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Who was the most played artist on UK radio & TV in 2019?
- Calvin Harris
- Ed Sheeran
- Little Mix
- Rita Ora

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In which Yorkshire town/city is the British Wool Marketing Board based - the only remaining agricultural commodity board in the UK?
- Bradford
- Harrogate
- Ripon
- Wetherby
Correct Answer

A. Bradford

Explanation

The original Wool Exchange in Bradford (now Waterstones) was in use until the 1970s.
The conditioning house on Canal Road has been replaced with a new headquarters building.

To note - if you keep more than 4 sheep, you need to register your flock with the Board.

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3.

Pubs are set to re-open this weekend - please take care! The alcohol duty rate increases depending on strength (ABV) for all but one of these drinks - which one has the flat rate?
- Beer
- Cider
- Spirits
- Wine
Correct Answer

A. Spirits

Explanation

The rates step up at differing strengths (2.8% and 7.5% for beer).
If wine is over 22% ABV, it is classed as a spirit.
Spirits have a flat rate duty of £28.74 per litre of pure alcohol.

Perhaps best to stick to the shandies?

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4.

Which of these titles is NOT that of a genuine country & western song?
- How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away?
- I'm So Miserable Without You, It's Just Like Having You Around
- She Got The Gold Mine And I Got The Shaft
- You Took Me Out For Steak But You Drove It Through My Heart
Correct Answer

A. You Took Me Out For Steak But You Drove It Through My Heart

Explanation

These titles were shameless stolen from last week's episode of The Unbelievable Truth on Radio 4.
Presumably the made up one is actually a Mills & Boon vampire romance.

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Friday Quiz - 03/07/2020

Who was the most played artist on UK radio & TV in 2019?

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In which Yorkshire town/city is the British Wool Marketing Board based - the only remaining agricultural commodity board in the UK?

Pubs are set to re-open this weekend - please take care! The alcohol duty rate increases depending on strength (ABV) for all but one of these drinks - which one has the flat rate?

Which of these titles is NOT that of a genuine country & western song?