This sounds great, thanks Mark for showcasing it! Very excited to see the Roger Allam edition-he has an excellent character jn The Thick of It, probably my all time favourite TV series.
Splendid. Goodness knows how many hours of first rate entertainment Mr H has provided me with over the years, most recently in yesterday's Guardian, for which many thanks if you're passing, John.
I enjoyed this interview very much, and love the ambition (and its roots) to raise 1-million pounds for charity by the time he is 60. I think that watching a cryptic crossword be created will be fascinating, and I will definitely try to tune in. Thanks for being part also, CTC - looking forward to this.
This is fantastic! I can't solve a cryptic to save my life, but I'm fascinated by those who can solve them. Watching the creation process should be mesmerising.
As an American I struggle with understanding cryptic crosswords but I love watching you solve them. It'll be interesting to see how an amazing constructor sets them!
Hi I came across your channel about a week ago and am obsessed. I don't do crosswords myself. When my nan does them I can maybe get one or two that's she stuck on but never from the cryptic But knowing the tricks to cryptics is fascinating! I actually think I may have come up with a valid cryptic clue myself. I'd love to hear your opinion I hear an enemy confused his new maid, Buttercup (7)
This sounds great, thanks Mark for showcasing it! Very excited to see the Roger Allam edition-he has an excellent character jn The Thick of It, probably my all time favourite TV series.
Splendid. Goodness knows how many hours of first rate entertainment Mr H has provided me with over the years, most recently in yesterday's Guardian, for which many thanks if you're passing, John.
Fascinating interview, thank you!
The Guardian this week was plain sailing!.. Great mention of Araucaria and a long way down!.....Thanks Paul
I enjoyed this interview very much, and love the ambition (and its roots) to raise 1-million pounds for charity by the time he is 60. I think that watching a cryptic crossword be created will be fascinating, and I will definitely try to tune in. Thanks for being part also, CTC - looking forward to this.
This is fantastic! I can't solve a cryptic to save my life, but I'm fascinated by those who can solve them. Watching the creation process should be mesmerising.
As an American I struggle with understanding cryptic crosswords but I love watching you solve them. It'll be interesting to see how an amazing constructor sets them!
❤ this interview! Hope to be able to see one of the events - will definitely contribute!
This should be brilliant i’m really looking forward to being there and maybe finally starting to get to grips with the art of the cryptic crossword
Hi
I came across your channel about a week ago and am obsessed. I don't do crosswords myself. When my nan does them I can maybe get one or two that's she stuck on but never from the cryptic
But knowing the tricks to cryptics is fascinating!
I actually think I may have come up with a valid cryptic clue myself. I'd love to hear your opinion
I hear an enemy confused his new maid, Buttercup (7)
Count me in!
Can I watch the old ones back somewhere?
I like the Guardian crossword but Paul is (for me) their toughest setter. Will be interesting to find out if I can learn more from this.
If we can't make it to the live event, will it be recorded and shared for a donation?
I didn't recognise the name, but I do know Paul is one of the fairest setters I've ever known.
First! 😂