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Episode 78
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Episode 78 was broadcast on 30 June 1983, and was the first semi-final of Series 2.
Russell Byers played Norma Nicholson, with Russell Byers winning 67 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams, and the lexicographer was Lesley Burnett.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Russell Byers | Score | Norma Nicholson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIENDEYRE | ? | ? – ? | ? | REINDEER* | 8 |
| 2 | COPESSENX | ? | ? – ? | ? | EXPOSES*, SPENCES* | 15 |
| 3 | TAUGOPOSA | ? | ? – ? | ? | AUTOS*, GOATS*, GOOPS*, GOUTS*, GUSTO*, OUTGO*, PASTA*, PAUAS*, POGOS*, POUTS*, SPOUT*, STOOP*, STOUP*, STUPA*, TAPAS*, TOGAS*, TOPOS* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 100 6 5 2 1 → 870 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 870 = (6 + 2 + 1) × 100 − 25 + 5 |
30 |
| 5 | YIUGDIBLO | ? | ? – ? | ? | BODILY*, DOUBLY*, LIBIDO* | 36 |
| 6 | AETZBREST | ? | ? – ? | ? | ABETTERS* | 44 |
| 7 | INABTIMGO | ? | ? – ? | ? | AMBITION* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 9 9 5 5 7 → 627 | ? | 57 – 43 | ? |
Best: 627 = (75 + 5 + 9) × 7 + 9 − 5 |
62 |
| 9 | HMMSSIOAC | MASOCHISM
(? seconds) |
67 – 43 | 72 |
