@@franl155 All those who play it now are great fun and very entertaining. But for purists, 1974-1996. Humph, TBT, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Barry Cryer. We shall not see their like again.
I really think this might indeed be the best ever MC, although my favourite pre-move of all time was from a certain Mr William Rushton, "I'm flirting with Doodle's Entry!" (Edinburgh, 13th November 1993) Priceless and not forgotten!!!
now we have lost Barry Cryer. another legend gone from us. i think God is reuniting the ISIHAC in Heaven - they will have a full team in the future - that is guaranteed
I think you'll find that under the Fred Dibnah clause (section 2, sub paragraph 12), Barry Took exceeded his lateral thrust in the first parallel and is therefore banned from pursuing the badger etiquette by way of a defence...
Might be biased, however , I still find the MC from what turned out to be Sir Humphreys' last show ( the DVD show) to be the best . RIP Barry , Humph, Tim, Jeremy :(
It's not definitely sure, who exported what, as the ancient version of "Non iguato Crescent" or later "Mornington iguana Cressentaris" where even played by Romans, although they had to declare diagonals by stairs pattern, and also ellyptical prograss was unknown, only circles where allowed. Maybe the french version is a result of this. But it is clear to say, that "Brittish" Mornigton Crescent today knows more variation as "Stora Mossom" (Swedish variant) or "Lorenzkirche" (a German one).
Actually according to the Wikipedia page, someone made an equivalent game where the goal on the Paris metro is Château d’Eau. Myself I would have chosen Montparnasse-Bienvenüe since it has similar length, starts with the same 2 letters, and also is an homage to the creator of the metro. Another would be to call it Raymond Queneau, station named after the author of “Zazie dans le métro.” As a master of ‘pataphysics he would have loved the game. I want to introduce the game to Montreal! Suggestions for the goal?
@@mr51406 I don't know about Montreal, but in Boston we go for Downtown Crossing in the modern rules. The traditional rules, of course, predate that name and instead the target is Washington Street. If it were up to me to define the Montreal rules, I would want the target to be Côte-Saint-Catherine. It has a nice sort of euphony to it.
can anyone tell me what version allows you to go from Putney bridge to Pimlico in two moves ???? I have a print out from a 1967 regional championship where it was played twice.
The Lord Howe variation allows you to do so in two moves, but only on the condition that your opponent is shunted into a bilateral pass in the process, thus allowing you to invoke the churchill ruling regarding mainline bypasses..
XJDenton I see. I heard my father talking about the Howe varient being popular when he was a child, so date wise it makes sense. I'm afraid to say he was not complimentary about the varient and never had a good word to say about it. Memories!
Of course, if your opponent goes south of the river as a result of the bilateral pass, he can counter you by performing the Trafalgar Trap, which would take him to Charing Cross. From there, your only hope is to bypass him on the Bakerloo Line, keeping one hand on your Cockfosters for emergencies.
This has to be one of the most appropriate games for the lock down era. Although I would ask fellow Tubers if it would make sense to adapt the rather dated Birmingham rules convention 47 to include W* optionally before P*
There was the time when the desks had previously been used for "Just A Minute", with Willy's place still showing "Clement", to which his comment was "No, actually, it's pissing-it down outside".
For Christ's sake will someone explain this game to me?? All I remember is that Mornington crescent was the station the tube whizzed by on its way to Camden Town
according to the Dunkerton papers, a quick diagonal, but not fletch, is the easiest method for beginners. Or if you aren't permitted to do that just call "Knockholt" and watch as your opponents throw in the pillow cases
You’d be hard pressed to find them mentioned in the Yorkshire variation from anyone who isn’t a first time player, lol. That’s a perma nidd and you’re limited to diagonal play the rest of the game, no way around it
@@AliceYobby That's interesting clue. You have no idea how long I've been meaning to solve how to play this game. So all I need is a tube map and a 45° diagonal ruler?
I’ve only come to this lately, so forgive me please. I have tried reading up on this and it seems to be that this game is pretty much nonsense. But is there a system to the nonsense? Does it make actual sense to anyone?
Whoever told you it's "pretty much nonsense" has done you a great disservice, Mornington Crescent is a deeply tactical game with a long, proud history.
It depends a great deal which ruleset you use. The Ambleside-Walkden reforms of 1948 did a great deal to simplify the game by removing side fumbling and streamlining the rules around orthogonal upshoots, which were notoriously tricky. Once you've got the basic principle down that you can't return linewards if your opponent isn't in hock, the rest just falls into place.
I once holidayed in Nidd, rained, cloudy and no toilets. I highly recommend it.
RIP Barry. Comedy won't be the same again.
