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[[Simon Cooper]] played [[Terence English]], with Terence English winning {{score|58|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | [[Simon Cooper]] played [[Terence English]], with Terence English winning {{score|58|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | ||
| − | The Wings set | + | The "Wings" set changed from blue to orange beginning with this episode, and a new title logo was introduced. This was also the first episode to be broadcast in 16:9 aspect ratio, replacing the 4:3 aspect. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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[[Category:Episodes in Championship of Champions X]] | [[Category:Episodes in Championship of Champions X]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Championship of Champions quarter-finals]] | ||
[[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 Mark Nyman as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Mark Nyman as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Nigel Rees as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Nigel Rees as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:14, 14 January 2023
Episode 2674 was broadcast on 27 December 1999, and was the first quarter-final of Championship of Champions X.
Simon Cooper played Terence English, with Terence English winning 58 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
The "Wings" set changed from blue to orange beginning with this episode, and a new title logo was introduced. This was also the first episode to be broadcast in 16:9 aspect ratio, replacing the 4:3 aspect.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Simon Cooper | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSRVIAEUA | VIPERS | 6 – 6 | ASPIRE | PARVISE*, SPIRAEA, UPRAISE | 7 |
| 2 | TDGSEAOWE | STOWAGE | 13 – 13 | SWEATED | DOTAGES*, GOATEES*, TOWAGES* | 14 |
| 3 | NLTVUAEIR | entrail ☓ | 13 – 21 | VIRULENT | AVIRULENT* | 32 |
| 4 | 25 2 1 7 4 1 → 593 | 594
(25 × 4 − 1) × (7 − 1) |
20 – 21 | 597 |
CV: 593 = ((7 − 1) × 25 − 2) × 4 + 1 |
42 |
| SST | CESCUSS | SUCCESS | ||||
| 5 | LXDGEAOYB | GABLED | 26 – 27 | BODEGA | ALBEDO*, DAYGLO*, DOABLE*, GAOLED*, GLOBED* | 48 |
| 6 | LFSGEIERZ | FLIERS | 32 – 33 | RIFLES | FRIEZES*, RELIEFS | 55 |
| 7 | CTMTOAINU | AUCTION | 32 – 41 | MUTATION | 63 | |
| 8 | 50 75 25 100 9 2 → 797 | 800
(9 − 2) × 100 + 75 + 25 |
39 – 48 | 800
(9 − 2) × 100 + 75 + 25 |
CV: 797 = 9 × 100 − 2 × 50 − 75 ÷ 25 |
73 |
| 9 | FINESTYIN | 39 – 58 | INTENSIFY
(2 seconds) |
83 | ||
