Ada's Deal/No Deal TBall QUESTIONS

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 5 with effect from Draw 2 on Wednesday 15th November.

Anybody can take part.

ONE ANSWER-POST PER PERSON ONLY, PLEASE.

Starting with the earliest, put these TV programmes in the order they were first broadcast:

A. Dad's Army
B. University Challenge
C. On The Buses
D. The Golden Shot

Just post the letters A, B, C, & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[mathare]

B
D
A
C

[Fadetoblack]

University Challenge
The Golden Shot (Of course..not the gold boot....)
Dads Army
On the buses

[mathare]

Golden what FTB?

[Fadetoblack]

Lol, that's mental...I'm watching an FA Cup match and the commentator was going on about boots...bloody easily led mind.

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

B. University Challenge (1962)
D. The Golden Shot (1967)
A. Dad's Army (1968)
C. On The Buses (1969)

Therefore...

Mathare, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 5.
(That's the maximum you can own now, Mat)

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

That's what I get for spelling them all out. (Let's see how good Matt would do with 4 Irish TV shows :D)

[mathare]

Lol, that's mental...I'm watching an FA Cup match and the commentator was going on about boots...bloody easily led mind.Probably a good job they weren't talking about showers then :)

[mathare]

That's what I get for spelling them all out. (Let's see how good Matt would do with 4 Irish TV shows :D)Read the question - it says to post A, B, C & D in order so that's what I did

[Fadetoblack]

Read the question - it says to post A, B, C & D in order so that's what I did

You sure did!

[Fadetoblack]

Haha...some kids having fun outside the ground of this match.....they just kicked in around 20 footballs....looks like they're playing with the wrong one now. Twas funny watching them all come over the stand. (Why am I watching this crappy match though)

[vegyjones]

You in the right thread mate :doh

[Fadetoblack]

Ah we were talking about the match earlier...didn't think it was worth a thread of its own.

[vegyjones]

That's how I feel about all of my posts :D

Just asking coz I know you're a stickler for keeping threads on topic! :wink :laugh

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 1 with effect from Draw 3 on Saturday 18th November.

Anybody can take part....EXCEPT Mathare who currently owns the maximum two Thunderballs.

2 questions for you.... 2 answers required.....just post two of the letters A-H as your answer.

1. "Die, my dear doctor, that's the last thing I shall do" are the reputed last words of which prime minister?

2. Who was prime minister when Captain Scott reached the South Pole?

A. William Gladstone
B. Lloyd George
C. Lord Palmerston
D. Campbell-Bannerman
E. Benjamin Disraeli
F. Bonar Law
G. Duke of Wellington
H. Asquith

Ada.

[markwales]

C
H
?

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answers are:

1. C- Lord Palmerston
2. H- Asquith

Therefore...

Markwales, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 1.
(That's the maximum you can own now, Mark)

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 14 with effect from Draw 4 on Wednesday 22nd November.

Anybody can take part.....EXCEPT Mathare & Markwales who both own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Starting with the earliest, put these 60's 'classics' in the order they reached Number 1 in the British charts:

A. You're My World (Cilla Black)
B. Ticket To Ride (The Beatles)
C. Glad All Over (The Dave Clark Five)
D. Return To Sender (Elvis Presley)

Just post the letters A, B, C, & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[bigcumba]

D
B
C
A

[TheGoodGuy]

BigC

Wrong answer I'm afraid.........have another go.

Ada.

[vegyjones]

D
A
B
C

[TheGoodGuy]

Vegy,

Afraid not..........have another go.

Ada.

[vegyjones]

C
D
B
A

as you can see from my variance, I've never even heard of C :D

[bigcumba]

D
C
A
B

[TheGoodGuy]

Vegy,

Wrong again........have another go.

C is the Crystal Palace song.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

D. Return To Sender (1962)
C. Glad All Over (1963)
A. You're My World (1964)
B. Ticket To Ride (1965)

Therefore...

Bigcumba, well done, you've got your ball back.....you are once again the owner of Thunderball number 14.

