What is the colour of the cross on the flag of Greece?

The Meaning, Folklore, and History of the Greek Flag By deTraci Regula Updated April 11, 2016. The Greek flag is one of the most recognizable of the world's flags. The simple blue and white design means "Greece" to almost everyone.   Description of the Greek Flag The Greek flag consists of an equal-armed white cross on a blue ground in the upper left corner of the flag, with the remaining area filled with nine alternating blue-and-white horizontal stripes. The top and bottom stripes of the flag are always blue. There are five blue stripes and four white ones on the Greek flag. The flag is always made in a proportion of 2:3. History of the Greek Flag The current flag was only officially adopted by Greece on December 22, 1978. An earlier version of the Greek flag had a diagonal cross in the corner instead of the square one now used. This version of the flag dates back to 1822, just after Greece declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821.   Meanings and Symbolism of the Greek Flag The nine stripes are said to represent the number of syllables in the Greek phrase "Eleutheria H Thanatos", usually translated as "Freedom or Death!", a battle cry during the final revolt against the Ottoman Occupation. continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities The equal-armed cross represents the Greek Orthodox church, the predominant religion of Greece and the only officially-recognized one. The Church played a crucial role in the fight for independence against the Ottomans, and rebellious monks fought vigorously against the Ottomans. The color blue represents the sea which is so important to Greece and such a major portion of its economy. The white represents the waves on the Mediterranean Sea. Blue has also always been a color of protection, seen in the blue eye amulets used to ward off evil, and white is seen as the color of purity. As in Greek mythology , there are always other versions and explanations. Some say the nine stripes on the Greek flag represent the Nine Muses of Greek myth, and that the colors of blue and white represent Aphrodite rising up from the sea foam.   Unusual Facts about the Greek Flag Unlike most national flags, there is no "official" shade of color required. Any blue may be used for the flag, so you will see them ranging from a relatively pale "baby" blue to a deep navy blue. Most flags tend to use a dark blue or royal blue but you'll see them in all shades around Greece. The nickname of the Greek flag is "Galanolefci", or the "blue and white", similar to the way that the American flag is sometimes just called the "red, white and blue". What European country was forced to change its official flag because it was too close to that of Greece? Click here for the answer . Other Flags Seen in Greece You will often see the European Union flag displayed with the Greek flag at official spots in Greece. The European Union flag is a deep blue with a circle of gold stars on it, representing the EU nations. Greece also proudly flies many "Blue Flag Beach" flags over its pristine beaches. This flag is awarded to beaches that meet special standards of cleanliness, both for the sand and the water as well as other qualifications. More on the Blue Flag Beaches of Greece . Plan Your Own Trip to Greece


Originally made in a drugstore in Waco, Texas and still enjoyed today, what is America's oldest soft drink?

1000+ images about I'm A pEppEr yOuR a pEpPer on Pinterest | Advertising, Sodas and Museums Forward We all know that Dr Pepper is no longer being bottled in Dublin, Texas, but I just ran across this little tidbit....thought y'all would enjoy. ~ Linda "Dr. Pepper was very much a real person, Dr. Kenneth Pepper of Rural Retreat, Virginia. The story goes that the founder and creator of the Dr. Pepper Company, Wade Morrison, got his first job at Pepper’s pharmacy in the 1880s. See More


Which word can go after 'mid', 'fort' and 'over' to produce three new words?

The | Define The at Dictionary.com definite article 1. (used, especially before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an): the book you gave me; Come into the house. 2. (used to mark a proper noun, natural phenomenon, ship, building, time, point of the compass, branch of endeavor, or field of study as something well-known or unique): the sun; the Alps; the Queen Elizabeth; the past; the West. 3. (used with or as part of a title): the Duke of Wellington; the Reverend John Smith. 4. (used to mark a noun as indicating the best-known, most approved, most important, most satisfying, etc.): the skiing center of the U.S.; If you're going to work hard, now is the time. 5. (used to mark a noun as being used generically): The dog is a quadruped. 6. (used in place of a possessive pronoun, to note a part of the body or a personal belonging): He won't be able to play football until the leg mends. 7. (used before adjectives that are used substantively, to note an individual, a class or number of individuals, or an abstract idea): to visit the sick; from the sublime to the ridiculous. 8. (used before a modifying adjective to specify or limit its modifying effect): He took the wrong road and drove miles out of his way. 9. (used to indicate one particular decade of a lifetime or of a century): the sixties; the Gay Nineties. 10. (one of many of a class or type, as of a manufactured item, as opposed to an individual one): Did you listen to the radio last night? 11. enough: He saved until he had the money for a new car. She didn't have the courage to leave. 12. (used distributively, to note any one separately) for, to, or in each; a or an: at one dollar the pound. Origin of the1 adverb 1. (used to modify an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree and to signify “in or by that,” “on that account,” “in or by so much,” or “in some or any degree”): He's been on vacation and looks the better for it. 2. (used in correlative constructions to modify an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree, in one instance with relative force and in the other with demonstrative force, and signifying “by how much … by so much” or “in what degree … in that degree”): the more the merrier; The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Origin Expand


In the 1990 film 'The Hunt For Red October', who or what is Red October?

The Hunt for Red October (1990) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Hunt for Red October ( 1990 ) PG | In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain in their newest sub violates orders and heads for the USA. Is he trying to defect or to start a war? Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 30 titles created 16 Apr 2012 a list of 45 titles created 07 Oct 2012 a list of 25 titles created 23 Mar 2013 a list of 48 titles created 09 Dec 2013 a list of 35 titles created 5 months ago Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    2 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Videos When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets him and his family for revenge. Director: Phillip Noyce CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel. Director: Phillip Noyce On a US nuclear missile sub, a young first officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so. Director: Tony Scott Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of murdering his wife, must find the real killer while being the target of a nationwide manhunt. Director: Andrew Davis CIA analyst Jack Ryan must stop the plans of a Neo Nazis faction that threatens to induce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and Russia's newly elected president by detonating a nuclear weapon at a football game in Baltimore. Director: Phil Alden Robinson A mild-mannered chemist and an ex-con must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from Alcatraz against San Francisco. Director: Michael Bay Hijackers seize the plane carrying the President of the United States and his family, but he - an ex-soldier - works from hiding to defeat them. Director: Wolfgang Petersen A lawyer becomes a target by a corrupt politician and his NSA goons when he accidentally receives key evidence to a serious politically motivated crime. Director: Tony Scott An insurance agent is sent by her employer to track down and help capture an art thief. Director: Jon Amiel US Marshal Samuel Gerard (Jones) and his team of Marshals are assigned to track down Sheridan (Snipes), who has been accused of a double-murder. Director: Stuart Baird Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Director: Guy Hamilton A resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program. Director: Terence Young Edit Storyline Soviets create a new nuclear submarine that runs silent due to a revolutionary propulsion system. Russian sub captain defects, goal of taking it to the U.S.A. to prevent the Russians from using the sub to wreak nuclear (missile) war against the U.S. Lots of plot turns and twists in this high-tech thriller. Written by Anonymous The hunt is on. See more  » Genres: 2 March 1990 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Jagd auf 'Roter Oktober' See more  » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby SR (35 mm prints) Color: Natalia Ramius died on November 23, 1983. See more » Goofs When Admiral Greer asks Ryan when's the last time he slept, Ryan says he has no idea because his watch is still on London time. If his watch is still on the same time as the place he last slept, he should know exactly how long it's been. See more » Quotes [telling young Sonarman Beaumont about Jones's most embarrassing moment] Watson : Seaman Jones here is into music in a big way, and he views this whole boat as his own personal, private stereo set. W


Which murder weapon in the game of Cluedo starts and ends with the same letter?

