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| − | '''Episode 599''' was broadcast on 26 June 1987, | + | '''Episode 599''' was broadcast on 26 June 1987, and was the first semi-final of [[Championship of Champions III]]. |
| − | [[Harvey Freeman]] played [[John Clarke]], with Harvey Freeman winning 45 | + | [[Harvey Freeman]] played [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]], with Harvey Freeman winning {{score|45|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sally James]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. |
| + | NOTE: The [[conundrum]] was illegal as {{word|SHORTWAVE}} is only specified in the [[Concise Oxford Dictionary|COD7]] as two words. | ||
| − | [[Category:9-round games | + | ==Rounds== |
| − | [[Category:Episodes in Championship of Champions III | + | {{Rounds-start|Harvey Freeman|John Clarke}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley | + | {{R-letters |1 |FCTOUAYNO|COUNTY |TOUCAN |TYCOON* | 6|6 | 6}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer | + | {{R-letters |2 |DBDEIERCX|DERIDE |DECIDER |DECRIED | 6|13 | 13}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Sally James as a guest | + | {{R-letters |3 |BMRAIASUE|URAEMIA |BRUISE |AUMBRIES | 13|13 | 21}} |
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 4|5|1|1|6|6| 964 | ||
| + | |— | ||
| + | |— | ||
| + | |cv=960|solcv=(6 + 1 + 1) × 5 × 4 × 6 | ||
| + | |13|13|28}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |TASEWIDEN|INSTEAD |WAISTED |ANDESITE* | 20|20 | 36}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |LVSIOATOE|VIOLATES |VIOLATES | | 28|28 | 44}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |CALITEFAS|ELASTIC |FACILE |ACETALS*, FACIALS*, FALCATE*, FASCIAE*, FASCIAL*, LACIEST*, LACTASE*, LATICES*, SEALIFT*| 35|28 | 51}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|3|4|6|9|1| 436 | ||
| + | |436|sol1=(100 + 9) × 4 | ||
| + | |436|sol2=(100 + 9) × 4 | ||
| + | |45|38|61}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|OVERTHAWS|c1time=2.5|c1sol=whatsoever {{x}}|sol=SHORTWAVE|45|38|71}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:0599}} | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes in Championship of Champions III]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Championship of Champions semi-finals]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Sally James as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:43, 15 January 2023
Episode 599 was broadcast on 26 June 1987, and was the first semi-final of Championship of Champions III.
Harvey Freeman played John Clarke, with Harvey Freeman winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as SHORTWAVE is only specified in the COD7 as two words.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | John Clarke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCTOUAYNO | COUNTY | 6 – 6 | TOUCAN | TYCOON* | 6 |
| 2 | DBDEIERCX | DERIDE | 6 – 13 | DECIDER | DECRIED | 13 |
| 3 | BMRAIASUE | URAEMIA | 13 – 13 | BRUISE | AUMBRIES | 21 |
| 4 | 4 5 1 1 6 6 → 964 | — | 13 – 13 | — |
CV: 960 = (6 + 1 + 1) × 5 × 4 × 6 |
28 |
| 5 | TASEWIDEN | INSTEAD | 20 – 20 | WAISTED | ANDESITE* | 36 |
| 6 | LVSIOATOE | VIOLATES | 28 – 28 | VIOLATES | 44 | |
| 7 | CALITEFAS | ELASTIC | 35 – 28 | FACILE | ACETALS*, FACIALS*, FALCATE*, FASCIAE*, FASCIAL*, LACIEST*, LACTASE*, LATICES*, SEALIFT* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 3 4 6 9 1 → 436 | 436
(100 + 9) × 4 |
45 – 38 | 436
(100 + 9) × 4 |
|
61 |
| 9 | OVERTHAWS | whatsoever ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
45 – 38 | SHORTWAVE | 71 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- 9-round games
- Episodes in Championship of Champions III
- Championship of Champions semi-finals
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer
- Episodes with Sally James as a guest
- Episodes affected by administrative errors
