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[[Stephen Balment]] played [[Keith Albans]], with Stephen Balment winning {{score|83|45}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | [[Stephen Balment]] played [[Keith Albans]], with Stephen Balment winning {{score|83|45}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | ||
| − | This game is notable as Balment's score of 83 is both the highest debut score of anyone under the [[9 round format]], and the joint-highest 9-round score of all time. | + | This game is notable as Balment's score of 83 is both the highest debut score of anyone under the [[9 round format|9-round format]], and the joint-highest 9-round score of all time (along with [[Allan Saldanha]] on [[Episode 1886|21 November 1996]]). |
| − | This episode was repeated on 23 August 1999, following the conclusion of {{w| | + | This episode was repeated on 23 August 1999, following the conclusion of {{w|New Zealand cricket team in England in 1999#4th Test|England vs New Zealand}}. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Stephen Balment|Keith Albans}} | {{Rounds-start|Stephen Balment|Keith Albans}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |RSLOETANI|RELATIONS|RELATIONS|ORIENTALS, TENSORIAL*| 18|18 | 18}} | + | {{R-letters |1|RSLOETANI|RELATIONS|RELATIONS|ORIENTALS, TENSORIAL*| 18|18 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |WLDTOEIBR|TWIRLED |BROILED |BLOWIER*, DRIBLET*, ORBITED*| 25|25 | 25}} | + | {{R-letters |2|WLDTOEIBR|TWIRLED |BROILED |BLOWIER*, DRIBLET*, ORBITED*| 25|25 | 25}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |NFNAUACIE|NUANCE |FAUNA |FINANCE, INFAUNA*, UNIFACE*| 31|25 | 32}} | + | {{R-letters |3|NFNAUACIE|NUANCE |FAUNA |FINANCE, INFAUNA*, UNIFACE*| 31|25 | 32}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|6|1|7|1|3| 141 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 50|6|1|7|1|3| 141 |
|141|sol1=3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) | |141|sol1=3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) | ||
|141|sol2=3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) | |141|sol2=3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) | ||
|41|35|42}} | |41|35|42}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |ZRLSOIEDS|SOLDIERS |SOILED | | 49|35 | 50}} | + | {{R-letters |5|ZRLSOIEDS|SOLDIERS |SOILED | | 49|35 | 50}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |GTPAUISEF|UPSTAGE |PAGES |FATIGUES | 56|35 | 58}} | + | {{R-letters |6|GTPAUISEF|UPSTAGE |PAGES |FATIGUES | 56|35 | 58}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |DBLUIEYOR|BROILED |redoubly {{x}}|BOULDER, BUILDER, REBUILD*| 63|35 | 65}} | + | {{R-letters |7|DBLUIEYOR|BROILED |redoubly {{x}}|BOULDER, BUILDER, REBUILD*| 63|35 | 65}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|7|1|2|4|8| 147 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 100|7|1|2|4|8| 147 |
|147|sol1=(4 + 1) × 8 + 7 + 100 | |147|sol1=(4 + 1) × 8 + 7 + 100 | ||
|147|sol2=(4 + 1) × 8 + 7 + 100 | |147|sol2=(4 + 1) × 8 + 7 + 100 | ||
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{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| − | ==External | + | ==External Links== |
{{YouTube|28Qp_szj-Iw}} | {{YouTube|28Qp_szj-Iw}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 12]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 12]] | ||
[[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | [[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round joint scores over 120]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:Repeated episodes]] | [[Category:Repeated episodes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:05, 30 July 2023
Episode 546 was broadcast on 14 April 1987, as part of Series 12.
Stephen Balment played Keith Albans, with Stephen Balment winning 83 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
This game is notable as Balment's score of 83 is both the highest debut score of anyone under the 9-round format, and the joint-highest 9-round score of all time (along with Allan Saldanha on 21 November 1996).
This episode was repeated on 23 August 1999, following the conclusion of England vs New Zealand.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Balment | Score | Keith Albans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSLOETANI | RELATIONS | 18 – 18 | RELATIONS | ORIENTALS, TENSORIAL* | 18 |
| 2 | WLDTOEIBR | TWIRLED | 25 – 25 | BROILED | BLOWIER*, DRIBLET*, ORBITED* | 25 |
| 3 | NFNAUACIE | NUANCE | 31 – 25 | FAUNA | FINANCE, INFAUNA*, UNIFACE* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 6 1 7 1 3 → 141 | 141
3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) |
41 – 35 | 141
3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) |
|
42 |
| 5 | ZRLSOIEDS | SOLDIERS | 49 – 35 | SOILED | 50 | |
| 6 | GTPAUISEF | UPSTAGE | 56 – 35 | PAGES | FATIGUES | 58 |
| 7 | DBLUIEYOR | BROILED | 63 – 35 | redoubly ☓ | BOULDER, BUILDER, REBUILD* | 65 |
| 8 | 100 7 1 2 4 8 → 147 | 147
(4 + 1) × 8 + 7 + 100 |
73 – 45 | 147
(4 + 1) × 8 + 7 + 100 |
|
75 |
| 9 | CATFAINTS | FANTASTIC
(27 seconds) |
83 – 45 | 85 |
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- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer
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- Repeated episodes
