Ultimate Pub Quiz Super Genius August 2026 (Quiz 287)

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Hi there, it's Mark here with your August edition of Ultimate Pub Quiz Super Genius. Apologies for the delay. When I came to record the podcast last weekend, I realised I hadn't saved my questions and basically had to rewrite them all. But never mind because we are here now, and as always, I have 8 rounds and 40 questions, and if you have 40 correct answers, you will receive the ultimate rating of Ultimate Pub Quiz Super Genius. But you will receive a rating for every score, so it is definitely worth playing until the end. I think you probably know how this show works by now. So let's crack on with your first two rounds of the August edition of Ultimate Pub Quiz Super Genius. For round one this month, we are trying something a little bit different. So all of the answers in this round will have the same initials. And the initials are S for Sierra, H for Hotel, which stands for some holiday but also stands for all of the answers in this round. So very best of luck as we play round one the SH same initials game. Question one Study in Scarlet is the first novel to feature which fictional detective. And remember all of the answers in this round have the initials S for Sierra H for Hotel. Study in Scarlet is the first novel to feature which fictional detective? Question two After his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to which British Territory? After his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to which British territory Question three The movie The Theory of Everything is a biopic of which British Scientist The movie The Theory of Everything is a biopic of which British Scientist Question four Which horror themed video game series which began in nineteen ninety nine is predominantly set in a fictional town in the US state of Maine? Which horror themed video game series which began in 1999 is predominantly set in a fictional town in the US state of Maine? And question 5. Which member of Girls Allowed sadly passed away in September 2021? Which member of Girls Allowed sadly passed away in September 2021? Okay answers coming soon but first we are going to play round two which this month is missed off the list. So for each question I will read you a list, but one of the answers will have been missed. All you need to identify is what's been missed off the list. And question one is this Here is a list of the last five British Prime Ministers who has been missed off the list Andy Burnham Keir Starmer Rishi Sunak missed off the list Boris Johnson Here is a list of the last five British Prime Ministers who has been missed off the list Andy Burnham Keir Starmer Rishi Sunak missed off the list Boris Johnson Question two When listed alphabetically here are the first five elements of the periodic table that begin with the letter C Which one has been missed off the list Cadmium Calcium Californium missed off the list cerium When listed alphabetically here are the first five elements of the periodic table that begin with the letter C which one has been missed off the list Cadmium Calcium Californium missed off the list cerium or serium or carrium or that one anyway So which one's been missed off the list Question three Starting the team who finished first here are the football teams who finished in the top five of the 2025-2026 English Premier League season Which one has been missed off the list? Arsenal Manchester City missed off the list Aston Villa Liverpool Starting with the team who finished first, here are the football teams who finished in the top five of the 2025-2026 English Premier League season. Which one has been missed off the list? Arsenal Manchester City missed off the list Aston Villa Liverpool Question 4 Here is a list of the first five films directed by Quentin Tarantino Which one has been missed off the list? Reservoir Dogs missed off the list Jackie Brown Killbill Volume 1 Killbill Volume 2 Here is a list of the first five full length feature films directed by Quentin Tarantino Which one has been missed off the list Reservoir Dogs missed off the list Jackie Brown Killbill Volume 1 Killbill Volume 2 And Question 5 Here is a list of the first five US states that begin with letter M. Which one has been missed off the list? Maine missed off the list Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Here is a list of the first five US states that begin with the letter M. Which one has been missed off the list? Maine missed off the list Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Okay then we have made it to answer time for the first two rounds. Give yourself a point for everyone that you get correct. Round one was the same initials game, and all of the answers share the same initials as Summer Holiday, which is SH. And question one. Question two. After his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to the British territory, Saint Helena. So well done if you said Saint Helena or Saint Helena. Question three, the movie, the theory of everything, is a biopic of the British scientist Stephen Hawking. Question four, the horror-themed video game series, which began in 1999, that is predominantly set in a fictional town in the US state of Maine, is Silent Hill. And question 5, the member of Girls Aloud, who sadly passed away in September 2021, is Sarah Harding. Round 2 this month was missed off the list. And question 1. The answer that I missed off the list from that list of the last five British Prime Ministers was Liz Truss. And how could we forget Liz Truss? So that's a point if you said her. Question 2. Of the first five elements of the periodic table, that begin with the letter C, the one that was missed off the list was Carbon. Question three of the top five English Premier League teams of 2025 to 2026, the team that was missed off the list was Manchester United. Question four of the first five films directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film that was missed off the list there was Pulp Fiction and question five of the first five US states that begin with the letter M. The one that was missed off that list was Maryland. So that's a final point for that round if you said Maryland. And round three this month is the August music round. And as usual it's all about hits from the month of August from lots of different years. So best of luck and here we go. Question 1. Which August 2008 UK number 1 single opens with the lyrics? This was never the way I planned, not my