The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 402
All together now… Give me a Q. “Q!” Give me a U. “U!” Give me an I. “I!” Give me a Z. “Z!” What do you get? 25 quiz questions of prime general knowledge, sport, entertainment and, this week, landmarks and chocolate. A recipe for success if I ever heard one.
2 years ago
Emma Thompson says she was ‘humiliated’ by husband’s affair with Helena Bonham Carter
All three of them had starred in the Harry Potter films Emma Thompson has recalled how “humiliated” she felt after her husband of six years had an affair with Helena Bonham Carter. Dame Thompson is one of the biggest names in acting, having won two Oscars and three BAFTAs for her performances on screen over […]
2 years ago
The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 400
“Who knows who will be in charge for number 400…” Those were the words I wrote just under two years ago, on the intro for the 300th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And it turns out the answer was: me, I’ll still be in charge. I have an iron grip on this pub […]
2 years ago
Rishi Sunak announces general election in July
The country will go to the polls in six weeks time Rishi Sunak has announced a general election will take place on July 4. In an announcement outside Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the country would head to the polls in six weeks time. Rumours that Sunak would call an election had […]
2 years ago
Phillip Schofield breaks social media silence with first picture in over a year
It’s the first time he’s posted since last May. Phillip Schofield has broken his year-long social media silence as rumours swirl about a potential TV comeback for the presenter. The former This Morning host changed his profile picture on Instagram to a picture of his dog, and followed this up with a post of the […]
2 years ago
Netflix under fire for scene featuring fully erect penis
‘Viewers shouldn’t be forced to see pornography’ Netflix has been criticised for a scene in its latest mini-series in which viewers see a man’s fully erect penis. A Man in Full is one of Netflix’s latest releases, having been released on the platform earlier this month. The six-part series is an adaptation of the novel […]
2 years ago
Jose Mourinho wants to manage Manchester United again
Mourinho would ‘walk’ to Manchester for a second spell at the club. Jose Mourinho would like to return to Manchester United for a second stint at the club, according to sources close to the manager. It’s as speculation mounts over the future of current United boss Erik ten Hag. On Monday night, the Red Devils […]
2 years ago
Tom Felton had 8-year relationship with Harry Potter co-star
“It was love at first sight in the Hogwarts Great Hall.” Tom Felton had an eight-year relationship with another member of the Harry Potter cast. The actor shot to worldwide stardom in the 2000s for his role as Harry Potter‘s nemesis, Draco Malfoy in the much-loved films. He was one of a select group of […]
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