Question and Answer: Platform for your sporting queries

Q. Have any novels been written or films produced about the Tour de France?

A. A must for anyone interested in knowing more about the background to continental cycling is the film A Sunday in Hell (1976) by the Dane Jorgen Leth. It focuses on the 102-year-old classic Paris-Roubaix race nicknamed "The Hell of the North". It features the legendary Eddy Merckx and is fascinating. (Available from Bromley Video, 0181-876 4671.)

Any of Graham Watson's books are worth reading. They are full of his beautiful photographs and descriptions of all the major races from the Ruta del Sol in the spring to the Tour of Lombardy (The Race of the Falling Leaves) in the autumn, and all the races in between which make up the rich annual pattern of cycling (published by Optimus Sports International).

S CLOUT, Chester.

Q. Does anyone remember the television comedian Bradley Walsh playing professional football for Brentford?

A. Bradley Walsh did indeed play for Brentford, though not particularly memorably and not for very long. His career was brought to a premature end when he broke both his ankles within four months of signing for the Bees. It was said by some, however, that he made a better comedian than a footballer when on the pitch, so maybe he took the right career decision after all.

GRAHAM LARKBEY

London E17

ANSWERS PLEASE

Q. About a decade or so ago, the tennis legend Bjorn Borg attempted a comeback, which flopped badly. Did any of the current top players beat him on their way up the rankings, thus being able to claim the scalp of possibly the best tennis player ever?

G WILLACY, London N6

Q. Did Meadowlark Lemon, of Harlem Globetrotters fame, ever play basketball in the NBA?

KEVIN MAGUIRE, Batley

If you know an answer to this, or have a sporting question of your own, write to Question and Answer, Sports Desk, Independent on Sunday, 1 Canada Square London E14 5DL. Fax: 0171-293 2894.