Clue Game - Cluedo - Clue Weapons, Board Game, Characters - Clue Instructions Simpsons Clue Playing the Board Game Clue Clue is a murder mystery board game,  also known as the Cluedo board game. The      game is based on the crime fiction genre      of pop literature. Players take the role      of crime investigator searching for clues. To solve the crime, players must guess the      correct answer to three questions: who committed      the crime, where was the crime committed      and with what weapon did they commit the      crime? This is the source of famous quotes      from the board game Clue, such as "Colonel Mustard      did it in the Conservatory with the revolver." There are six to nine possibilities for      each answer, which each player can eliminate      from suspicion as the game progresses. The      game is over when one player guesses all      three questions correctly. To guess any one      of the three questions wrong is to immediately lose the game, and give the other players      extra clues to help them win. The History of Clue the Game Clue (the game) was created in 1948 by Anthony E. Pratt,      a bureaucrat from Birmingham, England. He      termed the game Cluedo. Game players in England still use the  name Cluedo for the game, in fact.. Mr. Pratt sold the distribution      rights to Parker Brothers Limited, the famed      American game manufacturer. Parker Brothers      continues to distribute Clue to this day,      though it is now a subsidiary of Hasbro. Clue Game Pieces - Clue Characters and Weapons Here's a summary of the Clue game pieces. Most  of the Clue game pieces consist of the Clue characters  and weapons. The Suspects - Clue Board Game Characters There are six suspects in Clue. The suspects      in the classic version are Colonel Mustard,      Miss Peacock, Professor Plum, Mrs. White,      Mr. Green and Miss Scarlet. None of these Clue board game characters were fleshed out in the original;      they were simply pictures on a card. The characters are also represented by colored      game pieces. Each color corresponds to a      particular character. Therefore, Colonel      Mustard is yellow, Miss Peacock is blue,      Professor Plum is purple, Mr. White is white,      Mr. Green is green and Miss Scarlet is red. The Murder Weapons in Clue - Weapons List There are also six possible murder weapons in Clue.      The Clue weapons list includes the knife, the revolver,      the wrench, the rope, the candlestick and      the lead pipe. There murder weapons are represented by      game pieces, too. When a player suggests      a possible combination for the murder, the      corresponding game piece is moved to the      room being suggested. Otherwise, these pieces      have no role in the game. The Rooms There are nine rooms in which the crime      might have taken place. These murder took      place in a mansion and the nine rooms are      ostensibly found in the mansion. It is these      rooms that make up the layout of the game      board. The Game of Clue - The Game Board The game of Clue has a game board with nine rooms in      it. The rooms are found along the perimeter      of the board, while two of the rooms are      found on the interior. There is a secret      passage which connects the Lounge with the      Conservatory, and vice versa. There is also      a secret passage which connects the Study      to the Kitchen, and vice versa. In the center is found what appears to be      a secret closet or door, which is simply      where the clue packet is found. At the start      of the game, the three true elements of the      crime are kept hidden in the clue packet.      When a player makes a guess, that player      opens up the contents of the clue packet      and sees whether he or she is right.


Where in London would you find the Grave of the Unknown Warrior?

The unknown soldier's journey from trench to tomb - BBC News BBC News The unknown soldier's journey from trench to tomb By Mario Cacciottolo BBC News 11 November 2010 Close share panel Image caption The tomb, in London's Westminster Abbey The unknown warrior was carried from a French battlefield 90 years ago, to be laid to rest among kings and statesmen in Westminster Abbey. But how did this symbol of the sacrifice of war come to be chosen? In 1916, a Church of England clergyman serving at the Western Front in World War I spotted an inscription on an anonymous war grave which gave him an idea. That moment of inspiration would blossom into a worldwide ceremony that is still being replicated in the 21st Century - the grave of an unknown warrior, symbolising those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Reverend David Railton caught sight of the grave in a back garden at Armentieres in France in 1916, with a rough cross upon which was pencilled the words "An Unknown British Soldier". Image caption The coffin of the unknown warrior was carried from the citadel in Boulogne and left for England. Soldiers salute as the coffin leaves France Who came up with the idea? In August 1920 Mr Railton wrote to the Dean of Westminster, Herbert Ryle, to suggest having a nationally recognised grave for an unknown soldier. The idea - which had also been mooted by the Daily Express newspaper the year before - was presented to the government and quickly taken up. Memories of the war, in which a million British people had died, were still raw and the thousands of bodies that lay unidentified were a blight on Britain's conscience. "Those parents and wives who had lost men to war didn't have anything tangible to grieve at, so the unknown warrior represented their loss," says Terry Charman, a historian at the Imperial War Museum. But there was a procedure in choosing a single corpse to represent the many unnamed dead. The unknown warrior's body was chosen from a number of British servicemen exhumed from four battle areas - the Aisne, the Somme, Arras and Ypres. These remains were brought to the chapel at St Pol on the night of 7 November 1920, where the officer in charge of troops in France and Flanders, Brig Gen L J Wyatt, went with a Col Gell. Neither had any idea where the bodies, laid on stretchers and covered by union jacks, were from. Clues to his identity "[He was] probably a regular army soldier of the original 'contemptible' British expeditionary force, and therefore a young unmarried man in his 20s or possibly an older married reservist recalled from civilian life to the colours. "He might have been a Territorial, since the London Scottish and other Territorial units were at the Western Front from September 1914. He was not navy or air force, a 'new army' volunteer, conscript, or dominion soldier." By National Biography's Roger T Stearn Unknown Warrior on Oxford Dictionary of National Biography "The point was that it literally could have been anybody," says Mr Charman. "It could have been an earl or a duke's son, or a labourer from South Africa. "The idea really caught the public mood, as it was a very democratic thing that it could have been someone from any rank." Gen Wyatt selected one body - it has been suggested he may have been blindfolded while making his choice - and the two officers placed it in a plain coffin and sealed it. The other bodies were reburied. The next day the dead soldier began the journey to his final resting place. The coffin was taken to Boulogne and placed inside another coffin, made of oak from Hampton Court and sent over from England. Its plate bore the inscription: "A British Warrior who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 for King and Country". This second coffin had a 16th Century sword, taken from King George V's private collection, fixed on top. The body was then transported to Dover via the destroyer HMS Verdun and taken by train to London. To have its own unknown warrior, for a country that sent troops to WWI, is part of its own national identity Terry Charman , Imperial War Museum On the m


What is the full title of the first Austin Powers film?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery ( 1997 ) PG-13 | A 1960s hipster secret agent is brought out of cryofreeze to oppose his greatest enemy in the 1990s, where his social attitudes are glaringly out of place. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 40 titles created 23 May 2011 a list of 40 titles created 05 Jun 2012 a list of 45 titles created 04 Aug 2012 a list of 36 titles created 18 Dec 2014 a list of 28 titles created 9 months ago Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) 7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 3 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Dr. Evil is back...and has invented a new time machine that allows him to go back to the 60's and steal Austin Powers's mojo, inadvertently leaving him "shagless". Director: Jay Roach Upon learning that his father has been kidnapped, Austin Powers must travel to 1975 and defeat the aptly named villain Goldmember - who is working with Dr. Evil. Director: Jay Roach Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show. Director: Penelope Spheeris The inseparable duo try to organize a rock concert while Wayne must fend off a record producer who has an eye for his girlfriend. Director: Stephen Surjik Popular Broadway actor Gary Johnston is recruited by the elite counter-terrorism organization Team America: World Police. As the world begins to crumble around him, he must battle with terrorists, celebrities and falling in love. Director: Trey Parker After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpson family are declared fugitives. Director: David Silverman A rejected hockey player puts his skills to the golf course to save his grandmother's house. Director: Dennis Dugan When the four boys see an R-rated movie featuring Canadians Terrance & Phillip, they are pronounced "corrupted", and their parents pressure the United States to wage war against Canada. Director: Trey Parker A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of a missing dolphin mascot of a football team. Director: Tom Shadyac Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. Director: Adam McKay A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber Planet Spaceballs' President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. Director: Mel Brooks Edit Storyline Austin Powers is a 60's spy who is cryonically frozen and released in the 1990's. The world is a very different place for Powers. Unfortunately for Austin, everyone is no longer sex-mad. Although he may be in a different decade, his mission is still the same. He has teamed up with Vanessa Kensington to stop the evil Dr. Evil, who was also frozen in the past. Dr. Evil stole a nuclear weapon and is demanding a payment of (when he realises its the 90's) 100 billion dollars. Can Austin Powers stop this madman? or will he caught up with Evil's henchman, with names like Alotta Fagina and Random Task? Only time will tell! Written by simon Frozen in the 60's... thawing spring '97, baby! See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for nudity, sex-related dialogue and humor | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 2 May 1997 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $9,548,111        (USA) (2 May 1997) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The exterior location shot of Austin and Vanesa's honeymoon sce


At what game was a former world champion famously defeated by a computer called Deep Blue in 1997?

