This document provides details for a quiz night spanning the decades from the 1940s to 2000s. It includes 20 questions for each decade from the 1940s to the 1990s, 10 general knowledge questions and 10 questions specific to 2006, as well as music and film questions. The quiz consists of 7 rounds plus music and film questions, with 1 point per question and 2 points for the music/film questions.

1. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ QUIZ WELCOME

2. This evening….. 7 rounds of 20 questions from the decades (1940 – 2000’s) plus a music question and a film question: 1 point per question (2 each for the film and music question) The ‘Noughties’ section will have 10 General Knowledge questions and 10 questions from 2006 plus the film and music qiestion 2 table quizzes to be completed before supper and 2 after; scores to go to final total Jokers to be played once only and shown prior to round starting = double points

3. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ 1940’s 20 questions

4. 1940’s Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of war? Which classic Disney cartoon was made in 1940? Which 1948 novel was originally going to be called 'The Last Man in Europe'? After the 1936 Olympic Games, they were not held again until which year? Which fruit was no longer imported after 1940, for the duration of the Second World War?

5. 1940’s In 1949, which Communist proclaimed the Establishment of The People's Republic of China? Which party won the general election in 1945? New fashions for women in 1947, dubbed 'The New Look', characterised skirt lengths (a) above the knee, (b) knee length or (c) calf length? In which year was the Polaroid camera invented? The 1949 film 'The Third Man' was based on whose novel?

6. 1940’s Who wrote a multi-million bestseller about child care in 1946? Which TV programme began broadcasting daily on July 29th, 1949? Which American President ordered the dropping of the first Atomic Bomb? Which island was awarded the George Cross in 1942? Which Nazi leader flew to Britain to parley with Churchill?

7. 1940’s Men were advised to shave off their beards to use what in wartime? Who invented the bouncing bomb? Who first popularised the expression 'Iron Curtain'? What VR was part of a ladies hairstyle and something an aircraft might do after a battle? What actually is Spam?

8. Who’s this and what film did they appear in?

9. Who sang this and from which Disney film?  

10. ‘Forties to Noughties’ 1950’s 20 questions

11. 1950’s Which year saw the end of Food Rationing in the UK? Which 1950's panel game, originally hosted by Eamon Andrews, returned to ITV in 1984? Who sang about 'Magic Moments' in the fifties? Was it Russia or America's unmanned probe that took the first photographs of the far side of the moon, and what was its name? What could be a D.A., French Pleat or Beehive?

12. 1950’s What became the more popular name for fifties teenage boys called 'Neo Edwardians', after their style of dress? Which year was Dwight Eisenhower elected President of USA? The fifties saw the popularity of a new item of underwear. What was it called? What was advertised as 'The mildest household soap'? Which character did Spencer-Tracy play in the 1958 film 'The Old Man and the Sea'?

13. 1950’s Which war was the setting for the TV Series MASH? Which item of clothing was used as a nickname for curvaceous film stars Lana Turner and Jane Russell? Which drink was advertised with the line "What's the Time? It's …….time" Which David had a UK hit single with 'Cara Mia'? Which year saw the invention of Velcro, IBM's first disc drive, and Prince Rainier marry Grace Kelly?

14. 1950’s The UK Food Ration for one person for one week for cheese was 1 oz. TRUE or FALSE? Whose first hit was "Shake, Rattle and Roll" in 1954? What was the title of the 1953 film based on James Jones novel about Army life in a Hawaiian Military base? Which year saw the first Premium Bonds and the European Economic Community established? What was the first long running television series set in a hospital?

15. Who was this actor and from which film?

16. Who sang this and what was her ‘nickname’?  

17. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ The 60’s 20 questions

18. The 60’s How were a number of convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as, in a 1967 film? Which cruise ship sailed for the last time in 1967? Where were the Robinson family lost in the sixties TV series? Which footballer won the golden boot in the 1966 World Cup scoring 9 goals? What was on the run for Manfred Mann in 1968?

