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1. Possibly the best known Egghead going into the programme, Judith Keppel was widely recognised for her outstanding performance on a popular quiz show three years before "Eggheads" began. To which quiz show does this question refer?
2. Holder of quiz titles such as "Mastermind", "International Mastermind" and "Brain of Britain", Chris Hughes often provides much of the entertainment with his impersonations and songs. In which topic does he excel, often giving lengthy rants about it?
3. As contestants watch previous shows they start to notice some of the Eggheads' weaker subjects. Chris and Judith are often picked on sport and CJ on history. This helps increase the slim chances of a victory over the Eggheads. Which subject has recently come to be known as Kevin's "chink in the armour"?
4. CJ de Mooi can be seen as a slow starter in "Eggheads", losing several head-to-heads and admittedly not enjoying the first few shows. However, his performances massively improved as the series progressed, justifying his position in the team. His self-confidence and "arrogance" are some of his best known characteristics. This is reflected by his name, which means what?
5. The "Glamorous Granny" Daphne is certainly a force to be reckoned with. She is a strong all-rounder and has much quiz experience, appearing on several game shows such as "Going for Gold" and "15 to 1". This may help to explain her uncanny ability to do what?
6. Three times World Quiz Champion Kevin Ashman is widely regarded as the best quiz player in Britain, if not the world! He is considered the toughest player to beat in most rounds in Eggheads. One of his many accolades is holding the highest score ever TV's "Mastermind". In which specialist subject did he obtain this score?
7. Which UK "Big Brother" contestant, well known for referring to East Anglia as "abroad", has appeared on an episode of "Eggheads"?
8. Presenter Dermot Murnaghan often tries to pick the brains of the Eggheads. In doing so he has discovered certain "quiz techniques" the Eggheads use when they do not know the answer. These include choosing a particular answer due to it "usually" being correct. Which of these has not been named as one of these answers by the Eggheads?
9. The Eggheads are a formidable team, often shown in the final round themed General Knowledge. However, occasionally a team of contestants come along who give the Eggheads a run for their money, winning all the head-to-heads and thus only having to face one Egghead. Despite outnumbering the Eggheads 5 to 1 they are still extremely difficult to beat. Which of these Eggheads has not won a final round by themselves?
10. Barry Simmons, the "sixth Egghead", is also an experienced quizzer, appearing on shows such as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", "Brain of Britain" and "Mastermind", surviving to the latter stages of all three. Which show allowed Barry to become the 6th Egghead?
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