2. Fa Fibre Loin – Eric really nailed it when he sang Always
Look on the Bright Side of Life.
A Deb Intense Nil Sissy – Emma Thompson's first draft
of the screenplay consisted of 350 hand-written pages.
The final draft was a culmination of that and 13 other
drafts which were written over four and a half years.
Work out the film anagram titles:
3. Work out the film anagram titles:
Heap Slinker See Ova – About six years before the film was finally made,
Julia Roberts was cast as Viola.
Achiest Fir Roof – Ian Holm who starred in this film also played Bilbo
Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings".
4. The British superstition dictates that you should repeat the word ‘rabbit’ out
loud to yourself upon waking on the first day of each month to bring good
luck for the rest of that month.
Rabbits haven’t always been considered lucky though; in the 19th century,
fishermen would not say the word at sea.
British good luck traditionsBritish good luck traditions
5. British good luck traditionsBritish good luck traditions
If you get an unfortunate surprise on your jacket or car, grab the fabric
cleaner but don’t fret. A bird defecating on you is a sign of good luck
and wealth coming your way. This stems from the belief that if you
suffer an inconvenience, you’ll reap the rewards in return. If only there
was a more pleasant way …
6. British good luck traditionsBritish good luck traditions
Legend has it that the life of King George II was saved by a chimney
sweep, who stopped his horse when it had bolted. The King declared that
chimney sweeps should be regarded as lucky from that point forth. Today,
it’s lucky for a bride to see a chimney sweep on her wedding day –
presumably, as long as he doesn’t get soot on her dress ...
8. Name a kind of trifle made from sponge cake soaked with sherry,Name a kind of trifle made from sponge cake soaked with sherry,
decorated with almonds.decorated with almonds.
Lilian Thuram is the most capped Frenchman of which sport?Lilian Thuram is the most capped Frenchman of which sport?
The Shard is which country's tallest building?The Shard is which country's tallest building?
Member of the second order of angels is called what?Member of the second order of angels is called what?
Name the Roman Emperor murdered on New Year's Eve 192 AD.Name the Roman Emperor murdered on New Year's Eve 192 AD.
Who when declared bankrupt owed £70,000 to his wig-maker?Who when declared bankrupt owed £70,000 to his wig-maker?
Name the Canadian singer-songwriter whose songs include Hallelujah.Name the Canadian singer-songwriter whose songs include Hallelujah.
9. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit saladKnowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad
~~ Brian Gerald O’DriscollBrian Gerald O’Driscoll
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they goSome cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go
~ Oscar Wilde~ Oscar Wilde
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubtBetter to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt
~~ Lincoln (paraphrase from the, ‘Proverbs’ 17:28)Lincoln (paraphrase from the, ‘Proverbs’ 17:28)
The shinbone is a device for finding furniture in a dark roomThe shinbone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room
~ Unknown~ Unknown
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11. Mike Baldwin had how many sons?Mike Baldwin had how many sons?
Barmaid Gloria Todd was involved in a love triangle. Who with?Barmaid Gloria Todd was involved in a love triangle. Who with?
What was the name of Alf Roberts second wife?What was the name of Alf Roberts second wife?