Fifty for Fun

NEWS 1 Until what age should pupils in English schools study maths, according to a Government report? 2 How many hours of curfew a day could criminals serving community sentences be forced to spend at home, according to Government plans? 3 What acts as a "wonder drug" for cancer survivors, according to a report? 4 Which former Spice Girl says her daughters will help more than her husband when she gives birth to her third child? 5 What percentage of motorists thinks that not enough is being done to tackle drug-driving, according to a poll? 6 A memorial service has been held in Japan to mark the 66th anniversary of what event? 7 Sketches by which late US singing star are to decorate the walls of a children's hospital in Los Angeles? 8 Which Hollywood star has said a woman does not need to use the law to deal with a man touching her bottom? 9 Brian Dowling is the new host of Big Brother. In which year did he win the show? 10 Inspectors have questioned the safety of inmates at which prison? 11 A pill has been launched to target which virus? 12 Which marine animal are beachgoers in the UK being asked to monitor? 13 Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor joined which royal on a sailing sprint around the Isle of Wight? 14 By what percentage is smoking more likely to give women heart disease than men, according to a study? 15 What are the meteors called which can be seen in the sky at this time of year? 16 A life-size wire sculpture of which Olympic hopeful now greets people at Heathrow Terminal 5? 17 Which TV reality show inspired Kate Moss to get married? 18 Which country has begun the first ever count of its dwindling elephant population? 19 What structure is the owner of Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant hoping to erect over a damaged reactor? 20 Which airline is using YouTube as part of its biggest pilot recruitment drive in more than a decade? 21 Name the movie which premiered in London and sees James Bond star Daniel Craig team up with Indiana Jones stalwart Harrison Ford.

2 Which city in the north of England has been chosen as the base of China's athletes as they acclimatise ahead of the London 2012 Olympics? 23 Which country has stopped pension payments to 1,473 pensioners over the age of 90 after finding out they are dead? 24 Which bird is the most at risk of extinction in the UK, according a study of endangered wildlife carried out for TV channel Eden? 25 What is the name of Sue Perkins's comedy partner and The Great British Bake Off co-presenter? SPORT 26 Which club did Aston Villa sign John Carew from in 2007? 27 Which former England player is the oldest man to appear in a rugby world cup final? 28 By what name is Eldrick Tont Woods more usually known? 29 Bloemfontain's Super Rugby club go by which nickname? 30 With which Formula One team did Mark Webber begin his Formula One career? 31 From which club did Manchester United sign Nani in 2007? 32 Who did Declan Kidney succeed as Ireland rugby union coach in 2008? 3 Which American state will host this week's USPGA Championship? 34 Britain's Helen Jenkins on Saturday booked her spot at next year's Olympics in which sport? 35 Who scored the only century in the Cricket World Cup final in April? 36 Both the Prince's Golf Club and Royal St George's golf courses are located in which area of Kent? 37 Which country does former Holland, South Korea, Russia and Australia coach Guus Hiddink now manage? 38 Which former England cricket captain was born in Langebaanweg, South Africa? 39 Which ex-Formula One driver has the unique distinction of securing Benetton's first and last victories in the sport? 40 Who won the silver medal in the men's singles tennis at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, losing to Nicolas Massu in the final? 41 From which Nottinghamshire town does world number two Lee Westwood hail? 42 In which year did Gavin Henson make his Wales debut? 43 How old is England Test captain Andrew Strauss? 4 In football, who preceded Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager? 45 Ali Lauitiiti is to leave which Engage Super League team after the current season? 46 Martin Kaymer won a three-hole play-off against which golfer to claim the 2010 USPGA Championship? 47 Prior to the ongoing England-India Test, in which month did Ravi Bopara last play Test cricket? 48 With which club did Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder begin his career? 49 Goldie Sayers represents Great Britain at which athletics discipline? ANSWERS SPORT 26 Lyon; 27 Mike Catt; 28 Tiger; 29 Cheetahs; 30 Minardi; 31 Sporting Lisbon; 32 Eddie O'Sullivan; 3 Georgia; 34 Triathlon; 35 Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene; 36 Sandwich; 37 Turkey; 38 Allan Lamb; 39 Gerhard Berger; 40 Mardy Fish; 41 Worksop; 42 2001; 43 34; 4 Lawrie Sanchez; 45 Leeds; 46 Bubba Watson; 47 August 2009 (against Australia); 48 Ajax; 49 Javelin; 50 Jenny Wallwork."It is a growing procedure, there is always some sort of high to reach and it is a massive change in the grading system, so I am very happy to have achieved the status.""Tom and Joe are great ambassadors for the sport of judo, giving up a great deal of their own time for no reward.

* QUESTION 13: Ewan McGregor