Episode 127

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Episode 127 was broadcast on 7 December 1983, and was the second quarter-final of Series 3.

David Brook played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 51 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Brook	Score	William Bradford	Others	Max.
1	YMROGEBAM	EMBARGO	7 – 0	BORAGE		7
2	EIEDZFDUN	DEFINED	14 – 7	DEFINED		14
3	WAGEPNOTE	AGENT	14 – 13	WEAPON	PEONAGE*	21
4	25 1 1 7 9 3 → 702	700	14 – 20	701 ?	CV: 702 = (25 + 1) × 9 × 3	31
5	TULIOENQG	OUTLINE	21 – 27	QUOTING	ELUTING*, ELUTION*	38
6	LIRKOHABU	LABOUR	21 – 35	KOHLRABI		46
7	HSFCEEUIG	CHIEFS	27 – 41	CHIEFS	FESCUE*, FICHES*, FICHUS*, SEICHE*	52
8	100 4 8 8 7 5 → 542	542 ?	37 – 41	540	Best: 542 = (100 + 8) × 5 + 8 ÷ 4	62
9	BUFOILNUT		37 – 51	BOUNTIFUL (4.75 seconds)		72