Episode 48

Episode 48 was broadcast on 11 May 1983, as part of Series 2.

Michael Firth played Russell Byers, with Michael Firth winning 52 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Michael Firth	Score	Russell Byers	Others	Max.
1	OEGNTENGY	?	? – ?	?	NEOTENY*	7
2	UEHRHNIRA	?	? – ?	?	HERNIA, HURRAH	13
3	UEETBGKRY	?	? – ?	?	BURGEE, REBUKE, TURKEY, TUYERE	19
4	50 5 8 2 5 10 → 261	?	? – ?	?	Best: 261 = 50 x 5 + 8 + 5 - 2	29
5	IECBYLHCI	?	? – ?	?	BICYCLE*	36
6	AIURGGQNI	?	? – ?	?	ARGUING*	43
7	OTMANYNIO	?	? – ?	?	ANTIMONY, ANTINOMY	51
8	75 5 7 10 8 9 → 604	?	52 – 27	?	Best: 604 = 75 x 8 + 9 - 5	61
9	UUUROILSX		52 – 37	LUXURIOUS (? seconds)		71