I couldn't believe it. All my comedy heroes going ...
ps just realised that Graeme is now the only surviving classic Clue member..
@@franl155 All those who play it now are great fun and very entertaining. But for purists, 1974-1996. Humph, TBT, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton and Barry Cryer. We shall not see their like again.
@@peterowen9183 - and now they're playing MC in heaven - talk about taking it to a new level!
I really think this might indeed be the best ever MC, although my favourite pre-move of all time was from a certain Mr William Rushton, "I'm flirting with Doodle's Entry!" (Edinburgh, 13th November 1993) Priceless and not forgotten!!!
god i had that one on tape. absolute legend.
I could listen to this a hundred times, and laugh every time.
sandi is a GOAT. absolutely masterful playing.
There's a burgeoning MC scene in Scandinavia.
Sandi Toksvig going for Seven Sisters; not a surprise....
😂
Bloody typical!
Not straight to Seven Sisters, but gaily forward! 😅🏳️🌈
I thought it were a rum do.
They don't write them like that anymore
...they're NOT ALLOWED.
Silly Barry. Doesn't he remember that Barons Court > Earls Court > Mornington Crescent? Classic Covent Garden Trap laid out by Tim there.
Probably not used to playing without Rule 8.
If memory serves me
Should that not put Barry in nip ?
@@Fcutdlady They're in Yorkshire, so he'd have been in _Nidd._
@@antster1983
Happens to all the first time players of the Yorkshire version.
End up wet behind the ears.
now we have lost Barry Cryer. another legend gone from us. i think God is reuniting the ISIHAC
in Heaven - they will have a full team in the future - that is guaranteed
I think you'll find that under the Fred Dibnah clause (section 2, sub paragraph 12), Barry Took exceeded his lateral thrust in the first parallel and is therefore banned from pursuing the badger etiquette by way of a defence...
Careful!! Dibnah’s clause in Yorkshire variation,!!! Last time someone tried that it led to the war of the roses!!
@@dozysplot Happen!
They missed the Harrogate Tea room move - Clapham - Park Royal - Mornington Crescent. Textbook stuff.
Wouldn't that count as a half double lateral in Yorkshire rules though?
MenloMarseilles - No, they were playing the Ilkley Moor variation. Good call, though.
Might be biased, however , I still find the MC from what turned out to be Sir Humphreys' last show ( the DVD show) to be the best . RIP Barry , Humph, Tim, Jeremy :(
I’m surprised they left Sandi open to make such an obvious move. Even the pros can make mistakes sometimes.
Tim is a big southern jessie who will be missed.
Hmmm he is from Buxton, Derbyshire.
@@stuartryan610 I've been to Buxton. It's full of big southern Jessies.
Barry, Tim and Graeme a classic line up with one other in this case Sandi
RIP TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR
I see the game has been exported to France but they call it Mornington Croissant!
That's a new ISIHAC game right there
It's not definitely sure, who exported what, as the ancient version of "Non iguato Crescent" or later "Mornington iguana Cressentaris" where even played by Romans, although they had to declare diagonals by stairs pattern, and also ellyptical prograss was unknown, only circles where allowed. Maybe the french version is a result of this. But it is clear to say, that "Brittish" Mornigton Crescent today knows more variation as "Stora Mossom" (Swedish variant) or "Lorenzkirche" (a German one).
Actually according to the Wikipedia page, someone made an equivalent game where the goal on the Paris metro is Château d’Eau.
Myself I would have chosen Montparnasse-Bienvenüe since it has similar length, starts with the same 2 letters, and also is an homage to the creator of the metro.
Another would be to call it Raymond Queneau, station named after the author of “Zazie dans le métro.” As a master of ‘pataphysics he would have loved the game.
I want to introduce the game to Montreal! Suggestions for the goal?
@@mr51406 I don't know about Montreal, but in Boston we go for Downtown Crossing in the modern rules. The traditional rules, of course, predate that name and instead the target is Washington Street. If it were up to me to define the Montreal rules, I would want the target to be Côte-Saint-Catherine. It has a nice sort of euphony to it.
Revolting enough to have Willy revolving in his grave.
RIP Tim
I was at his last recording, Huddersfield Town Hall, last March. What an absolute privilege.
I miss Timbrook
If you aren't skipping from Leeds Central Station to Heathrow T1/2/3 then simply, you're in Nidd
Em Jackson one is ALWAYS in Nidd
@@Happyheretic2308 Surely not? There‘s a Rusticated Variant … !
can anyone tell me what version allows you to go from Putney bridge to Pimlico in two moves ???? I have a print out from a 1967 regional championship where it was played twice.
