Call My Bluff

A Black Box as summarised by Robert Robinson is

(a) a record of communication i.e. between pilot and ground control
(b) an instrument of prestige and illusion
(c) a message from the Gods
(d) a simple lacquer table ornament
(e) the process – baffling to the layman - between input and output in quantum theory calculations.


For definition © Frank Muir takes over with a rather entertaining description of the last days of Atawallpah and the founding father of Thierry’s old school… Fernando Rey.

“Fernand-o - ”

Muir looks across at his opponent, P. Campbell who purses his lips in mockery.

Undeterred, Muir continues:

“Rey, spelt with a “j” but pronounced “por qué”, and not to be confused with the rays worn by Martin in my honourable opponent’s team. -”