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[[Steve Dalton]] played [[Dag Griffiths]], with Dag Griffiths winning {{score|43|17}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Angela Rippon]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Steve Dalton]] played [[Dag Griffiths]], with Dag Griffiths winning {{score|43|17}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Angela Rippon]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | This episode's maximum score of 59 points is the joint-lowest [[9-round format|9-round]] max in recorded history, along with [[Episode 1211]]. | + | This episode's maximum score of 59 points is the joint-lowest [[9-round format|9-round]] max in recorded history, along with [[Episode 1211]]. The maximum score available from the number games is 7 points, the lowest ever. |
On its original broadcast, the programme was immediately followed by a retrospective documentary, ''[[The 2000th Edition]]''. | On its original broadcast, the programme was immediately followed by a retrospective documentary, ''[[The 2000th Edition]]''. |
Revision as of 22:56, 7 October 2015
Episode 1999 was broadcast on 6 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Steve Dalton played Dag Griffiths, with Dag Griffiths winning 43 – 17. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode's maximum score of 59 points is the joint-lowest 9-round max in recorded history, along with Episode 1211. The maximum score available from the number games is 7 points, the lowest ever.
On its original broadcast, the programme was immediately followed by a retrospective documentary, The 2000th Edition.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Steve Dalton | Score | Dag Griffiths | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SSMOEUPNI | SPOUSE | 6 – 6 | SUPINE | MOPINESS | 8 |
2 | BTRBAEGAY | GREAT | 6 – 12 | RABBET | BARBET*, BARYTA*, BARYTE*, BETRAY, GRABBY*, GYRATE*, RATBAG* | 14 |
3 | TRDEIUCNZ | CREDIT | 12 – 12 | UNDER | INDUCER*, INTRUDE, UNTRIED | 21 |
4 | 7 2 1 2 4 9 → 597 | 600 ☓ | 12 – 19 | 600
(7 × 4 + 2) × 2 × (9 + 1) |
|
28 |
5 | SRFDIOAGE | GRADES | 12 – 26 | FORAGED | FIREDOGS* | 36 |
6 | VLHDOEOEN | DELVE | 17 – 26 | hooved ☓ | ELEVON*, HOONED*, LOONED*, NOODLE | 42 |
7 | PTGSAEREG | GRAPES | 17 – 33 | PRESAGE | GAGSTER*, PARGETS*, REPEATS*, RESTAGE*, SEPTAGE*, STAGGER | 49 |
8 | 25 3 1 1 2 2 → 541 | — | 17 – 33 | — |
CV: 525 Best: 525 = 25 × 3 × ((2 + 1) × 2 + 1) |
49 |
9 | ROSECROPS | 17 – 43 | PROCESSOR
(4.5 seconds) |
59 |