Help Desperatley Needed With These Tv/films Questions

[sportsnut]

time running out entries have to be in by tommorow morning
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/leisure/superbrain

picture no 8

23. What was originally called “Cool”?

27. On which show did the Queen hold an It's a Knockout-style competition to determine her successor?

40. Which famous film had 11 directors, its sequel having a mere eight?

50. Which band had six number ones from 1984 to 1991, selling over 20 million records, but caused controversy when the lead singer stated they were bigger than the Beatles?

if you wouldn't mind having a look at picture 8 in sport who i cant make my mind up wether its kate copeland or laura trott
and sports 10 who i think is a tennis player and have even e-mailed the all england lawn tennis club about her. and general knowledge 9 who looks familiar but i just cant place. thanks for taking the time to read this desperate plea

[sportsnut]

is there anybody out there

[ChillDoubt]

Which picture No. 8? If you mean sportsman it's a very young John Higgins.

[ChillDoubt]

Sorry, just re-read, got your username confused with the question.
Perhaps a young Keeley Hawes?

[factor-fiction]

I still think 50 is a fictional band from a film/TV show

[jno]

this any use?

http://blog.donnfelker.com/2008/10/28/how-did-c-get-its-name/

[sportsnut]

jno i'm sorry if i seem a bit dumb but i dont see the relevence
of what that answer has to do with tv or films would you put me out of my misery and explain

[sportsnut]

can any body save the day