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'''Episode 2797''' was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the [[Series 42]] grand final.
 
'''Episode 2797''' was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the [[Series 42]] grand final.
  
[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[John Hastings]], with Michael Calder winning 101 72. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].  
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[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[John Hastings]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|101|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters  |2 |RPSEAXFIB|BRIEFS  |PRAISE  |PREFABS*            | 24|6  | 25}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |RPSEAXFIB|BRIEFS  |PRAISE  |PREFABS*            | 24|6  | 25}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|8|6|1|3|2| 996
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|8|6|1|3|2| 996
|997|sol1=((6 − 1) × 8 × 25) − 3
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|997|sol1=(6 − 1) × 8 × 25 − 3
|995|sol2=((3 + 2) × 8 × 25) − (6 − 1)
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|995|sol2=(3 + 2) × 8 × 25 − (6 − 1)
 
|cv=997
 
|cv=997
|other=996|solother=((25 × 3) + 8) × 2 × 6
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|other=996|solother=(25 × 3 + 8) × 2 × 6
 
|31|13|35}}
 
|31|13|35}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |RCKQEEECN|recence {{x}}|NECK    |KEENER*, NECKER    | 31|17 | 41}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |RCKQEEECN|recence {{x}}|NECK    |KEENER*, NECKER    | 31|17 | 41}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |TNDAILDEW|DILATED  |WETLAND  |TIDELAND*          | 38|24 | 49}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |TNDAILDEW|DILATED  |WETLAND  |TIDELAND*          | 38|24 | 49}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|3|3|7|1|2| 869
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|3|3|7|1|2| 869
|871|sol1=(7 × (3 + 2) × 25) − 3 − 1
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|871|sol1=7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1
|871|sol2=(7 × (3 + 2) × 25) − 3 − 1
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|871|sol2=7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1
 
|cv=870
 
|cv=870
|other=870|solother=((25 × 7) − 1) × (3 + 2)
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|other=870|solother=(25 × 7 − 1) × (3 + 2)
 
|45|31|56}}
 
|45|31|56}}
 
{{R-conundrum|7|QUIZGENES|c1time=2.25|c1sol=SQUEEZING|55|31|66}}
 
{{R-conundrum|7|QUIZGENES|c1time=2.25|c1sol=SQUEEZING|55|31|66}}
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{{R-letters  |9 |TFTHOIEAS|FATTIES  |TOASTIE  |ATHEIST, FATTISH*, HOTTIES*, STAITHE*| 69|38 | 80}}
 
{{R-letters  |9 |TFTHOIEAS|FATTIES  |TOASTIE  |ATHEIST, FATTISH*, HOTTIES*, STAITHE*| 69|38 | 80}}
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 100|2|8|8|2|1| 576
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 100|2|8|8|2|1| 576
|576|sol1=(100 − (8 ÷ 2)) × (8 − 2)
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|576|sol1=(100 − 8 ÷ 2) × (8 − 2)
|576|sol2=((8 − 2) × 100) (8 × (2 + 1))
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|576|sol2=(8 − 2) × 100 − 8 × (2 + 1)
 
|79|48|90}}
 
|79|48|90}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|CHSEIGROT|GORIEST  |RICHEST  |GOTCHERS*          | 86|55 | 98}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|CHSEIGROT|GORIEST  |RICHEST  |GOTCHERS*          | 86|55 | 98}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|YTSNAEAVR|TAVERNAS |STARVE  |                    | 94|55 |106}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|YTSNAEAVR|TAVERNAS |STARVE  |                    | 94|55 |106}}
 
{{R-numbers  |13| 50|100|25|75|3|2| 422
 
{{R-numbers  |13| 50|100|25|75|3|2| 422
|423|sol1=((100 + 50) × 3) − 25 − 2
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|423|sol1=(100 + 50) × 3 − 25 − 2
|423|sol2=((3 + 2) × 100) − 75 − (50 ÷ 25)
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|423|sol2=(3 + 2) × 100 − 75 − 50 ÷ 25
 
|cv=423
 
|cv=423
|other=422|solother=((100 + 75 + 50) × 2) − 25 − 3
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|other=422|solother=(100 + 75 + 50) × 2 − 25 − 3
 
|101|62|116}}
 
|101|62|116}}
 
{{R-conundrum|14|TYREDHEAD|c2time=3|c2sol=DEHYDRATE|101|72|126}}
 
{{R-conundrum|14|TYREDHEAD|c2time=3|c2sol=DEHYDRATE|101|72|126}}
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[[Category:Grand finals]]
 
[[Category:Grand finals]]
 
[[Category:14-round scores over 100]]
 
[[Category:14-round scores over 100]]
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[[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 Damian Eadie as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Damian Eadie as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Joan Bakewell as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Joan Bakewell as a guest]]

Revision as of 18:33, 14 November 2010

Episode 2797 was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the Series 42 grand final.

Michael Calder played John Hastings, with Michael Calder winning 101 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Michael Calder Score John Hastings Others Max.
1 YNGOOIMLB MYOGLOBIN 18 – 0 boomingly ☓ 18
2 RPSEAXFIB BRIEFS 24 – 6 PRAISE PREFABS* 25
3 25 8 6 1 3 2 → 996 997
(6 − 1) × 8 × 25 − 3
31 – 13 995
(3 + 2) × 8 × 25 − (6 − 1)

CV: 997 Best: 996 = (25 × 3 + 8) × 2 × 6

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4 RCKQEEECN recence ☓ 31 – 17 NECK KEENER*, NECKER 41
5 TNDAILDEW DILATED 38 – 24 WETLAND TIDELAND* 49
6 25 3 3 7 1 2 → 869 871
7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1
45 – 31 871
7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1

CV: 870 Best: 870 = (25 × 7 − 1) × (3 + 2)

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7 QUIZGENES SQUEEZING
(2.25 seconds)
55 – 31 66
8 TRZUASWED STEWARD 62 – 31 DRAWS 73
9 TFTHOIEAS FATTIES 69 – 38 TOASTIE ATHEIST, FATTISH*, HOTTIES*, STAITHE* 80
10 100 2 8 8 2 1 → 576 576
(100 − 8 ÷ 2) × (8 − 2)
79 – 48 576
(8 − 2) × 100 − 8 × (2 + 1)


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11 CHSEIGROT GORIEST 86 – 55 RICHEST GOTCHERS* 98
12 YTSNAEAVR TAVERNAS 94 – 55 STARVE 106
13 50 100 25 75 3 2 → 422 423
(100 + 50) × 3 − 25 − 2
101 – 62 423
(3 + 2) × 100 − 75 − 50 ÷ 25

CV: 423 Best: 422 = (100 + 75 + 50) × 2 − 25 − 3

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14 TYREDHEAD 101 – 72 DEHYDRATE
(3 seconds)
126