Top of the Pops—Answers

Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier today.

Today’s questions are a random mix.

One

The Beatles held the festive top spot with four singles topping the UK singles chart on Christmas Day in 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1967. Which songs secured these number one positions?

Answers: I Wanna Hold Your Hand

The Beatles hold the record for the most British Christmas number ones according to Guinness World Records,

The Beatles (UK) have had four singles in the festive top spot: “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” which went to No.1 on 12 December 1963, “I Feel Fine” (10 December 1964), “Day Tripper/We Can Work it Out” (16 December 1965) and “Hello Goodbye” (6 December 1967).

— Guinness World Records (accessed 30-12-2025)

Two

In 2004, researchers discovered that the rock summit of Mont Blanc was located west of the ice-covered summit. What is the distance between these two summits?

4 m (13 feet)
26 m (85 feet)
40 m (130 feet)

Answer: 40 m (130 feet)

Researchers discovered that the rock summit of Mont Blanc is 40 metres west of its ice summit. The rock summit, which reaches 4,792 metres, is actually 40 metres west of the ice summit at 4,807 metres. This finding informed an ice core drilling programme beginning in autumn 2004.

Three

What words are missing from this book title — The … at the … of the … — the second book in a ‘trilogy’?

Answer: Restaurant; End; Universe

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, the second book in Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a trilogy in five parts, follows Arthur Dent and his companions on their cosmic adventures. The book, like its predecessor, was an adaptation of Adams’ BBC radio series.

Four

What Australian city, a state capital, stands on the Swan River?

Answer: Perth

The Swan River in southwestern Western Australia flows 224 miles from the Avon River to the Indian Ocean. It is known for its black swans and was the site of Western Australia’s first free settlement in 1829.

Five

Who played Eloise Chandler, a florist, in the 2009 film Love Happens?

Answer: Jennifer Aniston

Love Happens is a 2009 romantic drama film starring Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston. The film, about a grieving widower finding love again.

Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms. View all posts by Scott F