GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 To convert analogue data into a form that can be read easily by a computer (8)

5 Philip, English cook born in 1906 considered Britain’s first celebrity chef (6)

10 On the wrong track or course (3,4)

11 ____ Ridge, 2016 World War II film directed by Mel Gibson (7)

12 Chris, U.S. former tennis player who won 18 Grand Slam women’s singles titles (5)

13 A home or institution for children whose parents are dead (9)

14 David, British naturalist whose documentary film A Life On Our Planet was shown in 2020 (12)

18 Spanish painter born in 1881 who had Blue and Rose periods before becoming a leading Cubist (5,7)

21 English rock band formed in 1985 whose lead vocalist is Thom Yorke (9)

23 Levi, British-Jamaican reggae musician and chef noted for his Reggae Reggae sauce (5)

24 A vibrating effect produced on some musical instruments (7)

25 An opening or aperture (7)

26 ____ figure, a senior person of authority and experience regarded as a trusted protector (6)

27 Episodes or instalments of programmes broadcast on TV, radio or online (8)

DOWN

1 Stacey, TV documentary maker who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 (6)

2 The chief electrician in a film or TV production unit (6)

3 Abbreviated term for the section of a rugby pitch in front of the goal-line (6-3)

4 First UK No 1 hit for English singer/songwriter Adele in 2011 (7,4,3)

6 Ghana’s capital (5)

7 Expression meaning ‘to make a very huge effort’ (4,1,3)

8 India’s presidential palace is in this city (3,5)

9 Professional persona of British stand-up comedian Al Murray (3,3,8)

15 Civilian in a military force who can be called up when required (9)

16 Dubonnet is a classic French one (8)

17 Willing to conform to commands (8)

19 ____ theory, view that one event sets off a series of similar events (6)

20 Small offshore land

masses (6)

22 ____ layer, region of the upper atmosphere absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun (5)

SOLUTION TOMORROW