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1 Hugh Grant portrayed which former British politician in the 2018 BBC TV drama ‘A Very English Scandal’?
A Jeremy Thorpe, the former leader of the Liberal Party. The series is based on the true story of Thorpe and his trial for conspiracy to murder his former lover, Norman Scott.
2 Which late former Prime Minister first entered Parliament in 1945 as MP for Ormskirk?
A Harold Wilson — The Ormskirk MP from 1945 to 1950
3 Which US President wrote the autobiographical “Decision Points” published in 2010?
A George W Bush. It is a memoir of his presidency, detailing his major decisions and experiences.
4 Which bow-tie wearing political commentator and broadcaster published the autobiography “Grand Inquisitor” in 1989?
A Robin Day. He was known for his rigorous interviewing style, earning him the nickname “the Grand Inquisitor”.
5 Which political figure died in Doorn in the Netherlands on 4th June 1941?
A Kaiser Wilhelm II, the former German Emperor. He had been in exile in the Netherlands since the end of World War I.
6 Paul Eddington played Jim Hacker in the original series of Yes, Prime Minister, but who portrayed the politician in the 2013 television remake?
A David Haig, as Prime Minister Jim Hacker, Henry Goodman as Sir Humphrey, Chris Larkin as Bernard Woolley, and Zoe Telford as Claire Sutton.
7 Which column in ‘Private Eye’ covers politics and Politicians?
A Rotten Boroughs. It exposes the “instinct for misinformation” and transparency issues in local councils and governments.
8 Which British magazine was founded as a weekly review of politics and literature on 12 April 1913?
A The New Statesman (known from 1931 to 1964 as the New Statesman and Nation)
9 Which politician is the incumbent Speaker of the (U.S.) Congress?
A Mike Johnson since October 25, 2023
10 What was the cause of death of the US politician and Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton?
A Gunshot wound. He died on the afternoon of July 12, 1804, of a gunshot wound suffered the previous day in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr.