David Edwards

David Edwards (born in Barry, South Wales), is a UK master quiz player, who became the second person to win £1 MILLION on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, in the United Kingdom. He won on April 21, 2001, becoming the first male to do so. His wife Viv was in the audience throughout. He was the first million pound winner, who did not have to come back and finish his road to the million. The other person who won the million in one night was Robert Brydges, the next winner after Edwards. Here are the questions David faced:

Questions faced on UK Millionaire
1. (£100): Which of these is a drink made with fruit juices, spices and often wines and spirits?

A. Knock

B. Thump

C. Punch

D. Whack                                          Correct Answer:C

2. (£200): A large portable cassette recorder with built-in speakers is known as a ghetto... what?

A. Blaster

B. Blower

C. Blarer

D. Banger                                           Correct Answer:A

3. (£300): Which of these phrases refers to a brief success?

A. Blaze in the pot

B. Spark in the tub

C. Flare in the jug

D. Flash in the pan                             Correct Answer:D

4. (£500): Which of these is a type of hat?

A. Sausage roll

B. Pork pie

C. Scotch egg

D. Potato crisp                                    Correct Answer:B

5. (£1,000): Which of these is a duty levied on the legal recognition of certain documents?

A. Off duty

B. Stamp duty

C. Heavy duty

D. Jury duty                                         Correct Answer:B

6. (£2,000): Which singer was regularly ridiculed by Morecambe and Wise in their TV shows?

A. Rolf Harris

B. Des O'Connor

C. Gracie Fields

D. Barry Manilow                                   Correct Answer:B

7. (£4,000): Which of these is a game played by Harry Potter and his friends?

A. Qwerty

B. Quibble

C. Quidditch

D. Quantum                                          Correct Answer:C

8. (£8,000): Which city will host the 2001 FA Cup Final?

A. London

B. Birmingham

C. Manchester

D. Cardiff                                                Correct Answer:D

9. (£16,000): Which of these has to pass a test on The Knowledge to get a licence in London?

A. Taxi drivers

B. Bus drivers

C. Police officers

D. Ambulance drivers                               Correct Answer:A

10. (£32,000): In 2001, Donald Campbell's Bluebird was recovered from which lake?

A. Bala Lake

B. Keilder Water

C. Coniston Water

D. Lake Windermere                               Correct Answer:C

11. (£64,000): According to legend, the composer Salieri, poisoned which rival?

A. Brahms

B. Haydn

C. Liszt

D. Mozart                                             Correct Answer:D

12. (£125,000): What is the real first name of Home Secretary Jack Straw?

A. Justin

B. James

C. John

D. Joseph                                            Correct Answer:C

(David used all three lifelines here, finally deciding on 62% of the audience's vote with John, winning him £125,000).

13. (£250,000): What kind of creature is a grackle?

A. Lizard

B. Bird

C. Fish

D. Beetle                                              Correct Answer:B

14. (£500,000): The Newlyn School of the late 19th century, is associated with which group of people?

A. Method actors

B. Circus entertainers

C. Painters

D. Musicians                                     Correct Answer:C

15. (£1 MILLION): If you planted the seeds of 'Quercus robur', what would grow?

A. Trees

B. Flowers

C. Vegetables

D. Grain                                           Correct Answer:A