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John Graham (aka Araucaria and Cinephile) celebrates his 90th birthday today. Fans of his will be pleased to find 2 wicked puzzles in both The Guardian and FT as tributes to this great Gentleman compiled by his colleagues.

Happy Brithday REv John and thanks for many happy hours of puzzling and hair-tearing!

Just got home and turned to the crossword. Looks like a fitting tribute to the great man. Any help with 14 across and 24 down would be most welcome. Trying to cook dinner and can't concentrate fully. Thanks

His birthday is also marked in the Independent cryptic puzzle.

14a Our (t)own

24d Graham - Araucaria

I'd done 24 down. It's 24 across I can't get. I could use the cheat button on '15 squared' but that's not cricket. Saturday's prize crossword was brilliant.

It's just occured to me that 24 across might be Graham as well.

24a Genius

Sorry Tony. I forgot to say thank you. Still cooking dinner!

Wendy,thanks for drawing my attention to the 'Great one's' birthday.
A very happy birthday to you sir.
Although you drive me mad at times!
Long may you continue to do so.
Bless.xx