Ft 15,258

[Gerdalund]

This is just to say that I thought that Redshank's clue to 16 across was brilliant. "Royal couple simply carry on." 9 letters. PHIL AND ER.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, I liked that.

[brainiac]

Agree, very clever. Thought there were some good ones in The Times today - particularly liked: "Book a place to sleep - woman's coming round" (4,4)

[Jackdaw33]

Give me some letters so I can have a go.

[scorpiojo]

?D?? ???E

[Mamyalynne]

I liked that too, been some good ones this weekend.

[brainiac]

Just to say: Redshank is Duggie Anderson, who also sets as Crucible in The Guardian, and Radian in The Independent. I know they never will, but I wish The Times and Telegraph would start using pseudonyms. I like knowing who's set the crossword, and being able to recognise favourite setters, and ones I'm not so keen on. Thought today's Times was quite tough. A Dean Mayer?!

[Jackdaw33]

Sorry, Scorp, nothing clicks. Another couple of letters perhaps?

[Mamyalynne]

He's been quiet on here lately has Dean/Anax.

[scorpiojo]

?D?? ?E?E

[brainiac]

First letter is A

[Oldred]

Adam Bede

[scorpiojo]

I think you'll get it now, Jack ;o))

[Jackdaw33]

Thanks to Oldred. I did get it before he answered.