19. The 60’s What was the Home Service renamed in 1967? In which year did Wimbledon go open? In which year was the Berlin Wall built? Which singer had a top ten hit in 1967 with 'Mellow Yellow'? Which 1963 epic film starring Elizabeth Taylor, had a budget of 44 million dollars?

20. The 60’s In the late 1960s two bands called 'The Garden Wall' and 'The Anon' joined together to form which band? In which year was colour television introduced to Britain? Was it 1965, 1966, 1967 or 1968? Which British driver had five British Grand Prix wins, during the 1960s? Which Welsh town became a city in 1969? With which political movement of the 1960s is Rosa Park associated?

21. The 60’s Which designer opened the famous boutique 'Bazaar' that revolutionised fashion in the 1960s? Which pop group had their first hit in 1964 with 'House of the Rising Sun? What was the first credit card to be introduced into Britain in 1966? What is the nationality of the actor Anthony Quinn who played 'Zorba the Greek' in a famous 1964 movie? Which member of the Royal Family was born on 19th February 1960?

22. Name the actor and the film

23. Name the musician and the name of the song/film!  

24. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ The 70’s 20 questions

25. The 70’s On June 30, 1973, which astronomical event was visible along a path from Brazil to Kenya? Which British Prime Minister resigned unexpectedly in 1976? Which actor played Jesus in a 1970s TV series? David Essex starred with which Beatle in the film 'That'll be the day'? Whom did Bjorn Borg beat in 1979 when he achieved his 4th Wimbledon Men's Singles title?

26. The 70’s ‘ When Will I See You Again’ was a number one hit in 1974 for which group? Which famous animal died in London Zoo in 1971? Which General overthrew Salvador Allende in 1973? Which Egyptian King's tomb treasures became a major tourist attraction in Britain in 1972? Did Angela Rippon read the television news for the BBC or ITN?

27. The 70’s Which event did Mary Peters win at the 1972 Olympics? Who was the director, producer and also starred in the 1977 film 'High Anxiety'? Who had a hit album in 1973 with ‘Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player’? In 1972, who declared martial law in the Philippines? Which trade union did Joe Gormley lead?

28. The 70’s Which was the biggest orbital space station launched in 1973? Which former Italian Prime Minister was kidnapped in 1977? On 1970s TV, who was the girl in the 'Not Nine O'clock News Team'? In the 1970s which non-sports competition was disrupted by demonstrators? What was the American Red Adair famous for in the 1970s?

29. Name the person and the film

30. Name the band and the title of the song  

31. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ The 80’s 20 questions

32. The 80’s Who was the presenter of the 'Late Late Breakfast Show’? In the Eighties, for what cause did we wear red noses? Which service was affected when ASLEF members went on strike on 1982? Which film actor played the character, Marty McFly in a trilogy of Spielberg films? What was the name of the pleasure boat that sank on the Thames in 1989?

33. The 80’s Which athlete set a new mile record in July 1980? Which TV sitcom featured the characters of Vince and Penny? What colour featured in a Chris De Burgh hit? Who invaded the Caribbean island of Grenada in 1983? Who was Peter Sutcliffe?

34. The 80’s Which politician owned up to an affair with Sara Keays? What kind of toys were involved in the cabbage patch craze in the Eighties? Was it the crew from Oxford or Cambridge, that won ten boat races in succession? Under new law in 1988, what could become self-governing trusts? Which 1980’s film had a welder as its main character?

35. The 80’s Who was famous for her dog training programmes on television in the Eighties? In 1984 at GCHQ, what were banned? Victor Hugo’s novel was the basis for which hit musical? Which planet were the Vega probes sent to explore? Bruce Springsteen had a hit in 1985, with what single?

36. What is the name of the actor and the film

37. Name the singer and the two bands he formed in the 1980’s  

38. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ The 90’s 20 questions

39. The 90’s Which nurse, convicted in 1993 of the murder of four children, allegedly suffered from a medical condition known as "Munchausens syndrome by proxy"? Who topped the album charts with 'Urban Hymns', in 1997 and 1998? What year was the Grand National abandoned after two false starts? Which new P & O cruise liner was named by the Queen on 6th April 1995? Which radio station took over Radio 1's old medium wave frequencies when it started broadcasting in February 1995?

