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'''Episode 3957''' was broadcast on 30 June 2005, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 53]].
 
'''Episode 3957''' was broadcast on 30 June 2005, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 53]].
  
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[[Richard Heald]] played [[John Brackstone]], with John Brackstone winning 89 - 75. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Richard Heald]] played [[John Brackstone]], with John Brackstone winning {{score|89|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters| 2|PDRSUAENL|PLUNDERS |LAUNDERS |LURDANES, PENDULAR*, PURSLANE*, SPANDREL*, SUPERNAL*|15|8|15}}
 
{{R-letters| 2|PDRSUAENL|PLUNDERS |LAUNDERS |LURDANES, PENDULAR*, PURSLANE*, SPANDREL*, SUPERNAL*|15|8|15}}
 
{{R-letters| 3|IFRUYTIVS|FRUITS  |FRUITS  |VITRIFY            |21|14|22}}
 
{{R-letters| 3|IFRUYTIVS|FRUITS  |FRUITS  |VITRIFY            |21|14|22}}
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{{R-letters| 4|MCMAOERTO|coater ☓|COMMA    |COOTER*, MARMOT, MOOTER*, OMERTA*, RECOAT*, ROMCOM*|21|19|28}}
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{{R-letters| 4|MCMAOERTO|coater {{x}}|COMMA    |COOTER*, MARMOT, MOOTER*, OMERTA*, RECOAT*, ROMCOM*|21|19|28}}
 
{{R-numbers| 5|75|100|25|9|1|2| 939
 
{{R-numbers| 5|75|100|25|9|1|2| 939
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|938 ☓
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|938 {{x}}
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|930 ☓
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|930 {{x}}
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|cv=939|solcv=((100 - 1) x 9) + 75 - 25 - 2
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|cv=939|solcv=(100 − 1) × 9 + 75 − 25 − 2
 
|21|19|38}}
 
|21|19|38}}
 
{{R-TTT|POLELUST|Add to Seven to make a mess|POLLUTES}}
 
{{R-TTT|POLELUST|Add to Seven to make a mess|POLLUTES}}
 
{{R-letters| 6|PDXEOAGLD|PEDALO  |PADDLE  |GAOLED*, GOADED, LAPDOG, LOADED, LODGED*|27|25|44}}
 
{{R-letters| 6|PDXEOAGLD|PEDALO  |PADDLE  |GAOLED*, GOADED, LAPDOG, LOADED, LODGED*|27|25|44}}
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{{R-letters| 7|NTRDIOTAN|ordinant ☓|ANDIRON |                    |27|32|51}}
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{{R-letters| 7|NTRDIOTAN|ordinant {{x}}|ANDIRON |                    |27|32|51}}
 
{{R-letters| 8|GLREAOPLG|GALLOPER |GALLOPER |                    |35|40|59}}
 
{{R-letters| 8|GLREAOPLG|GALLOPER |GALLOPER |                    |35|40|59}}
 
{{R-letters| 9|ASCEKNISN|SNACKS  |SICKENS  |CANINES, INCASES*, KINASES*, NANCIES*, SEASICK*, SIENNAS*|35|47|66}}
 
{{R-letters| 9|ASCEKNISN|SNACKS  |SICKENS  |CANINES, INCASES*, KINASES*, NANCIES*, SEASICK*, SIENNAS*|35|47|66}}
 
{{R-numbers|10|50|8|6|7|4|1| 338
 
{{R-numbers|10|50|8|6|7|4|1| 338
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|338|sol1=(50 x 7) - (8 / 4 x 6)
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|338|sol1=50 × 7 − 8 ÷ 4 × 6
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|338|sol2=(50 x 7) - 8 - 4
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|338|sol2=50 × 7 − 8 − 4
 
|45|57|76}}
 
|45|57|76}}
 
{{R-letters|11|RTDEISMEN|DEMERITS |MINSTER  |DEMINERS*, DEMISTER, DIMETERS*, INSERTED*, NERDIEST*, RESIDENT*, SEDIMENT, SINTERED*, TRENDIES*|53|57|84}}
 
