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1. When was the game of 'Mornington Crescent' first devised?

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Answer: No one knows for sure.

'No one knows for sure when the game called 'Mornington Crescent' was devised, nor by whom.' (From 'The Little Book of Mornington Crescent', published in 2000 by Orion, p12) The Romans did have a game called 'Non iguato Cresseunt' but given the idiosyncratic method of Roman counting, anything resembling the standard game of Mornington Crescent would have been rendered virtually unplayable. Many people think that N.F.Stovold, the 'Father of Mornington Crescent', invented the rules, but of course he was just the first person to write them down in his 'Almanac' in 1782.

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Answer: 1972

Thirty-two glorious years (at time of writing), and here's to many more. The panel on that first show included Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. In the chair was the Old Etonian, ex-guardsman, jazz trumpeter Humphrey Lyttleton who was the obvious choice.

From Quiz Mornington Crescent: The Complete Guide

Answer: two to thirteen teams

There must be at least one player in each team. Throw the dice to see who will be Team Captain (whoever the dice hits is Captain). The Captain may then appoint other officers such as Lieutenants, Petty Officers and so forth.

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Answer: Colin Sell

Poor Colin, never allowed a microphone. Always the object of Humph's most damning put-downs. Do you know he once played the mouth organ in 'Black Lace'? Apparently someone once came up to Humphrey Lyttleton and asked if Samantha was really as beautiful as the team always claimed and then said, 'That Colin Sell. He doesn't really exist, does he?'

From Quiz Mornington Crescent: The Complete Guide

Answer: Totteridge and Whetstone

Kensal Rise is clearly forbidden on account of the diagonals. From Totteridge and Whetstone, the experienced player should be able to reach Mornington Crescent in three.

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Answer: Fairlop

'In the unlikely situation that players land on a station with operational lift servicem they must immediately return to Fairlop. If they land on an escalator however, they are quickly catapulted to Chalk Farm Road.' (The Little Book of Mornington Crescent, p104). This leads to a stop-start game which can be extremely frustrating. Best played after dinner on Christmas Day with the family, in my experience. Arnos Grove is, of course, the classic Diagonal Opener.

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Answer: Raymond Baxter

The others were all keen players of the game and Humph, of course, played at world championship level until he took on the umpire's role on ISIHAC. Raymond Baxter recently commentated on the game of 'Mornington Crescent' played for the 30th anniversary of ISIHAC, providing some genuinely insightful comment and analysis.

From Quiz Mornington Crescent: The Complete Guide

Answer: Crouch End Tiger to Hendon Dragon

The others were awarded 'Best Move', 'Best Musical' and 'Best Make-Up'.

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Answer: The original was in silent mime and was hilarious

Silent mime doesn't really work on radio so the teams are allowed to speak. Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden's usual characters 'Hamish and Dougal' even had their own spin off series, 'You'll have had your tea then'.

From Quiz Mornington Crescent: The Complete Guide

Answer: Reverse Mornington Crescent

'Krapy Rubsnif' is, of course, 'Finsbury Park' reversed. However, this is of no relevance to Mornington Crescent, though it may be of interest to 'Ciryl' players. The Royal and Ancient rules require anyone forced out of bounds to take the nearest playable station (usually Charing Cross). The Standard Deviation is perhaps the purest form of the game, allowing the nib holder to play advantage after a looped move.

From Quiz Mornington Crescent: The Complete Guide

Answer: Knightsbridge to Ongar

In 'Everyman's Guide to Mornington Crescent' presented by Raymond Baxter, Cryer admitted that Knightsbridge to Ongar was indeed his favourite move. So did everybody else.

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Answer: Mrs. Trellis from North Wales

Although Mrs. Trellis' post often seems to go astray she is nevertheless an essential part of any round of 'Mornington Crescent'.

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Answer: He officiates in the game on 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue'.

Mornington Crescent officials are not permitted to be professional players of the game. Old Etonian, jazz-trumpeter, former Grenadier Guard, Lyttleton was probably the greatest British exponent of the game in the last century. Sadly, no one in our generation will ever have the joy of hearing this genius at work. I hope you have enjoyed the quiz and will now play Mornington Crescent with a renewed confidence in the rules!

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