Ada.

[bigcumba]

Bigcumba, well done, you've got your ball back.

:D it's mine, all mine....

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 9 with effect from Draw 5 on Saturday 25th November.

Anybody can take part.....EXCEPT Mathare & Markwales who both own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Assuming them all to still be alive, starting with the earliest, put the Fab Four in the order they would celebrate their birthdays in a calendar year....

A. John Lennon
B. Paul McCartney
C. George Harrison
D. Ringo Starr

Just post the letters A, B, C, & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[bigcumba]

CBDA

hard to believe Ringo will be 67 next year :yikes:

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

C. George Harrison (February)
B. Paul McCartney (June)
D. Ringo Starr (July)
A. John Lennon (October)

Therefore...

Bigcumba, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 9.
(You now own the maximum allowed 2 Thunderballs BigC)

Ada.

[bigcumba]

Cheers Ada, I nearly posted the wrong answer in my hurry to be first - I had them in age order rather than what you wanted! Thankfully spotted it right away... :)

[Fadetoblack]

I work every friday night so ill never get another ball!

[TheGoodGuy]

Fade,
I'll be posting the next question to gain ownership of tonight's (Saturday) Thunderball on Monday night at 20:30...
... and I'll post the question for next Wednesday's Thunderball on either Thursday night at 20:30 or Saturday afternoon at around 13:00 instead of Friday night.
(This is assuming the combination isn't cracked tonight or Wednesday).

Can you get online Monday and/or Thursday night Fade?

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

I can monday, not thursday unfortunately. Thanks Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

Fade,

If you fail to get a TBall on Monday, I'll post the question for Wednesday's TBall next Saturday afternoon. How's that?

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

Much appreciated Ada!

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 13 with effect from Draw 6 on Wednesday 29th November.

Anybody can take part....EXCEPT.....Mathare, Markwales & Bigcumba who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

In which year (or years) in the 1990's did Ireland win the Eurovision Song Contest?

Good Luck

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

92, 93 and 96...YAY

[TheGoodGuy]

Fade,

Wrong answer!!!........check again & have another go!!

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

I'm forgetting one aren't I....Rock n Roll kids was in 94 or 95....

There was Why me, in your eyes, and the voice....

Ok....92, 93, 94, 96?

[TheGoodGuy]

That's more like it!!!!!

The correct answer is:

1992, 1993, 1994 & 1996

Therefore...

Fadetoblack, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 13.

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

Haha, thanks for that Ada......you seriously gave me a chance there!

[TheGoodGuy]

Good to have you back in the game Fade......good luck!!

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

Thank you!

[Iron Chris]

I keep forgetting about these and coming on the forum about 15 minutes after someone has got the ball... ::swear :laugh

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 4 with effect from Draw 7 on Saturday 2nd December.

Anybody can take part....EXCEPT.....Mathare, Markwales & Bigcumba who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Starting with the earliest, put these athletes in the order they won the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year award.....

A. Sebastian Coe
B. Steve Cram
C. Steve Ovett
D. Daley Thompson

Just post the letters A, B, C & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

c
a
d
b

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

C. Steve Ovett - 1978
A. Sebastian Coe - 1979
D. Daley Thompson - 1982
B. Steve Cram - 1983

Therefore...

The Oldham Whisper, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 4.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 9 with effect from Draw 8 on Wednesday 6th December.

Anybody can take part.....EXCEPT Mathare & Markwales who both own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Starting with the highest placed, put these drivers in the order they finished at the end of the 2006 season in the Formula 1 Drivers Championship Table....

A. Ralf Schumacher
B. Nick Heidfeld
C. Jarno Trulli
D. Pedro De La Rosa


Just post the letters A, B, C, & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

B
A
C
D

[TheGoodGuy]

Fade,

B A C D.....Nope.....have another go!!!!

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

B
A
D
C

It's harder when you're a staunch anti-goggler for these quizzes!!

[TheGoodGuy]

That's better........