40. The 90’s In the mid 1990's which was the world's biggest manufacturer of computers? In which TV series did Victoria Wood play the character 'Bren'? Who was photographed kissing the Duchess of York's toes in 1992? Who became Irish president in 1990? Which fashion designer designed Madonna's provocative corsetry?

41. The 90’s Which comedian created the character of Kevin the teenager? Fernando Henrique Cardosa became the president of which South American country in 1995? Which trade union was formed in 1993 by the merger of NALGO, NUPE and COHSE? Which one of the Kray twins died in March 1995? John Maclaine was the character in a trilogy of films. Who played him?

42. The 90’s In March 1995, who became the first Western Leader to officially meet with Yasser Arafat in Gaza? Which girl band member left her group in 1998? Who won the 1990 US Masters golf title? Which singer had a hit with 'My Heart Will Go On'? Where did Vladimir Putin become leader on December 31st 1999?

43. The Name of the Actor and the Film

44. The name of the band and song  

45. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ The ‘noughties’ 10 General Knowledge questions 10 questions from 2006

46. The ‘noughties’ Which runner up to Big Brother 3, joined the cast of the musical 'Boogie Nights'? Which city hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics? In which year and month was Sadam Hussein deposed during the United States led invasion of Iraq? Which musical artist released 'Piece by Piece' in 2005? Where did the civil wedding ceremony take place when Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, in April 2005?

47. The ‘noughties’ Which country knocked England out of the 2006 World Cup in a penalty shoot out, after a 0-0 draw? Which film starred Jamie Bell in the lead role with Jean Heywood as his Grandma and Julie Walters as Mrs Wilkinson? Who is the first British Royal Family member to marry in a Catholic ceremony since the Reformation? Which British Government Minister resigned his post following a visa application scandal? Which BBC series of celebrity programmes, brought about a revival of Ballroom Dancing?

48. 2006 Who surprised nobody when he confessed that he was more interested in the future of the Arctic Circle than the Arctic Monkeys? Who surprised everyone when he announced that "there is more to life than money"? Who said "Yo, Blair. How are you doing?“ Who survived a 300mph car crash? Who is the odd one out of Meg Ryan, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and why?

49. 2006 Who was accused of committing creative suicide after he bounced on a sofa? Who was the most "Googled" celebrity in 2006? Which newspaper's royal editor was found guilty of hacking into messages left on mobile phones owned by members of the Royal Family? Who was named Britain's richest man for the second consecutive year? Who will Adam Smith, the first Scot to appear on a £20 note, replace?

50. Name the Actor and full name of the film

51. This artist has performed under 2 names. Name them both  

52. ‘ Forties to Noughties’ The End

53. 1940's - 20 questions Quiz 1. Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of war? Neville Chamberlain 2. Which classic Disney cartoon was made in 1940? Pinocchio 3. Which 1948 novel was originally going to be called 'The Last Man in Europe'? 1984 4. After the 1936 Olympic Games, they were not held again until which year? 1948 5. Which fruit was no longer imported after 1940, for the duration of the Second World War? Bananas 6. In 1949, which Communist proclaimed the Establishment of The People's Republic of China? Mao Tse-Tung 7. Which party won the general election in 1945? Labour 8. New fashions for women in 1947, dubbed 'The New Look', characterised skirt lengths (a) above the knee, (b) knee length or (c) calf length? (c) Calf length 9. In which year was the Polaroid camera invented? 1947 10. The 1949 film 'The Third Man' was based on whose novel? Graham Greene's 11. Who wrote a multi-million bestseller about child care in 1946? Dr Benjamin Spock 12. Which TV programme began broadcasting daily on July 29th, 1949? The weather forecast 13. Which American President ordered the dropping of the first Atomic Bomb? Harry Truman 14. Which island was awarded the George Cross in 1942? Malta 15. Which Nazi leader flew to Britain to parley with Churchill? Rudolf Hess 16. Men were advised to shave off their beards to use what in wartime? Gas masks 17. Who invented the bouncing bomb? Barnes Wallis 18. Who first popularised the expression 'Iron Curtain'? Winston Churchill 19. What VR was part of a ladies hairstyle and something an aircraft might do after a battle? A Victory Roll 20 What actually is Spam? Spiced Ham 21: Picture: Rita Heyworth & Film: Gilda 22:Song:BingCrosby/Film:The3Cabelleros

