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− | '''Episode 601''' was broadcast on 30 June 1987, | + | '''Episode 601''' was broadcast on 30 June 1987, and was the grand final of [[Championship of Champions III]]. It was a specially extended 50-minute edition. |
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+ | [[Harvey Freeman]] played [[David Trace]], with Harvey Freeman winning {{score|115|107}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sally James]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | ||
This episode featured the highest winning ''and'' losing scores ever achieved under the [[14 round format]] or in any game in the [[9 round format|9 round]] era. It was also the first ever episode where both contestants achieved a [[century]] (the [[Episode 3171|next one]] would be 15 years later). | This episode featured the highest winning ''and'' losing scores ever achieved under the [[14 round format]] or in any game in the [[9 round format|9 round]] era. It was also the first ever episode where both contestants achieved a [[century]] (the [[Episode 3171|next one]] would be 15 years later). | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Harvey Freeman|David Trace}} | {{Rounds-start|Harvey Freeman|David Trace}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |1 |HSTOEADIN|HEDONIST |HEDONIST/HANDIEST |ADHESION | + | {{R-letters |1 |HSTOEADIN|HEDONIST |HEDONIST/HANDIEST |ADHESION, SEDATION | 8|8 | 8}} |
{{R-letters |2 |PNHOENKIM|PHONE |PHONE |PHENOM* | 13|13 | 14}} | {{R-letters |2 |PNHOENKIM|PHONE |PHONE |PHENOM* | 13|13 | 14}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|9|4|10|4|10| 950 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|9|4|10|4|10| 950 | ||
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|950|sol2=(10 − 4 − 4) × (10 + 9) × 25 | |950|sol2=(10 − 4 − 4) × (10 + 9) × 25 | ||
|23|23|24}} | |23|23|24}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |4 |RTDIAONER|RATIONED |RATIONED |ADROITER*, ANTERIOR*, DERATION*, ORDAINER*, ORDINATE | + | {{R-letters |4 |RTDIAONER|RATIONED |RATIONED |ADROITER*, ANTERIOR*, DERATION*, ORDAINER*, ORDINATE| 31|31 | 32}} |
{{R-letters |5 |LSTAEIRFS|REALISTS |REALISTS |FRAILEST*, SALTIRES*, SEALIFTS*, STIFLERS*| 39|39 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |LSTAEIRFS|REALISTS |REALISTS |FRAILEST*, SALTIRES*, SEALIFTS*, STIFLERS*| 39|39 | 40}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|2|5|3|2|8| 989 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|2|5|3|2|8| 989 | ||
|987|sol1=(8 + 5) × 75 + 2 × 2 × 3 | |987|sol1=(8 + 5) × 75 + 2 × 2 × 3 | ||
|987|sol2=(8 + 5) × 75 + 2 × 2 × 3 | |987|sol2=(8 + 5) × 75 + 2 × 2 × 3 | ||
+ | |cv=988 | ||
|other=988|solother=(75 + 2 ÷ 2) × (8 + 5) | |other=988|solother=(75 + 2 ÷ 2) × (8 + 5) | ||
|46|46|47}} | |46|46|47}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|7|AERIALGUN|c2time=8|c2sol=NEURALGIA|46|56|57}} | {{R-conundrum|7|AERIALGUN|c2time=8|c2sol=NEURALGIA|46|56|57}} | ||
{{R-letters |8 |RDSOIGUNH|SHROUDING|SHROUDING| | 64|74 | 75}} | {{R-letters |8 |RDSOIGUNH|SHROUDING|SHROUDING| | 64|74 | 75}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |9 |CRYIEARTL|LITERARY |erraticly {{x}}|CLARTIER*, LITERACY | + | {{R-letters |9 |CRYIEARTL|LITERARY |erraticly {{x}}|CLARTIER*, LITERACY | 72|74 | 83}} |
{{R-numbers |10| 100|6|4|5|8|3| 425 | {{R-numbers |10| 100|6|4|5|8|3| 425 | ||
|425|sol1=(100 − 8 − 4 − 3) × 5 | |425|sol1=(100 − 8 − 4 − 3) × 5 | ||
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[[Category:Championship of Champions finals]] | [[Category:Championship of Champions finals]] | ||
[[Category:14-round scores over 100]] | [[Category:14-round scores over 100]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Double century games]] | ||
[[Category:14-round games]] | [[Category:14-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Sally James as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Sally James as a guest]] |
Latest revision as of 22:51, 16 March 2021
Episode 601 was broadcast on 30 June 1987, and was the grand final of Championship of Champions III. It was a specially extended 50-minute edition.
Harvey Freeman played David Trace, with Harvey Freeman winning 115 – 107. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
This episode featured the highest winning and losing scores ever achieved under the 14 round format or in any game in the 9 round era. It was also the first ever episode where both contestants achieved a century (the next one would be 15 years later).
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HSTOEADIN | HEDONIST | 8 – 8 | HEDONIST/HANDIEST | ADHESION, SEDATION | 8 |
2 | PNHOENKIM | PHONE | 13 – 13 | PHONE | PHENOM* | 14 |
3 | 25 9 4 10 4 10 → 950 | 950
(25 × 4 − (9 − 4)) × 10 |
23 – 23 | 950
(10 − 4 − 4) × (10 + 9) × 25 |
|
24 |
4 | RTDIAONER | RATIONED | 31 – 31 | RATIONED | ADROITER*, ANTERIOR*, DERATION*, ORDAINER*, ORDINATE | 32 |
5 | LSTAEIRFS | REALISTS | 39 – 39 | REALISTS | FRAILEST*, SALTIRES*, SEALIFTS*, STIFLERS* | 40 |
6 | 75 2 5 3 2 8 → 989 | 987
(8 + 5) × 75 + 2 × 2 × 3 |
46 – 46 | 987
(8 + 5) × 75 + 2 × 2 × 3 |
CV: 988 Best: 988 = (75 + 2 ÷ 2) × (8 + 5) |
47 |
7 | AERIALGUN | 46 – 56 | NEURALGIA
(8 seconds) |
57 | ||
8 | RDSOIGUNH | SHROUDING | 64 – 74 | SHROUDING | 75 | |
9 | CRYIEARTL | LITERARY | 72 – 74 | erraticly ☓ | CLARTIER*, LITERACY | 83 |
10 | 100 6 4 5 8 3 → 425 | 425
(100 − 8 − 4 − 3) × 5 |
82 – 84 | 425
4 × 100 + 5 × (8 − 3) |
|
93 |
11 | DGMEISAGE | MIDGES | 88 – 90 | DEMISE | DEGAGES*, GIDGEES*, MAGGIES* | 100 |
12 | RCGAIUVOE | COURAGE | 95 – 97 | COURAGE | 107 | |
13 | 100 7 5 2 8 1 → 219 | 219
(100 + 7) × 2 + 5 |
105 – 107 | 219
(100 + 7) × 2 + 5 |
|
117 |
14 | PURSUEPAT | SUPPURATE
(1.5 seconds) |
115 – 107 | 127 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes in Championship of Champions III
- Championship of Champions finals
- 14-round scores over 100
- Double century games
- 14-round games
- 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