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'''Episode 2289''' was broadcast on 23 June 1998, and was the fourth quarter-final of [[Series 38]]. | '''Episode 2289''' was broadcast on 23 June 1998, and was the fourth quarter-final of [[Series 38]]. | ||
| − | [[Gerry Pearce]] played [[John Ashmore]], with John Ashmore winning {{score|71|61}}, after a | + | [[Gerry Pearce]] played [[John Ashmore]], with John Ashmore winning {{score|71|61}}, after a tiebreak [[conundrum]]. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Geoffrey Durham]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|208|sol2=(4 × 5 + 6) × 8 | |208|sol2=(4 × 5 + 6) × 8 | ||
|51|61|72}} | |51|61|72}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|9|HOSESHERO|c1time=2.25|c1sol=HORSESHOE|61|61|82}} | + | {{R-conundrum|9 |HOSESHERO|c1time=2.25|c1sol=HORSESHOE|61|61|82}} |
{{R-conundrum|TB|DENPROVES|c2time=6.5|c2sol=OVERSPEND|61|71|82}} | {{R-conundrum|TB|DENPROVES|c2time=6.5|c2sol=OVERSPEND|61|71|82}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2289}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2289}} | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 38]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 38]] | ||
[[Category:Quarter finals]] | [[Category:Quarter finals]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]] | [[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]] | ||
| − | [[Category:9-round | + | [[Category:9-round joint scores over 120]] |
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Geoffrey Durham as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Geoffrey Durham as a guest]] | ||
Revision as of 00:57, 30 July 2023
Episode 2289 was broadcast on 23 June 1998, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 38.
Gerry Pearce played John Ashmore, with John Ashmore winning 71 – 61, after a tiebreak conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gerry Pearce | Score | John Ashmore | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHPGAIEGN | HEAPING | 7 – 7 | HEAPING | GAWPING | 7 |
| 2 | FREOMRAST | FOREMAST | 15 – 15 | FOREMAST | REFORMATS | 25 |
| 3 | BYGKEIESR | GREBES | 21 – 21 | BIKERS | BIGEYES* | 32 |
| 4 | 100 25 50 7 5 7 → 359 | 358 | 21 – 31 | 359
50 × 7 + 100 ÷ 25 + 5 |
|
42 |
| 5 | TRAYOMDIV | VOTARY | 27 – 37 | VOTARY | ADROIT*, DAIMYO*, DIATOM*, MYRIAD* | 48 |
| 6 | NRLNAUEAL | ANNULAR | 34 – 44 | ANNULAR | UNLEARN | 55 |
| 7 | DELGATODI | GLOATED | 41 – 51 | GLOATED | DELTOID*, DILATED, GLADDIE*, GODETIA, LIGATED*, TOADIED* | 62 |
| 8 | 75 6 5 8 4 7 → 208 | 208
(8 − 5) × 75 − (4 + 6 + 7) |
51 – 61 | 208
(4 × 5 + 6) × 8 |
|
72 |
| 9 | HOSESHERO | HORSESHOE
(2.25 seconds) |
61 – 61 | 82 | ||
| TB | DENPROVES | 61 – 71 | OVERSPEND
(6.5 seconds) |
82 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- 9-round games
- Episodes in Series 38
- Quarter finals
- Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums
- 9-round joint scores over 120
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer
- Episodes with Geoffrey Durham as a guest
