Blockbusters

1 AL on the OW- What is the official march tune of the Royal Marines?

2 MC – In April 1906 who became the first female lecturer at the Sorbonne?

3 The TP of E – The first was the rivers turning to blood and the last the death of the first born. There were eight in between. How are they collectively known?

4 AR – What post is currently (2007) held by Martin Rees?

5 JC – Born in Birmingham in 1961 who is the author of the acclaimed novel The Rotter’s Club?

6 BB – In the world of sport what was named in 1839 after a captain with the first name of Martin?

7 PP – Who is the most famous fan of Pencaster Utd FC?

8 CS – Which vessel has a name that means short skirt?

9 WD – What is Penguin publishing company’s best ever selling novel?

10 B of M – What is the literal meaning of the word knickerbocker?

11 AC – Which chart topping singer was on the very first panel of Juke Box Jury?

12 The FC – Which government department was established in 1919 to protect Britain’s woodlands?

13 LG – In which newspaper are the awards of Victoria Crosses traditionally announced first?

14 ER – In 1982, who insured his taste buds for £250,000?

15 MF – What is the highest point in Yorkshire?

16 The O of the S – Which book was written in1859 by the grandson of Josiah Wedgewood?

17 C – What is the main ingredient of the food garnish doria?

18 CD – Who infamously held the title of Knight of the Order of the Inverted Dragon?

19 INAPB – In May 2007, a £5 Anya Hindmarch shopping bag sold out in days. What phrase was printed on the side of the bag?

20 EHLTB – The creation of which phrase is credited to a compere called Horace Lee Hogan, who first delivered the phrase to an audience in 1956?

Answers

1 A Life on the Ocean Wave

2 Marie Curie

3 The Ten Plagues of Egypt

4 Astronomer Royal

5 Jonathan Coe

6 Becher’s Brook

7 Postman Pat

8 Cutty Sark

9 Watership Down

10 Baker of marbles

11 Alma Cogan

12 The Forestry Commission

13 London Gazette

14 Egon Ronay

15 Mickle Fell

16 The Origin of the Species

17 Cucumber

18 Count Dracula

19 I’m Not A Plastic Bag

20 Elvis has left the building