Debbie and Eric's 40th Anniversary Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. Which famous silent movie actor was knighted in 1975: ‘Charlie …….’?
  2. 7. What anagram of “Baker” does the middle foot pedal in a manual car allow you to do?
  3. 11. Which Eric was one half of a comedy double act with Ernie Wise?
  4. 12. What did your wedding reception venue have 6 of?
  5. 16. What common spice is used in the making of Easter biscuits?
  6. 17. What is the name given to the 40 day period preceding Easter Sunday?
  7. 18. What vessel was named after the capital of Australia in 1957: ‘SS ……..’?
  8. 19. What 1992 film stars Glenn Close as dog-napping villainess Cruella de Vil?
  9. 21. From which tuneful production do “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’” and “I Cain’t Say No” come?
  10. 22. What collectable ornaments is David Corbridge famous for creating?
  11. 25. What was the generic nickname given to the car Eric drove when you first met?
  12. 27. Which Manor, appropriately enough, did we all stay at in Liskeard, Cornwall?
  13. 34. What type of flower traditionally signifies a 40th wedding anniversary?
  14. 36. Which American State adopted the Ruby Red grapefruit as their state fruit in 1993?
  15. 37. Complete the 1978 Blondie single: 'Heart of .....'
  16. 38. What popular BBC1 “home improvement” series is fronted by Nick Knowles with Billy Byrne and co.?
Down
  1. 1. Which market and cathedral city (our third smallest) lies at the confluence of two tributaries of the River Ure?
  2. 2. Which country does Eric Cantona, former Manchester United footballer, come from?
  3. 3. The name “Debbie” is derived from a Hebrew word for what yellow and black-striped buzzing insect?
  4. 5. Which fictional character resides at 221b Baker Street: ‘Sherlock ……’?
  5. 6. What gas helps form the head when pouring Guinness?
  6. 8. Black, mute, trumpeter and whooper are all types of what animal?
  7. 9. Add together what (Eric the half a) bee makes to the destination of Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Day Out. Where was yours?
  8. 10. Complete the 1967 Rolling Stones song title: '.... Tuesday'
  9. 11. Eric Idle is one sixth of which comedy group, also starring John Cleese, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin?
  10. 13. From 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13, Verse 13 – ‘And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is ….?’
  11. 14. Which colourful bird, used to advertise a popular alcoholic beverage, is native to Central and South America?
  12. 15. Which 1990 film, directed by Tim Burton, tells the story of a gentle man with unusual hands: Edward …………?
  13. 20. Which “Debbie” is the magical assistant and wife to Paul Daniels?
  14. 22. The Great Fire of London in 1666 started at the Bakery on which “lane”?
  15. 23. Which Scottish singer-songwriter was best known for his hits “Baker Street”, “Right Down The Line”, and “Night Owl”: ‘….. Rafferty’?
  16. 24. What computing company was established in 1975 by Bill Gates?
  17. 26. Debbie Harry is the lead singer from which late 70s band?
  18. 28. What iconic ruby-coloured clothing did Dorothy wear in The Wizard of Oz?
  19. 29. What did the cowardly lion seek in the Wizard of Oz?
  20. 30. Approximately 40% of worldwide total Guinness volume is brewed and sold in which continent?
  21. 31. Which Eric penned and performed songs such as Layla, After Midnight, and Lay Down Sally?
  22. 32. From which base on the Oxford canal did we start our narrow boat holiday?
  23. 33. Which popular BBC TV programme has been fronted by Percy Thrower, Geoff Hamilton, Monty Don and Nigel: ‘Gardener’s …..’?
  24. 35. What is the surname of the American-born loudmouth comedienne: ‘Ruby …’?