UK’s Number 1 Crossword Setter

Meet John Halpern

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  • The most published crossword setter across UK national newspapers, as…

  • ‘Paul’ (Guardian); ‘Mara’ (Times); ‘Dada’ (Telegraph); ‘Mudd’ (FT) ‘Punk’ (Independent)

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  • Why Am I Called ‘Paul’? 

  • Appearances on: BBC Breakfast; Global News; Radio 4; Radio 5 Live; Royal Albert Hall

 

The UK’s No. 1 Crossword setter has created inspiring and fun products

 
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My name's John

Why am I called 'Paul'?

Paul, my brother and best friend, was killed in a car accident in 1989. 

Paul was a very kind and gentle guy, excelled in sports (especially tennis), was a qualified civil engineer, and the lead singer in a band, whose songs he wrote. It is lovely to keep his name alive, and to be able to share his story with others who ask.

 

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“Arguably the most entertaining setter at the very top of his game” – Mitz

 “The Breaking Bad of crosswords” -  Redkev

 

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