A rail company in which country apologised after one of their trains departed 20 seconds PRIOR to its scheduled departure time?

Japan

Which English batsman showed promise in his side's final Ashes warmup match scoring a century against a Cricket Australia XI? a) Alastair Cook b) Ben Stokes c) Mark Stoneman

c) Mark Stoneman

British explorer Benedict Allen caused concern following his failure to return on time from a trip deep into which country?

Papua New Guinea

A cut of meat known as Beef Clod would come from which part of the animal? a) Shoulder b) Back c) Hind quarters
a) Shoulder

Which country is the origin of the beef stew known as Daube?
France

What is the coffee drink called that has a shot of espresso with hot water added?
Caffe Americano (or simply Americano)

What is Marron glacé?
a sugared chestnut

Which castle, used to hold prisoners of war in WWII, is situated in a town near Leipzig?
Colditz

'Whispering Death' was the name given to which fast bowler and commentator?
Michael Holding

Sodium bicarbonate is often better known as what?
Baking Soda

The theme tune from the BBC childrens programme Animal Magic is now used for which satirical comedy show?
W1A

What is Taylor Swift's middle name?

Who sang ‘My Green Tamborine ‘ in 1967?