Dorothy’s Quiz Local 1. Catherine Cookson books are widely read all over the world. How many books did she write? 2. What were Cookson’s other pen names? 3. a)The Likely Lads was a comedy set in the north east. When was it rst broadcast? 4. b) Can you name the Likely Lads? 5. Greggs (the bakery) has more outlets than McDonalds. When did their rst shop in Gosforth open? 1951, 1961 or 1971 ? 6. Can you name the two bridges over the Tyne which move - and when were they opened? 7. Which TV personality and quiz host was born in Rothbury in 1970? 8. Northumberland is home to the largest number of castles in the UK. How many? 9. Where were Jackie and Bobby Charlton and Jackie Milburn born? 10. How many bridges are there over the Tyne in the Tyneside area? 11. When did the redeveloped Alnwick Gardens reopen to the public? Gardening 1. What will be unusual about the Chelsea Flower Show this year? 2. What is another name for the Snapdragon ower? 3. What are Crème de Casis, Happy Buttery and American Dawn? Bible 1. How many Psalms are there in the Bible? 2. What is the 4th book of the Bible (OT) 3. How many disciples of Jesus were there? TV 1. Who wrote the books on which the TV series Endeavour and Morse are based? 2. Who play the title role of Endeavour? 3. When was the rst episode of Doctor Who, and who played the Doctor? 4. Does Lia Kudrow play Monica, Rachel, or Phoebe in Friends? 5. Who won the Great British Bake Off 2020? Films 1. In the Paddington stories, what was the name of the family who adopted the bear? 2. Who played Alan Turing in the 2011 lm, Codebreaker? Pop 1. Which One Direction singer sings Watermelon Sugar? 2. Who sings Dark Horse? Katy Perry or Taylor Swift. Geography/History 1. In which war did the Battle of Gettysburg take place? For extra points- give the date! LIVErNEWS Issue 74 ~
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