NAME GAME

HIDDEN in the grid is the name of a British author. Answer the questions, then rearrange the letters corresponding to your answers to fill in the name. Solution tomorrow.

BOX 1: For which novel did Hilary Mantel (pictured) win the 2009 Booker Prize?

The Glass Room (R) Wolf Hall (L) Summertime (T)

BOX 2: In rugby union, how many points did Wales score against England in their recent Six Nations international?

11 (O) 21 (I) 31 (A)

BOX 3: Which comedian hosted the 2019 Brit Awards?

Jack Whitehall (L) Jimmy Carr (S) Stephen Fry (N)

BOX 4: In the UK, how many Bath stars (or pips) are worn on an epaulette by a chief inspector of the police?

Two (W) Three (C) Four (G)

BOX 5: Starring John Simm and Philip Glenister, the BBC series Life On Mars was set in which British city?

Glasgow (Y) Manchester (H) Birmingham (U)

BOX 6: Which organ of the human body is affected by astigmatism?

Eye (D) Stomach (M) Kidney (P)

BOX 7: In the cartoon Wacky Races, what was the number of Dick Dastardly’s car?

00 (E) 10 (B) 100 (X)

BOX 8: When ripe, what colour are the poisonous berries of the deadly nightshade plant?

Yellow (K) White (F) Black (E) Yesterday’s answer: BRIAN MAY (1B, 2A, 3A, 4I, 5R, 6M, 7N, 8Y).