54. 1950's - 20 questions Quiz 1. Which year saw the end of Food Rationing in the UK? 1952 (21st February) 2. Which 1950's panel game, originally hosted by Eamon Andrews, returned to ITV in 1984? What's My Line 3. Who sang about 'Magic Moments' in the fifties? Perry Como 4. Was it Russia or America's unmanned probe that took the first photographs of the far side of the moon? Russia 'Luna 3' - October 1959 5. What could be a D.A., French Pleat or Beehive? A Hairstyle 6. What became the more popular name for fifties teenage boys called 'Neo Edwardians', after their style of dress? Teddy boys 7. Which year was Dwight Eisenhower elected President of USA? 1952 8. The fifties saw the popularity of a new item of underwear to replace the corset. What was it called? A girdle or Roll On 9. What was advertised as 'The mildest household soap'? Fairy (originally sold in a bar for doing laundry) 10. Which character did Spencer-Tracy play in the 1958 film 'The Old Man and the Sea'? A Cuban Fisherman 11. Which war was the setting for the TV Series MASH? Korean 12. Which item of clothing was used as a nickname for curvaceous film stars Lana Turner and Jane Russell? Sweater (girls) 13. Which drink was advertised with the line "What's the Time? It's …….time" Cadbury's Drinking Chocolate (chocolate) 14. Which David had a UK hit single with 'Cara Mia'? David Whitfield 15. Which year saw the invention of Velcro, IBM's first disc drive, and Prince Rainier marry Grace Kelly? 1956 16. The UK Food Ration for one person for one week for cheese was 1 oz TRUE or FALSE? TRUE 17. Whose first hit was "Shake Rattle and Roll" in 1954? Bill Hailey and His Comets 18. What was the title of the 1953 film based on James Jones novel about Army life in a Hawaiian Military base? From Here to Eternity 19. Which year saw the first Premium Bonds and the European Economic Community established? 1957 20. What was the first long running television series based in a hospital? Emergency Ward 10 21: Picture:Alec Guiness/Bridge over the River Kwai 22:Song: Singer Edith Piaf/The Little Sparrow

55. The 60’s 1. How were a number of convicts recruited for a suicide mission, known as in a 1967 film? The Dirty Dozen 2. Which cruise ship sailed for the last time in 1967? The Queen Mary 3. Where were the Robinson family lost in the sixties TV series? Space 4. Which footballer won the golden boot in the 1966 World Cup scoring 9 goals? Eusebio 5. What was on the run for Manfred Mann in 1968? Fox 6. What was the Home Service renamed in 1967? Radio 4 7. In which year did Wimbledon go open? 1968 8. In which year was the Berlin Wall built? 1961 9. Which singer had a top ten hit in 1967 with 'Mellow Yellow'? Donovan 10. Which 1963 epic film starring Elizabeth Taylor, had a budget of 44 million dollars? Cleopatra 11. In the late 1960s two bands called 'The Garden Wall' and 'The Anon' joined together to form which band? Genesis 12. In which year was colour television introduced to Britain? Was it 1965, 1966, 1967 or 1968? 1967 13. Which British driver had, five British Grand Prix wins, during the 1960s? Jim Clark 14. Which Welsh town became a city in 1969? Swansea 15. With which political movement of the 1960s is Rosa Park associated? Civil Rights Movement 16. Which designer opened the famous boutique 'Bazaar' that revolutionised fashion in the 1960s? Mary Quant 17. Which pop group had their first hit in 1964 with 'House of the Rising Sun? The Animals 18. What was the first credit card to be introduced into Britain in 1966? The Barclaycard 19. What is the nationality of the actor Anthony Quinn who played 'Zorba the Greek' in a famous 1964 movie? Mexican 20. Which member of the Royal Family was born on 19th February 1960? Prince Andrew 21: Singer: Herp Albert and his Tijuana Brass Band/Casino Royale 22: Picture: Michael Caine/The Italian Job

