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The hidden ingredient in this puzzle hasn't been heard of much since 1968 - that seems a bit tough on solvers under the age of 60.

I think we're meant to regard such things as 'classics'! I'd be happy to leave them in the past.

No, stop messing about ............

Good one, Gerba…...I like it!

Can someone elucidate ? Or am I being thick.
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"Stop Messing About" was a radio programme from 1969 and 1970.
It featured Kenneth Williams, and was a follow-up to "Round the Horne".
Maybe you are too young to remember, Cerasus?

Thanks Elle . Not heard of it !

No problem , Cerasus.
I never personally listened to "Stop Messing About".... but I enjoyed "Beyond Our Ken" and "Round The Horne", its predecessors.
I think Kenneth Horne died before the start of the third series, so the programmes were adapted to star Kenneth Williams

Gerba, I had no idea what your 'No, stop messing about' comment meant - but I assumed it was some sort of catchphrase. I've never heard any of the shows mentioned, not even an extract, but I don't feel at all deprived!

Oh, you missed a treat, Malone!
"Beyond Our Ken" and "Round The Horne" were funny and clever ; very well written programmes.
I was but a youngster then......and I don't know if I would find them funny were I to hear them now... humour changes ....
But they were classics!