Irishman steps up on Mastermind, the quiz show. His chosen topic: the Irish Rebellion, 1916.

• Quizmaster: ‘Your first question: who read the Proclamation of Independence from the steps of the GPO?’

• Contestant: ‘Pass’

• Quizmaster: ‘OK. Second question: name the Irish rebel leader born in Scotland.’

• Contestant: ‘Pass’

• Quizmaster: ‘Question three: which Countess was an important leader in the rebellion?’

• Contestant: ‘Pass’

Suddenly, his friend in the audience shouts:

‘THAT’S IT HUEY, YOU TELL ‘EM NOTHIN’!’