h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

To me, that question is like "The second brightest star in Gemini is in which constellation?"

Contestant: "That's Pollux".

Bradley Walsh: "It certainly is".

Ian doesn't watch Tipping Point, so today I tested him with that question. He said he hadn't a clue, and wouldn't have guessed Gemini.

All I know is that Castor is his twin

I wish I'd got today's questions

It's amazing how much Greek myth I absorbed thanks to the constellation project. I knew that Persephone was the Queen of the Underworld, when the contestant didn't.

It's also one of my favourite Wishbone Ash songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXQQjXwnbNA

Pollux! I thought that was swearing

It is now

Castor and Pollux were twins but with different fathers. I know that's possible with dogs, but I've never heard of it in humans.

They weren't human, though. It was all gods and Greek myth stuff

The lords w*rk in mysterious ways, Gnomon

I always wondered why castor is the French word for beaver. But please don't post on GB's journal about it. This thread now has the sole purpose (some hope!) of letting us know when she's going to be on telly.

I will alert everyone as soon as I get a broadcast date, TC. I have subscribed to the YouTube Chase thing as well, for those who can't view on ITV, I'll supply anything that gets uploaded. Although not all the shows go on there, just notable ones. Mine is notable. I'm not saying I will be on it, though. Just might be

Ooh - I've not seen whole episodes on Youtube. Just collages of Bradley Walsh's giggles. They certainly cheer you up.

I'M not watching I'll wait for repeats

I have a trustd friend to keep me up to date as I am not always online these days for various reasons.

Websailor

If you would give me your email addy I can email you direct when I know the broadcast date. galaxybabeATgmailDOTcom (replace the capitals with @ and .)

I can mediate

Thanks Prof, will email GB as a back up for later

Websailor