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1 Which internationally renowned classical pianist and conductor appeared alongside Morecambe and Wise in their 1971 Christmas show?
A André Previn
2 What nationality was TV detective Van der Valk?
A Dutch – starred Barry Foster 1972-1992, Marc Warren plays the title character in the 2020-present series
3 Steven Isserlis and Julian Lloyd Webber are leading British classical musicians; which instrument do they both play?
A ‘Cello
4 Who traded places with Eddie Murphy in the 1983 film, Trading Places?
A Dan Ackroyd
5 Who is the subject of the 1989 biopic ‘Great Balls of Fire!’?
A Jerry Lee Lewis
6 Which rock group had a hit in 1970 with “Lola”?
A The Kinks (written by frontman Ray Davies)
7 Who ate a fish called Wanda, in the 1988 film of the same name?
A Kevin Klein (as Otto)
8 Which TV talent show did poet Pam Ayres win in 1975?
A Opportunity Knocks
9 Which 1960s anthem includes the line “Sixteen vestal virgins who are leaving for the coast”?
A A Whiter Shade of Pale (one of fewer than 30 singles to have sold over 10 million copies worldwide)
10 Who was the actress playing a barmaid in over 2,800 episodes of Coronation Street until her death in 2011?
A Betty Driver (as Betty Williams / Betty Turpin)