intention. I got so brave drinking hand lost my discretion. Which August 2008 UK number 1 single opens with the lyrics? This was never the way I planned, not my intention. I got so brave drinking hand lost my discretion. Question 2. Living on my own was a posthumous August 1993 UK number one hit for Wit Singer. Living on my own was a posthumous August 1993 UK number one hit for Wit Singer. Question 3 in August 2017 Jew Leepa had a UK number one single with the song New What In August 2017 Jew Lipa had a UK number one single with the song New What? Question 4 Walk of Life and Money for Nothing are tracks from which August 1985 UK number 1 album Walk of a Life and Money for Nothing are tracks from which August 1985 UK number 1 album and question 5 Aky Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail and Rhythm is a Dancer by Snap were all top 10 singles in August of which yeah Aky Breaky Heart by Billy Way Cyrus Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail and Rhythm is a Dancer by Snap were all UK top 10 singles in August of which yeah okay time to move on to round 4 which is this month's themed round and your theme for this round is the word purple and question 1 is this which fast food chain has a purple monster mascot called Grimace Which fast food chain has a purple monster mascot called Grimace Question 2 The colour purple is a novel by which author The colour purple is a novel by which author Question three Eggplant is a North American term for witch foodstuff Eggplant is a North American term for witch foodstuff Question four in the 1984 film Purple Rain which singer plays a character known as the kid? In the 1984 film Purple Rain which singer plays a character known as the kid? And Question 5 The Purple One is one of the sweets in which box of chocolates The Purple One is one of the sweets in which box of chocolates Okay then let's find out how you got on in rounds three and four because here are the answers. Round three was the August hits music round and question one the August 2008 UK number one single that opens with a lyrics This was never the way I planned not my intention I got so brave drinking hand lost my discretion is I kissed a girl by Katie Perry South if you said I kissed a girl Question two Living on my own was a posthumous August nineteen ninety three UK number one single for the late great Freddie Mercury Question three in August twenty seventeen Jewett Leeper had a UK number one single with the song New Rules So well done if you said rules Question four Walk of Life and Money for Nothing are tracks from the August nineteen eighty five UK number one album Brothers in Arms which is of course by Dio Straits so that's another point for Brothers in Arms and Question five Aki Breaky Heart by Billy Re Cyrus Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Neil and Rhythm is a dancer by Snap were all UK top ten singles in August of nineteen ninety two So very well done if you said that Round four was a themed round and the theme was the word purple and question one The fast food chain that has a purple monster mascot called Grimace is McDonald's Question two The colour purple is a novel by Alice Walker Question three Eggplant is a North American term for the aubergine Question four in the 1984 film Purple Rain the singer who plays a character known as the kid is Prince and question five the purple one is one of the sweets in the box of chocolates quality street so very well done if you said that and here we are at the halfway stage of the quiz that is 20 questions down and 20 more to go. I hope you're doing well but if you're not don't worry there are still plenty more points available and remember if you have top marks at the moment you could still have a chance of receiving that ultimate rating of Ultimate Pub Quiz Super Genius. Before we move on to the next round just a quick reminder that if I remember to save my questions this quiz does appear on the first Monday of every month so the next episode of the quiz should be with you on the 7th of September right then break time over let's continue the org edition of Ultimate Pub Quiz Super Genius Round 5 is this month's wordplay round and question 1 which singer who passed away in July 2026 is an anagram of Neon Liberty and phonetically that is spelt n for November E for Echo or for Oscar n for November El For Lima I for India B for Bravo E for Echo R for Romeo T for Tango Y for Yankee Which singer who passed away in July 2026 is an anagram of Neon Liberty Question 2 which newspaper is an anagram of Athens God Township? And for Netaby that is spelled A for Alpha T for tango H for hotel E for Echo N for November S for Sierra G for golf O for Oscar T for Tango T for Tango O for Oscar W for whiskey N for November S for Sierra H for hotel I for India P for Papa Which newspaper is an anagram of Athens Got Township and I'm gonna give you a little clue for that one as well it's not a British newspaper so have a look at those letters and see if you can work it out Question 3 Which TV series that first aired in 1993 and ran for over 200 episodes has the initials TXF and phonetically that is spelled T for tango X for X ray F for Foxtrot Which TV series that first aired in 1993 and ran for over 200 episodes has the initials TXF Question 4 which writer who was born in 1850 has the initials R L S and phonetically that is spelled R Fromio El Felime S4 Sierra Which writer who was born in 1850 has the initials R L S and question five is this month's element spelling question Which word is spelt out when you write down in this order the chemical symbols for iron, lithium and naon which word is spelt out when you write down in this order the chemical symbols for iron, lithium and neon okay then you can keep on trying to work out those answers while we play round six and we are sticking with words as this month it is the five words round. So for each question I am going to give you a description of a movie using a five word phrase all you need to do is work out what that movie is so very best of luck and here we go question one which nineteen eighty two film can be described by the five word phrase club singer disguised as none which nineteen eighty two film can be described by the five word phrase club singer disguised as none question two which nineteen eighty six film can be described by the five word phrase Broderick Bunks off from school Which nineteen eighty six film can be described by the five word phrase Broderick Bunks off from school Question three Which 