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'''Episode 546''' was broadcast on 14 April 1987, as part of [[Series 12]]. | '''Episode 546''' was broadcast on 14 April 1987, as part of [[Series 12]]. | ||
− | [[ | + | [[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 | + | 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. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
− | {{Rounds-start|Keith Albans | + | {{Rounds-start|Stephen Balment|Keith Albans}} |
− | {{R-letters| 1|RSLOETANI|RELATIONS|RELATIONS|ORIENTALS, | + | {{R-letters |1 |RSLOETANI|RELATIONS|RELATIONS|ORIENTALS, TENSORIAL*| 18|18 | 18}} |
− | {{R-letters| 2|WLDTOEIBR| | + | {{R-letters |2 |WLDTOEIBR|TWIRLED |BROILED |BLOWIER*, DRIBLET*, ORBITED*| 25|25 | 25}} |
− | {{R-letters| 3|NFNAUACIE|FAUNA | | + | {{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 | + | |141|sol1=3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) |
− | |141|sol2=3 × 50 − 7 | + | |141|sol2=3 × 50 − (7 + 1 + 1) |
− | |35| | + | |41|35|42}} |
− | {{R-letters| 5|ZRLSOIEDS|SOILED | | + | {{R-letters |5 |ZRLSOIEDS|SOLDIERS |SOILED | | 49|35 | 50}} |
− | {{R-letters| 6|GTPAUISEF|PAGES | + | {{R-letters |6 |GTPAUISEF|UPSTAGE |PAGES |FATIGUES | 56|35 | 58}} |
− | {{R-letters| 7|DBLUIEYOR|redoubly {{x}} | + | {{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 | ||
− | |45| | + | |73|45|75}} |
− | {{R-conundrum| 9|CATFAINTS| | + | {{R-conundrum|9|CATFAINTS|c1time=27|c1sol=FANTASTIC|83|45|85}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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+ | ==External links== | ||
+ | {{YouTube|CENP1DHaTSk|BaVOk00byJ0|NzILze0TeYM}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0546}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0546}} | ||
+ | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 12]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 12]] | ||
− | [[Category:9-round | + | [[Category:9-round scores over 75]] |
[[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 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:Featured articles]] |
Revision as of 23:34, 16 April 2014
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.
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 |