Mersey Summer Quiz League

The 2018 Mersey Summer Quiz season came to an end on Monday August 20th.  Congratulations to Rainhill Victoria, who won the season unbeaten. Thanks once again to everyone for playing, and to Dag, Joy and Chris for the crucial parts they play in keeping the MSQ going.  We hope that everybody has enjoyed the summer's quizzing, and look forward to seeing you all again next year!

This season's head-to-head fixtures begin this Monday, June 11th.  The first week looks like this:

The quiz is ready to be downloaded from the Quizzes page.  If you need any reminders of the rules they are on the Rules page.  Results and table will be posted on the Results page as soon as possible after the match, so remember to submit them on the night of the match.

Enjoy the season!

The Grand Prix to open the 2018 MSQ season will be held tonight at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool L17 0DG, beginning at 8pm.  We look forward to welcoming all MSQ teams for the chance to quiz together once we've got the admin for the season out of the way!

The fixtures for the 2018 season have been added to the calendar and can also be downloaded from here:

12 teams have registered for the new season, so there will be 11 weeks of competition.

We are having a Grand Prix to end the season on Monday August 21st. This is a chance to get together and quiz for one last time before the serious business of the MQL season begins!

Aigburth People's Hall, 8pm start.

10 teams have signed up for the 2017 season, including for the first time a team from Wirral.

The season kicks off with a Grand Prix/Organisation meeting on 12th June at Aigburth People's Hall, with the league matches starting the following Monday.  All fixtures can be found in the Fixture Calendar and team and venue details on the Teams page.

It is too late now to register any new teams, but we will try to find teams for any individual players who would like to take part.  Please contact us using the "Join a Team" page.

The producers of Mastermind are looking for contestants to appear in the 2017/18 series which will be filming later this year.  If you would like to have a go, please fill in the online application form at https://ssl.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mk1s/contact

Endemol are looking for teams of FIVE PEOPLE to take part in a BRAND NEW general knowledge quiz for ITV.

So, if you and your family/ friends/work mates/ pub quiz team think you’ve got what it takes then drop them a line.

To request an application form you can either email your full name and telephone number to itvquiz@endemoluk.com

Or write to them at ITV quiz, Initial (part of Endemol Shine Group), 5^th floor, Shepherd's Building Central, Charecroft Way, London W14 0EE

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 29th AUGUST 2016 (subject to change)

FILMING IS DUE TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 23^rd SEPTEMBER AND 2^ND OCTOBER 2016 (subject to change)

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and have the right to reside in the UK.

Would any of you be interested in playing in a couple of trial runs of a new ITV Quiz Show?

The quiz is being written and developed by some of the same team behind University Challenge, and their aim is that it's a robust academic challenge - but not as recondite as UC can be! It's pitched at families of Sporcle addicts and board game lovers.

They are looking for clever, confident teams of three family members - a parent, child and grandparent. Ideally, the child on the team will be aged 10/11/12.

They are beta-testing a couple of versions of the format in their MediaCity offices on Friday 4th August and Thursday 1st September, and are really keen to have real families come in and play.

It's not for broadcast, so should hopefully be a fun, low-pressure day out!  If you fancy it, give them a call on 0161 952 0609 or send them an email to clare.parody@itv.com

Do you enjoy fun quizzes and comedy challenges?  Would you love to take part in a crazy contest where you don’t even have to leave your own home? 

Remotely Funny is a revolutionary fast-paced game-show for kids aged 8-13 (and their families) that plays out in contestants’ homes via web cams. You’ll face questions based on quirky facts, funny stories and random knowledge from around the world plus take part in timed comedy challenges and scavenger hunts all over your house, involving Mum, Dad, siblings, Aunts, Uncles, friends, neighbours and anyone else who happens to be there. 

Whoever wins gets their hands on a prize so unique all their friends will want it.

The series will be filmed 16^th – 31^st JULY 2016.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re aged between 8 and 13 on September 1^st 2015 and think this sounds like a good laugh please fill in the application form you can find here:.  You’ll need to get your parent’s permission and there’s a form for them to fill in too.

The closing date for signed applications with photos is FRIDAY 10th JUNE 2016.

For further details, contact  remotelyfunny@twentytwenty.tv