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− | {{episode|previous=Episode S37}} | + | {{episode|previous=Episode S37|next=Episode S(39)}} |
− | '''Episode S38''' was a [[special episode]] | + | '''Episode S38''' was broadcast on 28 September 2012, as a [[special episode]] between two recent male finalists. |
− | + | [[Peter Lee]] played [[Dave Taylor]], with Peter Lee winning {{score|132|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alistair McGowan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | |
− | Notably, Lee's score, as well as being the 11th highest of all time (at the time of broadcast), is the highest score ever achieved in a | + | Notably, Lee's score, as well as being the 11th highest of all time (at the time of broadcast), is the highest score ever achieved in a special episode. |
+ | |||
+ | This episode was repeated on 12 March 2015. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|375|sol2=(9 + 6) × 25 | |375|sol2=(9 + 6) × 25 | ||
|34|27|37}} | |34|27|37}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT |USESAGAS|Uses the | + | {{R-TTT |USESAGAS|Uses the {{w|AGA cooker|Aga}} to cook these for breakfast.|SAUSAGES}} |
{{R-letters |6 |SELNUIGON|ENSOULING|LOUNGES | | 52|27 | 55}} | {{R-letters |6 |SELNUIGON|ENSOULING|LOUNGES | | 52|27 | 55}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |RBLSEIONE|BOILERS |BOILERS |BOERIES*, BOREENS*, EBONIES*, EBONISE*, ENROBES*, LIBEROS, LIERNES*, LOERIES*, OBELISE*, RELINES*| 59|34 | 62}} | {{R-letters |7 |RBLSEIONE|BOILERS |BOILERS |BOERIES*, BOREENS*, EBONIES*, EBONISE*, ENROBES*, LIBEROS, LIERNES*, LOERIES*, OBELISE*, RELINES*| 59|34 | 62}} | ||
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[[Category:Special episodes|38]] | [[Category:Special episodes|38]] | ||
[[Category:Scores over 125]] | [[Category:Scores over 125]] | ||
+ | [[Category:15-round joint scores over 200]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Nick Hewer]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Nick Hewer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Alistair McGowan as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Alistair McGowan as a guest]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Repeated episodes]] |
Latest revision as of 20:12, 13 August 2023
Episode S38 was broadcast on 28 September 2012, as a special episode between two recent male finalists.
Peter Lee played Dave Taylor, with Peter Lee winning 132 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alistair McGowan, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Notably, Lee's score, as well as being the 11th highest of all time (at the time of broadcast), is the highest score ever achieved in a special episode.
This episode was repeated on 12 March 2015.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Peter Lee | Score | Dave Taylor | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TRTRAAIDE | RADIATE | 7 – 7 | RADIATE | ATTIRED, RATTIER*, TARDIER*, TARRIED, TARTARE*, TARTIER* | 7 |
2 | HISVEINDS | INSIDES | 14 – 7 | divises ☓ | SHINDIES* | 15 |
3 | MJROEULGI | JOULE | 19 – 12 | GRUEL | LOGIER*, LOURIE*, MORGUE, REGULI*, REGULO*, UGLIER | 21 |
4 | CEHPOAQNH | CHEAP | 24 – 17 | POACH | CHEAPO | 27 |
5 | 25 9 4 6 8 9 → 375 | 375
(9 + 6) × 25 |
34 – 27 | 375
(9 + 6) × 25 |
|
37 |
TTT | USESAGAS | Uses the Aga to cook these for breakfast. | SAUSAGES | |||
6 | SELNUIGON | ENSOULING | 52 – 27 | LOUNGES | 55 | |
7 | RBLSEIONE | BOILERS | 59 – 34 | BOILERS | BOERIES*, BOREENS*, EBONIES*, EBONISE*, ENROBES*, LIBEROS, LIERNES*, LOERIES*, OBELISE*, RELINES* | 62 |
8 | TIDPATONI | PAINT | 64 – 39 | PAINT | NOTITIA* | 69 |
9 | FSZOEDPOI | FOODIES | 71 – 39 | POISED | DOOZIES, SPOOFED | 76 |
10 | 50 10 8 3 9 5 → 571 | 571
(50 + 8) × 10 − 9 |
81 – 49 | 571
(50 + 8) × 10 − 9 |
|
86 |
TTT | HANGMISS | Having a great time in a Greek restaurant, perhaps? | SMASHING | |||
11 | STNRAEUTL | RESULTANT | 99 – 49 | SLATTERN | 104 | |
12 | PEDIXSAEM | IMPEDES | 106 – 56 | IMPEDES | ADMIXES | 111 |
13 | TRGWAIECU | GUITAR | 112 – 62 | CURATE | ARGUTE*, AUGITE*, CAGIER*, EARWIG, GAITER*, TRAGIC*, TRIAGE, WAITER | 117 |
14 | 75 6 1 9 9 3 → 217 | 217
3 × 75 − (9 − 1) |
122 – 72 | 217
3 × 75 − (9 − 1) |
|
127 |
15 | UNDEBTGIG | BUDGETING
(3.5 seconds) |
132 – 72 | 137 |