Episode 1965
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Episode 1965 was broadcast on 19 March 1997, as part of Series 34.
Mike Stamps played James Martin, with James Martin winning 44 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mike Stamps | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CTRIDOASE | CAROTIDS | 8 – 0 | COASTED | ASTEROID*, IDOCRASE*, REDCOATS* | 8 |
| 2 | GPUESRTAE | GRATES | 8 – 7 | REPEATS | AUSTERE*, GESTURE*, PARGETS*, PASTURE*, PRESAGE*, REPUTES*, RESTAGE*, SEPTAGE*, UPRATES*, UPSTAGE | 15 |
| 3 | MAREALMJE | JAMMER | 14 – 13 | JAMMER | 21 | |
| 4 | 75 50 25 100 7 6 → 275 | 275
6 × 25 + 100 + 75 − 50 |
24 – 23 | 275
7 × 50 − 75 |
|
31 |
| 5 | HOSAITSYD | HOIST | 29 – 28 | SHOTS | TOADYISH | 39 |
| 6 | EITCGNEPA | PACING | 35 – 34 | EATING | PATIENCE | 47 |
| 7 | NIGERIEZL | LINGERIE | 43 – 34 | REELING | 55 | |
| 8 | 75 50 1 8 4 9 → 429 | 431 | 43 – 44 | 429
(50 − 1) × 9 − (8 + 4) |
|
65 |
| 9 | TITENCELL | clientele ☓
(18 seconds) |
43 – 44 | INTELLECT | 75 |
