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Episode 157
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Episode 157 was broadcast on 14 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Debbie Maguire played Mike Willis, with the game ending in a 43-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Debbie Maguire | Score | Mike Willis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUHBEYSIV | HIVES | 5 – 5 | HIVES | BUSHED*, BUSIED | 6 |
| 2 | EILNLPOSI | PILLIONS | 13 – 13 | PILLIONS | 14 | |
| 3 | ROSALLIEB | RALLIES | 20 – 20 | RALLIES | BROLLIES, ISOLABLE*, LIBERALS*, LOBELIAS* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 6 1 7 10 2 → 275 | 280
6 × 50 − 10 × 2 |
27 – 20 | 270 ☓ |
CV: 275 = (6 − 1 + 50) × 10 ÷ 2 |
32 |
| 5 | ACGOIAWCI | COW | 30 – 23 | COG | CACAO* | 37 |
| 6 | OTESYBIUD | TEDIOUS | 37 – 30 | OBESITY | DISOBEY*, DUBIETY*, OUTBIDS*, OUTSIDE* | 44 |
| 7 | KLISEAGVU | GAVELS | 43 – 36 | VALUES | GLAIVES* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 6 1 5 9 8 → 411 | — | 43 – 43 | 413
(9 + 1 + 6) × 25 + 8 + 5 |
CV: 411 = (9 + 8 − 1) × 25 + 6 + 5 |
61 |
| 9 | UURTTNELB | 43 – 43 | turntable ☓
(8 seconds) |
TURBULENT | 71 |
