Season 4 - Week 9 - T2-19 Final

Question 1

The FIFA 09 soundtrack featured an array of excellent music. One song that appeared was Mercy, a single by which Welsh singer taken from her debut album Rockferry?

Answer 1

DUFFY

Question 2

Since 1993, Channel 4 have broadcast an Alternative Message on Christmas Day to rival the monarch’s traditional broadcast on the BBC. In 2018, the annual message was delivered by which actor whose daughter appeared on that year’s series of Love Island? During the message, he suggested everybody should have a hero to look up to, describing Harold Pinter as his mentor.

Answer 2

Danny DYER

Question 3

In The Simpsons Movie, which blue mouse, star of a show-within-a-show, is
hailed as a hero for becoming the first mouse to visit the moon? He is subsequently elected President, with Hillary Clinton serving as his Vice President.

Answer 3

ITCHY

Question 4

In 2019, which Kenyan athlete became the first man to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon? Although this did not count as a world record due to the circumstances in which it was run, this athlete has twice broken the official world record, most recently in Berlin last month.

Answer 4

Eliud KIPCHOGE

Question 5

Which 2007 animated film, directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi, tells the story of a rebellious girl growing up during the Iranian revolution? Based on a graphic novel of the same name, it was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2008 Oscars, losing to Ratatouille.

Answer 5

PERSEPOLIS

Question 6

On which specific day of the year is Star Wars Day? This date is a play on words of a very famous quote in the film series

Answer 6

MAY 4TH

Question 7

Developed by Namco, which popular series of light gun arcade games began in 1995 and has spawned four sequels to date? The series introduced an innovative system wherein the secret agent character will only leave cover if the player presses down on a foot pedal.

Answer 7

TIME CRISIS

Question 8

In 1978, Elaine Paige rose to fame when she took the leading role in the original West End production of which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? In 1996, Madonna won a Golden Globe for her performance in a film adaptation of this show.

Answer 8

EVITA

Question 9

Which American singer-songwriter has been nicknamed the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll’? She rose to fame with Fleetwood Mac and went on to have success as a solo artist, including with the songs Rooms on Fire and Edge of Seventeen.

Answer 9

Stevie NICKS

Question 10

Which midfielder scored the winning penalty for Czechoslovakia in the final of the 1976 UEFA European Football Championships? His name is now used
to describe any penalty that is chipped down the centre of the goal.

Answer 10

Antonin PANENKA

Question 11

In July 2022, which high-street bakery chain opened a new flagship branch at
Leicester Square in London’s West End? Originating in the north-east, popular items sold by this bakery include steak bakes and vegan sausage rolls.

Answer 11

GREGGS

Question 12

Dying in July 2022, which American actor received his only Academy Award nomination for playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather?

Answer 12

James CAAN

Question 13

As of 2021, what is the biggest selling brand of mineral water in the UK? This
company sells sparkling water in a green bottle and still water in a clear bottle with a purple lid, both of which are produced at its factory in Perth and Kinross.

Answer 13

HIGHLAND SPRING

Question 14

In 2021, which American athlete broke the 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 51.90 seconds? She has since broken her own record a further three times, and ran under 51 seconds at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Answer 14

Sydney McLAUGHLIN

Question 15

In 1981, Elaine Paige originated the role of Grizabella in which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? This character sings Memory, one of the show’s most popular songs, and was played by Jennifer Hudson in the notorious 2019 film adaptation of this show.

Answer 15

CATS

Question 16

Which racecourse in Liverpool hosts the Grand National?

Answer 16

AINTREE

Question 17

Also appearing on the FIFA 09 soundtrack was Kids, a song by which American indie band whose other hits include Time to Pretend?

Answer 17

MGMT

Question 18

Nicknamed the ‘Queen of Funk’, which American singer’s career began in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the band Rufus?

Answer 18

Chaka KHAN

Question 19

The Queen Vic is a fictional pub in which BBC soap opera? Its past landlords have included Den and Angie Watts, Peggy Mitchell and Alfie Moon.

Answer 19

EASTENDERS

Question 20

Which Czech midfielder won the Ballon D’Or in 2003 as the best footballer in
Europe? He won Serie A titles with both Juventus and Lazio and, whilst playing for the latter, scored the last ever winning goal in the UEFA Cup Winners Cup.

Answer 20

Pavel NEDVED

Question 21

In 2012, which Australian comedian delivered Channel 4’s Alternative
Christmas Message? This host of The Last Leg is known for using his artificial
right foot as part of his performances, and his message focused on the positive reception to that year’s Paralympic Games in London.

Answer 21

Adam HILLS

Question 22

Which fictional US President featured in the TV series The West Wing and shares his name with a real-life signatory of the US Declaration of Independence?

