Q:1. SHOWBIZ: Actor Roger Moore received an award in the 1999
New Years Honours List. It was a CBE. What do the letters CBE stand for?[A]
Commander of the British Empire.
Q:2. SHOWBIZ: Which BBC TV chat show maestro, was quoted in early
1999 as saying of the Queen: "She is the head of a dysfunctional family,
if she lived on a estate in Sheffield - she would probably be put into
Council care" [A] Michael Parkinson.
Q:3. SHOWBIZ: On which UK TV quiz show, did two contestants win
the record amount of £125,000 each - in January 1999? [A] Who Wants
To Be A Millionaire.
Q:4. SHOWBIZ: Which veteran Hong Kong martial arts expert, stars
in the 1999 blockbuster film "Rush Hour"? [A] Jackie Chan.
Q:5. SHOWBIZ: What is the title link between an ABBA single,
and a 1999 TV comedy series, starring Kathy Burke and James Dreyfuss? [A]
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.
Q:6. SHOWBIZ: The sci-fi comedy series "Red Dwarf", is back on
BBC2 screens on February 18th 1999, with a new series. Will it be its 6th,
7th or 8th series? [A] 8th.
Q:7. SHOWBIZ: which actress, star of such TV classics as"Absolutely
Fabulous", said in February 1999, "I quite fancy playing the part of James
Bond"? [A] Joanna Lumley.
Q:8. SHOWBIZ: TV news reader Trevor McDonald, revealed in February
1999 that his real first name is Jonathan. Is that True or False? [A] False.
Its George.
Q:9. SHOWBIZ: Name the actor who died in mid February 1999, who
used to play Alf Roberts in "Coronation Street"? [A] Brian Moseley.
Q:10. SHOWBIZ: One of the "Teletubbies" was branded as being
a gay icon, by a US Christian leader in February 1999. Which "Teletubby"
did he point the finger at? [A] Tinky Winky.
Q:11. SHOWBIZ: "They say an actor is only as good as their parts,
well my parts have done me pretty well darlin''". From which Eastenders
soap actress, did that quote come from, in February 1999? [A] Barbara Windsor.
Q:12. SHOWBIZ: Actor Nick Berry came to prominence, and made
his name, in which TV soap? [A] Eastenders.
Q:13. SHOWBIZ: Which two female TV hosts were in the news in
February 1999, over allegations of promoting fake guests on their "confessions"
type shows? [A] Vanessa and Trisha.
Q:14. SHOWBIZ: Star of "The Full Monty", "Trainspotting" and
"Hamish McBeth", who got an OBE from the Queen in February 1999? [A] Robert
Carlyle.
Q:15. SHOWBIZ: Robbie Williams collected five awards at the 1999
Brit Awards. True or False? [A] False. He got three.
Q:16. SHOWBIZ: A 23 year old TV show on BBC2, is being axed in
1999. Its about sheepdog show trials. What is the title of that long running
show? [A] "One Man And His Dog".
Q:17. SHOWBIZ: Star of such TV comedy series as "Oh Brother"
and "All Gas And Gaiters", Which 68 year old actor died in February 1999?
[A] Derek Nimmo.
Q:18. SHOWBIZ: On general release in the cinema in 1999, is a
film about a musician who dies and comes back in the body of a snowman.
Its called "Jack Frost". Which actor plays the said part? [A] Michael Keaton.
Q:19. SHOWBIZ: Which famed Los Angeles based show, a TV series
based around body beautiful lifeguards, May be moved on location to the
beaches of Australia, in 1999? [A] Baywatch.
Q:20. SHOWBIZ: A well known 53 year old actress, singer and comedienne,
known as "The Divine Miss M", signed up for a new TV comedy series in 1999.
Who is "The Divine Miss M"? [A] Bette Midler.
Q:21. SHOWBIZ: In a special edition of Dr. Who for the 1999 Comic
Relief fund, Dr. Who is played by which British rubber faced comedy actor
and comedian? [A] Rowan Atkinson.
Q:22. SHOWBIZ: Which 1999 BBC series, is situated in the holiday
resort of Liminaki? [A]Sunburn.
Q:23. SHOWBIZ: In the 1999 series of BBC drama "Harbour Lights",
which TV heartthrob plays harbour master Mike Nicholls? [A] Nick Berry.
Q:24. SHOWBIZ: During 1999, Craig Charles and Philippa Forrester,
were presenting which BBC2 series, involving duels between automatons?
[A] Robot Wars.
Q:25. SHOWBIZ: As at March 1999, actor Antonio Banderas is married
to actress Melanie Griffiths. True or False? [A] True.