56. 1970’s 1. On June 30, 1973, which astronomical event was visible along a path from Brazil to Kenya? A total eclipse of the sun 2. Which British Prime Minister resigned unexpectedly in 1976? Harold Wilson 3. Which actor played Jesus in a 1970s TV series? Robert Powell 4. David Essex starred with which Beatle in the film 'That'll be the day'? Ringo Starr 5. Whom did Bjorn Borg beat in 1979 when he achieved his 4th Wimbledon Men’s Singles title? Rosco Tanner 6. “When Will I See You Again” was a number one hit in 1974 for which group? Three Degrees 7. Which famous animal died in London Zoo in 1971? Chi Chi the giant panda 8. Which General overthrew Salvador Allende in 1973? General Pinochet 9. Which Egyptian King's tomb treasures became a major tourist attraction in Britain in 1972? Tutenkahmun 10. Did Angela Rippon read the television news for the BBC or ITN? BBC (evening news) 11. Which event did Mary Peters win at the 1972 Olympics? Pentathlon 12. Who was the director, producer and also starred in the 1977 film 'High Anxiety'? Mel Brooks 13. Who had a hit album in 1973 with Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player? Elton John 14. In 1972 , who declared martial law in the Philippines? Ferdinand Marcos 15. Which trade union did Joe Gormley lead? NUM (National Union of Mineworkers) 16. Which was the biggest orbital space station launched in 1973? Skylab 17. Which former Italian Prime Minister was kidnapped in 1977? Aldo Moro 18. On 1970s TV, who was the girl in the 'Not Nine O'clock News Team'? Pamela Stephenson 19. In the 1970s which glamour competition was disrupted by demonstrators? Miss World 20. What was the American Red Adair famous for in the 1970s? Dealing with oil well fires and blow outs Film: John Travolta/Saturday Night Fever Song: Hocus Pocus by Focus

57. 1980’s 1. Who was the presenter of the 'Late Late Breakfast Show? Noel Edmunds 2. In the Eighties, for what cause did we wear red noses? Comic Relief 3. Which service was affected when ASLEF members went on strike on 1982? Train service 4. Which film actor played the character, Marty Mc Fly in a trilogy of Spielberg films? Michael J Fox 5. What was the name of the pleasure boat that sank on the Thames in 1989? The Marchioness 6. Which athlete set a new mile record in July 1980? Steve Ovett 7. Which TV sitcom featured the characters of Vince and Penny? Just Good Friends 8. What colour did the Lady wear in Chris De Burgh's hit? Red 9. Who invaded the Caribbean island of Grenada in 1983? The US Marines 10. Who was Peter Sutcliffe? The Yorkshire Ripper 11. Which politician owned up to an affair with Sara Keays? Cecil Parkinson 12. What kind of toys were involved in the cabbage patch craze in the Eighties? Dolls 13. Was it the crew from Oxford or Cambridge that won ten boat races in succession? Oxford 14. Under new law in 1988, what could become self-governing trusts? Schools 15. Which 1980’s film featured a welder as it’s main character. Flashdance 16. Which Barbara was famous for her dog training programmes on television in the Eighties? Barbara Woodhouse 17. In 1984 at GCHQ, what were banned? Unions 18. Victor Hugo’s novel was the basis for which hit musical? Les Miserables 19. Which planet were the Vega probes sent to explore? Venus 20. Which singer had a hit in 1985, with 'Born in the USA'? Bruce Springsteen Film: Harrison Ford/Raiders of the Lost Ark Song: Jimmy Somerville:- Bronski Beat/The Communards (Must get both groups to get points!)

