I used to tune in to James Stannage's radio show in the 1990s and listen to this guy who never got a question wrong, I wondered why he didn't go on 'Millionaire', I must have missed his appearance on it, I would have liked him as a 'phone-a-friend'
'Tremendous Knowledge Dave'Dave's tremendously hard quizDave Rainford, known to his friends as Tremendous Knowledge Dave, is a Manchester legend. Barred from countless pubs after habitually emptying the quiz machines of their jackpots, he got his revenge when he won £250,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
1. Oscar’s and Slack Alice’s were nightclubs best associated with which former local celebrity?
2. Which hotel was built by Charles Trubshaw between 1898 and 1903?
3. What’s the name of the fictional estate in TV drama Shameless?
4. The record football attendance in England (outside of a cup final) is held by Manchester City. How many did they pack into Maine Road, and when?
5. In which year was the Hallé Orchestra founded:1838, 1848 or 1858?
6. Which is the only national daily newspaper based in Manchester?
7. What catalogue number did Factory Records assign to the Hacienda?
8. Local actor Dominic Monaghan plays which character in Lost?
9. Who is honoured with a blue plaque at Aberdeen House at the University of Manchester?
10. Which local footballer has provided more assists in the FA Premiership than any other player?
11. In which year was the parish of Chorlton united with Hardy: 1355, 1455 or 1555?
12. Which Collyhurst milkman led his band to the top of the US charts in 1965 with ‘I’m Telling You Now’? Maine Road, and when?
