Q. Why did a musical about Al Jolson appear in London a few years ago A. Al Jolson was a massively popular American showman, possibly the original 'superstar' entertainer. The idea of recreating
00:00 Mon 04th Mar 2002Asks Janis A. It is almost complete and will be by the time Manchester hosts the Commonwealth Games later this year. Many of its old buildings have been cleaned and new ones built and many slum areas
00:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002 Q. Is it true that the La Scala Opera House has closed A. It has closed temporarily - for three years, while extensive internal renovations are carried out to the ancient building. Q. Why is
00:00 Tue 08th Jan 2002Q. Sounds unusual. Surely not a culinary combination A. Could be. Roast goose with stewed prunes would probably work very well. However, in this context it has more to do with the bishops of
00:00 Wed 26th Dec 2001Asks doukie A. The St del is one of Europe's most important art galleries, and it is in Frankfurt, Germany. It is the home of many major works of art, especially from Germany and features work by
00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001 Asks marmalade A. Summer is the best time of year weather wise as the climate is mild and temperate. You should, however, try to tie in your visit with a festival if you can as this provides an
00:00 Wed 17th Oct 2001Asks esmeharrison A. Bath is one of the most picturesque cities in the UK - and among the top ten tourist locations in the country. It is best known for its hot springs, sweeping crescents with town
00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001A. Film classification in the States is quite different to the UK. Moves are rated as follows: G - General Audience (suitable for all ages) PG - Parental Guidance Suggested (some material may not be
00:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001asks alicevida A. The Lake District attracts more than 12 million visitors every year. Q. What attracts so many people A. The Lake District is renowned for its stunning scenery and spectacular
00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001A. Originally, yes. Light dimming technology has been around for some time, although to start with it was used mainly in theatres. Originally devices that reduced the amount of voltage getting to
00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001Asks danmiller103 A. Amsterdam is a great place to visit even if it's just for the weekend. It is incredibly laid back and relaxed with fantastic architecture, beautiful canals, loads of bars and
00:00 Mon 06th Aug 2001A. Vaudeville is the American version of British music hall and variety. It flourished from the last quarter of the 19th century to the mid 20th. Q. Where does the name come from A. The term
00:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001 Asks Milton A. Of course. There are loads of things to do and see in Milan - admittedly it is very stylish and is one of the world's leading fashion centres - but that shouldn't put you off. It is
00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001 Asks alicevida A. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, and while it has a lot to offer the tourist it is one of the most expensive places in Europe to visit. If you're planning to visit for longer
00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001 A. People who study history are of the opinion that in order to see where we are going, we need to see where we've been. That may be true in terms of avoiding military conflict; it doesn't
00:00 Tue 26th Jun 2001A. The Children's Film Foundation (CFF) was created in 1951 and it enjoyed the support of the industry and government of the day. It was launched by Lord Rank and had a specific remit to make films
00:00 Tue 22nd May 2001Asks danmiller103 A. The Oktoberfest festival is a massive celebration of beer and fairgrounds. It takes place from the penultimate Saturday in September for 16 days in the Theresienwiese Fairground,
00:00 Mon 21st May 2001A. It can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. The factors involved depend on what you are producing, and how you want to present it to the public, paying or otherwise. Q. So there are no
00:00 Mon 14th May 2001Q. Who or what was Jim Crow A. The Jim Crow Law is a general term covering any of the laws that were brought in to enforce racial segregation in the southern states of the USA. Q. Why Jim Crow A. An
00:00 Mon 14th May 2001A. The controversial horror classic The Exorcist, banned for many years, is to be given its TV premiere on 17 March. Q. Which channel will it be on A. Channel 4 is to show director WIlliam
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