Season 3 - Week 4 Flashcards
Played by Prunella Scales, what is the forename of Basil Fawlty’s wife in the television show Fawlty Towers? She is often found picking up the pieces after Basil causes a scene with the guests.
SYBIL
In June 2021, which team who play their home games at The Stoop won the English Premiership Rugby title for the second time after defeating reigning champions Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham?
HARLEQUINS
With a name meaning “pick me up” in Italian, which classic dessert consists of egg yolks whipped with mascarpone cheese and layered over coffee-soaked biscuits, topped with bitter cocoa powder?
TIRAMISU
In which 1988 comedy film does Eddie Murphy play multiple roles, including Crown Prince Akeem Joffer of the fictional nation of Zamunda, and Randy Watson, the lead singer of a soul band named Sexual Chocolate?
COMING TO AMERICA
Between 1963 and 1965, which band became the first act to have three consecutive UK Christmas Number One Singles? I Want to Hold Your Hand was the first of these songs.
The BEATLES
Wake of the Perdido Star, Justice for None and Escape from Andersonville: A Novel of the Civil War are all books written by which former United States Marine? This two-time Oscar-winning actor played a leading role in The Royal Tenenbaums.
Gene HACKMAN
Co-created by Hugo Blick, which mockumentary-style comedy starred Rob Brydon as a taxi driver recording his thoughts into a video camera after his wife leaves him for a work colleague? This show’s first series aired in the year 2000 on BBC Two.
MARION AND GEOFF
Released in 2021 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, which adventure shoot ‘em up game features the titular duo as they explore dimensional anomalies throughout space? Its name includes a subtitle which alludes to the dimensional tearing that occurs throughout the game.
RATCHET AND CLANK: RIFT APART (prompt on Ratchet and Clank)
Which Scottish golfer finished in second place in five Major tournaments between 1994 and ‘97, but never managed to claim any of those titles? Two of those losses were to his South African rival Ernie Els.
Colin MONTGOMERIE
Set in Hollywood during the silent cinema era, which 2011 film was the first French-produced film to win the Best Picture Academy Award? It was also the first winner to be shot in black and white since Schindler’s List.
The ARTIST
Which comedian’s eponymous Half Hour was a BBC radio comedy series that first aired between 1954 and ‘61, and was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson?
Tony HANCOCK
“Tell PC McGarry to get himself a mate /And arm themselves with CS gas, they’re gonna be out late” is a line from The Trumpton Riots, a song by which satirical rock band from Birkenhead? Their albums include CSI: Ambleside, Back in the DHSS and Trouble over Bridgwater.
HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT
Which Haitian rapper and singer, who first rose to fame as a member of the Fugees, had solo UK top ten hits with tracks including Gone till November, It Doesn’t Matter and Perfect Gentleman?
WYCLEF JEAN
In which 1999 comedy film does Eddie Murphy play the role of Kit Ramsey, a difficult actor who is filmed without his knowledge by Steve Martin’s title character, in order to star in the latter’s B-movie Chubby Rain?
BOWFINGER
What 2021 PlayStation 5 exclusive game, a third-person shooter developed by Housemarque, follows Selene on her quest to find the mysterious White Shadow? This title won Best Action Game at the 2021 Game Awards.
RETURNAL
First launched in 2002, which range of premium crisps, part of the Walkers brand, includes flavours such as Thai Sweet Chilli and Roasted Chicken & Thyme, as well as oriental crackers and flavoured poppadoms?
SENSATIONS
Played by Annette Crosbie, what is the forename of Victor Meldrew’s wife in the television series One Foot in the Grave? While she tries to maintain a degree of calmness on the show, she is often drawn into her husband’s various follies.
MARGARET
Which snooker player, nicknamed The Whirlwind, reached the final of the World Snooker Championship six times between 1984 and 1994, but has never won the title? He lost to Stephen Hendry on four of those occasions.
Jimmy WHITE
The Punto and the 500 are both models produced by which Italian car manufacturer?
FIAT
Which 2001 French film is a whimsical depiction of Parisian life through the eyes of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Tautou? It is the highest-grossing French-language film ever released in the US.
AMELIE
Which Harlequins fly-half kicked four conversions in the final of the 2021 Rugby Premiership play-offs, and finished the season as the overall leading points scorer? These performances earned him a starting place in the England side and late call-up to the British Lions.
Marcus SMITH
Originating in the 1970s at the now-defunct Hungry Monk restaurant in East Sussex, which dessert’s name includes a portmanteau word for two of its ingredients? The dish consists of a fruit served with whipped cream in a rich caramelized sauce on a biscuit base.
BANOFFEE Pie
Between 1996 and 1998, which band became the second act to have three consecutive UK Christmas Number One Singles? 2 Become 1 was the first of these songs.
The SPICE GIRLS
Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick is a 2010 book written by which actress, best known for her roles in 80s films such as The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles? In 2014 she also wrote a series of advice columns for The Guardian.
Molly RINGWALD