Answer 22

Josiah ‘Jed’ BARTLET

Question 23

In which 2003 animated film, directed by Sylvain Chomet, do a trio of elderly musical sisters help a woman and her dog search for her missing grandson, a cyclist who has been kidnapped during the Tour de France? It was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2004 Oscars, losing to Finding Nemo.

Answer 23

BELLEVILLE RENDEZVOUS (accept
The TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE, Les
TRIPLETTES DE BELLEVILLE)

Question 24

First celebrated in 2016, Nintendo have decreed that March 10th is the official day of which of their characters?

Answer 24

MARIO

Question 25

Which Czech midfielder moved to Liverpool in August 1996? Known for his
powerful left foot, this player scored for the Czech Republic in the final of Euro ‘96 and spent seven seasons at Liverpool before moving on to Portsmouth and then Aston Villa.

Answer 25

Patrick BERGER

Question 26

Which racecourse in Surrey is the host of the Derby?

Answer 26

EPSOM

Question 27

Developed by Sega, in which popular series of light gun arcade games must
secret agents battle through groups of zombies that have been created by a
reclusive scientist? The series began in 1996, spawned five sequels and, alongside Resident Evil, is credited with re-popularising the zombie genre across wider popular culture.

Answer 27

HOUSE OF THE DEAD

Question 28

Located on Swiss Court just off Leicester Square is a store devoted to which brick-based toy? It has been the subject of two animated movies, numerous video games and several theme parks, including ones in Denmark and the English town of Windsor.

Answer 28

LEGO

Question 29

Which brand of mineral water did Coca-Cola release to the UK market in 2004? The launch proved disastrous after it was revealed that the company simply treated and then bottled mains water from its factory in Sidcup. However, the brand is still widely sold in the Americas.

Answer 29

DASANI

Question 30

The final episode in the initial run of Dallas saw an alternate universe where J.R. Ewing was never born. In this universe, which character, the archnemesis of Ewing, is depicted as the President?

Answer 30

CLIFF BARNES (Accept either underlined part)

Question 31

Also appearing on the FIFA 09 soundtrack was the song Black and Gold, the only UK top 40 hit for which Australian singer?

Answer 31

Sam SPARRO

Question 32

Which 2013 animated film, directed by Isao Takahata, tells the story of a tiny baby discovered inside a stalk of bamboo, who rapidly grows into a young woman? It was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2015 Oscars, losing to Big Hero 6; an English-language redubbing of the film featured Chloe Grace Moretz in its title role.

Answer 32

The Tale of the PRINCESS KAGUYA

Question 33

Dying in May this year, which American actor starred in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 film Goodfellas, where he played main character Henry Hill?

Answer 33

Ray LIOTTA

Question 34

Elaine Paige received the last of her five Olivier Award nominations in 1996, when she starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of which 1950 Billy Wilder film? It tells the story of a screenwriter who becomes drawn into the life of delusional former silent movie star Norma Desmond.

Answer 34

SUNSET BOULEVARD

Question 35

The Rover’s Return is a fictional pub in which ITV soap opera? Its past landlords have included Jack and Annie Walker, Bet Lynch and Liz McDonald.

Answer 35

CORONATION STREET (accept CORRIE)

Question 36

In 2009, the Alternative Christmas Message was delivered by which TV presenter and former model, who had come to public attention following her recovery from a life-changing acid attack? In 2011, she became the first person to deliver the annual message twice, when she was one of four people who spoke on the subject of diversity.

Answer 36

Katie PIPER

Question 37

Leicester Square is also home to two Luxe branches of which cinema chain, the largest in the UK and Europe? Founded in 1928 by Oscar Deutsch - whose initials form the first two letters of its name - it is currently owned by the AMC Theatres group

Answer 37

ODEON

Question 38

First observed in 1995, which holiday, dedicated to a particular type of seafarer, was created by John Baur (also known as Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (also known as Cap’n Slappy)?

Answer 38

Talk Like a PIRATE Day

Question 39

The Woolpack is a fictional pub in which ITV soap opera? Its past landlords have included Amos Brearly, Diane Sugden and Charity Dingle.

Answer 39

EMMERDALE

Question 40

As a warning against the dangers of fake news, the 2020 Alternative Christmas Message was delivered by a deepfake version of the Queen who, at one point, made a recording of herself dancing on a desk to share on Tik Tok. Which actor and impressionist, who also portrays the Queen in the revamped Spitting Image series, played the part of Her Majesty?

Answer 40

Debra STEPHENSON

Question 41

Developed by Konami, which series of light gun arcade games began in 1999 and sees the player take the role of a sniper during a series of terrorist incidents? Instead of a standard movable light gun, players use a mounted rifle to eliminate targets on the screen.

