Here are a series of clues to famous people whose birthday is in October. I’ve placed their birthday along with the answers below.

Clues

1) Began his music career in Boyzone, but has received praise for his acting in Coronation Street amongst others.

2) American actress and model who is the daughter of Melanie Griffiths and Don Johnson

3) Known for popularising the dance style ‘The Twist’ and his most famous recording was ‘Let’s Twist Again’

Question:

1) What is the common name beginning with 'J' for a young Kangaroo?

2) Which Spanish leader ruled Spain between 1939 and 1975?

3) On 10th March 2017, which UK artist claimed 9 of the top 10 positions in the UK singles chart when his new album was released?

4) Which British Prime Minister first joined the House of Commons as MP for Maidenhead in 1997?

5) The English word 'aviation', meaning the flying or operation of aircraft, origins in which European language?

Questions

1) Which popular children's TV series, first aired on ITV in 1984, was based on the books of the Reverend W Awdry

2) Born in 1923, which sportscaster and journalist was the voice of Formula 1 motor racing on television, from 1976 through to 2001?

3) The Siege of Sevastopol began in 1854 during which war?

4) Which Argentine marxist revolutionary was executed in October 1967 for inciting revolution in Bolivia?

Suitable for adults

Questions:

1) On UK roads, the 'National speed limit applies’' sign is a white circle with a diagonal stripe. What colour is the stripe?

2) Which newsreader won the first series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'? Natasha Kaplinsky or Victoria Derbyshire?

3) Who replaced Donald Trump as the 46th President of the United States?

4) Roland-Garros is a tennis competition which takes place in which country?

5) The Seven Dwarfs appear in which 1812 fairy tale written by The Brothers Grimm?