Word Game

[Man Mountain]

I need some help solving the following missing words.
A couple of examples that I have solved are as follows, the clue, followed by the answer

C------- O- T-- L----- E-- (32) - Answer - Capsules on the London Eye.
D-------- O- J---- (12 Xmas) - Answer - Disciples of Jesus.

Now the ones I am stuck on.

G----- V---- E------- S------ (4 Xmas)
F---- O- S---- S------- C---- (4)
D--- O- T-- E------- C---- (1897)
P---- O- - D---- E------ (40)

Good luck, and in anticipation, thanks for the answers.

[dundurn]

4 faces of saint stephen's clock?

40 - price of a daily express