The correct answer is:

B. Nick Heidfeld - 9th
A. Ralf Schumacher - 10th
D. Pedro De La Rosa - 11th
C. Jarno Trulli - 12th

Therefore...

Fadetoblack, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 9.
(Fade....you now own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed)

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

Great stuff, thanks Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 7 with effect from Draw 9 on Saturday 9th December.

Anybody can take part.....EXCEPT Mathare, Markwales & Fadetoblack who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Starting with the earliest, put these Clint Eastwood films in the order they were released....

A. Escape From Alcatraz
B. Every Which Way But Loose
C. The Gauntlet
D. The Enforcer


Just post the letters A, B, C, & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[Iron Chris]

D C B A

[TheGoodGuy]

Wow....that was a fast reply Chris !!!!!!!........

The correct answer is:

D. The Enforcer - 1976
C. The Gauntlet - 1977
B. Every Which Way But Loose - 1978
A. Escape From Alcatraz - 1979

Therefore...

Iron Chris, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 7.
(Chris....you now own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed)

Ada.

[Iron Chris]

Thanks Ada...:laugh... was poised at the ready...:wink

Finally remembered one of these when I have been a bit all over the place this week...:doh

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 5 with effect from Draw 10 on Wednesday 13th December.

Anybody can take part.....EXCEPT Fadetoblack, Markwales & Iron Chris who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Starting with the fewest, put the following in the order they appear in the Twelve Days Of Christmas song....

A. Maids a-milking
B. Swans a-swimming
C. Ladies dancing
D. Pipers piping


Just post the letters A, B, C, & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[bigcumba]

Bacd

[vegyjones]

B
A
C
D

[vegyjones]

:censored: quick typing :censored: ::swear

[bigcumba]

:censored: quick typing :censored: ::swear

:laugh

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

B. Swans a-swimming - 7
A. Maids a-milking - 8
C. Ladies dancing - 9
D. Pipers piping - 11

Therefore...

Bigcumba, well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball number 5.
(BigC....you now own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed)

Bad luck Vegy...

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 1 with effect from Draw 11 on Saturday 16th December.

Anybody can take part....EXCEPT.....Iron Chris, Fadetoblack & Bigcumba who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Starting with the earliest, put these Christmas Number Ones in the order they achieved the revered chart position.....

A. Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
B. Always On My Mind (Pet Shop Boys)
C. Mistletoe And Wine (Cliff Richard)
D. Reet Petite (Jackie Wilson)

Just post the letters A, B, C & D in the correct order as your answer.

Good Luck

Ada.

[markwales]

A
D
B
C

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

A. Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens) 1985
D. Reet Petite (Jackie Wilson) 1986
B. Always On My Mind (Pet Shop Boys) 1987
C. Mistletoe And Wine (Cliff Richard) 1988

Therefore....

Markwales.....well done, you've won Thunderball 1 back again.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 6 with effect from Draw 12 on Wednesday 20th December.

Anybody can take part....EXCEPT.....Iron Chris, Markwales, Fadetoblack & Bigcumba who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

1. List the days of the week in alphabetical order.
2. Now spell out the days of the week backwards & list them in alphabetical order.

Compare the two lists & as your answer......post the day (or days) which occur in the same position in both lists.

Good Luck

Ada.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

None appear in the same position in both lists.

[TheGoodGuy]

Oldham,

Wrong answer......have another go.

Ada.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

Or if you put the lists in alphabetical order as it says, Monday and Friday stay in the same places!

[mathare]

Monday, Friday, Tuesday

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answer is:

Friday **
Monday **
Saturday
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday **
Wednesday

Yadirf **
Yadnom **
Yadnus
Yadrutas
Yadsendew
Yadseut **
Yadsruht

Friday, Monday & Tuesday occur in the same position in both lists.

Therefore....Mathare, well done, you are now the new owner of Thunderball 6.

Ada.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

...oh yeah - and Tuesday :laugh

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following questions will become the new owner of Thunderball number 3 with effect from Draw 13 on Saturday 23rd December.

