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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:44 pm
by Weyland
The man in the red robe has it. In his many court cases, Hislop has won only once.
The most famous libel case involving Hislop and Private Eye was brought by the publishing magnate Robert Maxwell. After the case he quipped: "I've just given a fat cheque to a fat Czech". The magazine's attacks on Maxwell were fully vindicated by the revelations of massive fraud that followed his death.
Ordered to pay £600,000 in damages after being sued for libel by Sonia Sutcliffe, wife of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, Hislop told reporters waiting outside the High Court, "If that was justice then I'm a banana." However, the award was dropped to £60,000 on appeal.
Over to you, YE.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:09 pm
by Cardinal Sin
Thank you my child.
Okay. Bamber Gascoigne used to present University Challenge (and set all the questions himself) but quit to be replaced by Jeremy Paxman.
However, in 1998, he re-emerged to present a one-off show which was part of another famous TV show.... (i.e like the Young Ones sketch)... what was that TV show?
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:19 pm
by Istenem
hmm. 1998. perhaps bottom?
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:22 pm
by Cardinal Sin
A good guess but no...
It is a sitcom though.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:33 pm
by Weyland
I have this on video somewhere, being the sad geek I am. Red Dwarf, as part of Red Dwarf Night.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:38 pm
by Cardinal Sin
Well done that man...
Over to you Weyland
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:47 pm
by Weyland
Right, this may seem tricky, but there is an obvious answer:
Although there are several predecessors, the phrase "The pen is mightier than the sword" was coined by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 for a play based on a real historical character, named in the title and who also says the above line. Who was that person?
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:23 pm
by harry 3
I think this will be answered in a trice !!!!!
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:23 pm
by Istenem
i should now things like this, not sure i do but it rings a bell.
the scarlet pimpernel?
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:24 pm
by Flying Spaghetti Monster
I'm surprised that a certain member of the forum hasnt got this yet
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:28 pm
by Weyland
Not the scarlet pimpernel.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:43 pm
by Cardinal Sin
I'm not that surprised. I'm thick as pig shit. If it's not about football, wrestling or previous lottery numbers, I'm just not interested.
(I cheated btw)... someone else can take my next shot whilst I go and commit sudoku.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:48 pm
by Weyland
I think Harry can have it, as he was first with the hint.
Incidentally, as soon as Rob said "A certain member of this forum", I thought the next answer would be Captain Scarlett.
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:56 pm
by Istenem
was it d'artagnan then?
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:18 pm
by Cardinal Sin
What quiz are you playing UP?
