Literature and cinema
This actor played Sherlock Holmes in the new BBC series
Benedict Cumberbatch
This is the first word Adele sings in her hit, making it a very memorable opening.
Hello
When can you hear carol singing?
25 December
What countries share land borders with England?
Wales and Scotland
Who was the longest reigning monarch in British history?
Elizabeth 2
Who was Willie Wonka?
The owner of a chocolate factory
What is the color of Ed Sheeran’s hair?
red
Name the saint after whom the holiday and the starfish are named.
Patrick
What river are the oldest Universities of Oxford and Cambridge situated on?
The Thames
The monarch who created the Anglican Church, but is mostly known for having 6 wives.
Henry 8
This is the shape of Harry Potter`s scar
lightning bolt
How many people does the rock-group «Coldplay» consist of?
5 members
What do Russian Maslennitsa and Guy Fawkes’ Night in Britain have in common?
burning an effigy
«Don't carry coals to Newcastle». What is the Russian equivalent for this English proverb?
В Тулу со своим самоваром не ездят.
Who made lion the national symbol of England?
Richard the Lionheart