that began with X-Men: First Class? This actor also played the lead child in “About a Boy” as well as a role as a teenager in the TV show “Skins”.

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Nicholas HOULT

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In traditional bingo call, the coming of age phrase ‘Key of the Door’ represents which number?

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21

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Kimberley Wyatt, Jessica Sutton, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger and Carmit Bachar were the members of which American girl band formed as a pop group in 2003? Their UK number 1 singles included ‘Stick wit u’ and ‘Don’t Cha’.

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PUSSYCAT DOLLS

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Daveed Diggs, who originated the dual roles of Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette in the musical Hamilton, had a recurring role as Johan Johnson in which television series created by Kenya Barris, that follows the adventures of an upper class African-American family?

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BLACK-ISH

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Kate Winslet won a Golden Globe award for her role as April Wheeler in which 2008 romantic drama film? The film was the second to feature Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio in the starring roles.

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REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

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Starting out as a weather presenter on TV-am, which TV personality was one of two presenters for the entire original series of the show Gladiators?

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Ulrika JONSSON

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Available on the wonderful Wetherspoons app is which 5.0% Thai pale lager that is considered the original Thai beer? It is a subsidiary of Boon Rawd Brewery, the only brewery in Thailand to hold a royal warrant.

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SINGHA

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Which legendary pianist and soul singer appeared as the owner of the music exchange in the 1980 film ‘The Blues Brothers’ - he plays ‘Shake A Tail Feather’ to show the effectiveness of his instruments?

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Ray CHARLES

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Starring Colm Meaney as Pat Farrell and Sean Pertwee as a specialist firearms officer, what was the two-word subtitle of the 2013 Alan Partridge film, directed by Declan Lowney, that had its world premiere in Anglia Square in Norwich?

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ALPHA PAPA

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Which former footballer presented Gladiators alongside Ulrika Jonsson for the first five seasons of the original series? He was replaced in seasons 6 and 7 by Jeremy Guscott, but returned for the final eighth season.

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John FASHANU

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Available on the wonderful Wetherspoons app is which German golden cloudy 5.3% beer that is produced by the world’s largest wheat beer brewery? Since 2020, Jurgen Klopp has been seen on TV advertising this beer.

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ERDINGER

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The Sharan - spelled S-H-A-R-A-N - is a multi-purpose vehicle made by which German manufacturer? This company’s best-selling car is the Tiguan SUV, selling more than 900,000 in 2019.

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VOLKSWAGEN

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Known from internet clips for inadvertently spitting while performing songs, Jonathan Groff portrayed which famous historical figure in the Broadway production of the musical Hamilton?

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GEORGE III (Prompt on George, reject any answer with the wrong regnal numbers)

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The name of which British driver precedes the words the ‘Rally’ and ‘Dirt’ in a series of popular sports simulation video games first released in 1998?

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Colin MCRAE

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Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, was originally played by Patrick Stewart in the X-Men movie series but which actor plays the younger version of Professor X in the series of prequels that began with X-Men: First Class? This actor also played the lead role in 2016 film “Split”

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James MCAVOY

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When Emburey was sacked following the loss of the 2nd and 3rd Test Matches against the West Indies in 1988, which Kent and Glamorgan all-rounder was appointed as captain? The appointment took place amidst allegations of favouritism as he was the godson of the chairman of selectors, Peter May?

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Chris COWDREY

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“You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal, you can do whatever you feel” - these lyrics feature in which song where, according to the Village People, it’s fun to stay?

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Y.M.C.A

47
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In traditional bingo call, the term ‘Top of the Shop’ is used to represent which number?

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90

48
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Which Japanese streetwear brand was founded by Nigo in 1993? Its products mostly carry a variation on traditional camo while its logo is that of a humanoid monkey.

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BAPE

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Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King and Vanessa White formed which girl band in 2007, initially supporting Girls Aloud on tour? Their top 10 singles included If This is Love and the 2012 No. 1 single What About Us, featuring Sean Paul.

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The SATURDAYS

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“And through it all she offers me protection, a lot of love and affection” - according to Robbie Williams, as per the title of the song, he’s loving which group of individuals instead?

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ANGELS

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A line mentioned frequently in Hamilton - “Immigrants, we get the job done”. Alexander Hamilton, now one of the most famous US immigrants, was born on which Caribbean Island?

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NEVIS

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What was the nickname used by bodybuilder Michael van Wijk on Gladiators? He became a household favourite for his villainous persona and theatrics and was noted for his long hair.

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WOLF

53
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Kate Winslet was nominated for a BAFTA for her portrayal of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in which 2004 biographical film? Johnny Depp and Dustin Hoffman also both appeared in this film.

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FINDING NEVERLAND

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Nicknamed “Bones”, which American MMA fighter has held the UFC Light Heavyweight title on two seperate occasions spanning 2011-2020? He has signature victories over Rashad Evans, Alexander Gustaffson and Daniel Cormier, while his only defeat was a controversial DQ loss to Matt Hamill.

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Jon JONES

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Which jazz legend and bandleader appeared as Curtis in the Blues Brothers? To warm up the crowd for the finale at the Palace Hotel Ballroom, he performs a rendition of ‘Minnie The Moocher’?

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Cab CALLOWAY

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A spoof of programmes such as The One Show, what is the two-word name of the show that was first broadcast in 2019 featuring Alan Partridge alongside his co-host Jennie Gresham, played by Susannah Fielding? It is the first BBC Alan Partridge production since 2002.

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THIS TIME With Alan Partridge

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Which American streetwear brand was founded in 2003 by Pharrell Williams? Its logo features the head of a man in a space helmet surrounded by the brand’s name.

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BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB

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Under the captaincy of Chris Cowdrey, England lost heavily by 10 wickets and Cowdrey sustained an injury, leaving him unable to continue. Which right-handed batsman replaced him and went on to captain England in 34 Test Matches?

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Graham GOOCH

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The Kodiaq - spelled K-O-D-I-A-Q - is an SUV made by which Czech manufacturer? Now a subsidiary of Volkswagen, this company also makes the Octavia.

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SKODA

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The name of which American Football coach precedes ‘NFL’ in the title of a popular sports simulation video game series, first released in 1988?

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John MADDEN

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