Dave Bailey

Dave Bailey a lorry driver from Laindon in Essex, was a contestant from series 8 of the UK version on 24th September 2000. He won £16,000.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger First[]

Fastest Finger First Question
Starting with the lowest in value, put these numerical terms in order.
⬥ A: Three score and ten	⬥ B: Grand
⬥ C: Ton	⬥ D: Baker's dozen

Out of 10 contestants, 3 contestants got it right, but Dave (with a time of 7.73 seconds) was the fastest to correctly answer D-A-C-B, making it to the hot seat.

Dave's Run to the Million[]

£100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the small lift used to carry food and crockery in a restaurant?
⬥ A: Dizzy server	⬥ B: Dumb waiter
⬥ C: Dopey assistant	⬥ D: Daft steward

£200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which 'ring' traditionally has a blue and a red corner?
⬥ A: Bullring	⬥ B: Boxing ring
⬥ C: Smoke ring	⬥ D: Wedding ring

£300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
On a ship, what is the opposite side to starboard?
⬥ A: Port	⬥ B: Sherry
⬥ C: Vermouth	⬥ D: Rum

£500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which professional removes plaque as part of his or her job?
⬥ A: Dentist	⬥ B: Interior decorator
⬥ C: Plumber	⬥ D: Picture restorer

£1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What were the first names of the comedians Morecambe and Wise?
⬥ A: Vic and Bob	⬥ B: Eric and Ernie
⬥ C: Syd and Eddie	⬥ D: Tommy and Bobby

£2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the number of the Trans-Pennine motorway connecting Manchester with Leeds? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: 6	⬥ B: 56
⬥ C: 62	⬥ D: 74

£4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Which international alliance was the Eastern European counterpart of NATO during the Cold War?
⬥ A: Nordic Council	⬥ B: Warsaw Pact
⬥ C: Council of Europe	⬥ D: Arab League

£8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
King Edward VIII took which title after his abdication?
⬥ A: Duke of Balmoral	⬥ B: Duke of Buckingham
⬥ C: Duke of Sandringham	⬥ D: Duke of Windsor

£16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these dishes is named after a Napoleonic battle? 'Ask the Audience' and 'Phone-a-Friend' lifelines used
⬥ A: Chicken Marengo	⬥ B: Lobster Thermidor
⬥ C: Beef Stroganoff	⬥ D: Peach Melba
Ask the Audience Results: A: 33% ⬥ B: 18% ⬥ C: 35% ⬥ D: 14%

£32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Who was the founder of the London Philharmonic Orchestra?
⬥ A: Henry Wood	⬥ B: Thomas Beecham
⬥ C: Malcolm Sargent	⬥ D: Charles Halle

Dave did not want to risk £15,000, so he walked away. He would have guessed B: Thomas Beecham, which turned out to be the correct answer.
Total Prize Money: £16,000

Sources[]

Dave Bailey's run to the million