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Do you remember Hancock's Half Hour? Was this iconic radio show and later TV series appointment listening and viewing in your house when you were growing up? Were you a fan of the lad? If so, you are certain to enjoy The Tony Hancock Quiz Book. On what BBC radio show did Tony Hancock first appear on 9 January 1949? At which theatre, in front of a live audience, was the first Hancock's Half Hour recorded? How old was Tony Hancock when he died? The...
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Was the long-running British sitcom Crossroads, compulsive viewing in your house? Can you recall the cast of memorable characters such a Meg Richardson, Sandy and Benny? Was this hugely popular British soap opera one of your family's all-time favourite TV shows? If so, you are certain to enjoy The Crossroads Quiz Book. In what year was Crossroads aired for the first time? Approximately how many months in advance were Crossroads storylines planned?...
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Do you spend your summer at cricket matches throughout England and Wales? Have you visited any of the national cricket grounds? Are up to date on all the interesting events that have taken place at those famous cricket venues over the years? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are certain to enjoy The Cricket Ground Quiz Book. Which cricket ground hosted archery events at the 2012 London Summer Olympics? What ground staged the first-ever...
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Richard III is one of the most controversial figures in the history of England. Portrayed by Shakespeare as a hunchbacked cripple and described by many as a ruthless ruler, some historians believe there may have been another side to the Machiavellian monarch. Was Richard as bad as his bloodthirsty image or was he an effective leader? The 101 questions in this quiz book have been compiled to help you decide. The Richard III Quiz Book aims to separate...
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Are you a fan of the classic British sitcom Dad's Army? Do you miss the slapstick humour and camaraderie of the well-drawn characters? Is this iconic TV show one of your all-time favourites? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are certain to enjoy The Ultimate Dad's Army Quiz Book. What is the name of the fictional town where Dad's Army is set? Which legendary wartime music hall star sang the Dad's Army's signature tune for which he...
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Do you support Bradford City? Are you familiar with the many momentous events that have shaped the club over the years? Do you consider yourself to be an expert on your favourite team. If so, why not find out how many of the challenging questions you can answer in this exciting new quiz book? Carefully compiled to test your knowledge of the Bantams, from Division 4 to the Premier League and everything in between, the 250 questions in the The Bradford...
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How good are you at getting about the UK using the road and motorway network? The Ultimate British Roads and Motorways Quiz Book has been compiled to test your knowledge of all aspects of the British roads and motorways. What was the first main road in Britain? What is the only town in the UK to have its own numbering system, H and V roads? In what year was the 70mph speed limit introduced on an experimental basis? The M6 motorway is carried across...