Delaney’s Favorite British Things
Joe Wright directed this actress in “Pride and Prejudice“ and “Atonement”
Who is Keira Knightley?
“Jolly Holiday” and ”Feed the Birds”
What is Mary Poppins?
This king of the dark ages drew excalibur
Who is King Arthur?
A full English breakfast usually includes eggs, meat, pan seared veggies, and these (to put on your toast)
What are beans?
Both Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki won awards for their portrayal of her in “The Crown”
Who is Princess Diana?
Delaney’s favorite Austen novel follows this heroine, who plays matchmaker in Highbury
Who is Emma Woodhouse?
“Christmas is All Around Me” and “God Only Knows”
What is Love Actually?
Henry VIII broke from this to marry Anne Boleyn
What is the Catholic Church?
These small snacks are often served at high tea, and were a favorite of Queen Elizabeth
What are Finger Sandwiches?
He has been in six Shakespearean adaptations including “Hamlet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” Delaney thinks he needs to be stopped
This band formed in 1982. Delaney’s favorite songs are “Cemetery Gates” and “There is a Light that Never Goes Out”
Who are The Smiths?
“Murder on the Dance Floor” and ”Time to Pretend”
What is Saltburn?
She recently became the shortest serving PM in British history
Who is Liz Truss?
The name of this Christmas delicacy is misleading, as there is no meat in it
What is mincemeat/mince pie?
On the British version of this reality TV show, Gemma Collins famously said of constantly being filmed, ”I’m claustrophobic Darren!”
What is Big Brother?
Delaney’s favorite British novel begins, “I have just returned from a visit to my landlord - the solitary neighbor that I shall be troubled with”
What is Wuthering Heights?
“She” and “Ain’t no Sunshine”
What is Notting Hill?
This Roman general- soon to be emperor- was the first to invade the British Isles
Who is Julius Ceaser?
Toad in the hole consists of a sausage baked inside of this pudding, named after the northern region of its origin
What is Yorkshire Pudding?
He sang “if my best isn’t good enough then how could it be good enough for two?”
Who is George Michael?
The Doctor flies around in his Time Machine called the TARDIS, which stands for
What is Time And Relative Dimension In Space?
“Downtown” and “Happy House”
What is Last Night in Soho?
This war inspired Shakespearean plays and ”A Game of Thrones”
What is the War of the Roses?
Prue Leith’s recipe for this tiered meringue dessert includes coconut, kiwi, mango and pineapple
What is Pavlova?
Diane Morgan’s most famous character is this “historian,” who has had programs covering Britain, Science and Earth
Who is Philomena Cunk?