Mon 13 Jun 2011 - 1980s
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Q: Which team beat Brazil 3-2 in the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final?
A: Italy
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Q: Which actor plays the role of Nasty Nick Cotton in Eastenders?
A: John Altman
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Notes: 1985–93, 1998, 2000–01, 2008–09
Q: Sara Keays was the mistress of 12 years, and bore a child to, which Conservative politician, forcing him to resign in 1983 when she went public?
A: Cecil Parkinson
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Q: Who was the female star in the films "Top Gun" and "Witness?"
A: Kelly McGillis
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Q: Where were the1980 winter Olympic games held?
A: Lake Placid, US
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Q: On 29 March 1986, The Young Ones had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
A: "Living Doll"
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Notes: Actors from The Young Ones TV series teamed up with Cliff Richard for a spoof version of his 1959 hit. It was the comedy team's only hit, but member Nigel Planer did have a solo hit in 1984 as character 'neil'.
Q: Which film did Prince star in, with a hit song of the same name in 1984?
A: Purple Rain
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Q: Which US serial drama of the 1980's was set in Denver Colorado?
A: Dynasty
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Q: The 1989 film "My Left Foot" told the story of which Irish writer and artist?
A: Christy Brown
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Q: In what year did Wham! split up?
A: 1986
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