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Thursday 4 June 2026

This page records the questions, correct answers and explanations from this completed daily round.

Which British athlete won the 5000m and 10000m races at the 2012 London Olympics?

Answer: A: Mo Farah

Mo Farah won gold medals in both the 5000m and 10000m events at the London 2012 Olympics.

Answer: The Merchant of Venice

Shylock is a key character in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', known for being a Jewish moneylender.

Answer: The Battle of Worcester

The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War, leading to the defeat of the Royalists.

Answer: B: Elton John

'Your Song' is one of Elton John's signature tracks and was released in 1970.

Answer: Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi portrayed the Twelfth Doctor in 'Doctor Who' from 2013 to 2017.

Answer: Friends

Friends is a popular American sitcom that revolves around a group of friends living in Manhattan, not London.

Answer: Wiltshire

Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire, England, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer: A: Gallifrey

'Gallifrey' is the home planet of the Time Lords, including the Doctor, in the long-running series 'Doctor Who'.

Answer: Felina

The final episode of 'Breaking Bad' is titled 'Felina', which is a play on the song 'El Paso' by Marty Robbins.

Answer: B: John Watson

John Watson is the character who assists Sherlock Holmes in solving cases.