Nutter's First 'Common Bond' Quiz

Answer: Albert

Albert died of Typhoid in 1861. Victoria was so devoted to him she wore black every day, as a symbol of mourning, until she died on 22 January, 1901. The current monarch of Great Britain, Elizabeth II, celebrated fifty years on the throne in 2002.

Answer: Trigger

The horse died in 1965. Trigger was preserved and stuffed and is now in the Roy Rogers Museum which, in 2003, moved from Victorville CA, to Branson MO.
A person who stuffs animals for cosmetic reasons is known as a taxidermist.

Answer: Reliant Robin

"Despite years of ridicule, with a rust-proof fibreglass body and low fuel consumption they gained a reputation as long lived budget vehicles, whilst the three wheel configuration and light weight allowed them to be driven on motorcycle licence. There are currently estimated to be 44,000 Reliants on the road in Great Britain" (September 2000)

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Answer: Derek

One of the most common variants of Derek is Del... a clue to the common bond perhaps?

Answer: Nelson Mandela

Born in 1918, Nelson Mandela started off life called Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela. He was given the name 'Nelson' by a teacher in school. Mandela was released from Prison in 1990, after spending twenty six years in prison. (www.bbc.co.uk/africa)

Answer: my grandad

My son's great-great granddad would be my great granddad. His son would be my granddad.

Answer: Street markets

Very famous area of the East End. It is as much a tourist attraction nowadays as it is a trading market.

Answer: Damien

Damien is known as one of the names of the Devil. I watched these movies as a teenager, and wished I hadn't. They scared me!

Answer: Nicholas Lyndhurst

This comedy was based around Gary Sparrow, an antique shop owner, who discovered he could return to wartime London. He eventually ended up with two wives, one in the 1990s, and one in the 1940s. The programme was better than it sounds, trust me.

Answer: Peckham

Rio was arguably England's best player at the World Cup finals in Japan and Korea in 2002. He became England's most expensive player in the summer 2002 when a move from Leeds to Manchester cost £30 million (about $48 million).

Answer: Francophile

France is one of the largest countries in Europe. It has an average population of 58.5 million, which is less than the UK (which is much smaller!). The capital of France is, as I'm sure you're aware, Paris. (French 1999 census figure)

Answer: Raquel Welch

Raquel is credited with a career spanning over five decades, and has done numerous films, TV shows, and guest appearances.

Answer: Trotter

When buying the trotter as a joint of meat, it is known as pork hock. So much better then...

Answer: Millionaire

The show started in Britain in 1997, and celebrated the 300th edition with a live show in 2002. After that, it was obvious why they're not all live.

Answer: Only Fools and Horses

They all relate to the BBC comedy series, 'Only Fools and Horses'. Q.1 - Albert. refers to Uncle Albert, Del and Rodney's uncle. Q.2 - Trigger, the one who always calls Rodney 'Dave'. Q.3 - The Trotters always drive an old, smelly, yellow Robin Reliant. Q.4 - Derek, the full name of Del Boy. Q.5 - The Trotters live in Nelson Mandela House. Q.6 - Granddad was an original member of the cast, until Leonard Pearce, who played him, died in 1984. Q.7 - Trotters Independent Traders (TIT) illegally sell things on a market stall. Q.8 - Damien is the name of Del Boy's son. Q.9 - Nicholas Lyndhurst plays Rodney. Q.10 - Peckham is the area of London Del and Rodney are from. Q.11 - Del Boy loves the French, but inaccurately uses the language. 'Mange Tous! J'appelle a dente! and Au Revoir (for hello)'. Q.12 - Del's 'significant other' is called Raquel. Q.13 - Trotter is the surname of Del, Rodney, Granddad and Albert. Q.14 - 'This time next year we'll be millionaires'. Del Boy's catchphrase.

This is possibly spoken in every episode ever made.

They did manage to become millionaires, but lost it all when the Central American Stock Markets crashed. Thanks for playing!