2008 movie can be described by the five word phrase boy knows quiz short answers which 2008 movie can be described by the five word phrase boy nos quiz short answers Question four which nineteen seventy three film can be described by the five word phrase Nottingham Outlaw is a fox which nineteen seventy three film can be described by the five word phrase Nottingham Outlaw is a fox and question five final question of this round which nineteen seventy six film can be described by the five word phrase Robert talks to the mirror which nineteen seventy six film can be described by the five word phrase Robert talks to the mirror Okay it is answer time once again Round five was the word play around and question one the singer who passed away in July twenty twenty six who is an anagram of Neon Liberty is Bonnie Tyler Question two the newspaper that is an anagram of Athens Gott Township is the Washington Post Question three the TV Series that first aired in 1993 that ran for over 200 episodes and has the initials TXF is the X Files. Question four The writer born in eighteen fifty who has the initials RLS is Robert Louis Stevenson and question five When you write down in this order the chemical symbols for iron, lithium and neon you get the word feline. Iron is FE, lithium is L I and Neon is N E. Put them all together and you get feline. Round six this month was the five word films round and question one Club singer disguised as nun is a description of the 1992 movie Sister Act. Question two Broderick Bunks Off from School is a five-word description of the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Question 3 Boy knows Quizual answers. Here's a description of the 2008 film Slum Dog Millionaire. Question 4 Nottingham Outlaw is a box is a description of the Disney version of Robin Hood. So well done if you said Robin Hood and question five. Robert talks to the mirror is a five-word description of the movie Taxi Driver. So very well done if you said that. And here we are at the final two rounds. Round seven is the yes no quiz show. For each question in this round, I will read out a statement. If you think that statement is correct, you say yes. If you think it's incorrect, you say no. It is as simple as that. So best of luck and here we go. Question one. The chocolate brand Kinder was founded in Germany. Yes or no, the chocolate brand Kinder was founded in Germany. Question two The Bart is the official currency of Thailand. Yes or no, the Bart or the Bart is the official currency of Thailand. Question three. Martin Sheen is the father of fellow actor Michael Sheen. Yes or no, Martin Sheen is the father of fellow actor Michael Sheen. Question four. The Japanese company Nintendo was founded in the 19th century. Yes or no, the Japanese company Nintendo was founded in the 19th century. And question five. The official language of Mozambique is French. The official language of Mozambique is French, yes or no? Okay answers of course coming up in just a second. But first we need to play the final round which as always is general knowledge. Question 1. Which Jurassic Park actor passed away in July 2026 aged 78. Which Jurassic Park actor passed away in July 2026 aged 78? Question 2. Travis Kelsey who married Taylor Swift in July 2026 plays for which American football team? Travis Kelsey who married Taylor Swift in July 2026 plays for Wich American Football Team. Question 3. What is the title of the Sam Fender and Olivia Dean song that in July 2026 broke the record for most weeks as a non-consecutive UK number one single? What is the title of the Sam Fender and Olivia Dean song that in July 2026 broke the record for most weeks as a non-consecutive UK number 1 single? Question 4. The Odyssey is a 2026 film by Witch Director The Odyssey is a 2026 film by Wich Director? And question 5 final question of this month's quiz. In England's 2026 World Cup match against Mexico, which footballer received a yellow card and fractured his wrist despite not playing in the game? In England's 2026 World Cup match against Mexico, which footballer received a yellow card and fractured his wrist despite not playing in the game? And that is it for your questions for August. I'll reel the answers now and you'll then receive our rating. Round seven was the yes no Quiso and question one The chocolate brand Kinder was founded in Germany that is no as it was founded in Italy. Question two The Bart is the official currency of Thailand, that is yes. Question three Martin Sheen is not the father of fellow actor Michael Sheen. He is the father of the actors Charlie Sheen and Emilo Esteves. So that's a point if you said no. Question four The Japanese company Nintendo was founded in the 19th century, so that is a yes. Obviously they weren't making video games then, they were actually founded in 1889 as a playing card company. So there you go, and very well done if you said yes. And question five The official language of Mozambique is not French, it's Portuguese. So that's a point if you said no. And we finished as always with round eight of general knowledge and question one, the Jurassic Park actor who passed away in July 2026 aged 78 was Sam Neal. Question 2. Travis Kelsey who married Taylor Swift in July 2026 currently plays for the American football team Kansas City Chiefs. Question 3 The title of Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song that in July 2026 broke the record for most weeks as a non-consecutive UK number one single is Rain Me In. Question four The Odyssey is a 2026 film directed by Christopher Nolan. And Question 5. In England's 2026 World Cup match against Mexico, the footballer who received a yellow card and fractured his wrist despite not playing in the game was Jordan Henderson. So that's a final point for this month's quiz. If you said Jordan Henderson. Okay then you should now have a score out of 40. Using that score you will now receive a rating. If you got between 1 and 9, you are a pub quiz beginner. A score of between 10 and 20 makes you a pub quiz fan. A very respectable score of between 21 and 30 means you are a pub quiz regular. If you achieved an excellent score of 31-39, you are a pup quiz expert. But if you defied the odds and somehow managed to get 40 out of 40, congratulations, you are now officially an ultimate pub quiz super genius. So very well done indeed. All being well, your next quiz should be with you on Monday, the 7th of September. So hopefully you can join me for that. Have a good month and I will see you then. Goodbye.