IBM100 - Deep Blue IBM100 Choose your Country and Language:       On May 11, 1997, an IBM computer called IBM ® Deep Blue ® beat the world chess champion after a six-game match: two wins for IBM, one for the champion and three draws. The match lasted several days and received massive media coverage around the world. It was the classic plot line of man vs. machine. Behind the contest, however, was important computer science, pushing forward the ability of computers to handle the kinds of complex calculations needed to help discover new medical drugs; do the broad financial modeling needed to identify trends and do risk analysis; handle large database searches; and perform massive calculations needed in many fields of science. Since the emergence of artificial intelligence and the first computers in the late 1940s, computer scientists compared the performance of these “giant brains” with human minds, and gravitated to chess as a way of testing the calculating abilities of computers. The game is a collection of challenging problems for minds and machines, but has simple rules, and so is perfect for such experiments. Over the years, many computers took on many chess masters, and the computers lost. IBM computer scientists had been interested in chess computing since the early 1950s. In 1985, a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, Feng-hsiung Hsu, began working on his dissertation project: a chess playing machine he called ChipTest. A classmate of his, Murray Campbell, worked on the project, too, and in 1989, both were hired to work at IBM Research. There, they continued their work with the help of other computer scientists, including Joe Hoane, Jerry Brody and C. J. Tan. The team named the project Deep Blue. The human chess champion won in 1996 against an earlier version of Deep Blue; the 1997 match was billed as a “rematch.” The champion and computer met at the Equitable Center in New York, with cameras running, press in attendance and millions watching the outcome. The odds of Deep Blue winning were not certain, but the science was solid. The IBMers knew their machine could explore up to 200 million possible chess positions per second. The chess grandmaster won the first game, Deep Blue took the next one, and the two players drew the three following games. Game 6 ended the match with a crushing defeat of the champion by Deep Blue. The match’s outcome made headlines worldwide, and helped a broad audience better understand high-powered computing. The 1997 match took place not on a standard stage, but rather in a small television studio. The audience watched the match on television screens in a basement theater in the building, several floors below where the match was actually held. The theater seated about 500 people, and was sold out for each of the six games. The media attention given to Deep Blue resulted in more than three billion impressions around the world. Deep Blue had an impact on computing in many different industries. It was programmed to solve the complex, strategic game of chess, so it enabled researchers to explore and understand the limits of massively parallel processing. This research gave developers insight into ways they could design a computer to tackle complex problems in other fields, using deep knowledge to analyze a higher number of possible solutions. The architecture used in Deep Blue was applied to financial modeling, including marketplace trends and risk analysis; data mining—uncovering hidden relationships and patterns in large databases; and molecular dynamics, a valuable tool for helping to discover and develop new drugs. Ultimately, Deep Blue was retired to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC, but IBM went on to build new kinds of massively parallel computers such as IBM Blue Gene ®. [Read more about this Icon of Progress.] The Deep Blue project inspired a more recent grand challenge at IBM: building a computer that could beat the champions at a more complicated game, Jeopardy!. Over three nights in February 2011, this machine—named Watson—took on two of the all-time most succ


In 1987, which golfer became the first British winner of the US Masters?

Britain's Magnificent 7 "Major" Winning Golfers | Bleacher Report Britain's Magnificent 7 "Major" Winning Golfers Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Stuart Franklin/Getty Images 3 Comments Despite almost dominating the world rankings for the past 12 months, British golfers have only just resumed their assaults on the Major Championships, and it is those currently from Northern Ireland who are leading the charge. However, it hasn't always been so prosperous for British golf as it is recently. Only seven British golfers have managed to win a Major in the past 30 years, three coming in the last 12 months, and of those seven, only Nick Faldo and Sandy Lyle managed to win more than one Major. The future for British golf is bright, and there is plenty of time for the likes of Graeme McDowell and particularly Rory McIlroy to add more Majors to the ones they have already won. There also remains a number of current British golfers who have the potential to join the list of Major winners in 2012 and beyond. Here we look at the last seven British Major winners. Sir Nick Faldo, England Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Faldo is Britain’s first golfing knight, awarded for his prodigious wins in six Major tournaments. The first of those came in 1987 when he scooped the Open Championship with a victory at Muirfield. Two years later he emulated his long-standing rival, Sandy Lyle, to win the US Masters, which he won again 12 months later in 1990. That year also saw him win a second British Open, this time at St. Andrews with a then-record low score. He won a third Open Championship with a second victory at Muirfield in 1992. His final Major victory came in 1996 in that infamous final round of the Masters title where he came from nowhere to grasp victory from the hands of Greg Norman. Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Rory McIlroy followed his great pal, Graeme McDowell, by claiming the 2011 US Open with a record-breaking performance that had to be seen to be believed. His score of 268 (16 under par) was just one of several new records for the tournament. The win came just a few weeks after his heartbreaking last round in the Masters, which saw him finish in 15th place after going into the final round with a four-shot lead. There's no doubting McIlroy is one of the most exciting players in the sport right now, and at the age of 22 it would be amazing if he did not go on to win multiple Majors over the coming years. Other British Players Hoping to Join the List of Major Winners Jamie Squire/Getty Images British golf really has enjoyed a renaissance in the past couple of years, and it would be a surprise if one or more of these golfers didn't appear on the list of Major winners in 2012. A number of players are considered such contenders, including world No. 1 and No. 2, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood respectively, who have come close on numerous occasions but to no avail. It would be astounding if either didn't end that dry spell in the next couple of years. Ian Poulter, ranked 18th, and Paul Casey (19th) are also often in the hunt, as are Simon Dyson (28th) and Justin Rose (40th). Of course, with the element of surprise, other players could emerge over the next 12 months as well.


As at March 2004, who is the only actor to win an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for a performance in a foreign language film?

Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) );      two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were      consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)); nominations were from 1995-2008 The Most Best Actor Nominations: Actors with the highest number of Best Actor acting      nominations (in parentheses) include: Spencer Tracy (9) - with two wins Laurence Olivier (9) - with one win (Hamlet (1948)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1939-1940) Jack Nicholson (8) - with two wins Paul Newman (8) - with one win (The Color of Money (1986)); two were       consecutive nominations (from 1981-1982) Peter O'Toole (8) - with no wins; two were consecutive      nominations (from 1968-1969); nominations from 1962-2006 Marlon Brando (7) - with two wins Dustin Hoffman (7) - with two wins Jack Lemmon (7) - with one win (Save the Tiger (1973)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1959-1960, and from 1979-1980) Paul Muni (6) - with one win (The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)); three were consecutive      nominations (from 1935-1937) Richard Burton (6) - with no wins; three were consecutive      nominations (from 1964-1966) Gary Cooper (5) - with two wins Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins Fredric March (5) - with two wins Sean Penn (5) - with two wins Daniel Day-Lewis (5) - with three wins James Stewart (5) - with one win ( Anthony Hopkins (3) - with one win ( The Silence of the Lambs (1991) ); nominations from 1991-1995 Russell Crowe (3) - with one win (Gladiator (2000)); three were      consecutive nominations (from 1999-2001) Jeff Bridges (3) - with one win (Crazy Heart (2009)); nominations from 1984-2010 George Clooney (3) - with no wins; nominations from        2007-2011 Consecutive Best Actor-Winning Performers: There are only two actresses       (Luise Rainer and Katharine Hepburn) who have received two consecutive Best Actress awards, as there are only two actors who have received     two consecutive Best Actor statuette wins: Spencer Tracy (Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys Town (1938)) Tom Hanks (Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994)) [Note: Jason Robards won two consecutive Best Supporting         Actor Oscars in 1976 and 1977.] Winners of Both a Lead and Supporting Actor Oscar: In 1997, Jack Nicholson tied Walter Brennan for the      most wins (3) for a male performer (Brennan has three Best Supporting      Actor trophies, Nicholson has two for Best Actor and one for Best Supporting     Actor). The only stars to win both a Best Actor and a Best Supporting Actor (BSA) Oscar are the following: Jack Nicholson (BA for Gene Hackman (BA for The French Connection (1971) , BSA for Unforgiven (1992) ) Kevin Spacey (BA for American Beauty (1999), BSA for The Usual Suspects (1995)) Denzel Washington (BA for Training Day (2001), BSA for Glory (1989)) The Only Best Actor Tie: In the Best Actor category, an unusual tie (the only      occurrence among male acting performances) occurred in 1931/32 between      Wallace Beery and Fredric March, for their respective performances in The Champ (1931/32) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931/32). The Most Best Actor Oscar Nominations - Without Winning: Peter O'Toole is the only star with eight Best Actor       Oscar nominations without a single win. His record extends 44 years,       from 1962 to 2006. Richard Burton was nominated seven times (and never won), although his first nomination was as Best Supporting Actor for My Cousin Rachel (1952) -- his last six nominations were as Best Actor. Oscar-Winning Actor Roles and Trends: Biographies of remarkable, real-life individuals (military      figures or soldiers, law-and-order enforcers, historical figures) and      portrayals of the mentally ill are heavily represented among male Oscar      winners, particularly in the acting awards. It helps an