{{R-letters|11|RTDEISMEN|DEMERITS |MINSTER  |DEMINERS*, DEMISTER, DIMETERS*, INSERTED*, NERDIEST*, RESIDENT*, SEDIMENT, SINTERED*, TRENDIES*|53|57|84}}
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{{R-letters|13|AENFTCOTS|FATTENS  |FATTENS  |CONTEST, COSTATE*, NOTATES*, OCTANES*, OCTANTS*|68|72|99}}
 
{{R-letters|13|AENFTCOTS|FATTENS  |FATTENS  |CONTEST, COSTATE*, NOTATES*, OCTANES*, OCTANTS*|68|72|99}}
 
{{R-numbers|14|25|10|2|1|1|8| 991
 
{{R-numbers|14|25|10|2|1|1|8| 991
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|992|sol1=((2 + 1 + 1) x 10 x 25) - 8
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|992|sol1=(2 + 1 + 1) × 10 × 25 − 8
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|992|sol2=((2 + 1 + 1) x 10 x 25) - 8
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|992|sol2=(2 + 1 + 1) × 10 × 25 − 8
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|cv=991|solcv=((((10 / 2) x 25) - 1) x 8) - 1
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|cv=991|solcv=(10 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 8 − 1
 
|75|79|109}}
 
|75|79|109}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|RIPEROOTS|c2sol=POSTERIOR|c2time=10|75|89|119}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|RIPEROOTS|c2sol=POSTERIOR|c2time=10|75|89|119}}
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 53]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 53]]
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[[Category:Semi-finals]]
 
[[Category:15-round games]]
 
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[[Category:Semi-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]]

Revision as of 22:32, 21 August 2010

Episode 3957 was broadcast on 30 June 2005, and was the first semi-final of Series 53.

Richard Heald played John Brackstone, with John Brackstone winning 89 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Richard Heald Score John Brackstone Others Max.
1 TBPOABRIS RABBITS 7 – 0 SPORT PROBITS* 7
2 PDRSUAENL PLUNDERS 15 – 8 LAUNDERS LURDANES, PENDULAR*, PURSLANE*, SPANDREL*, SUPERNAL* 15
3 IFRUYTIVS FRUITS 21 – 14 FRUITS VITRIFY 22
4 MCMAOERTO coater ☓ 21 – 19 COMMA COOTER*, MARMOT, MOOTER*, OMERTA*, RECOAT*, ROMCOM* 28
5 75 100 25 9 1 2 → 939 938 ☓ 21 – 19 930 ☓

CV: 939 = (100 − 1) × 9 + 75 − 25 − 2

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TTT POLELUST Add to Seven to make a mess POLLUTES
6 PDXEOAGLD PEDALO 27 – 25 PADDLE GAOLED*, GOADED, LAPDOG, LOADED, LODGED* 44
7 NTRDIOTAN ordinant ☓ 27 – 32 ANDIRON 51
8 GLREAOPLG GALLOPER 35 – 40 GALLOPER 59
9 ASCEKNISN SNACKS 35 – 47 SICKENS CANINES, INCASES*, KINASES*, NANCIES*, SEASICK*, SIENNAS* 66
10 50 8 6 7 4 1 → 338 338
50 × 7 − 8 ÷ 4 × 6		 45 – 57 338
50 × 7 − 8 − 4


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11 RTDEISMEN DEMERITS 53 – 57 MINSTER DEMINERS*, DEMISTER, DIMETERS*, INSERTED*, NERDIEST*, RESIDENT*, SEDIMENT, SINTERED*, TRENDIES* 84
12 WNHAEOMSL MANHOLES 61 – 65 MANHOLES 92
13 AENFTCOTS FATTENS 68 – 72 FATTENS CONTEST, COSTATE*, NOTATES*, OCTANES*, OCTANTS* 99
14 25 10 2 1 1 8 → 991 992
(2 + 1 + 1) × 10 × 25 − 8		 75 – 79 992
(2 + 1 + 1) × 10 × 25 − 8

CV: 991 = (10 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 8 − 1

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15 RIPEROOTS 75 – 89 POSTERIOR
(10 seconds)		 119
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