MASTERMINDS
1. Universal Music Group has purchased the entire back catalogue of which musical legend?
2. Who was the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer jab?
3. The first pilot to fly supersponic died this week at the age of 97. What was his name?
4. Which major retailer has decided to scrap its print catalogue due to the rise of online shopping?
5. What do the Olympic rings represent? 6. The Royal Mint sent a coin into space to honour which British singing star?
7. What is the name of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical which previews in London’s West End next April?
8. Nick Hewer has announced he is stepping down as host of Countdown – who did he replace when he joined in 2012?
9. Who has been tipped to reprise his classic villain role of Doctor Octopus in the new Spider-Man 3 movie?
10. What sport does Xander Schauffele play?
11. How many apps has China ordered to be removed from mobile phones?
12. Which legendary BBC golf commentator died at the age of
89?
13. What car company had to pause production after UK port woes?
14. What was the most streamed programme of 2020 on BBC iPlayer? 15. The term ‘squib kick’ is associated with which sport?
16. Which musician has urged MPs to tackle “unfair” music streaming practices?
17. Which racecourse hosts the Kentucky Derby?
18. Who has vowed 100 million vaccinations in 100 days?
19. W Which country is funding AI ma matchmaking to boost the birth r rate?
20. What has been discovered alive on Australia’s Kangeroo Island after summer fires?
21. Who has captained England’s men in the most Test cricket matches?
22. 2 What famous film house was rec recreated in gingerbread to mark the movie’s 30th an anniversary?
23. 23 What is the new o official height for Mount Everest?
24. When will GPs start giving the Covid-19 vaccine? 25. Which Welsh singer gave the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a rock and roll send-off at the start of their countrywide tour by royal train?
26. How tall is the Christmas tree which has been installed at Windsor Castle?
27. Which knighted veteran comedian and actor has joined the cast of Amazon’s big budget TV adaptation of The Lords Of The Rings?
28. What has Apple Music named as its most streamed song of the year?
29. Which famous London venue will be celebrating its 150th anniversary next year?
30. Who is the only Russian female tennis player to achieve a career grand slam?