Thames Television "Database", 1984 - part two

[marnanel]

A very helpful anon pointed out on the last post that the code to print stars and spaces, whcih I'd taken for mere decoration, actually prints a simple crossword grid:

          2
        4 *
        * *
      1******
        * *
      3******
        *

1) Arresting pop group
2) _ to me only
3) Four-star transport
4) Underwater computer language?

Possible answers in comments (on the Dreamwidth entry, Livejournallers).

Comments

[marnanel]

1) is definitely POLICE, as many of you said.

2) is DRINK, as in the song.

3) Kit points out that "TANKER" fits, and transports "four star", i.e. high-octane petrol.

4) CORAL (CORAL 66) is hugely obscure but fits the grid and the clue.

[shermarama]

There has to be some eventual successor of Thames TV that this can be sent into, as the latest competition entry ever, surely?

[marnanel]

Thames are a subdivision of Fremantle these days. Perhaps I should!

[lnr.livejournal.com]

Oh do! This has been lovely (and I really enjoyed watching the original show too)

[crazyscot]

I concur with your answers.

[emperor]

I got 1 and 2; your answers to 3 and 4 seem sound.