Episode 101

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Episode 101 was broadcast on 24 October 1983, as part of Series 3.

Christine Williams played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 42 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Christine Williams Score William Bradford Others Max.
1 AOIZDSBUA suede ☓ 0 – 4 DAIS AUDIO*, BAUDS*, DAUBS, DIAZO* 5
2 QAOENCRNI CANNER 0 – 11 CANNIER 12
3 UEISLGSOK SLUGS 5 – 16 SULKS SULKIES* 19
4 50 4 6 4 3 6 → 762 ? 5 – 23 ?
?

CV: 762 = ?
Best: 762 = (50 × (4 + 6 ÷ 6) + 4) × 3

29
5 GELMIHWAG WIGGLE 11 – 29 HAGGLE AWEIGH*, AWHILE, HIGGLE*, MILAGE*, WAGGLE* 35
6 NDEUEYBNO BENDY 11 – 35 BUOYED BOUNDEN*, DOYENNE* 42
7 ESOTABSGP BOASTS 17 – 35 passed ☓ POSTAGES 50
8 100 5 5 2 2 10 → 414 ?
?
24 – 42 ?
?

Best: 414 = (100 + 5 ÷ 5) × 2 × 2 + 10

60
9 TTTDUIEES 24 – 42 testitude ☓
(18.5 seconds)
DESTITUTE 70