Connection 1 :
- Which US state is known as The Golden State?California *1
In which country of the British Isles was Dawn French born, in 1957?Wales (in Holyhead) *2
In the song "Pearl's A Singer" she stands up when she... does what? Plays the piano *3
Rob Brydon appeared in the comedy series The Trip. Who is his co-star?Steve Coogan *4
On which river does Glasgow stand?The Clyde *5
Which member of the British Royal family was born on 15th Septemeber 1985?Prince Harry *6
Gerry & Margo were Tom & Barbara's neighbours in which sitcom?The Good Life *7
What is the connection?CLINT EASTWOOD
*1 - Elected Mayor of Carmel, California
*2 - Played the character Outlaw Josey Wales
*3 - He is a very accomplished pianist
*4 - Eastwood played title character Walt Coogan in Coogan's Bluff
*5 - Clyde was his orangutang in Every Which Way But Loose & Any Which Way You Can.
The Clyde being the main river, although Glasgow has other rivers running through it
*6 - He played Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry
*7 - He was 'The Good' in The Good The Bad & The Ugly
Connection 2 :
- Which colour ball is worth 4 points when potted correctly in a frame of snooker?Brown *1
Who rode his war-horse Copenhagen to victory in 1815?The Duke Of Wellington *2
What flavour tea, traditionally from China & flavoured with bergamot is, according to regular polls, Britain's 2nd most popular tea?Earl Grey *3
On TV advertising, Which dog was voiced by comedian Bob Mortimer?Churchill *4
Which actor played The Joker in the 2008 film "The Dark Knight"?Heath Ledger *5
At 404ft (123m), which Cathedral has the tallest church spire in the UK?Salisbury *6
Which singer's biggest hits were "In The Midnight Hour" & "Mustang Sally"?Wilson Pickett *7
What is the connection?UK PRIME MINISTERS
*1 - Gordon brown 2007-2010
*2 - Arthur Welsley
*3 - Charles Grey 1830-1834
*4 - Winston Curchill 1940-1945 & 1951-1955
*5 - Edward Heath 1970-1974
*6 - Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, the 3rd Marquess Of Salisbury 1885-1886, 1886-1892 & 1895-1902
*7 - Harold Wilson 1964-1970 & 1974-1976
Connection 3 :
- By what name is The Collegiate Church of St. Peter better known?Westminster Abbey
Which is missing from this list : rope, spanner, candlestick, lead piping, dagger?Revolver
Who connects Air Force One, Firewall, Star Wars, Clear & Present Danger and Anchorman 2?Harrison Ford
By what name is Piper Nigrum better known?Black Pepper
Who is the only person to have had No 1 singles as a soloist, part of a duet, a trio, a quartet & a chartity ensemble?Paul McCartney
Yarlington Mill, Dabinet, Crimson King, Cap Of Liberty are all types of what? (Cider) Apple *1
What nationality was former Manchester Utd. player and manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Norwegian *2
What is the connection?THE BEATLES
Answers refer to the albums Abbey Road, Revolver, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and their own Apple record label, plus members George Harrison and Paul McCartney
*1 - Although 'apple' is a correct answer, they are apples specifically used to brew cider
*2 - Norwegian Wood was a track on Rubber Soul
Connection 4 :
- Helen Mirren won an Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actress in 2007 for her portrayal of who?HM Queen Elizabeth II
What soul song was a hit for Bob & Earl in 1969 and The Rolling Stones in 1986?Harlem Shuffle
What is the only piece on a chess board that cannot be removed?King *1
What is the name of the character played by John Barrowman in Torchwood?Capt. Jack Harkness
What jubilee anniversary did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?Diamond
What number 1 single began with the lyric "Once I had a love and it was a gas"?Heart Of Glass
Which character did Jack Nicholson play in the 1989 film Batman?The Joker
In the US, what 3 letter word is given to a golfing Hole-in-one?Ace *1
What character did Humphrey Bogart play in the 1941 film The Maltese Falcon?Sam Spade
What is the connection?PLAYING CARDS
*1 - Once the King is 'taken' the game is over.
Connection 5 : Name The Year :
- Which comedian, who died in the mystery year, was the subject of the 1999 film "Man On The Moon"?Andy Kaufmann
In this year's Olympic Games, Torville & Dean scored a maximum of 12 perfect 6.0 scores, skating to which piece of music?(Maurice Revel's) Bolero *1
Which film won Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Actress (Shirley McLean), Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson) & Adapted Screenplay at the mystery year's Academy Awards? (it was also nominated in 6 other catagories)
Terms Of Endearment
Born in September of the mystery year, which member of the Royal Family became a Second Lieutenant in the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals) in April 2006?Prince Harry
Born in this year, which singer released the 2008 album "Rockferry"?Duffy
Died on August 5th of this year, who was the only man to marry Elizabeth Taylor twice?Richard Burton *10
Name the year.1984
*1 - It was to an edited version of Bolero as Olympic rules state that music has to be a specific length
Connection 6 :
- What connects : Arsenal winger Alex Ollade-Chamberlain, Karen Carpenter, Jamie Oliver, goalkeeper Petr Cech, Marvin Gaye, Norman Wisdom, Stevie Wonder, Bill Cosby, dj Ken Bruce, 'Pub Landlord' Al Murray,
singer James Brown and Fred Astaire?They are all drummers
What bird released by Noah after the flood to find land, returned with an olive branch and has subsequently become a symbol of peace?Dove
What nationality (by birth) is the actor who starred in the films "Cyrano De Bergerac" "Green Card" "1492 : Conquest Of Paradise" & "My Father The Hero" ?French
Having the atomic number of 79, Au is the chemical symbol for what precious metal?Gold
Barnacle, Canada, Brent, Egyptian , Pink-footed and White-fronted are all types of what?Geese
What is the official nickname of the football league team who play their home matches at The Liberty Stadium? the Swans
In UK politics, in relation to Parliament, The Upper Chamber is more commonly known by what name? The House Of Lords
In the original UK version of Cluedo, what is missing from this list of murder weapons : Revolver, dagger, rope, spanner, candlestick? Lead Piping
Which character who first appeared as a sports reporter on radio in On The Hour and on TV in The Day Today & then went on to star in his own TV series as a DJ and chat show host?Alan Partridge
What is the connection?The 12 days Of Christmas