Which football team lost the F.A. Cup final in both 1998 and 1999?

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What sport was the subject of the film 'National Velvet'?

National Velvet (1944) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 37 titles created 09 Jun 2011 a list of 46 titles created 28 Aug 2011 a list of 23 titles created 09 Sep 2013 a list of 21 titles created 07 Apr 2014 a list of 35 titles created 2 months ago Search for " National Velvet " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     2     Oscars. Another    1 win & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Velvet's orphaned niece, Sarah, follows her dream of Olympic glory with her horse Arizona Pie. Director: Bryan Forbes After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named Lassie escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from Scotland to her Yorkshire home. Director: Fred M. Wilcox Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in ... See full summary  » Director: Fred M. Wilcox Louisa May Alcott 's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg... See full summary  » Director: Mervyn LeRoy While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion who is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks ... See full summary  » Director: Carroll Ballard A teenager loses his horse in Morocco and gets him back after various daredevil adventures. Director: Robert Dalva Edit Storyline Mi Taylor was a young wanderer and opportunist whose father had given him "all the roads in the Kingdom" to travel. One of the roads, and a notation in his father's journal, leads him to the quiet English country-side home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse for the Grand National - England's greatest racing event. Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net> M-G-M's Great TECHNICOLOR Heart Drama See more  » Genres: 26 January 1945 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Fuego de juventud See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 3, 1947 with Elizabeth Taylor , Mickey Rooney and Donald Crisp reprising their film roles. See more » Goofs Mr. Brown, a butcher who should know better, authoritatively announces that one small-to-medium-sized lobster will provide a family dinner for six: A claw apiece for he and his wife, the entire tail (the meatiest part of the crustacean) for his picky young son who's a finicky eater and what's "in-between" (basically all of it's inedible entrails) for his three teenage daughters - with some left over for the dog! In reality, a lobster of that size would hardly feed one hungry person. See more » Quotes Mr. Herbert Brown : [Velvet is pretending she's riding The Pi] Who's this Pi? A new one? Velvet Brown : Oh, Father, you should see him, he's beautiful. He never puts a foot wrong. Velvet Brown : Mr. Ede's new horse. I'm in love with him. Mr. Herbert Brown : You're a fickle woman. I've heard you say that about other horses. See more » Crazy Credits A frame, with music, was added to the film at the end: "To families of servicemen and women: Pictures exhibited in this theater are given to the armed forces for showing in combat areas around the world. [signed] War Activities Committee/Motion Picture Industry" See more » Con


At which distance did Sally Gunnell win her gold medal for hurdling at the 1992 Olympics?

Athletics at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Athletics at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games Date Started: July 31, 1992 Date Finished: August 8, 1992 Events: 43 Participants: 1,726 (1,104 men and 621 women) from 156 countries Youngest Participant:   Lydia Cheromei (15 years, 83 days) Oldest Participant:   Luis López (43 years, 24 days) Most Medals (Athlete): United States (30 medals) Overview The Barcelona Olympic track & field was held in Estadi Olímpic high above the city, on Montjuïc. The competitions were marked by upsets with several favorites failing to come thru. [Sergey Bubka] was a heavy favorite in the pole vault but he no-heighted and had no placement. Algeria’s [Noureddine Morceli] was favored in the 1,500 but he ran poorly in the final and placed seventh, with Spanish favorite [Fermín Cacho] winning gold. Americans [Danny Everett] (400) and [Michael Johnson] (200) failed to even make the finals in their events. One favorite who did win was [Jackie Joyner-Kersee], who won the heptathlon easily, defending her title from Seoul. JJK also competed in the long jump, winning a bronze medal. There were two very poignant and meaningful moments on the track. In the men’s 400 metres, Briton [Derek Redmond] started in the semi-finals, after winning his heat and quarter. But he pulled up on the backstretch and fell with a hamstring injury. He got up and started hobbling, trying to at least finish his Olympic appearance. Suddenly his father appeared from the stands, getting past security, and ran to his side. Redmond, in obvious pain, was supported by his father, placing his arm around his shoulder. He hobbled into the finish line. His father later commented that they had started this together and they would finish it together. In the women’s 10,000 metres, the gold medal was won by Ethiopian [Derartu Tulu]u. It was the first distance running gold for an African woman, after decades of dominance by the men. But on the 10th lap, Tulu and South African [Elana Meyer] broke open the race and ran together for the last 15 laps, winning gold and silver. South Africa had been banned from the Olympics since 1964 and only returned in Barcelona. The ban had been because South Africa had not allowed their blacks equal opportunity in sports. The irony could not be missed that a black African ran alongside a white South African on their return to the Olympic Stadium. At the end of the race, Tulu and Meyer embraced. Medalists A Sports Reference Site : About SR/Olympics  | Privacy Statement  | Conditions & Terms of Service | Use of Data Data provided by OlyMADMen , led by Hilary Evans, Arild Gjerde, Jeroen Heijmans, and Bill Mallon. Members: David Foster, Martin Frank, Jørn Jensen, Carl-Johan Johansson, Taavi Kalju, Martin Kellner, George Masin, Stein Opdahl, Wolf Reinhardt, Ralf Regnitter, Paul Tchir, Magne Teigen, Christian Tugnoli, Morten Aarlia Torp, and Ralf Schlüter. Sports Reference LLC and www.sports-reference.com are not sponsored by or affiliated with the Olympics, the United States Olympic Committee or the International Olympic Committee. Trademarks featured or referred to on this website are the property of their respective trademark holders and not Sports Reference LLC or www.sports-reference.com . Part of the


