Smell of greasepaint
By what name are the awards for excellence in Broadway theatre commonly known?
Tonys
1980s
Do They Know It’s Christmas? (Band Aid)
What is the name of the character who appears in most Catchphrases?
Mr Chips
Renaissance
French
What is the highest point in England
Scafell Pike
Which musical is the song You’ll Never Walk Alone from?
Carousel
1990s
Candle In The Wind 1997 / Something About The Way You Look Tonight (Elton John)
Which current Egghead was the first winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Judith Keppel
Metropolis
Greek
What bird was called a Russet, in Old English?
Robin
Which is the longest running West End show?
The Mousetrap (1952)
1970s
Mull Of Kintyre / Girlschool (Paul McCartney & Wings)
Who was the next presenter of Countdown after Richard Whitely’s passing?
Des Lynam
Tofu
Chinese
What unhealthy substance is found in cherry pips and peach stones?
Cyanide
Which theatre has staged the most Royal Variety Performances?
London Palladium (43)
2010s
Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)
Which Oxford College holds the most University Challenge wins?
Magdelan (4)
Ombudsman
Swedish
Which Roman Road links Exeter and Lincoln?
Fosse Way
The name of what form of theatre translates as a dancer who acts all the parts?
Pantomime
2000s
Evergreen / Anything Is Possible (Will Young)
What is the longest continuously running quiz show on UK tv?
A Question Of Sport (1968)
Glitch
Yiddish
Constable’s painting “The Hay Wain” shows which Suffolk river?
Stour