Sports
In August 2026, Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round exit at the US Open, losing to Mariano Navone. Which country does Djokovic represent?
Serbia
Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions in September 2026. Which Conservative leader faced him across the despatch box?
Kemi Badenoch
What two houses were involved in the wars of Roses?
The House of Lancaster, and the House of York
True or false: Billie Eilish's real name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell?
True
McDonald’s confirmed that its Monopoly promotion would not return in 2026. On the traditional UK Monopoly board, Mayfair is the most expensive property — but which property is the second most expensive?
Park Lane
Lionel Messi retired from international football in August 2026 after a record 207 appearances for Argentina. How many international goals did he score: 105, 115 or 125?
125
Who is the shortest-serving Prime Minister in UK history?
Liz Truss - 45 days
Which agreement was signed in a railway carriage in France and came into effect at 11:00 a.m. on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918?
Armistice of Compiegne (I will accept the WW1 Armistice)
Liam and Noel Gallagher attended the Venice Film Festival in September 2026 for the premiere of an Oasis reunion documentary. What is the title of the documentary, taken from the name of a 1996 Oasis single?
Don't Look Back in Anger
In Harry Potter, what is the spell used to unlock doors and locks?
Alohamora
On September 2026’s football transfer deadline day, Enzo Fernández completed a £125 million move to Manchester City from which Premier League club?
Chelsea
Which political ideology prioritises limited government and individual freedoms?
Liberalism
Which document forms a key part of the UK Constitution by limiting monarchic power in 1689?
The Bill of Rights
How is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye better known?
The Weeknd
What flag has a yellow and orange background, and a white dragon?
Bhutan
Before Antonelli's win at the Italian Grand Prix, how many years had it been since an Italian had this race?
60 years
True or false: no UK Prime Minister has ever been assassinated.
False, Spencer Perceval is the only Prime Minister who was assassinated in 1812.
King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron viewed the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in September 2026. Which English king is depicted being killed during the Battle of Hastings?
Harold II (Harold Godwinson)
Solána Imani Rowe performed with Kendrick Lamar on “All the Stars”. She is better known as what?
SZA
How many stars does the Australian Flag have?
Six
Lewis Hamilton holds the Fastest ever Formula One lap (in qualifying). What was the lap time in whole seconds?
84
Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced in September 2026 that he was standing down as an MP. Which London constituency had he represented since 2015?
Holborn and St Pancras
When was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
Which artist became the first female rapper to win Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards?
Lauryn Hill
Which UK city is Banksy from?
Bristol