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Jan 2023
A former head boy of Ripon Grammar School won a share of £1,250 for scoring zero after he and his grandmother took part in Pointless, the BBC quiz show.
The episode in which Nick Edwards and 82-year-old Christine Robson hit the jackpot was broadcast yesterday for a second time after previously being screened in May.
Those who have missed the programme can watch it on BBC iPlayer and see the pair coming up with the winning answer to the question: "Name any past winner of the Spanish, French or Italian Cup."
Mr Edwards, who formerly lived in Copt Hewick, works for the sustainability team of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in Leeds, where he runs the circular economy programme, which aims to reduce waste and prevent non-biodegradable items from going to landfill.
Speaking about the experience of visiting London's Elstree Studios and taking part in the show hosted by Alexander Armstrong with assistance from Richard Osman, he said:
And what do they plan to do with their winnings?
Mr Edwards said:
And finally, what was the answer to the footballing question that foxed the 100 people on the Pointless panel?
It was Real Zaragoza - winner of the Spanish Cup, the Copa del Rey, on six occasions.
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