Anybody can take part....EXCEPT.....Fadetoblack, Mathare, Markwales & Bigcumba who each own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

4 questions......4 answers required.

1. Is Tony Blair the a) 49th, b) 50th, c) 51st or d) 52nd British Prime Minister?
2. Where might you come across Blue John — a) in a jeweller’s shop, b) on a ship’s flagpole, c) in the pop charts, or d) on the moon?
3. If you’re acersecomic have you — a) never laughed, b) never had your hair cut, c) never been underwater or d) never eaten vegetables?
4. Where might you expect to see a menhir — at a) a delicatessen, b) in a zoo, c) at a site of historical importance or d) a political rally?

Just post the 4 letters that correspond to your answers in question order.

Good Luck

Ada.

[scaaty]

I only know the 4th one, so the rest are guesses !

a,a,d,c.

[TheGoodGuy]

Scaaty,

Good to hear from you again.

2 out of 4 correct......have another go...

Ada.

[scaaty]

Been busy with Christmas preparations - all done now so I have time to relax :)

I have no idea which of the first three I got right ! :ermmm

Let's try d,a,a,c.

[TheGoodGuy]

Still only 2 correct Scaaty...

Try again.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

Still no takers for Thunderball 3.....

4 questions......4 answers required.

1. Is Tony Blair the a) 49th, b) 50th, c) 51st or d) 52nd British Prime Minister?
2. Where might you come across Blue John — a) in a jeweller’s shop, b) on a ship’s flagpole, c) in the pop charts, or d) on the moon?
3. If you’re acersecomic have you — a) never laughed, b) never had your hair cut, c) never been underwater or d) never eaten vegetables?
4. Where might you expect to see a menhir — at a) a delicatessen, b) in a zoo, c) at a site of historical importance or d) a political rally?

Just post the 4 letters that correspond to your answers in question order.

Ada.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

c
a
b
c

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answers are:

1 - C.
2 - A.
3 - B.
4 - C.

Therefore....

The Oldham Whisper.....well done, you are now the owner of Thunderball 3.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 10 with effect from Draw 14 on Wednesday 27th December.

Anybody can take part......EXCEPT..... Bigcumba, The Oldham Whisper, Mathare, Markwales & Fadetoblack who each currently own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Apart from Paul, Linda & Denny Laine, name the 6 other celebrities who also appear on the cover of Paul McCartney & Wings'...Band On The Run album.

Good Luck

Ada.

[Iron Chris]

Michael Parkinson
Kenny Lynch
James Coburn
Clement Freud
Christopher Lee
John Conteh

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answers are:

Michael Parkinson
Kenny Lynch
James Coburn
Clement Freud
Christopher Lee
John Conteh

Therefore...

Iron Chris.......well done, you are the new owner of Thunderball 10.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 4 with effect from Draw 15 on Saturday 30th December.

Anybody can take part......EXCEPT..... Bigcumba, Iron Chris, Mathare, Markwales & Fadetoblack who each currently own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

Born with the names....

1.Thomas Derbyshire
2. Cyril Mead
3. Robert Harper
4. Eddie McGinnis

........these 'celebrities' are much better known as.......?

Good Luck

Ada.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

1. Tommy Cannon
2. Syd Little
3. Bobby Ball
4. Eddie Large

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answers are:

1. Tommy Cannon
2. Syd Little
3. Bobby Ball
4. Eddie Large

Therefore......

The Oldham Whisper.....well done, you have won back Thunderball 4.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 5 with effect from Draw 16 on Wednesday 3rd January.

Anybody can take part......EXCEPT..... Iron Chris, The Oldham Whisper, Mathare, Markwales & Fadetoblack who each currently own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

The following celebrities were married to each other in real life.
All you need to do is pair them up correctly.

A. Yootha Joyce
B. Jean Marsh
C. Judy Loe
D. Sheila Steafel

1. Richard Beckinsale
2. Harry H. Corbett
3. Jon Pertwee
4. Glynn Edwards

Just post 4 pairs of letters/numbers as your answers... ie A1, B2 etc.

