Episode 1822
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Episode 1822 was broadcast on 23 August 1996, as part of Series 32.
John Nield played Marcus Hares, with Marcus Hares winning 47 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Nield | Score | Marcus Hares | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NWTOADSUT | TOAST | 0 – 6 | DONUTS | STANDOUT | 8 |
| 2 | PERNAXGEB | BANGER | 6 – 12 | BANGER | BAREGE*, BARGEE*, BERGEN*, ENRAGE*, GENERA*, GRABEN*, PANEER* | 14 |
| 3 | GNMUOSREA | MONGERS | 13 – 12 | UNARMS | ENAMOURS, MEGARONS, NEUROMAS* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 8 3 3 1 10 → 415 | 415
50 × 8 + 10 + 3 + 3 − 1 |
23 – 22 | 415
50 × 8 + 10 + 3 + 3 − 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | CEPLITVEG | PIECE | 28 – 22 | EVIL | PELITE*, PELVIC*, PIGLET | 38 |
| 6 | DSRIEAQSI | DIARIES | 35 – 22 | DRIES | AIRSIDES*, DIARISES | 46 |
| 7 | ROVSIFOIS | ROOFS | 40 – 27 | ROOFS | VISORS | 52 |
| 8 | 75 5 6 10 8 2 → 251 | 250 | 40 – 37 | 251
(8 − 5) × 75 + 10 × 2 + 6 |
|
62 |
| 9 | VOTEKAREN | 40 – 47 | OVERTAKEN
(21.5 seconds) |
72 |