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Glossary of Billiard Terms GLOSSARY OF BILLIARD TERMS From the 'Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book.' ANGLED. (Snooker, pocket games) When the corner of a pocket prevents a player shooting the cue ball directly at an object ball. (See corner-hooked) ANGLE SHOT. (Pocket games) A shot that requires the cue ball to drive the object ball other than straight ahead. (See cut shot) APEX OF TRIANGLE. (Pocket games) The position in the grouping of object balls that is on the foot spot; the front ball position of the pyramid or rack. AROUND THE TABLE. (Carom games) Describes shots in which the cue ball contacts three or more cushions, usually including the two short cushions, in an effort to score. BALANCE POINT. (General) The point on a cue at which it would remain level if held by a single support, usually about 18" from the butt end of the cue. BALL IN HAND. (Pocket games) See cue ball in hand. BALL ON. (Snooker) A colored (non-red) ball a player intends to legally pocket; same as on ball. BANK SHOT. (Pocket games) A shot in which the object ball is driven to one or more cushions before it is pocketed; incidental contact as a ball moves along and adjacent to a cushion does not qualify as a cushion or bank. It is not an obvious shot and must be called in games requiring called shots. (See kick shot) BAULK. (Snooker) The intervening space between the bottom cushion and the Baulk-line. BAULK-LINE. (Snooker) A straight line drawn 29" from the face of the bottom cushion and parallel to it. BED OF TABLE. (General) The flat, cloth-covered surface of the table within the cushions; the playing area exclusive of the cushions. BILLIARD. (Carom games) A count or score; a successful shot. BLIND DRAW. (General) A method used to determine pairings or bracketing of players in tournaments that assures totally random placement or pairing of contestants. BOTTLE. (Pocket games) A specially shaped leather or plastic container used in various games. (Also called the shake bottle) BOTTOM CUSHION. (Snooker) The cushion located at the head of a snooker table--closest to the D. BREAK. (Pocket games) See open break and opening break shot. BREAK. (Snooker) Total scored in one inning. BREAKING VIOLATION. (Pocket games) A violation of special rules which apply only to the opening break shot of certain games. Unless specified in individual game rules, a breaking violation is not a foul. BRIDGE. (General) The hand configuration that holds and guides the shaft-end of the cue during play. (See mechanical bridge) BURST. (Forty-One Pocket Billiards) Scoring a total of more than 41 points. BUTT OF CUE. (General) The larger end of a cue, opposite the tip. On a two-piece cue, the butt extends up to the joint. CALL SHOT. (Pocket games) Requirement that a player designate, in advance of each shot, the ball to be made and the pocket into which it will be made. In calling the shot, it is NEVER necessary to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses, caroms, etc. The rules of "Bank Pool" are an exception. CALLED BALL. (Pocket games) The ball the player has designated to be pocketed on a shot. CALLED POCKET. (Pocket games) The pocket which a player has designated a ball to be shot. CAROM. (General) To bounce off or glance off an object ball or cushion; a shot in which the cue ball bounces off one ball into another is termed a carom. CAROM, SCORING. (General) Contact by the cue ball with object balls, the bottle or cushions in such a way that a legal score is made, according to specific game rules. CENTER SPOT. (General) The exact center point of a table's playing surface. CHALK. (General) A dry, slightly abrasive substance that is applied to the cue tip to help assure a non-slip contact between the cue tip and the cue ball. CHUCK NURSE. (Straight Rail Billiards) A scoring technique used when one object ball rests against the cushion and the second object ball is to one side of the first ball and away from the cushion. Cue ball strikes the object ball at the cushion so that the cue ball just comes back to touch (carom) the secon


What was the attendance at the 2002 World Cup Final?

World Cup 2002 in South Korea/Japan - World Cup Brazil 2014 Guide World Cup Brazil 2014 Guide Join the World Cup Experience Primary menu Date: 31 May – 30 July Final: Germany – Brazil 0-2 3rd place: South Korea – Turkey 2-3 Teams: 32 Top scorer: Ronaldo (Brazil) (8 goals) World Cup 2002 Background The 3rd millennium has started in 2001. This probably contributed to a decision that was made on May 31 1996 in Zürich. On that day FIFA decided the 17th World Cup would be hosted in continent Asia. Never in World Cup history a World Cup was hosted in a continent outside Europe, South America or North/Central America. This was not the only unique aspect of the 17th World Cup. Also for the first time in World Cup history, 2 countries would host the 2002 World Cup together: South Korea and Japan. Initially 3 countries showed interest in hosting the 2002 World Cup and placed a bid. The countries were South Korea, Japan and Mexico. Shortly before the announcement about who would host the World Cup, South Korea and Japan united their bids. As a result FIFA voted unanimously for this special bid. Another interesting aspect, was the fact that back in 1996 when the announcement was made, Japan never qualified for a World Cup yet. They would however qualify for the 1998 World Cup. Only 2 other countries have been awarded a World Cup without ever having qualified for one. They are Italy which hosted the 1934 World Cup and Qatar which will ( probably ) host the 2022 World cup. 10 host cities in South Korea 10 host cities in Japan World Cup 2002 Participants For the 2002 World Cup 199 countries tried to qualify. Only 29 of the 32 places were available since both Japan and South Korea qualified automatically as host countries. France qualified automatically since they won the previous World Cup. This would be the last time however, that the previous World Cup winner would automatically qualify for a World Cup. 13 places for Europe excluding France were allocated to the following countries: Denmark, Spain, Slovenia, Turkey, Portugal, Poland, Germany, Sweden, England, Italy, Croatia, Belgium and Russia. Slovenia qualified for the first time since the breakup of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992. Turkey qualified for the first time since 1954 and Portugal for the first time since 1986. 5 places for Africa were allocated to the following countries: Senegal, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia. Senegal qualified for the first time. 4 places for South America were allocated to the following countries: Paraguay, Ecuador, Brazil and Argentina.  Ecuador qualified for the first time. 3 places for North/Central America and Caribbean were allocated to the following countries: Costa Rica, Mexico and United States. 2 places for Asia excluding South Korea and Japan were allocated to the following countries: China PR and Saudi Arabia. China PR qualified for the first time. South Korea became the first country outside Europe, South America and North/Central America and Caribbean to qualify for the 5th World Cup in a row. 2 intercontinental play-offs had to be played by 4 countries which didn’t qualify directly: UEFA country Republic of Ireland against AFC country Iran and CONMEBOL country Uruguay against OFC country Australia. Both Republic of Ireland and Uruguay won these play-offs and therefore qualified last minute for the 2002 World Cup. All 7 World Cup winners so far participated together for the first time: Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Italy and Uruguay. They have all participated before in the 1986 World Cup but France (France ’98 World Cup champion) wasn’t a World Cup champion yet. 2002 World Cup match ball “Fevernova” World Cup 2002 Groups The exact same format of the 1998 World Cup was used again. A round-robin format was played meaning all teams in a group had to play against all the other teams in their group. 3 points were rewarded in the group stage for a win, and 1 point for a draw. The last 2 matches per group would be played at the same time. The 2 best teams per group would advance to the Round of 16


Who played the title roles in the 1986 film The Three Amigos?

Super Reviewer ½ John Landis has had a very spotty career. And, as much as I wanted to really like this, it is unfortunately one of his misses. The concept is a mixture of a few things, namely The Seven Samurai/The Magnificent Seven with the whole shtick about actors who get confused for the characters they play, but end up becoming like their characters. The specific plot for this high concept involves three recently fired silent era actors known for playing singing, dancing, fighting mariachis who get hired by a naive Mexican woman to save their village from a band of marauders. Due to some mixups, the trip think they're being hired for a special public appearance, not (initially) realizing that the bullets being fired at them are real this time. The director is there, the cast (Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Martin Short) are there, and the concept is definitely there, so I have no idea what happened here.  This movie is shockingly flat, dull, not really all that funny, and just a real missed opportunity. Almost all of the jokes fall flat, everything just feels really stale, contrived, and dumb, and I kept being reminded of all the better movies that this film apes off of and fails to be a successful farcical send up of. Yeah, the music (the score primarily) is good, and there's a couple of moments that did make me genuine laugh, but I really can't remember what they are sadly. Everyone seems to be on autopilot, and I just can't stress enough how dull and disappointing this is.  When I saw Roger Ebert's one star review, I was surprised at how he could have disliked this movie so much. Now that I've seen it myself, it's painfully obvious. I thought that Spies Like Us was a dull effort from Landis, but this makes that one look like a damn masterpiece. Chris Weber Super Reviewer Now this is a classic...nay legendary 80's comedy, I guarantee you'll laugh your ass off, if you don't then your too young to remember these SNL allstars. The plot is daft and has now been rehashed many times but the comedy is gold. There are so many funny moments, the whole film is just non stop, really...all that's missing is John Candy. I can't stress enough how good this is, its one of the all time best feel good comedies you will ever see, up there with 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' They don't make comedies like this anymore because no one can beat a cast like this, once in a lifetime and that's it. A treasure of a film. 'oh great..you just shot the invisible swordsman' Phil Hubbs Super Reviewer I'll preface this by saying that this a movie I grew up with and watched quite a bit between the ages of 5 and 10. I had forgotten a lot of it until seeing it again recently. It's not one that I currently watch over and over, mainly due to its being missing in any decent DVD release. Recently, Three Amigos was almost reluctantly released on Blu-ray, and I'm sad to say that I have to now nitpick this movie a bit, despite my enjoyment of it. There are things that I hadn't noticed before. First of all, the film is uneven tonally. It starts out with the scene of Carmen entering the bar looking for help. It's a dramatic western sort of scene that doesn't have any comedy in it and doesn't jive well with what follows. Second, Chevy Chase doesn't seemed all that entralled to be in this movie. Perhaps it's his deadpan comedy acting, but he seems bored to me. Third, having seen some of the cut footage, it's clear to me that the people of the village aren't set up properly. We feel no real sympathy for them because we haven't seen them in happier times, which is what was in the original opening to the film. Maybe I'm just wrong about all of this. Perhaps the final version of the film is the best that it can be. It's a strange combination of ideas that's been put together and a proper tone was probably difficult to establish in the first place. I hold it in high esteem for enjoyment and nostalgic value, but cosmetically I think I could have been better. Tim Salmons


Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire?

