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