The Lord Howe variation allows you to do so in two moves, but only on the condition that your opponent is shunted into a bilateral pass in the process, thus allowing you to invoke the churchill ruling regarding mainline bypasses..
XJDenton I see. I heard my father talking about the Howe varient being popular when he was a child, so date wise it makes sense. I'm afraid to say he was not complimentary about the varient and never had a good word to say about it. Memories!
Of course, if your opponent goes south of the river as a result of the bilateral pass, he can counter you by performing the Trafalgar Trap, which would take him to Charing Cross. From there, your only hope is to bypass him on the Bakerloo Line, keeping one hand on your Cockfosters for emergencies.
This has to be one of the most appropriate games for the lock down era. Although I would ask fellow Tubers if it would make sense to adapt the rather dated Birmingham rules convention 47 to include W* optionally before P*
Ahh, convention 47. Happy times. That was pre-patch 1.23, when they fixed the inventory glitch.
@@AshleyPomeroy wow. Ashley, you know your stuff. I do wonder if it's time to have a zoom Mornington Crescent league for lockdown...
It would certainly inject some life into the lockdown version.
RIP Eric Levy (1928-2022)
Not forgetting hamish and dougal which is on here 👍
Well played by Sandi! They were faffin about on the District Line; she should be chuffed.
Nice exhibition grade match. Easy to forget that the Yorkshire game takes much more stamina because all the roads are still cobbled.
"Clapham! That was a command…"
Or “Conductor, is this bus going to Clapham?”
“Only if they’re very good Sir” 😂
And they dutifully did.
That’s wordwang!
Question: in the history of this game, has rain ever stopped play?
Only on days there isn't any.
There was the time when the desks had previously been used for "Just A Minute", with Willy's place still showing "Clement", to which his comment was "No, actually, it's pissing-it down outside".
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For Christ's sake will someone explain this game to me?? All I remember is that Mornington crescent was the station the tube whizzed by on its way to Camden Town
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mornington_Crescent_(game)
ta...
"The rules are fictional, and its appeal to audiences lies in the ability of players to create an entertaining illusion of competitive gameplay."
The rulebook is available at a bookstore right next to “How to Play Fizzbin” by J. T. Kirk. But not on Tuesdays.
(Baz recycles his jokes, I can too 😜)
@@living4ward2it NO! Really...
Translate the script into German and then try to have it broadcast in Berlin.
Got to be Motivate not Lancaster Gate.
I think Jack is the son of Seth Armstrong, his accent of tight arse country is spot on. 👍👍👍👍😜😜😜😜
Well the end's a right blunder.
st John's walk
Lancaster Gate
York terrace...
Have to take Hull road.
Havnt you "tugged on your whippet" there...?
Seven Sisters, if I may.
I'm sorry but I don't understand the game Mornington crescent? Can someone explain it for me please?
according to the Dunkerton papers, a quick diagonal, but not fletch, is the easiest method for beginners. Or if you aren't permitted to do that just call "Knockholt" and watch as your opponents throw in the pillow cases
Yorkshire version? Does this mean you have to be on ilkley moor bar t'at to play it?
I don't know how this game is played but would it kill them to mention Hampstead or Golders Green once in a while?
You’d be hard pressed to find them mentioned in the Yorkshire variation from anyone who isn’t a first time player, lol. That’s a perma nidd and you’re limited to diagonal play the rest of the game, no way around it
@@AliceYobby That's interesting clue. You have no idea how long I've been meaning to solve how to play this game. So all I need is a tube map and a 45° diagonal ruler?
what do non-English people think of this game? that we English are clever or bonkers?
Fine mixture of both.
i think this is brilliant lol
Am I the only one who doesn't have a clue what this is all about?
I see what you did there...
No!
Stop bragging...
This game can be enjoyed as you accept that it takes a lifetime to master.
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I’ve only come to this lately, so forgive me please. I have tried reading up on this and it seems to be that this game is pretty much nonsense. But is there a system to the nonsense? Does it make actual sense to anyone?
Whoever told you it's "pretty much nonsense" has done you a great disservice, Mornington Crescent is a deeply tactical game with a long, proud history.
@@sfdntk Thank you for explaining the nonsense.
It depends a great deal which ruleset you use. The Ambleside-Walkden reforms of 1948 did a great deal to simplify the game by removing side fumbling and streamlining the rules around orthogonal upshoots, which were notoriously tricky. Once you've got the basic principle down that you can't return linewards if your opponent isn't in hock, the rest just falls into place.
@@bn5055 Yeah, like I said, utter bollocks triple shite.
A lot of this is Lancastrian not t’otherside oft ill