Q:26. SHOWBIZ: Stanley Kubrik died in March 1999, he was well
respected as a prominent figure in which sphere of the showbiz world? [A]
Film Director.
Q:27. SHOWBIZ: Channel Four program "Sounds Of The Suburbs",
presented by either Tony Blackburn - or John Peel, in 1999. Which one?
[A] John Peel.
Q:28. SHOWBIZ: The 1999 comedy chat show "So Graham Norton",
is hosted by which camp comedian? [A] Graham Norton!
Q:29. SHOWBIZ: If you had phoned 0345 460 460 on Friday 12th
March, Which TV program would you have got through to? [A] Comic Relief.
Q:30. SHOWBIZ: The 1999 film release, "Dirty Talking About A
Deal", is a production from the Rocket Pictures company. Which singer songwriter
is a founding influence behind that company? [A] Elton John.
Q:31. SHOWBIZ:While fixing his TV aerial in March 1999, Emu's
partner fell through the glass roof and died. Who are we talking about?
[A] Rod Hull - Emu's puppeteer.
Q:32. SHOWBIZ:In 1999, the team captains are Sean Hughes and
Phil Jupitus, and it is hosted by Mark Lamarr. What is the four worded
title, of this offbeat comedy TV quiz show? [A] Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
Q:33. SHOWBIZ:In 1999, a famous former Blue Peter presenter from
the 1970s, returns to TV to present the animal show "Mad About Pets". His
name please. [A] John Noakes.
Q:34. SHOWBIZ: According to the Mail newspaper on March 25 1999,
Noel Gallagher's actress wife Patsy Kensit, is expecting a baby in October.
Is that statement True or False? [A] False. She is Liam's wife, not Noel's.
Q:35. SHOWBIZ: On which UK terrestrial TV channel, would you
have seen the controversial 1999 series, "Queer As Folk"? [A] Channel Four.
Q:36. SHOWBIZ: Name the Channel Four "Big Breakfast" beautiful
19 year old presenter, who reportedly turned down a 1999 offer, by a national
newspaper, to show her breasts to its readers - for £250,000? [A]
Kelly Brook.
Q:37. SHOWBIZ: The first edition of BBC TV's "Film 99", was hosted
by presenter and host, Jonathan Ross. True or False? [A] True.
Q:38. SHOWBIZ: Which top UK comedian, did a early 1999 TV stand-up
comedy series, titled "Back To The Front"? [A] Jasper Carrott.
Q:39. SHOWBIZ: Which cheeky faced veteran Yorkshire black comedian,
received an OBE from the Queen, in March 1999? [A] Charlie Williams.
Q:40. SHOWBIZ: In March 1999, it was reported that the actor
who starred as the canny detective, in the classic 1980s cop drama "Bergerac",
was going to revive the TV series with new plot lines. What is his name?
[A] John Nettles.
Q:41. SHOWBIZ: In a March 1999 BBC TV poll, fans voted their
favourite episode as being "Everlasting Love (part 2)". Which drama does
that episode come from? [A] Casualty.
Q:42. SHOWBIZ: ITN "News At Ten", ceased broadcasting in early
1999. Did it first start broadcasting in 1967, 1968 or 1969? [A] 1967.
Q:43. SHOWBIZ: He hosted "Animal Magic", from 1962 to 1984, and
had to abandon plans for a Summer 1999 TV comeback - because of ill health.
Name this octogenarian. [A] Johnny Morris.
Q:44. SHOWBIZ: Which "Coronation Street" soap star, who plays
the character Ken Barlow, was declared bankrupt in April 1999? [A] Bill
Roache.
Q:45. SHOWBIZ: Finish the title of a 1999 TV series hosted by
Steve Penk. "Would I Lie .....". [A] To You.
Q:46. SHOWBIZ: Actor Tom Arnold filed for divorce in March 1999,
from his second wife Lynn Champnella. Which comedienne was his first wife?
[A] Roseanne (Barr).
Q:47. SHOWBIZ: He plays a "hardman" in TV soap Eastenders, and
he signed a £1.2 million deal with ITV in March 1999. Name this actor.
[A] Ross Kemp.
Q:48. SHOWBIZ: Actress Elizabeth Taylor said at the 1999 BAFTA
ceremony, "I haven't been to Britain for several years, because I couldn't
bring my pet "Sugar", because of the quarantine laws". What sort of animal
is Sugar? [A] A dog.
Q:49. SHOWBIZ: Name the well liked BBC "Crimewatch", TV presenter,
who sadly died on 26th April 1999, after a brutal attack on her outside
her house? [A] Jill Dando.
Q:50. SHOWBIZ: Finish the title of the film comedy, leading the
MTV Movie Awards in April 1999, "There's Something ..."? [A] ... About
Mary.
