48 Hours

and a pre 'challenge' tester

‘Track 2’ is now complete, with the first part (up to and including this month’s ‘Challenge’) locked and loaded, ready for publication on Saturday at 10am. The concluding part (with the solution) will then follow 24 hours later. I’m really excited about you all (finally!) getting to read ‘Challenge 69’s second episode.

Publication on a Saturday (denying most the opportunity to play a ‘busy at work’ card) also provides a more level playing field for readers who would like to try solving this month’s ‘Challenge’. Who can be the first to send me the correct solution? (Remember it’s best to reply to the post email, to keep the ‘Challenge’ open for others.)

I think, if you’re on the ball, this ‘Challenge’ should prove solvable by midday (leaving time to spare before the Chelsea v Fulham KO).

To help get your brain cells limbered up in advance though, today’s playlist (as well as including a teaser to ‘Track 2’s musical maverick) also features a mystery topical theme. Who can tell me first what links these five songs?