+TheOldfields Posted December 14, 2012 Posted December 14, 2012 So.... more on the end of the world.... in the 1961 film 'The day the earth caught fire' which actor, who has been nominated for multiple Oscars, played an uncredited role as a police officer. Quote
+TheOldfields Posted December 16, 2012 Posted December 16, 2012 Obviously a bit more obscure than I would have thought. Not Brando. He has a very distinctive voice (which is why, when it shows up in the middle of a film, I found it very noticeable.) Quote
+drdick&vick Posted December 16, 2012 Posted December 16, 2012 Just dragged a copy of the dadgum film out and scanned through the middle section, listening for a voice I knew and was surprised when I heard it. I reckon the answer is Sir Michael Caine Quote
+TheOldfields Posted December 16, 2012 Posted December 16, 2012 You would be entirely correct there. Quote
+Pharisee Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 What is an 'Ouroboros'? It's the mythical worm or serpent that forms a circle by eating it's own tail... Is it supposed to encircle the world? Quote
+drdick&vick Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 I knew it wouldn't take long as I tried to keep it to 'Pub Quiz' standards Not sure about encircling the earth but the rest of the answer is correct so DING and over to you!! Quote
+Pharisee Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 OK... thanks for that. Now another quicky question:- Which artist sang the title song for the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me"? An extra kudos point if you can also give me the song's title. Quote
+TheOldfields Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Carly Simon - The spy who loved me. Quote
+TheOldfields Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Doh. Engage brain first. Song title should say Nobody does it better. Quote
+Pharisee Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Doh. Engage brain first. Song title should say Nobody does it better. That would be a quick DING to you, then and an extra Kudos point Quote
+TheOldfields Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Thankyouverymuch. More Bond and more bit parts. One Bond film featured a (speaking) cameo role for the person who also sang the theme. Which film and which singer? Quote
+maxx borchovski Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 I remember seeing Madonna in a bond film, but don't know which one. Quote
+TheOldfields Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 As it's Xmas you can have a ding for Madonna. The film was Die Another Day. Quote
+maxx borchovski Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 Ok, on the 007 theme, how many actors have played the part of Mr Bond (Extra Dings if you can name them) Quote
+mellers Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 Ok, on the 007 theme, how many actors have played the part of Mr Bond (Extra Dings if you can name them) Oh heavens... this is one which can often cause disputes arguments heated discussions differences of opinion depending on how the question is worded... Mind you naming them will sort it all out in the end so may be everyone can play nice! (Mellers hides behind the sofa) Tell me when it's over and I can come out again! Quote
+mellers Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) . Edited December 18, 2012 by mellers Quote
+MTH Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) I'll start with Bob Holness, and I'm not even sure he was the first. The obvious ones: Sean Connery, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Daniel Craig, It's a long time since I've seen it, but I think there were several, including David Niven & Peter Sellers, in the spoof Casino Royale. No doubt I've missed loads... Edited December 18, 2012 by MTH Quote
+maxx borchovski Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 I asked for actors that played the part, I didn't confine it to the film role. So Bob Holness' radio production counts, 2 more for the win... Quote
+MTH Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 I've done a little research since my original answer so am not going to name any more actors. All I'll say is there are 5 more Bonds in Casino Royale alone! Quote
Pajaholic Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 That's probably not counting the multitude of documentaries and sketches that have cast their own actor in the role. ISTR that even Morecambe and Wise (in a comedy sketch) and Richard Hammond (in a "50th Anniversary" show about the cars) got in on the act! WRT Bob Holness not being the first, ISTR that Ian Fleming originally sold the rights to Casino Royale to an American outfit, who produced a black and white version in the early 1950s. I don't know the name of the actor, but I suspect that predates Bob Holness. Quote
+maxx borchovski Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 Am going to be offline for a while, so I'll give the DING to Pajaholic for his 1950's actor (Barry Nelson) Quote