Answer 41

SILENT SCOPE

Question 42

Dying in July this year, which American actor, playing caporegime Paulie Cicero, the boss of Ray Liotta’s character Henry Hill in Goodfellas? His daughter won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in a Woody Allen movie.

Answer 42

Paul SORVINO

Question 43

Which Swedish athlete first broke the pole vault world record in 2020, clearing a height of 6.17 metres? He has since broken his own world record a further four times, most recently at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Answer 43

Armand ‘Mondo’ DUPLANTIS

Question 44

In the TV show South Park, which regular character, who began the show as a primary school teacher, spent four seasons as President of the USA? With
Caitlyn Jenner as his running mate, he defeated Hillary Clinton to become President, before returning to his teaching job after losing to Joe Biden.

Answer 44

Herbert GARRISON

Question 45

Which Morpeth-based mineral water company, named for a historic religious
institution near to the water’s source, was purchased by Coca-Cola in 2008? Coca-Cola opted to market this brand in the UK instead of resurrecting the Dasani name

Answer 45

ABBEY WELL

Question 46

Many performers have been nicknamed the ‘Queen of Hip Hop’. Which American performer’s claim to this title centres around her hugely successful debut solo album The Miseducation of… <this> and her time with The Fugees?</this>

Answer 46

Lauryn HILL

Question 47

Another song that appeared on the FIFA 09 soundtrack was the song Untouched, which was released by which Australian twin sister duo?

Answer 47

The VERONICAS

Question 48

Which racecourse in Gloucestershire hosts a namesake Gold Cup at a festival of racing held each March?

Answer 48

CHELTENHAM

Question 49

In which 2014 animated film does Ben, a young Irish boy, discover his sister Saoirse [SARE-shuh] can turn into a seal, leading them on an epic journey into the fairy realm? It is one of three films that have earned Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations for director Tomm Moore, alongside The Secret of Kells and Wolfwalkers.

Answer 49

SONG OF THE SEA

Question 50

Which American gained the nickname the ‘Queen of Heavy Metal’ during her solo career in the 1980s? She rose to prominence as the lead guitarist for the
Runaways, alongside performers like Joan Jett and Jackie Fox.

Answer 50

Lita FORD

Question 51

Which actor, who died in July this year, played Tony Stacks in Goodfellas? His other major role was on TV, playing mobster Paulie Walnuts in The Sopranos.

Answer 51

Tony SIROCO

Question 52

The Waterhole was a fictional pub in which Australian soap opera, broadcast on Channel 5 in the UK from 2008 until its 2022 cancellation? Landlords have included Madge Bishop, Lou Carpenter and Paul Robinson.

Answer 52

NEIGHBOURS

Question 53

In 1989, Elaine Paige co-produced and starred as Reno Sweeney in a West End adaptation of which Cole Porter musical? Set on board a cruise ship, the show’s big songs include You’re the Top and I Get a Kick out of You.

Answer 53

ANYTHING GOES

Question 54

Which Czech midfielder is best known for a scooped goal he scored against Portugal at Villa Park in the quarter finals of Euro ‘96? He moved to Manchester United the same summer, although found his game time limited by the emerging talent of David Beckham.

Answer 54

Karel POBORSKY

Question 55

Leicester Square is also home to a store dedicated to which brand of confectionery, which consists of multicoloured chocolate or peanut-filled
sweets surrounded by a crunchy shell? The brand is well-known for the tagline “melts in your mouth, not in your hand”.

Answer 55

M&Ms

Question 56

Which day was first celebrated on 25 May, 2001, two weeks after the death of author Douglas Adams? Fans of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy books always carry the titular item on this day.

Answer 56

TOWEL Day

Question 57

Which racecourse in South Yorkshire is the host of the St Leger?

Answer 57

DONCASTER

Question 58

In 2014, Coca-Cola invested £3.5 million into Abbey Well’s Morpeth site ahead of the launch of which brand of mineral water? This brand was rolled out under the Glacéau label and comes in a clear bottle with a blue raindrop on the front.

Answer 58

Glacéau SMARTwater

Question 59

Developed by Namco, which popular series of light gun arcade games began
in 1994 and focuses on a series of largely non-violent shooting challenges? Players move through stages with names such as Intelligence, Speed, and Accuracy, gaining points for fulfilling the goals of each challenge but losing lives for mistakes such as shooting a bomb.

Answer 59

POINT BLANK (Accept GUN BULLET or GUNVARI)

Question 60

Which Norwegian athlete currently holds the world record for the men’s 400 metres hurdles? He first broke the world record in July 2021, and then did it again a month later when he ran a time of 45.94 seconds.

Answer 60

Karsten WARHOLM