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1. Which 20th-century English barrister and judge was also a well-known Buddhist? 2. Which star of Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’ was born Ninnian Joseph Yule Jr in 1920? 3. What was notable about the Engli
1. In the carol ‘The twelve days of Christmas’, what does ‘my true love’ give on the 10th day? a. Maids a-milkingb. French hensc. Geese a-layingd. Lords a-leaping 2. In which royal residence was Queen
You might be surprised to learn that there are more ghost sightings on Christmas Eve than there are at Halloween, so what better time for a ghost hunt? The festive season has always been favoured by l
John Rutter at 80 Donald Macleod visits John Rutter at home in this celebratory series of Composer of the Week, looking back at the highs and lows of his extraordinary career. We hear about the full b
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“Merry Xmas, Everybody” No.1, 1973 Slade’s chart-topper was recorded in New York while the band toured the world. Flamboyant guitarist, Dave Hill – remembered for his trademark high-heel boots and dis