Q:51. SHOWBIZ: Five alleged imposter cuddly toys, based on cartoon
characters from TV series "South Park", were the subject of a April 1999
court case. Which country is allegedly making these cheap imitations? [A]
China.
Q:52. SHOWBIZ: After 32 years with BBC News, which 53 year old
newscaster - first name Martyn - handed in his notice, in April 1999? [A]
Martyn Lewis.
Q:53. SHOWBIZ: The 1999 film "Ten Things I Hate About You", is
a rehash on a film plot about the Shakespearean play "Much Ado About Nothing".
Is that True or False? [A] False. Its based on The Taming Of The Shrew.
Q:54. SHOWBIZ: Which 'Baywatch babe', had her breast implants
removed in April 1999? [A] Pamela Anderson.
Q:55. SHOWBIZ: Which English footballer turned actor, stars opposite
Nicolas Cage, in a 1999 Hollywood thriller titled "Gone In 60 Seconds"?
[A] Vinnie Jones.
Q:56. SHOWBIZ: A new BBC TV comedy series in 1999, set in pre-revolutionary
France in the court of Louis XVI, titled "Let Them Eat Cake", stars which
well known British female comedy duo? [A] Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
Q:57. SHOWBIZ: Which well known British hell-raising actor, noted
for his heavy drinking binges and brawling, died aged 61, on May 2 1999?
[A] Oliver Reed.
Q:58. SHOWBIZ: In 1999, which outgoing Frenchman hosts the TV
entertainment program, "Le Show"? [A] Anthoine de Caunes.
Q:59. SHOWBIZ: Which gardening star of such as BBC1's "Ground
Force" program, received an honorary degree from Bradford University, in
May 1999? [A] Alan Titchmarsh.
Q:60. SHOWBIZ: The music from a children's series called "Bod",
was being used for a 1999 TV advertisement for a soap powder. Is it for
Daz or Persil? [A] Daz.
Q:61. SHOWBIZ: Anne Wood was named Britain's "Top Businesswoman
Of 1999", because of the phenomenal success of a 1990's children's TV program,
of which she is the co-creator. What is that program? [A] The Teletubbies.
Q:62. SHOWBIZ: In April 1999, which young character in TV soap
"Coronation Street", went to Canada - leaving his wife Leanne, behind?
[A] Nick Tilsey.
Q:63. SHOWBIZ: The matriarch character Pat Evans, as played by
Pat St. Clements, appears in which TV soap during 1999? [A] Eastenders.
Q:64. SHOWBIZ: Name The TV Actress. She appeared in 'Emmerdale',
from 1988 to 1999. She played the part of Rachel Hughes. She released a
video on May 3rd 1999 titled 'Fit, Fresh & Funky. [A] Glenda McKay.
Q:65. SHOWBIZ: What is the Star Wars film called, released in
May 1999 - and who directed it? [A] The Phantom Menace. Directed by George
Lucas.
Q:66. SHOWBIZ: Strassman, is a ventriloquist who got his own
show in the UK in 1999. What are the names of his two puppets? [A] Chuck
and Teddy Bear.
Q:67. SHOWBIZ: Scene of riots in the 1980s, which area of London
shares its name with a 1999 film release, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh
Grant? [A] Notting Hill.
Q:68. SHOWBIZ: Name the actor\director. His first film directing
debut was "Play Misty For Me", and a 1999 film of his is titled "True Crime".
[A] Clint Eastwood.
Q:69. SHOWBIZ: Johnny Depp learned he had become a father - in
Paris - in late May 1999. True or False? [A] True.
Q:70. SHOWBIZ: It was the name given to a trained fighter in
Ancient Roman times, it was also the title of Oliver Reed's last film,
before he died in May 1999. What is the title link. [A] The Gladiator.
Q:71. SHOWBIZ: Fiona Philips was in the news, after she gave
birth to a baby boy at the end of May 1999. For which breakfast time TV
station does she work? [A] GMTV.
Q:72. SHOWBIZ: Cameron Diaz, shot to fame opposite which comic
actor, in the comedy film "The Mask"? [A] Jim Carrey.
Q:73. SHOWBIZ: Finish the title of the new 1999 TV movie shown
in the US, starring Jane Seymour. "Dr. Quinn, ....." [A] Medicine Woman.
Q:74. SHOWBIZ: At the 1999 BAFTA ceremony, 'Best Supporting Actor
Award', went to Lou Gossett Jr. True or False? [A] False. It was Geoffrey
Rush.
Q:75. SHOWBIZ: TV character "Hamish McBeth", and a 1999 film
release titled "Plunkett And MacLeane". Which actor is the link? [A] Robert
Carlyle.