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Wednesday 3 June 2026

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

Which British actor plays the role of Sherlock Holmes in the television adaptation 'Sherlock'?

Answer: Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Sherlock Holmes in the acclaimed series 'Sherlock'.

Answer: Wernham Hogg

The office in the UK version of 'The Office' is set in a fictional paper company called Wernham Hogg.

Answer: Guitar

Keith Richards is the guitarist of The Rolling Stones, known for his unique playing style.

Answer: To govern and control India as a colony

The British Raj was the period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947, primarily focused on governance and control of the region.

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was the lead vocalist of Queen and is celebrated for his powerful voice and dynamic performances.

Answer: JavaScript

JavaScript is a core technology of the World Wide Web and is a key component of the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).

Answer: 180

The maximum score with three darts is 180, achieved by hitting three triple 20s.

Answer: Ziggy Stardust

Ziggy Stardust was a fictional character created by David Bowie, representing his persona in the early 70s.

Answer: George III

King George III reigned from 1760 to 1820, during the time of the American Revolution (1775-1783).

Answer: His Dark Materials

Lyra Belacqua is the main character in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy.