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'''Episode 286''' was broadcast on 19 March 1985, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 6]]. | '''Episode 286''' was broadcast on 19 March 1985, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 6]]. | ||
| − | [[Olivia Lloyd-Potts|Olivia Lloyd]] played [[Helen Grayson]], with Olivia Lloyd winning 59 | + | [[Olivia Lloyd-Potts|Olivia Lloyd]] played [[Helen Grayson]], with Olivia Lloyd winning {{score|59|53}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Julia Swannell]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-numbers |4 | 25|10|3|3|7|10| 380 | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|10|3|3|7|10| 380 | ||
|392 | |392 | ||
| − | |380|sol2=(25 + 10 + 3) | + | |380|sol2=(25 + 10 + 3) × 10 |
|19|29|34}} | |19|29|34}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |EAETGVMFT|GAMETE |METAGE | | 25|35 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |EAETGVMFT|GAMETE |METAGE | | 25|35 | 40}} | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |IOETLNLDU|OUTLINED |UNTILLED | | 39|43 | 54}} | {{R-letters |7 |IOETLNLDU|OUTLINED |UNTILLED | | 39|43 | 54}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 75|100|10|6|5|1| 150 | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|100|10|6|5|1| 150 | ||
| − | |150|sol1=5 | + | |150|sol1=5 × 10 + 100 |
| − | |150|sol2=100 + 75 | + | |150|sol2=100 + 75 − (10 − 6 + 1) × 5 |
|49|53|64}} | |49|53|64}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|HITSGNOME|c1time=5.75|c1sol=SOMETHING|59|53|74}} | {{R-conundrum|9|HITSGNOME|c1time=5.75|c1sol=SOMETHING|59|53|74}} | ||
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[[Category:Semi-finals]] | [[Category:Semi-finals]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Julia | + | [[Category:Episodes with Julia Swannell as lexicographer]] |
[[Category:Episodes with Richard Stilgoe as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Richard Stilgoe as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Rematches]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:39, 16 March 2021
Episode 286 was broadcast on 19 March 1985, and was the first semi-final of Series 6.
Olivia Lloyd played Helen Grayson, with Olivia Lloyd winning 59 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | OIivia Lloyd | Score | Helen Grayson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EUELHCDBI | BELIED | 6 – 6 | EDIBLE | EDUCIBLE | 8 |
| 2 | AEOGDRWHM | WARMED | 12 – 12 | WORMED | HOMEWARD* | 16 |
| 3 | EAIRVGTSB | BRAVEST | 19 – 19 | BAITERS | VIBRATES, VIRGATES* | 24 |
| 4 | 25 10 3 3 7 10 → 380 | 392 | 19 – 29 | 380
(25 + 10 + 3) × 10 |
|
34 |
| 5 | EAETGVMFT | GAMETE | 25 – 35 | METAGE | 40 | |
| 6 | IUIODYNPC | IDIOCY | 31 – 35 | COPY | DUPION*, PIONIC* | 46 |
| 7 | IOETLNLDU | OUTLINED | 39 – 43 | UNTILLED | 54 | |
| 8 | 75 100 10 6 5 1 → 150 | 150
5 × 10 + 100 |
49 – 53 | 150
100 + 75 − (10 − 6 + 1) × 5 |
|
64 |
| 9 | HITSGNOME | SOMETHING
(5.75 seconds) |
59 – 53 | 74 |
