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Scottish scientist who devised theory of electromagnetic radiation (5,5,8)
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BBC drama series, first broadcast in 1999 (5,4) Nickname of a Clydeside venue (9) The motto of
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(3,5,2,5)
Ruth’s mother-in-law in the Old Testament (5)
Tom Sharpe’s debut novel (7,7)
A woman with lots of saving graces? (3)
Scottish glen with famous water (10)
Winner of the first Nobel Prize in physics for his work on (7,7) A US stadium bench (8) Breed of dog, also known as the Russian wolfhound (6)
Ordnance depot based in Woolwich until 1994 (7)
Garment which originated in Andhra Pradesh (4)
Backing band for Freddie Garrity (8)
1987 sitcom starring Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson and Nigel Planer (6,4,3,7)
The ---------, Bret Easton Ellis book turned into film (9)
In Greek mythology, the daughter of Zeus and Leda (5,2,4)
1977 album by Steely Dan (3)
They’re best left in the past... (7) ...old term for rekindle (6) A world leader in upwards mobility (4)
Sort of invisible energy used for night-time vision (8)
A problem or physical complaint (8)
Dungeon accessed through trapdoor in ceiling (9)
A non-family member in Thunderbirds (6)
Abbreviation for country whose capital is Nicosia (2) One sailed by (4) Nation which achieved near independence from the UK in 1931 (6)
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Ancient city in the Peloponnese region of Greece (7)
2009 film by James Cameron (6)
Design multi-billionaire, born in the Bronx (5,6)
World’s most consumed drink after water (3)
Stand-up who holds the Guinness Record for most successful tour (5,3)
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Composer of Brandenburg Concertos (6,9,4)
Capital of the Australian state of Victoria (9)
Philly soul band, with Russell Thompkins’ falsetto (10)
County in the Irish province of Connacht (7)
Late Radio 2 broadcaster, sparring partner of Terry Wogan (3,5)
Type of acting originally devised by Stanislavski (6) They were discovered by
(1-4) Furniture classic, created by couple Charles and Ray (5,5) It’s base for Freemasons (5)
A boorish person, from Yiddish (5)
The focus of the sporting world this summer (3) He wrote “If” (7) Battleship introduced in the early 20th century (11)
The Taoist concept of opposite forces (3,3,4)
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US actress, Glee star (3,7) Euphemism for policy such as the Highland Clearances (12) Hero of JK Rowling’s detective books (8,6) Comedian and marathon runner (5,6) Current English football champions (9,4) A military canteen (4) Their motto: (3) Title track on 1976 album by Gallagher and Lyle (9) He’s best known for his Kon Tiki (4,9) Psychic ability coined by J.B. Rhine (3)
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Primary figure in an eastern religion (6)
Kitchen device invented in 1903, but associated with 1970s/1980s (10)
It’s where Noah’s Ark landed after the flood (6)
American actor, born Alphonso D’Abruzzo (4,4) Basque separatist group (3) A king embarrassed by the sea (6)
TV character played by Martin Shaw (6,6) Big bug, or fish... (5) ...a Scottish firth – home to eels? (5)
He’s now GB’s second most decorated Olympian (5,3)
Qualification for professional number-cruncher (2) A mental health charity (4)
Singer who didn’t have a No 1 – but wrote one for Chesney Hawkes (3,7)
Scotland’s longest river (3)