The Archers (Radio) - TV Tropes The Archers You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share —Sandi Toksvig, The News Quiz The Archers is a popular BBC radio Soap Opera , set in the fictional West Midlands county of Borsetshire. It follows the lives of the Archer family, and the other families living in the small, rural village of Ambridge (based on Hanbury in Worcestershire). It has been broadcast nationally since 1951 after starting its regional run in 1950, making it the longest running current soap opera in radio format and, since the cancelling of Guiding Light , the longest running soap in any format. This show provides examples of: Barsetshire : Borsetshire Crossover : With Gardener's Question Time, of all things. Eric Robson and some of the panel appeared in The Archers, and on Easter Sunday 2011 several Archers characters asked questions on GQT. The odd presenter from other BBC series has turned up As Himself or herself to open the village fete or something as well And the occassional Royal has visited. Sort-of appeared on Hancock's Half-hour as "The Bowmans" Edutainment Show : originated as an educational series about agriculture... Genre Shift :... but long since outgrew that Loads and Loads of Characters : Pretty much a given, considering how long the show has been going on. Long-Runners : 60 years and counting Love Triangle : Ed, Will and Emma This particular subplot is so long and convoluted that the nice people at The BBC provided a cheat sheet. It is still ongoing, and practically a Long Runner in its own right - when editor Vanessa Whitburn told an interviewer in 2001 that it would be a major long-term Story Arc she wasn't kidding. She repeated this claim about the repercussions of the 2nd January 2011's double-length Wham Episode - only time will tell. The Midlands : West Midlands Ratings Stunt : one of the very first examples - the death of a major character was broadcast to coincide with the launch of ITV in 1955) Nigel's death. Real Life Writes the Plot : Julia's death was written in after her actress, Mary Wimbush, died at the age of 91. Shown Their Work : even with the series' edutainment roots very much a thing of the past, great care is taken to ensure that it presents an accurate view of the intricacies of farming There is an urban legend that farmers have been known to write in and complain if they used the wrong animal sound effect ... although the BBC did realise quite early on that they were dealing with a listenership that had expert knowledge, and took pains to ensure the animal sounds were appropriate to the scene. The BBC's library of animal sound effects is now unparelleled, and a large proportion of this is down to the longevitry of this show. Spin-Off : Ambridge Extra , on Radio 4 Extra, explores storylines, characters and locations that don't get focused on in the main Archer's program. At the moment, it's only 2 episodes a week. Graphically represented for your consideration. Variations on a Theme Song : The Archers always uses the same piece of music ("Barwick Green", a 1924 piece by Yorkshire composer Arthur Wood) as its theme tune, which passage is used depends on whether the episode is ordinary or dramatic.


Which pop star played Beth in Neighbours between 1991 and 1993?

CBBC Newsround | MUSIC | Soap stars turned pop stars   Soap stars turned pop stars Updated 11 March 2003, 18.18 As Neighbours star Delta Goodrem launches her bid to hit the UK pop charts, CBBC Newsround rounds up all the key soap stars who've decided to get musical.... Neighbours Biggest hit: Wanna Be Your Lover (No 65 in the charts in 1994) Success rating: Other than a few websites offering wallpapers, the Blakeney twins have disappeared althogether. Stefan Dennis Played: Paul Robinson 1988-1993 Biggest hit: Don't it make you feel good (No 16 in 1989) Success rating: Stefan didn't do too well after Neighbours. He released two singles and then faded. He's apparently doing well in panto though. Jason Donovan Played: Scott Robinson 1986-1988 Biggest hit: Too Many Broken Hearts (No 1 in 1989) Success rating: Jason was a huge hit in the late 80s/early 90s. He had four albums and went on to star in London musicals. Natalie Imbruglia Played: Beth Brennan (1993) Biggest hit: Torn (No 2 in 1997) Success rating: Natalie has so succesfully made the move into music, we forgot that she was ever in Neighbours. Craig McLachlan Played: Henry Ramsay Biggest hit: Mona with his band Check 1-2 (No 2 in 1990) Success rating: Craig had a small amount of fame in a sci-fi show called BUGS, but Check 1-2 only released the one album. Kylie Minogue Played: Charlene Ramsay 1987- 1989 Biggest hit: Can't Get You Out Of My Head (No 1 in the charts in 2001) Success rating: Kylie almost melts our success-o-meter. She was massive at the start of the 90s, only to become a worldwide hit again in 2001. Holly Valance Played: Flick Scully 1999-2002 Biggest hit: Kiss Kiss (No 1 in 2002) Succes rating: Holly hasn't been able to match the success her debut single, but she's not out of the limelight yet. EastEnders Played: Simon Wicks 1985-1990 Biggest hit: Every Loser Wins (No 1 in 1986) Success rating: Nick left the heady music business to star in hit show HeartBeat, which made him a huge TV star. Anita Dobson Played: Angie Watts 1985-1988 Biggest hit: Anyone can fall in love (No 4 in 1986) Success rating: Despite showing true musical genius by singing a song to the EastEnders' theme tune, Anita never really saw a music career take off. Aidan Brosnan Played: Sean Maguire 1993 Biggest hit: Good Day (No 12 in 1996) Success rating: Sean did release three albums all told, although one was a Greatest Hits, so that does count. It's back to acting for him. Paul Medford Biggest hit: Something Outa Nothing with Letitia Dean (Sharron from EastEnders) (No 12 in 1986) Success rating: Who? Even The BBC's EastEnders' site doesn't list him! Martine McCutcheon Biggest hit: Perfect Moment (No 1 in 1999) Success rating: Martine's won awards for her performance in the London musical My Fair Lady. Coronation Street Biggest hit: Bulldog Nation (2000) Success rating: Despite a number of singles over the years, Kevin's sensibly stuck to Corrie. Bill Tarmey Played: Jack Duckworth 1979-present Biggest hit: One Voice (No 16 in 1993) Success rating: Bill's released a number of singles over the years, but Corrie seems to be where his heart lies. Adam Rickitt Biggest hit: I Breathe Again (No 5 in 1999) Success rating: Adam's still around, although a return to Corrie is in the air. Matthew Marsden Played: Chris Collins 1997-1998 Biggest hit: The Heart's Lone Desire (No 13 in 1998) Success rating: Despite dueting with Destiny's Child, there's been no real music success for Matt, but then he doesn't need it as he's carving a career in movies. Tracy Shaw Played: Maxine Peacock 1995-2003 Biggest hit: Happenin' All Over Again (No 46 in 1998) Success rating: Tracy is out there making a showbiz name for herself on stage, and in exercise videos. Home & Away Played: Emma Jackson (1989-1991) Biggest hit: Put The Needle On It Success rating: Dannii has always been quite succesful, although she's permanently in the shadow of big-sister Kylie. Brookside Played: Lindsey Corkhill 1995-2001 Biggest hit: When You Beleive (2002) Success rating: Claire's success owes a lot to her appearence in the first


As at 2004, which actor is the only member of the original Coronation Street cast who is still in the show?

