Way back in the late 1940's/early 50's we had a poem, performed round the camp fire, which had the intoned chorus "Om Mani Padme Hum". I know all about the chorus and its derivations but can only...
New Rule: Select your four predictions so that EACH word has at least four letters and at most eight letters, as if they were to slot into an MM-type Crossword. MM = Michael Mepham (28 Feb 1944 - 17...
Q54 Engelbert Humperdinck's signature scent? Was it something cheesy like "Release Me"? Also having read previous submissions, Q31 - the Hugh Lauries, Frank Bough etc puzzle - is a bit of a stinker as...
Number of letters not given The "Carols by candlelight" tradition was started in which country? Christmas day 1913 in America, a couple were arrested and fined $15 for doing what in public? Many...
I would be grateful if somebody would be kind enough to let me have the question. I've ripped the entry form out and sent mag to Granny's. Many thanks.
1a (2,4) -- -o-- former radio programme; I am surprised! 17a (6,4) -a-e-- -e-- energy needed to cause a change of state, eg, solid to vapour 7d (11) --f---e-c-d (of surface) became covered with salts...
Last three, any help appreciated. 28. A fruity toy rug (6) 32. Ecru (6) 37. Full of it to be squashed (5) I know there have been suggestions to some of these, but interested to know if anybody else...
answers are fruit, vegetables, with a few herbs and a pinch of spice. Some of the answers have been somewhat"tongue in cheek", A mini car is driving along full of passengers. At the junction there was...
I've missed both shows so far but would like to watch them if possible (or plan ahead in case I miss the next Saturday night shows as well, I just keep forgetting that it's on!). Is it repeated at...