+MTH Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 Hmmm. Not going to complain, but I name 9 Bonds and Pajaholic doesn't name any but gets the Ding Quote
+Beach_hut Posted December 18, 2012 Posted December 18, 2012 The question master is right even when he's wrong, that's the rule of any pub quiz. *whispers in MTH's ear* I agree with you. Quote
+maxx borchovski Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Hmmm. Not going to complain, but I name 9 Bonds and Pajaholic doesn't name any but gets the Ding My apologies. I had just taken some very strong painkillers. Quote
Pajaholic Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 IMO, MTH deserves the ding more than I do, so I'm inviting MTH to set the next question. Quote
+MTH Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Something Christmassy then... How many gifts are given in total in the song "The 12 days of Christmas". For the avoidance of doubt and arguments a partridge in a pear tree counts as one gift, as do other similarly grouped items Quote
+mellers Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Something Christmassy then... How many gifts are given in total in the song "The 12 days of Christmas". For the avoidance of doubt and arguments a partridge in a pear tree counts as one gift, as do other similarly grouped items 78 presents Quote
+MTH Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Nope, more than 78. Think carefully about it Quote
+mellers Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 unless you mean the cumulative totals, in which case it's 364 as each present is mentioned several times throughout the course of the song Quote
dodgydaved Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 unless you mean the cumulative totals, in which case it's 364 as each present is mentioned several times throughout the course of the song Which is one for every day of a non-leapyear, except Christmas Day! Quote
+MTH Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 unless you mean the cumulative totals, in which case it's 364 as each present is mentioned several times throughout the course of the song That's the answer I wanted. The gifts are cumulative, so "A Partridge In A Pear Tree" for example is given on each of the 12 days. 78 is the number of gifts given on the 12th day only. Quote
+MTH Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 That's a DIng, Dong Merrily On High for dodgydaved Quote
dodgydaved Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 That's a DIng, Dong Merrily On High for dodgydaved No - I only passed a comment, the Xmas Ding Dong should go to (dan - dan - daaaan!) MELLERS!!! Quote
+mellers Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 That's a DIng, Dong Merrily On High for dodgydaved No - I only passed a comment, the Xmas Ding Dong should go to (dan - dan - daaaan!) MELLERS!!! To be honest, Dave (If I may call you dave ) I'm away from home at the moment with only intermittent internet access. I just popped in to the local Le McDonalds (guess where I am then!) to write up my logs for today's finds. I can't guarantee to be about to ding the answer for any question I set (I should have thought about that before leaping in and answering a Q), so I'm happy for you to do the honours. Quote
+MTH Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 My turn to apologise, and I don't have any painkillers (or pre-Christmas lubrication) to blame. Either of you can set the next question - first to jump in. Quote
dodgydaved Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 My turn to apologise, and I don't have any painkillers (or pre-Christmas lubrication) to blame. Either of you can set the next question - first to jump in. Here's a (possible) quickie then: Which British Prime Minister stated "Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends." ? Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Well even if nobody knows we can always get there by a process of elimination, so I'll guess: Maggie. Quote
dodgydaved Posted December 19, 2012 Posted December 19, 2012 Well even if nobody knows we can always get there by a process of elimination, so I'll guess: Maggie. Told you it would be a quickie!! Assuming you mean Thatcher -- ker DING!! Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 Where would you find James, Charles, Frank, Joe and Jack standing in a row, with George in front and Arthur just off to one side? Quote
+MTH Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Don't tell them Pike! Dad's Army of course. Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Don't tell them Pike! Dad's Army of course. Indeed it is! DING Quote
+MTH Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 In what year did Clive Dunn have a Number 1 hit with "Grandad"? (I bet you're going to be singing it to yourself all day now!) Quote
+Simply Paul Posted December 21, 2012 Author Posted December 21, 2012 The year of my birth: 1971. Quote
+MTH Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 The year of my birth: 1971. That gets you a DING. It was Number 1 in January 1971 Quote
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