dubdobdee | wiki-illiam q18 and last

18. During 2007:
i: what form of confectionary bothered Zaheer?
ii: which ensemble rubbished Pomp and Circumstance?
iii: who reluctantly accepted the rust-proof qualities of bronze?
iv: where did hyoid misrepresentation cause multinational distress?
v: which herb has withered leaving memories of a north London diet?
vi: whose investiture has recalled a previous recognition of bovine excellence?
vii: where has a noontide run eclipsed Cecil’s eighty year old record?
viii: who spoke of unrivalled love of life, laughter, fun and folly?
ix: which piscine Mandarin scholar has become the 26th?
x: who has progressed from KGB via MI5 to CMG?

the rules:
a: nice full answers and anecdotes if poss
b: say if googled or no; leave time for non-googlers to play
c: obviously look ahead at future questions if you want
d: don't bring in confirming or dissenting answers from other fora until next set is up and running

i never remember any of these tho i recall ii happening -- viz last night of the proms live troll shenanigans