58. The 1990’s 1. Which nurse, convicted in 1993 of the murder of four children, allegedly suffered from a medical condition known as "Munchausens syndrome by proxy"? Beverley Allitt 2. Who topped the album charts with 'Urban Hymns', in 1997 and 1998? The Verve 3. What year was the Grand National abandoned after two false starts? 1993 4. Which new P & O cruise liner was named by the Queen on 6th April 1995? ORIANA 5. Which radio station took over Radio 1's old medium wave frequencies when it started broadcasting in February 1995? Talk radio 6. In the mid 1990's which was the world's biggest manufacturer of computers? IBM 7. In which TV series did Victoria Wood play the character 'Bren'? Dinner ladies 8. Who was photographed kissing the duchess of York's toes in 1992? John Bryan 9. Who became Irish president in 1990? Mary Robinson 10. Which fashion designer designed Madonna’s provocative corsetry? Jean Paul Gaultier 11. Which comedian created the character of Kevin the teenager? Harry Enfield 12. Fernando Henrique Cardosa became the president of which South American country in 1995? Brazil 13. Which trade union was formed in 1993 by the merger of NALGO, NUPE and COHSE? UNISON 14. Which one of the Kray twins died in March 1995? Ronald 15. John Maclaine was the character in a trilogy of films. Who played him?? Bruce Willis 16. In March 1995, who became the first Western Leader to officially meet with Yasser Arafat in Gaza? John Major 17. Which girl band member left her group in 1998? Geri Halliwell (Ginger) 18. Who won the 1990 US Masters golf title? Nick Faldo 19. Which singer had a hit with 'My Heart Will Go On'? Celine Dion 20. Where did Vladimir Putin become leader on December 31st 1999? The Russian Federation Film: Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump Song: Counting Crows and Mr Jones

59. 2000’s 1. Which runner up to Big Brother 3, joined the cast of the musical 'Boogie Nights'? Jonny Regan 2. Which city hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics? Athens 3. In which year was Sadam Hussein deposed during the United States- led invasion of Iraq? 2003 (9th April) 4. Which Katie released 'Piece by Piece' in 2005? Katie Melua 5. Where did the civil wedding ceremony take place when Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, in April 2005? Windsor's Guildhall 6. Which country knocked England out of the 2006 World Cup in a penalty shoot out, after a 0-0 draw? Portugal (Penalty shoot out score 3-1) 7. Which film starred Jamie Bell in the lead role with Jean Heywood as his Grandma and Julie Walters as Mrs Wilkinson? Billy Elliot 8. Who is the first British Royal Family member to marry in a Catholic ceremony since the Reformation? Lord Nicholas Windsor (Son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent) 9. Which British Government Minister resigned his post following a visa application scandal? David Blunkett 10. Which BBC series of celebrity programmes, brought about a revival of the popularity of Ballroom Dancing? Strictly Come Dancing Who surprised nobody when he confessed that he was more interested in the future of the Arctic Circle than the Arctic Monkeys? Gordon Brown Who surprised everyone when he announced that "there is more to life than money"? David Cameron 13 Who said "Yo, Blair. How are you doing?” George Bush 14 Who survived a 300mph car crash? Richard ‘Hammy Hamster’ Hammond Who is the odd one out of Meg Ryan, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and why? Gwyneth Paltrow as all the other have adopted babies 16 Who was accused of committing creative suicide after he bounced on a sofa? Tom Cruise on Oprah Winfrey’s show, talking about Katie Holmes 17 Who was the most "Googled" celebrity in 2006? Paris Hilton 18 Which newspaper's royal editor was found guilty of hacking into messages left on mobile phones owned by members of the Royal Family? News of the World 19 Who was named Britain's richest man for the second consecutive year? Lakshmi Mattel, Steel Magnate 20 Who will Adam Smith, the first Scot to appear on a £20 note, replace? DO NOT GET £20 NOTES OUT OF YOUR WALLET!! Sir Edward Elgar Film: Elijah Woods/Fellowship of the rings Singer: Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam