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1. In January 2005 the UK public was gripped by the grim details of the proceedings in which Scottish juvenile murder case?
2. In January 2005 after much press and media speculation which celebrity couple decided to split up?
3. In February which member of the royalty went down on one knee and popped the question some thought he would never be able to ask?
4. Who sailed home in February 2005 to a considerable triumph after some time on her own at sea?
5. In March this young man "bestrode the stage like a Colossus" after taking England to task on the Rugby field. He also became famous for a new partnership. Who was he and who was the even more famous partner?
6. By March 2005 this song, released by a portly comedian and revitalised former pop singer (aged sixty-one), "Is This The Way To Amarillo" was already outselling the rest of the top 20 combined. Who were the artists?
7. In April 2005 sad news for a major UK car manufacturer who called in the Official Receivers. Please name the company.
8. Which grand old gentleman and knight of the British theatre and film industry died at the age of ninety seven in April 2005?
9. In May this firebrand, eloquent and maverick British MP graced the US Senate with his views on Iraq. Though the story is not yet told in full, I suspect. Do you know who he was and which political party he had recently formed?
10. In June 2005 there were rumbles of discontent on the UK political stage and several leading figures were thought to be setting themselves up for the opportunity to become Leader of their party. This particular heavyweight figure said openly he would run for the leadership if he thought he could win and that he desperately wanted the chance to be Prime Minister. Whom am I describing here?
11. May 2005 saw the passing of an American actor most popularly known for his role as "the Riddler" in the 1960's television series "Batman" though his other achievements included television, film and theatre work as well. Who was he?
12. In December 2005 it was announced that the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Prince Harry are to take part in a live TV event at the Tower of London to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Prince's Trust. Which TV presenters had been given the task of hosting the show?
13. On June 1st 2005 there was a referendum in this European country to determine acceptance or rejection of the proposed European Union Constitution. There was a large majority against the proposal. Which country was it?
14. This much loved actress had had a show business career of over eighty years before dying, aged 94, in July 2005. She's probably best known for her part as Ethel in Eastenders. Do you know her name?
15. This son of a housemaid and a carpenter became the Tories' first working class prime minister in 1970. He died aged eighty-nine in July 2005. He welcomed one of the first ever females into his Cabinet, though it is thought that he regretted this move later. Who was he?
16. In August 2005 this former "Sex and The City" star launched her first fragrance, "Lovely", at the designer department store Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London. Who was this fragrant person?
17. August was something of a sad month for those of us who like to see some "colour" and "animation" in our politics as two major influential Labour politicians died in this month. Identify this person merely on the basis of his distinctive voice, beard and strongly held views.
18. Another Labour political figure who died in August was also a former cabinet member. Identify her from two simple clues: a wig that was sometimes too hot to wear and the nickname "Mo". Who was she?
19. On a lighter, and probably lower, note, in September 2005 two celebrities were awarded the much sought after title of "Rear of the Year". To get this question correct you have to identify both the male and female winners. Can you do it?
20. These two celebrities got out of the jungle alive though their close contact obviously sparked an attraction as they got married in September 2005. Who were they?
21. In October, this Oscar and other award winning movie maker remained cool despite the heat generated by the fire that had wiped out his precious warehouse of well loved characters. Who was he?
22. October 2005 saw the announcement of the first blond haired actor to take up the "007" mantle. Do you know who he was?
23. Very sad to report but in November a British woman police officer (PC Beshenivsky) was shot dead and a second injured while responding to a robbery at a city centre shop. What was her first name?
24. In November 2005 a British peace worker was kidnapped during a visit to Iraq. Can you name him?
25. In December 2005 this politician became the fourth leader of his party to take on Tony Blair. Who was he?
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