Pete's 'Today In History' Quiz: Doctor Who

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Saturday, 8 August 2009

World Record Zombie Gathering

At the Big Chill Festival there was a gathering of 4026 zombies captured on film for the making of the movie "I Spit on Your Rave"! This is a world record and was adjudicated by the Guinness Book of Records (so it IS official and REAL!!). Only in deepest, darkest England could this happen - avoid Herefordshire if you're afraid of the undead!

Saturday's questions are: -

Writer Terry Nation was born today in 1930 and created which "Doctor Who" monsters?
What is the real name of U2 guitarist 'The Edge' (right) who was born today in 1961?
Which international tennis tournament began today in 1900 at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Mata Hari; 2. "Monster" ; 3. Idi Amin

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

My Favourite Food or Dessert

This Tuesday's Blogdumps theme is somewhat of a challenge for me..there's so much I could choose from! Could it be Steak and Kidney Pie or Battered Haddock, Chips and Mushy Peas or Braised Liver and Onions or Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding or...well you get the idea! After much deliberation, my favourite food is a fresh

Toasted Bacon Sandwich made by Jean at Bournville Lane Café (served with a Cup of Tea [No Milk!!] and some friendly banter with husband Derek)! Many a happy hour spent here discussing life and generally putting the world to rights!

Your Tuesday questions are: -

Which French fashion designer was born today in 1922 near Venice, Italy?
Jon Pertwee (right) was born today in 1919 and, after playing the third incarnation of "Doctor Who", went on to star as a scarecrow in which children's TV series?
What was sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company today in 1928?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Singapore; 2. "Shine"; 3. United Kingdom (R34)

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Tuesday, 12 May 2009

Jordan and Peter Andre Separate

After almost 6 months blogging, I've finally decided to bring some important news to you all. Jordan and Peter are splitting up! It's a sad day when a couple decide to go their separate ways, but it must be doubly difficult when it is played out in the full glare of the media spotlight. Still, I've not followed their careers and I'll offer no further comment...but for those of you who want to find out more there should be enough links...here...here...here...and here!

Your Tuesday teasers are: -

Which rock star married Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías today in 1971?
Actress and comedienne Catherine Tate (right) was born today in 1968 and played which character in "Doctor Who"?
Who was born today in 1970 in Canada and was the first left-handed golfer to win the US Masters?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Siam; 2. "The Phil Silvers Show"; 3. "White Christmas"

Monday, 13 April 2009

Home Sweet Home

Finally, back home, via the Fleur-de-Lys pub (below) in Lowsonford (although its not really a pub anymore. On Bank Holidays it is almost impossible to find a table as they are nearly always fully booked)! We have been known to get a taxi to Henley-in-Arden, once, when they'd run out of bread!!

Easter Monday questions for you: -

Where in India did British troops kill 379 and injure 1200 protesters today in 1919?
Best known for his worldwide hit "Mambo No 5", Lou Bega (below) was born today in 1975 in which European country?
Who was born today in 1951 and succeeded Tom Baker as "Doctor Who"?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Franklin D Roosevelt; 2. Vostock 1; 3. Mouse

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Sea Levels to Rise Faster

Copenhagen is the venue for 2,000 climate scientists to meet this week to discuss Global Warming. Apparently, sea levels are expected to rise by as much as 1 metre by the end of the century. However, I'm still not convinced that Man created this situation, nor am I convinced that we have the capability to stop it. Read the following piece about how the solar wind has dropped off (link here) and see how astronomical events could possibly be of far more significance than our puny efforts!

Your Wednesday questions are: -

What is the first name of media magnate Rupert Murdoch (below) who was born today in 1931?
What song did Bobby McFerrin (below), who was born today in 1950, take to No. 2 in 1988?
John Barrowman (below), who was born today in 1967 in Glasgow, plays which character in the TV series “Torchwood” and “Doctor Who”?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Sweden; 2. "Walker, Texas Ranger"; 3. Barry Sheene

Sunday, 1 March 2009

A Question of Genius (Part 2)

Today, I'm flying up to Glasgow to film "A Question of Genius", a new BBC daytime quiz show to be presented by Kirsty Wark. This is my first time on this type of programme, so wish me luck. I'm bound by confidentiality agreements, so I won't be able to reveal what happens until it's broadcast. Anyway, it should be fun, whatever the result. I'll be away for a couple of days, so this blog will be a bit curtailed.

Your teasers for the weekend are: -

In which Southern Hemisphere country did colour television transmissions begin today in 1975?
Singer Roger Daltrey was born today in 1944 and is a founder member of which rock band?
Born today in 1918, Roger Delgado was the first to play which “Doctor Who” villain?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Sweden; 2. "Ready, Set, Cook"; 3. Serbia (then Yugoslavia)

Sunday, 8 February 2009

Tornado in London

No...not that sort of tornado!! This is about the first new steam locomotive for almost 50 years to be built in Britain that has made it's maiden passenger carrying run to London from Darlington today.

Tornado has taken 19 years to build at a cost of £3 million. Who says that we in Britain are not at the forefront of technology!!

Today's questions are (and I've treated you to an extra teaser as it's Sunday!): -

What was the first novel published by John Grisham (right) who was born today in 1955?

Who was executed at Fotheringay Castle today in 1587?

Who was born today in 1944 and played Owen Newitt in "The Vicar of Dibley" and John Lumic, creator of the Cybermen in "Doctor Who"?

Which of Trinny and Susannah (below) is celebrating her 45th birthday today?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. 10 Downing Street (while the Cabinet was sitting); 2. Alan Shore; 3. All got Married

Sunday, 4 January 2009

A New Doctor Who

The cat is finally out of the bag; the new Doctor Who is to be played by Matt Smith. At 26 he'll be the youngest ever Doctor Who. Obviously something like this is great for we trivia buffs, but as a fan of Doctor Who myself it is also very interesting news.

I've not heard of Matt Smith so it will be fun to see how it works out with him as the Doctor. My only gripe (and it's a pretty minor one!) is that I long for the 'good old days' when the Doctor regenerated and you didn't know who it was going to be!

Here we go, more trivia: -

Dr William Grant was the first to surgically remove what successfully from a patient, today in 1885?

Who was born today in 1965 in Surrey (pictured right) and played the title role in the 1995 film “Sabrina”?

Which New Zealander led the first overland expedition to successfully reach the South Pole, since Captain Scott, today in 1958?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Leonardo da Vinci; 2. Britney Spears; 3. Alaska