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The 1960s
100

From which animal does the meat mutton come?

Sheep

100

According to the lyrics of a popular song, what bird is supposed to sing in Berkley Square?

Nightingale

100

The Ashes is competed for in cricket by which two teams?

England and Australia

100

How many letters are there in the "Countdown" conundrum?

Nine

100

In which castle was Prince Charles invested as Prince of Wales in 1969?

Caernarfon

200

What do the Americans call an aubergine?

Eggplant

200

What was the World's first supersonic passenger airliner?

Concorde

200

In which British city would you find the Headingley cricket ground?

Leeds

200

Which show featured Dusty Bin?

3-2-1

200

What became Britain's first pirate radio station when it began broadcasting in March 1964?

Radio Caroline

300

In what part of London did the dish of Jellied Eels originate?

East End

300

How many pints are there in Two Quarts?

Four

300

In a game of snooker how many points are awarded for potting the black ball?

Seven

300

Who was the original presenter of "University Challenge"?

Bamber Gascoigne

300

Released in October 1962, which was the first single by The Beatles?

Love Me Do

400

What type of foodstuff is Bel Paese?

Cheese (Italian)

400

Which animal's name literally means "River Horse"?

Hippopotamus

400

Who were the original Premier Football League sponsors?

Carling

400

Who loaded the cross bows in "The Golden Shot"?

Bernie the Bolt

400

What was banned on British TV screens on August 1st 1965?

Cigarette advertising

500

What is the name given to the white of an egg?

Albumen

500

What is another name for the Mountain ash?

The Rowan

500

In a game of cricket what term is used when a batsman fails to score?

A Duck

500

Who were the team captains on "Give Us a Clue"?

Lionel Blair and Una Stubbs

500

Which song gave the United Kingdom their first Eurovision Song Contest win?

"Puppet on a String" by Sandie Shaw

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