Published: Friday 26th December 2025A free quiz about the events and people of 2025
The 90's band Oasis reformed and played their first concerts for 15 years in July 2025, which UK city staged the first show of the tour?Cardiff.
"Celebrity Traitors" was must watch TV in 2025, who was the eventual winner?Alan Carr.
In June 2025 Anna Wintour stepped down as editor-in-chief of which magazine?(American) Vogue.
What type of bird escaped from Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Cornwall and flew to Brittany despite having its wing clipped?Flamingo.
In January the movie "Emilia Perez" with 13 nominations became the most nominated film in Oscar history, how many awards did it eventually win?Two (Best supporting Actress and Best Original song).
In February a giant sinkhole swallowed up part of a road in the village of Godstone, in which English county is Godstone?Surrey.
Which Premier League manager in 2025 lasted less time in his job than Liz Truss' term as Prime Minister?Ange Postecoglou (sacked after 39 days as Nottingham Forest manager, Liz Truss lasted 45 days).
Why were the army deployed to Birmingham in April 2025?To help plan the clear up after a strike by dustmen.
In May 2025 Ethel Caterham of Surrey became the World's oldest verified living person, who was on the British throne when she was born?King Edward VII (she was born 21st August 1909).
Who did the British Library reissue a reader's card to in October, 130 years after the previous one was revoked?Oscar Wilde.
It was announced live on TV in February that Mummy Pig was pregnant, born in May what is the name of Peppa and George's young sibling?Evie Pig.
In October 2025 which church with a height of 162.91 metres became the tallest in the World?Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Which song from Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters" topped the UK charts for 11 weeks in 2025?"Golden".
In January, 17 year old Luke Littler became the youngest ever PDC Darts World Champion, who did he beat in the final?Michael van Gurwen.
Which famous museum was broken into in October leading to the loss of the French Crown Jewels?The Louvre.
What appropriate gift did the Danish Foreign Minister give to his Egyptian counterpart during the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in November 2025?A LEGO set of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
In August pop superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, for which NFL team does Kelce play?Kansas City Chiefs.
What illegal activity were US Vice President J D Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy caught doing in August 2025?Fishing without a licence.
What breed of dog was voted Supreme Champion at Crufts 2025?Whippet ("Miuccia" from Italy).
Former PM Boris Johnson and his wife announced the birth of a baby daughter, what is her name?Poppy.
Who in 2025 became the first goalkeeper to save a penalty in a FA Cup final since 2010?Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace beating Man City 1-0).
Which celebrities were the 2025 winners of [a] Strictly come Dancing, [b] I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and [c] Celebrity Masterchef?[a] Karen Carney (with her partner Carlos Gu), [b] AngryGinge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) and [c] Ginger Johnson (Drag artist Donald Marshall).
Pope Leo XIV became the the first American born Pope in May 2025, in which US City was he born?Chicago.
In November the US Mint ended production of the 1cent coin due to the cost of production, how much does it estimate that each costs to make, [a] 2.3c, [b] 3.7c or [c} 4.2c?[b] 3.7c.
In September England Women won Rugby Union's World Cup, which Commonwealth country did they beat in the final?Canada.
In May Princess Opeyemi Bright became, at 29 years old, the UK's youngest Mayor, which of these London Boroughs does she represent, [a] Barking & Dagenham, [b] Kensington & Chelsea or [c] Hammersmith & Fulham?[a] Barking & Dagenham.
A replica of a mammoth's skeleton in the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff was given which of these names after a public vote, [a] Boney Tyler, [b] Goldie Looking Boney or [c] Tom Bones?[c] Tom Bones.
In June 2025 Billy Boston became the first representative of which sport to receive a knighthood?Rugby League.
What caused Heathrow Airport to shut down completely in March stopping more than 1300 flights?A fire in an electricity sub-station.
Despite a last day fight back by the USA, Europe retained the Ryder Cup in September, who scored the vital half point with his putt on the 18th green to secure the draw before Tyrell Hatton went on to make sure of the win?Shane Lowry.
The CEO of tech company, Astronomer had to resign in July after being caught on a "Kiss-cam" at which group's Massachusetts' concert?Coldplay.
Which country in May won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Wasted Love" sung by JJ?Austria.
In June 2025 the discount chain Poundland was sold by its owner Pepco ltd. to Gordon Brothers. How much did this American investment firm pay for their acquisition?£1 (of course).
In the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2025, the music from which film was voted number one by the audience?"Lord of the Rings".
Which of the following ice hockey teams won the Stanley Cup in June for the second year running, [a] Toronto Maple Leafs, [b] Colorado Avalanche or [c] Florida Panthers?[c] Florida Panthers.
In August the Maclean brothers arrived in Cairns after breaking the record for rowing non-stop across the Pacific Ocean, where did they start their journey 140 days previously?(Lima) Peru.
Which city became Britain's City of Culture in January 2025?Bradford.
In September Owen Cooper became the youngest male winner of a Primetime Emmy award, what was the title of the programme he starred in?Adolescence.
Which of the following fish, once named the World's Ugliest Animal.was declared "Fish of the Year 2025" by New Zealand's Mountain to Sea Conservation Trust, [a] Blobfish, [b] Toadfish or [c] Midshipman fish?[a] Blobfish.
In July rock music lost the legend that was Ozzy Osbourne after he had made his final stage appearance just 17 days previous. Which football ground staged this concert?Villa Park in Birmingham.
In April 2025 the longest running Women's magazine in Britain ceased publication, what was its title?The Lady.
Ant and Dec after a run of 23 years lost their "Best Presenter" award at the National Television Awards, who took away their crown?Gary Lineker.
What city was erroneously featured on the medals given to finishers in the 2025 Great North Run?Sunderland (instead of Newcastle-upon-Tyne).
US singer-songwriter Alex Warren topped the UK charts for 12 weeks in 2025 thus becoming the US artist with the most consecutive weeks at number one, whose 70 year record did he beat?Slim Whitman (who had 11 weeks at No.1 in 1955 with "Rose Marie".
In May which country gifted a 747 jet airliner to the US President to become the new "Airforce 1"?Qatar.
Which Caribbean nation in November became the smallest country to have ever qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals?Curacao.
The UK's longest direct train service ran for the last time May 2025 after more than 100 years of operation, starting in Aberdeen where was the southern terminus?Penzance, Cornwall.
Which pop star sang "What a Wonderful World" on a trip into space in April 2025?Katy Perry.
In July England won the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 by beating Spain in the final after a penalty shoot-out, how many of these penalties were saved by England's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton?Two.
What honour did "Strictly Come Dancing" hosts Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman both receive in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours?MBE's.
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