another 48 phoenixes

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:44 pm

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.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:09 pm

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?

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:19 pm

hmm. 1998. perhaps bottom?

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:22 pm

A good guess but no...

It is a sitcom though.

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:33 pm

I have this on video somewhere, being the sad geek I am. Red Dwarf, as part of Red Dwarf Night.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:38 pm

Well done that man...

Over to you Weyland

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:47 pm

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?

harry 3 · Post by **harry 3** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:23 pm

I think this will be answered in a trice !!!!!

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:23 pm

i should now things like this, not sure i do but it rings a bell.

the scarlet pimpernel?

Flying Spaghetti Monster · Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:24 pm

I'm surprised that a certain member of the forum hasnt got this yet

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:28 pm

Not the scarlet pimpernel.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:43 pm

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.

Weyland · Post by **Weyland** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:48 pm

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.

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:56 pm

was it d'artagnan then?

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:18 pm

What quiz are you playing UP?