Cambridge University is where?! – The funniest quiz show blunders in British TV
THE Weakest Link returns for a celebrity special in November for Children In Need and there is talk of a new series. Here we celebrate some of the hilarious wrong answers given on this and other quiz shows.
Contestants give ridiculous answers on The Weakest Link
At what age does a young person stop being a teenager? Eighteen
Do the rivers Styx and Lethe run through hell or Halifax? Halifax
What is the name of Handel’s musical oratorio that contains Halleluja? South Pacific
A picture of a man with an arrow in his eye is often depicted as a King of England with what first name? George
Which offshore radio station that broadcast to the UK was named after the daughter of President John F Kennedy? Luxembourg
A book about the stereotype of male masculinity is entitled “Real Men Don’t Eat...” what? Food
The term for flabby upper arms, especially in middle-aged women, is “Bingo...” what? Jewels
A popular drinking song from the 1920s is “Show Me The Way To Go...” where? Tipperary
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Richard Madeley (Richard & Judy): On which street did Sherlock Holmes live?
Contestant: Er...
Richard: He makes bread...
Contestant: Err...
Richard: He makes cakes…
Contestant: Kipling Street?
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Anne Robinson and The Weakest Link returns to TV with a celebrity special in November
The Italian city of Torino is known in English by what name? Toronto
What was the principal language used by the ancient Romans? Greek
In a family what “O” describes a child with no brothers or sisters? Orphan
Immediately before (UK) decimalisation there were how many shillings to a pound? Three
What “U” is a South American country whose capital is Montevideo? Uganda
The (UK) M4 motorway toll-bridge crosses which river? The Seine
According to the proverb, a new broom sweeps what? Old dust
Sudan is the largest country in which continent? Europe
In maths what is 32 divided by eight? Six
Who was the second British golfer to be knighted? Henry Cooper
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Jamie Theakston (Beg, Borrow Or Steal): Where do you think Cambridge University is?
Contestant: Geography isn’t my strong point.
Theakston: There’s a clue in the title.
Contestant: Leicester.
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Uncle Sam is said to represent the USA, whereas John who represents Britain? Peel
What is the first name of the violinist whose surname is Menuhin? Nicola
In language the Cockney rhyming slang for road is “Frog and” what? Pears
Jeremy Paxman 'corrects' students with wrong answer on University Challenge
The Weakest Link celebrity special will be in aid for Children In Need
Wholegrain, Dijon and English are varieties of which condiment? Rice
What is the only language used for official purposes in Denmark? Dutch
In law the principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offence is called “Double” what? Whammy
Which surname is shared by a real cowboy called Butch and a fictional one called Hopalong? Lesbian
In childhood, an outdoor meal with soft stuffed toys is known by what threeword name? Humpty Dumpty
According to tradition the consumption of which fruit a day keeps the doctor away? Dates
The bones the anvil and stirrup are in which sensory organ? Hand
The llama and alpaca are related to which humped animal of South Asia and North Africa? Hippo
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Jeremy Paxman (University Challenge): What is another name for “cherrypickers” and “cheesemongers”?
Contestant: Homosexuals.
Paxman: No. They’re regiments in the British Army who will be very upset with you.
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The ancient site known as the Valley of the Kings is in which country? England
What “T” is the name of the person who made decorative glassware and lamps? Trotsky
The nickname of the Duke of Wellington included which metallic element? Fire
In the song, if there are two green bottles hanging on the wall, how many green bottles have fallen since the beginning of the song? Ninety-eight
What are the real identities of Batman and Robin? The Range Rider and Dick West What is the three letter word for the outside edge of a wheel? Hubcap
The Chase contestant makes UNFORGIVABLE blunder
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Chris Searle (BBC Radio Bristol): In which European country is Mount Etna?
Contestant: Japan.
Chris: I did say European country... I can let you try again.
Contestant: Er... Mexico?
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What is the silent last letter in the word “ballet” ? Y
What North African country beginning with the letter L has a plain green flag? Lithuania
Apart from Earth which planet in our solar system begins with a vowel? Pluto
Which surname is shared by Scott, the famous ragtime composer and pianist; and Janis, the late, legendary rock singer? Street-Porter
What sport do you play on grass with rackets? Cricket
What do tigers have, spots or stripes? A tiger
In politics name the man who was president of Italy until 2006. Don Corleone
There is talk of a new series of The Weakest Link
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Lincolnshire FM DJ: Which is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world?
Contestant: Barcelona DJ: I was really after the name of a country
Contestant: I’m sorry, I don’t know the name of any countries in Spain
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What insect has many limbs, although the name would suggest that it has one hundred? A giraffe
Earth is divided by the Equator into how many hemispheres? Three
A gardening tool which also means a debauched man is a rake or a hoe? Hoe
Which popular hot drink is an anagram of the word “eat”? Chocolate
Which four letter word, followed by an exclamation mark, was the second film featuring The Beatles? Shout
The word “knowledgeable” begins with which letter? (long pause) N
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James O’Brien (LBC radio): How many kings of England have been called Henry?
Contestant: Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth.. er, er, three?
James O’Brien (LBC radio): How many kings of England have been called Henry?
Contestant: Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth.. er, er, three?
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When people watch too much TV they are warned that which part of their body will turn square? Backside
When commuters travel on crowded trains they are frequently said to be packed in like what fish? Eels
What dramatist wrote the play The Merry Wives Of Windsor? Charles Dickens
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