Coffee Homeground Trivia Quiz

Answer: Stingray

"Stingray" was bought to our screens by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, who also produced "Thunderbirds", "Captain Scarlet" and "Joe 99". Filmed in 1964 and 1965, the 39 episodes featured two central characters (puppets) who patrolled underwater in a combat submarine called Stingray. King Titan was often seen trying to destroy the submarine and also Marineville, the headquarters where Stingray was based.

Answer: Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown first appeared in a comic strip called "Li'l Folks" in 1947 which later progressed to the more renowned "Peanuts" strip in 1950. Charlie's best friend was Linus van Pelt and joining him on his misadventures was his faithful hound, Snoopy, and Woodstock the yellow bird. Marcie, his sister Sally, Peppermint Patty and Lucy were also seen in the comic strip.

The final cartoon was created in 2000 just before the death of its creator, Charles M. Schulz.

Answer: Pirate ship

The pirate ship is a type of pendulum ride which can also be called a swing boat. People sit inside a gondola shaped ride which starts rocking backwards and forwards, slowly reaching heights dependent on the age or height of the passenger, and in which park it is located.

Answer: English

Written between 1914 and 1916, the musical piece had seven movements, all named after the planets and an astrological character. Mars, the Bringer of War, Venus the Bringer of Peace, Mercury the Winged Messenger, Jupiter the Bringer of Jollity, Saturn the Bringer of Old Age, Uranus the Magician and Neptune the Mystic.

Answer: Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau played Einstein, with his fictional niece (Catherine) played by Meg Ryan, and her love interest, Tim Robbins. Robbins starred as a car mechanic who had a chance encounter with the brilliant Catherine, only to find her uncle was the even more brilliant, Albert Einstein. Einstein, along with his old cronies, attempted to match-make with comedic results.

Answer: She was Britain's last circus elephant

Poor Anne was part of Bobby Roberts Super Circus since 1957. Hidden cameras were placed inside the compound where she was homed, and heart breaking images showed the chained animal being kicked, punched and stabbed by her keeper. The circus owner was prosecuted, and Anne was rehomed in a safe environment.

She suffers from arthritis and still bares the scars from her abuse, but she is making steady progress.

Answer: Spock

Already an accomplished television actor, starring in episodes of "Six Feet Under" and "Charmed", Zachary Quinto first played Spock in the 2009 remake of "Star Trek". Four years later, he reprised his role and even acted alongside the legendary Leonard Nimoy who played the original Spock.

Answer: Br'er Rabbit

Uncle Remus and Br'er Rabbit were both fictional characters in the collection of short stories first published in 1881. Written by Joel Chandler Harris, the stories included animals and songs based on old African/American folklore. The stories were made into the 1946 Walt Disney film "Song of the South" which featured the feel-good song, ""Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah".

Answer: Cat Deeley

Born in 1976, Cat Deeley initially started work as a model before becoming a popular British television presenter, hosting programmes such as "Fame Academy" and "Stars in Their Eyes". She moved to America in 2006 when she started hosting the popular dance reality show.

Answer: Smile

Charlie Chaplin composed the music to "Smile" for the 1936 film "Modern Times". It was not until 1954 when lyrics were added and the song became an international hit for Nat King Cole. Robert Downey Jr. recorded his version for the 1992 award winning film "Chaplin", and this was later followed by the 1998 Michael Jackson cover version.