Good Luck

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

Still no takers for Thunderball 5 as yet........

See question above.

Ada.

[sparkyminer]

A4
B3
C1
D2

[TheGoodGuy]

The correct answers are:

A4 Yootha Joyce/Glynn Edwards
B3 Jean Marsh/Jon Pertwee
C1 Judy Loe/Richard Beckinsale
D2 Sheila Steafel/Harry H. Corbett

Therefore...

Sparkyminer.....well done.... you are now the new owner of Thunderball 5.

Ada.

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 9 with effect from Draw 17 on Saturday 6th January.

Anybody can take part......EXCEPT..... Iron Chris, The Oldham Whisper, Mathare & Markwales who each currently own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

The following list contains 8 novels...4 written by Charles Dickens & 4 by George Eliot.

i) In which novel does the character Tertius Lydgate appear?
ii) In which novel does the character Mrs Pardiggle appear?

A. Our Mutual Friend
B. The Mill On The Floss
C. Bleak House
D. Adam Bede
E. Pickwick Papers
F. Middlemarch
G. Little Dorrit
H. Silas Marner

One answer is from a Dickens novel, the other from an Eliot novel.

Just post two letters (A-H) as your answers for (i) & (ii).

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

F-c

[TheGoodGuy]

That was quick....

The correct answers are:

F. Middlemarch
C. Bleak House

Therefore...

Fadetoblack.....well done.... you have won back Thunderball 9.

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

I read those books, believe it or not, in a rabid book consumption phase last year. I laughed because they're both above my head as I type!

But thanks Ada!

[bigcumba]

I laughed because they're both above my head as I type!

You have books floating above your head - those cheeky leprechauns at it again? Well

[bigcumba]

I laughed because they're both above my head as I type!

You have books floating above your head - those cheeky leprechauns at it again? Well done though!

[Fadetoblack]

:laugh

[TheGoodGuy]

The first person to correctly answer the following question will become the new owner of Thunderball number 8 with effect from Draw 18 on Wednesday 10th January.

Anybody can take part......EXCEPT..... Iron Chris, The Oldham Whisper, Mathare, Markwales & Fadetoblack who each currently own the maximum 2 Thunderballs allowed.

i) How many players are there in a Canadian football team?
ii) How many British monarchs belonged to the House of Hanover?

Choose 2 from the following:

A. 11
B. 4
C. 13
D. 6
E. 10
F. 7
G. 12
H. 5

Just post 2 letters (A-H) as your answer.

Ada.

[bigcumba]

question 1 is 11, and question 2 is 6

[TheGoodGuy]

BigC

Incorrect I'm afraid.......

Have another go.

Ada.

[bigcumba]

Must be the tootball question as I'm certain about the monarchs - 6 of them from the first 4 Georges plus William IV and Victoria - Canadian football is played with 12 players then making it answer G for that one :)

[TheGoodGuy]

That's more like it......well done.

The correct answers are:

i) G: 12
ii) D: 6 - George I, II, III, IV, William IV & Victoria.

Therefore...

Bigcumba......well done....you are now the new owner of Thunderball 8.

(Hopefully Bigmazey is aware it's currently his go to have a crack at the combination. It'd be a shame if he missed his chance at this late stage of the game.)

Ada.

[Fadetoblack]

That's more like it......well done.

The correct answers are:

i) G: 12
ii) D: 6 - George I, II, III, IV, William IV & Victoria.

Therefore...

Bigcumba......well done....you are now the new owner of Thunderball 8.

(Hopefully Bigmazey is aware it's currently his go to have a crack at the combination. It'd be a shame if he missed his chance at this late stage of the game.)

Ada.

It would?:doh :D

[bigcumba]

:) Wahey, thanks Ada! I'll try and remind Mazey to get his guess in.

[TheGoodGuy]

:laugh :laugh :laugh

Point taken Fade....

Ada.