Challenge Q120

[spursfan]

Would anybody be kind enough to offer any hints/suggestions for this question,which is driving me mad

I appreciate that this request wii only be of interest to people who do the Challenge,but the question does go on a bit.However I could post the whole question if anybody else is interested

Thanks

[johnalex]

Hi spursfan - If you wish to reproduce the question here you will almost certainly receive an answer from one or more other members. ja

[spursfan]

Thanks for your response johnalex,the question is as follows

In 2005 it was a prestidigitator,in 2001 a jet engine and in 2000 but a babe.

Back in 1998 it was a sorcerer,in 1997 a martial art,1996 a master of the violin and 1991 someone who amuses us.

In 1989 it was a precious lump,in 1980 it was a large crusty sandwich and in 1976 it was the prince of darkness

What are we talking about?

[johnalex]

Evening spursfan - so where is everyone?! Perhaps you'll get some action when the night shift arrives or failing that you may have to repost your question tomorrow, worded more directly. Would 'Merlin' be the key to part 1 ? Cheers, ja