List of original characters | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia List of original characters Share A list of all Coronation Street characters who were seen in the show on a regular basis when it began in 1960 . Sorted by departure date, with most recent first. William Roache was the only cast member to remain until the show's 50th Anniversary in 2010 as Ken Barlow . In May 2011 , Philip Lowrie returned in the role of Dennis Tanner , making Ken not the only surviving original character in the series. This was averted when Dennis had left Coronation Street in July 2014 , and Ken resumed as the only remaining original character 5 days later.


What is the name of the fictional tube station in Eastenders?

Walford | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia History Prior to 1985 Walford was once on the site of an old Saxon village. Walford was once in the historic county of Middlesex but as London grew it became a suburb of London by the mid 1800s. This development was recognised by the creation of the County of London in 1889 (in which Walford would presumably have lied.) All over, squares and streets sprung up. Walford was given an East London postcode. By about 1900 Walford had a population of about 100'000. A market was established in Bridge Street, Walford , underneath a railway arch. Notable streets as well as Bridge Street was Albert Square ,  Turpin Road and George Street . The borough gained 2 tube stations, Walford East Tube Station and Walford West . Notable families was the Beales, Fowlers and Watts of Albert Square, one of the most prominent areas of the borough. The Queen Victoria public house opened in 1898 in Albert Square. This was one of many pubs in the area. Walford suffered a lot of bomb damage in WW2 and several Victorian streets were razed to the ground. After the war, blocks of flats were built and in the early 1970s, Walford Towers , a 16 storey towerblock. By this time, many people from all over the world moved to Britain and settled in London, including Walford. In 1965, the larger county Greater London replaced the County of London, and if Walford was not already in Co. London but had remained in Middlesex, it would at that point have become part of Greater London. By the end of 1984, Walford was quite deprived but there was strong community spirit. Residents blamed the deprivation on the government, Lou Beale , of 45 Albert Square especially. 1985-present Amenities Walford has many amenities to serve the residents from the Bridge Street and Turpin Road markets to Walford General Hospital . The high street has many shops. There is Walford Garage and Walford FC football club. Postcodes


In Brookside, which character murdered her father and buried him under the patio and was also involved in the first lesbian kiss in a UK soap opera?

The Friel Deal: All About Anna Friel! The Friel Deal: All About Anna Friel! "I play a character every day of my life, and I don't want to play a character as myself. They can judge me as an actress, not as a person. I'm not a spokeswoman for Anna." - Anna Louise Friel This blog is dedicated to one hell of a lady. She is brilliant, beautiful, talented, charismatic, loving, funny, hard-working, determinded, inspirational and that doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. RSS Anna Friel as Dr. Eve Wright in Sky Living’s new drama The Psychopath Next Door. It shows just what happens when true evil moves in next door. Anna Friel as Molly Foster/Graham. Umm… YEAH! [ x ] What do you call a lesbian dinosaur? A lickalotopus. About the jokester: Anna Friel wants you to know that she told Esquire another, far dirtier joke. It involved a bottle of custard and two “completely stark bollocks-naked” men. We couldn’t print it, but we were impressed by the Pakistani accent she employed. If you want to hear her American accent (which she says makes her sound “a little bit wanky, like I’m a bit up myself”), tune in to Fox’s strugglingThe Jury (still hanging on as of press time). Though this is her first U.S. series, Friel is a TV veteran on the other side of the Atlantic. At 17, she gave Britain its first-ever onscreen lesbian kiss as the star of the popular soap opera Brookside. (“I still get lots of nice roses from pretty girls.”) Up next for the 28-year-old: the CBS TV movie Perfect Strangers, in which she does some “snogging” I saw both The Jury and Perfect Strangers, and both were excellent, in my opinion. Anna Friel’s Many Faces (1/?) : Beth Jordache - Brookside (1993 - 1995) “Why don’t you use the right word, Mom? Go on, say it. Say Lesbian.” The infamous channel-four soap opera lesbian who murdered her abusive father and buried him under the patio. Beth Jordache was the role that put Anna’s name on the map, and it seems it was the role that put Brookside on the map as well. At the age of merely sixteen, Anna couldn’t have understood the drastic impact taking on such a role would have. She was one half of the first on-screen lesbian kiss in British public television history. That’s a pretty big deal. When one thinks about the impact this role had on Anna’s life, it doesn’t seem like much. It seems like she played this troubled girl who was tortured and ridiculed because of her sexuality, and then she got to go back to being the beautiful, straight, and amazing actress she is once she left set. But this role follows her to this day. She started a lesbian rights movement, and she talks about how she was called names and ridiculed for the role she played. She was only sixteen, too. Anna’s acting in this role made Beth Jordache real. That’s why when she was killed off there were rallies and petitions, because she brought Beth to life. She was strong and independent. She was sure of herself. That takes gits to pull off. I believe this is still one of her best roles to date.


First shown on the station's launch night, what is Channel 5's first original soap opera called?

Channel 5 Channel 5 Main Content Last Revised Sa 27-Mar-99       Channel 5 is Britain's last analogue, terrestrial network and has been on    air since Easter 1997. It's available to nearly 80% of the population.    And it was the first terrestrial station also available on satellite. For    the rest of the facts on 5, read on... The Spice Girls - When They Were 5 Vidcap by Darren Meldrum Acknowledgements Rev. 4.3 Items marked Rev. 4.3 have been updated since the previous edition.   Introduction The History of Channel 5 The Broadcasting Act of 1990 required the ITC (Independent Television Commission) to establish a fifth terrestrial channel in the UK. The ITC were required to award the Channel 5 licence on the basis of a competitive tender. Timetable 14th April 1992 The ITC issues the invitation to apply for the C5 licence. The new channel would be broadcasting on two unused UHF frequencies Ch35 and Ch37. Only one application was received for the licence and the ITC decided not to grant it. 14th July 1994 The Secretary of State for National Heritage, outlined the Government's decision that UHF Channel 35 would no longer be available for C5. 1st November 1994 After a period of consultation, the ITC had re-advertised the licence with the second invitation being issued on this date. 2nd May 1995 The ITC receives four applications for the Channel 5 licence, including two identical bids of �22 002 000 from C5 Broadcasting Ltd and Virgin UK Ltd. 27th October 1995 The ITC awards the C5 licence to Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd for a 10-year period. 16th September 1996 The DTI announces that UHF Frequency Ch35 will once again be free for C5 to use, increasing maximum coverage of the new channel to 80% of the population. 16th November 1996 The ITC advertises the licence for additional services on C5 (e.g. teletext). 1st January 1997 This is the date by which the C5 service had to start, according to C5's licence. 29th February 1997 Closing date for applications for the C5 additional services licence (i.e. the licence for the main teletext service). 30th March 1997 Channel 5 launched on Easter Sunday at 18:00. The delay was to allow re-tuning of the extra viewers on UHF Ch35. (See below .) Overnight ratings show that during prime time on the opening night Channel 5 was watched by more viewers than Channel 4, surpassing its target of 5% audience share. (See ratings below.) 23rd April 1997 Channel 5 began broadcasting its programmes on Astra and became the first terrestrial station to broadcast on satellite. 18th June 1997 The ITC awarded the licence to run the main teletext service on Channel 5 to Sky Five Text who outbid Teletext UK, the only other applicant. 29th September 1997 The Bilsdale transmitter began broadcasting a full Channel 5 service, thus completing Phase II of the transmitter network, which added approximately 3 million more households to the number able to receive Channel 5 at its launch on 30th March. 15th October 1997 I thought it was supposed to start on 1st Jan 97 ? Thanks to Ray Woodward for the following information: One of the ITC requirements for Britain's fifth channel was that broadcasting must begin before the end of 1996. C5 Broadcasting set their start date to be 1st January 1997, just on the limit of this requirement. On September 16th, the DTI made UHF channel 35 available for use by C5, allowing an extra 4 million viewers to watch the new channel. Channel 5 Broadcasting said the launch date would therefore be delayed for 4-6 weeks: "Because we want to keep public confusion to a minimum and ensure the retuning operation is done in the most cost effective and efficient way, we are aiming to re-tune both channel 37 and channel 35 homes before we go on air. This will inevitably mean postponing our launch date. A new date will be set when we have had discussions with the Independent Television Commission." The ITC subsequently agreed the new launch date of 30th March 1997. Who are Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited? See also: Getting in touch with C5 - below . Thanks to Rod Begbie and John Bain for the


In which year did Emmerdale Farm become Emmerdale? 1989, 1992 or 1995?

