Episode 1919
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Episode 1919 was broadcast on 14 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Jeff Youell played Norman Metcalfe, with Jeff Youell winning 48 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Michael Cox.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jeff Youell | Score | Norman Metcalfe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BGORFIHAW | BRIG | 4 – 4 | GRAB | ABHOR, BARFI*, BIGHA*, FIBRO*, GARBO*, WHARF | 5 |
| 2 | TTGUAELRC | CATTLE | 4 – 11 | CLATTER | CLUTTER, TUTELAR* | 12 |
| 3 | XIUCNJEDA | JUICED | 10 – 11 | JUICE | JAUNDICE | 20 |
| 4 | 25 9 2 2 4 7 → 423 | 424 ☓ | 10 – 16 | 416
2 × 2 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 9 |
CV: 423 = (2 × 4 + 9) × 25 − 2 |
30 |
| 5 | ZLMSOAIVE | VIOLAS | 16 – 22 | OLIVES | LOAVES*, MALEOS*, MESIAL*, MOLIES*, MOVIES, SLEAZO*, VALISE*, VIZSLA* | 36 |
| 6 | LPOWLUMAI | PILLOW | 22 – 28 | PILLOW | PALLIUM | 43 |
| 7 | BTREEANGE | BANGER | 28 – 34 | BEATER | GENERATE, TEENAGER | 51 |
| 8 | 50 5 8 1 8 7 → 797 | 797
(8 + 8) × 50 − (7 − 5 + 1) |
38 – 44 | 797
(8 + 8) × 50 − (7 − 5 + 1) |
|
61 |
| 9 | PAGANPIER | APPEARING
(6 seconds) |
48 – 44 | 71 |
