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Cryptics v Strigiformes

Episode 4 of 28

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the brain-teasing quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three puzzle fans compete against a team of mature students - yes, there is such a thing.

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the brain-teasing quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – logic and lateral thinking are the vital extra ingredients.

Three puzzle fans compete against a team of mature students - yes, there is such a thing. They strive to establish a connection between things that, at first glance, seem utterly random.

For example, two Inns of Court, five snooker balls and Benny Andersson are not an entirely random list - together they form part of a sequence.

28 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell
Director Siân G Lloyd
Series Producer Nick Martin
Production Company RDF Television

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