Stuffed with turkey and hoping to relax in front of the TV? Not a chance! Instead, it is time to gather yourself for a post- Christmas workout.
But don’t panic, it’s only your little grey cells we plan on exercising with the Daily Mirror’s bumper quiz of the year. How much news and trivia about 2023 can you remember?
Grab yourself a mince pie and let’s find out...
AT HOME
1 On which small Scottish island is the UK’s first spaceport being built?
2 Which former UK charity boss is being forced to demolish the spa she built at her home?
3 The cancelled HS2 train link from Manchester to Birmingham would also have stopped at which UK town?
4 Which UK city does American-French actor Timothee Chalamet think has the sexiest accent?
5 Who did Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claim is his favourite author?
6 Which UK city has been holding a Year of Culture in 2023?
7 What is the birth name of the UK’s most notorious prisoner – now called Charles Salvador – who was denied parole again this year?
8 In September, the view of Hadrian’s Wall was damaged when a famous tree was felled. What was its name?
9 Which former party leader passed their driving test this year?
10 What anniversary did the London Underground celebrate in 2023?
AROUND THE WORLD
11 In which city was the COP 28 climate change conference held?
12 Who is the new Prime Minister of New Zealand?
13 In April, Elon Musk’s SpaceX company launched the biggest rocket ever built. What is its name?
14 Which country’s newly elected world leader became famous for campaigning with a chainsaw?
15 What was the name of the submersible that tragically went missing near the Titanic shipwreck back in June?
16 What is Donald Trump ’s nickname for the current President of the United States?
17 Which country overtook China this year to have the largest population in the world?
18 Which European island had to evacuate tens of thousands of tourists and locals due to raging wildfires in July?
19 Which country hosted the 25th World Scout Jamboree? It was forced to end several days early in August, due to a typhoon.
20 According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2023 was the year of which animal?
ROYALS
21 In which month did King Charles’s coronation take place?
22 King Charles and Queen Camilla’s two dogs, Beth and Bluebell, are what breed?
23 What nickname does Mike Tindall have for Prince William because of the future king’s low alcohol tolerance?
24 Which British MP carried a sword at King Charles’s coronation?
25 Which actress plays Kate Middleton in season 6 of The Crown, in which she meets William?
26 The Princess Royal celebrates her birthday on August 15, but how old was she this year?
27 Princess Eugenie gave birth to a child in May, what is his name?
28 Which school do Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis all attend?
29 What is the official title of Prince Harry and Meghan’s daughter, Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, which was given to her in May?
30 What did The Duchess of York nickname her reconstructed breast after having a mastectomy?
TV
31 Which Strictly Come Dancing contestant was the oldest to ever compete on the show?
32 Which This Morning presenter stood down from the role in October after 14 years?
33 Who is the new Doctor Who?
34 Which celebrity won Dancing On Ice back in March?
35 Which England footballing legend shared his battle with OCD in his new Netflix series?
36 Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity, but who came second?
37 Who presented the US version of The Traitors, which aired on BBC this year?
38 What was the most complained about TV moment in 2023?
39 Matthew Perry died unexpectedly in October, but which television character is he most famous for playing?
40 Who was the winner of Big Brother 2023?
FILM
41 Which anniversary did Disney celebrate this year ?
42 Which US actress was originally cast in the role of Barbie before Margot Robbie?
43 The film Maestro starring Bradley Cooper is a biopic about which famous composer?
44 Who played the lead role in Oppenheimer?
45 Guardians of the Galaxy 3 was released in May. Which character is played by Chris Pratt?
46 This year’s Oscar winners for Best Actor (Brendan Fraser) and Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan) previously starred together in which 90s comedy?
47 Who played Ariel in the 2023 film The Little Mermaid?
48 Which iconic 1990s film – and winner of the Best Picture Oscar – celebrated its 25th anniversary with a cinema re-release this year?
49 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was released in June, but how many of these films has Harrison Ford starred in?
50 DC released its first movie with a Latino superhero this summer. What was it called?
MUSIC
51 Mae Muller came second to last in the Eurovision Song Contest, but what was the name of her song?
52 The Rolling Stones’ new album is called Hackney Diamonds which is old East London slang for what?
53 Which folk-punk singer-songwriter, who was born on Christmas day, died aged 65 last month?
54 Who won best international artist at the BRIT awards?
55 Tina Turner died in May at her home in which European country, of which she became a citizen in 2013?
56 Who was the most listened to artist on Spotify in 2023?
57 Which pop icon released the new festive tune, DJ Play A Christmas Song?
58 Which girl band formed on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 have announced a reunion tour for next summer?
59 What is the name of the “new” Beatles song which was released in November?
60 Who headlined Glastonbury Festival on the main stage on Sunday night?
SPORT
61 Which former England goalkeeper came out of retirement to join Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s team, Wrexham FC?
62 Who won the opening game of the Rugby World Cup?
63 Which Premier League manager was the first to be sacked in 2023, on January 23?
64 Who is the British women’s number one tennis player?
65 What was the name of the winning horse in the Grand National, ridden by Derek Fox?
66 Who did Spain defeat in the Women’s World Cup 2023 final?
67 Who won the Men’s Singles Championship at Wimbledon?
68 Who won Sports Personality of The Year?
69 Which Danish cyclist won the Tour de France 2023?
70 Which team were kicked out of the 2023-24 FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player in the first round?
ANSWERS
AT HOME 1. Unst 2. Hannah Ingram-Moore 3. Crewe 4. Hull 5. Jilly Cooper 6. Leeds 7. Michael Peterson 8. Sycamore Gap Tree 9. Nicola Sturgeon 10. 160 years. AROUND THE WORLD 11. Dubai 12. Christopher Luxon 13. Starship 14. Argentina (President Javier Milei) 15. Titan 16. Sleepy Joe 17. India 18. Rhodes 19. South Korea 20. The rabbit ROYALS 21. May 22. Jack Russell terrier 23. One Pint Willy 24. Penny Mourdant 25. Meg Bellamy 26. 73 27. Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank 28. Lambrook School, Berkshire 29. Princess of Sussex 30. Derek TV 31. Angela Rippon 32. Holly Willoughby 33. Ncuti Gatwa 34. Nile Wilson 35. David Beckham 36. Tony Bellew 37. Alan Cumming 38. Laurence Fox’s rant on GB News about a female journalist 39. Chandler Bing 40. Jordan Sangha FILM 41. 100 years 42. Amy Schumer 43. Leonard Bernstein 44. Cillian Murphy 45. Peter Quill/Star-Lord 46. Encino Man 47. Halle Bailey 48. Titanic 49. Five 50. Blue Beetle MUSIC 51. I Wrote A Song 52. Broken glass 53. Shane MacGowan 54. Beyonce 55. Switzerland 56. Taylor Swift 57. Cher 58. Girls Aloud 59. Now And Then 60. Sir Elton John SPORT 61. Ben Foster 62. France 63. Frank Lampard 64. Katie Boulter 65. Corach Rambler 66. England 67. Carlos Alcaraz 68. Mary Earps 69. Jonas Vingegaard 70. Barnsley