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Friday 2 October 2026

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

Which actress voiced the character of Merida in Pixar's 'Brave'?

Answer: Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald provided the voice for Merida, the lead character in Pixar's animated film 'Brave'.

Answer: Roanoke

Roanoke was the first attempt to establish a permanent English settlement in America, but it mysteriously disappeared by 1590.

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles, formed in Liverpool in 1960, are often referred to as 'The Fab Four'.

Answer: Ambient

Aphex Twin is a seminal figure in the ambient genre, known for his innovative soundscapes.

Answer: The Truman Show

'The Truman Show' explores themes of reality and identity through the life of Truman Burbank.

Answer: Badminton

The All England Open Championships is one of the oldest and most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world.

Answer: Arlo Parks

Arlo Parks won the 2021 Mercury Prize for her debut album 'Collapsed In Sunbeams'.

Answer: B: The Simpsons

Springfield is the fictional town where the characters of 'The Simpsons' live.

Answer: To stop East Germans from fleeing to the West

The Berlin Wall was built by East Germany to prevent citizens from defecting to West Berlin.

Answer: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller is the main character in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', a classic teen comedy from the 1980s.