Episode 135

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Episode 135 was broadcast on 4 April 1984, as part of Series 4.

David Gillespie played Stephanie Braines, with David Gillespie winning 53 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Gillespie	Score	Stephanie Braines	Others	Max.
1	TBMPEUIRE	UMPIRE	6 – 6	UMPIRE	BUMPIER, EMPTIER*, PERMUTE*, TERBIUM*	7
2	FLOJIAFGO	OFFAL	11 – 11	FOLIO	ALOOF*, IGLOO*	12
3	BSBNOAENI	nobbins ☓	11 – 17	INSANE	BENISON*	19
4	100 8 8 1 6 5 → 369	378 ?	16 – 22	360 ?	CV: 368 = ? Best: 369 = (8 × 5 + 6) × 8 + 1	29
5	GDOAYDIHG	GIDDY	21 – 27	GIDDY	GADOID*	35
6	SWCHEAAEX	ESCHEW	27 – 27	CHASE	CASHEW	41
7	LKAENSISE	ANKLES	33 – 33	LESSEN	LEAKINESS*	59
8	25 2 6 7 2 3 → 303	303 ?	43 – 43	303 ?	Best: 303 = 6 × 2 × 25 + 3	69
9	ISOUULCRD	LUDICROUS (2.75 seconds)	53 – 43			79