Emmerdale - Events of 1989 A conforntation with a stranger pushes Matt into taking the           law into his own hands, while Dolly delivers a bombshell. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1405) 21/11/1989 Kim Tate makes           herself comfortable at Home Farm as new lady of the manor. Chris Tate's first episode! The new owner of Home Farm reveals himself, and Jack discovers         that when Sarah says 'no', she really means 'yes'. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1406) 23/11/1989 A letter from Dolly's solicitor has Matt spoiling for a fight,          and he's not the only one - David Hughes is no mood for explanations         when he catches Peter Whiteley with Rachel. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1407) 28/11/1989 "I can't believe it, Rachel. I can't believe I'm listening          to my little girl." Kate's in for a shock when Rachel         tells her the truth about her affair. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1408) 30/11/1989 While Jack gets involved in some fishy business, Alan Turner          thinks he's got it made - until a surprise visitor throws a         spanner in the works. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1409) 05/12/1989 Amos tries to interest Frank Tate in showbiz. Nick tries         to blackmail Turner, and Kate is waylaid by her ex-husband. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1410) 07/12/1989 The battle between Joe and Jack for control of the farm reaches          a climax, but it's Matt who saves the day with a surprise of         his own. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1411) Zoe Tate's first episode Jack's got an offer for Sarah that            she can't refuse. Amos bumps into two young ladies and           discovers he's            lost his          touch. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1412) 14/12/1989 Amos sets off to curry favour with the Tates and ends up          being interviewed for a job! Meanwhile bad news on the farm         finds Kate and Joe on a collision course. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1413) 19/12/1989 Frank Tate sets out to get his own back over the stolen Christmas          trees. Amos's cast are revolting and Nick Bates tries hard         to impress. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1414) 21/12/1989 "You can't tell me who I can or can't meet. I've got          rights too." Joe's determined to lay the down the law         over David Hughes, but Kate's got her own ideas. EMMERDALE (EPISODE 1415)


At the first British Soap Awards in 1999, which Eastenders actress won the sexiest female award?

British Soap Awards: Sexiest Female winners - CelebsNow CelebsNow See the hottest women on TV from over the years... At the British Soap Awards, Sexiest Female is one of the most sought-after gongs. Ever since the first ceremony in 1999, the most gorgeous girls in soap have been battling it out each year to be named the hottest actress. Some of the stunning ladies in our gallery have only had the prize bestowed upon them once. Others have been victorious multiple times. A number of programmes have produced winners. Those who’ve triumphed come from shows such as EastEnders, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks. Our pictures show EastEnders’ Tamzin Outhwaite setting the bar high as she becomes the first person to be voted Sexiest Female. The pretty blonde wows in a strappy frock as she proudly clutches her award. She shows off her features by pinning her hair into a tousled up-do and emphasises her eyes with smoky make-up. Tamzin – who plays barmaid Melanie Healy – is clearly very popular with viewers. She’s handed the gong again in 2000 and 2001. In 2000, she wows by donning a slinky low-cut green gown. She pairs the chic outfit with tight curls and blue eyeshadow. A brown dress and a simple straight hairstyle in 2001 prove she’s a natural beauty. In 2002, the British Soap Awards‘ Sexiest Female baton passes onto Jessie Wallace, another EastEnders star. She sports black ensembles and funky buns for each of the three years she triumphs. Hollyoaks babe Jodi Albert showcases her toned physique in a revealing LBD at the 2005 ceremony, while EastEnders’ Louisa Lytton is a one-time champion in 2006. When Hollyoaks’ Roxanne McKee scoops the title in 2007 and 2008, she wows in statement plunging frocks. Her first is a Grecian-style white number and the second is a glittery gold creation. Unfortunately for all other girls in soapland, Michelle Keegan joins Coronation Street in 2008. She nabs the British Soap Awards‘ Sexiest Female prize in 2009 and doesn’t stop until her character Tina McIntyre is killed off in 2014.


Which actress played Arwen in the trilogy of films?

Arwen | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia Voice Character "For I am the daughter of Elrond. I shall not go with him when he departs to the Havens: for mine is the choice of Lúthien, and as she so have I chosen, both the sweet and the bitter." — The Return of the King, " Many Partings " Arwen was the Half-Elven daughter of Elrond and Celebrían . She was often called Arwen Undómiel or "Evenstar". In marrying Aragorn II Elessar after the War of the Ring , she became Queen of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor , and like Beren and Lúthien before her, she united Elf and Man in peaceful love and harmony, and became mortal. Contents Edit Aragorn and Arwen "plight their troth." During Aragorn's twentieth year he met Arwen for the first time in Rivendell , where he lived under Elrond's protection. Arwen, then over 2700 years old, had recently returned to her father's home after living for a while with her grandmother Galadriel in Lórien . Aragorn fell in love with Arwen at first sight, and at first mistook her for Lúthien, thinking he had fallen into a dream. About thirty years later, the two were reunited in Lórien, where Arwen reciprocated Aragorn's love and they "plighted their troth" (promised themselves to each other) on the mound of Cerin Amroth , choosing to become mortal and to stay in Middle-earth with Aragorn, and giving up the chance to sail over the sea and live forever in the Blessed Realm. Arwen never broke faith with Aragorn, even when he went to war. While the War in the South raged on, Arwen wove a banner for Aragorn, which would become his standard after he became king. Aragorn, having been given Arwen's Evenstar brooch Before taking the Paths of the Dead , Aragorn was met by a group consisting of Dúnedain , and Arwen's brothers, Elladan and Elrohir . They brought to him a banner of black cloth: a gift made by Arwen, and a sign that encouraged him to take the difficult path. [4] When the banner was unfurled at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields to reveal the emblem of Elendil in Mithril , gems , and gold , it was the first triumphant announcement of the King's return. After the War Edit Arwen arrived at Minas Tirith after Aragorn had become King of Gondor and Arnor , and they married on Midsummer's Day in the year TA 3019 , after the end of the War of the Ring . She became Queen of the Reunited Kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor. After marrying Aragorn , she bestowed upon Frodo Baggins a gift: Her place on the ships to Valinor. She bore Aragorn's son, Eldarion , and several unnamed daughters, some time during the Fourth Age . Fourth Age Edit Queen Arwen and King Aragorn Elessar are wed in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King In the year 121 of the Fourth Age , after Aragorn's death, Arwen died of a broken heart at Cerin Amroth in Lórien, [2] and was buried there one year after the death of Aragorn, to whom she had been wedded for 122 years. She was 2901 years old. Lineage Edit Arwen was the youngest child of Elrond and Celebrían ; her elder brothers were the twins Elladan and Elrohir . Through her father, she was the granddaughter of Eärendil the Mariner (the second of the Half-Elven ), great-granddaughter of Tuor of Gondolin , and therefore a direct descendant of the ancient House of Hador . Arwen was also a descendant of King Turgon of the Ñoldor through her great-grandmother, Idril . Through her mother, she was the granddaughter of Lady Galadriel and the great-granddaughter of Finarfin . Éomer of Rohan said that the Lady Arwen was more fair than the Lady Galadriel of Lórien , but Gimli son of Glóin thought differently. Through both of her parents Arwen was a direct descendant of the ancient Elven House of Finwë . Furthermore, Arwen was a descendant of Beren and Lúthien Tinúviel, whose story resembled hers. Indeed, Arwen was held to be the reappearance in likeness of her ancestress Lúthien, fairest of all the Elves , who was called Nightingale (Tinúviel). Lord Elrond learns of Arwen's choice to stay a mortal. Arwen was a very distant relative of her husband Aragorn . Aragorn's anc