Episode 2597
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Episode 2597 was broadcast on 10 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Angela Sheffield played Bill Leslie, with Angela Sheffield winning 39 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Angela Sheffield | Score | Bill Leslie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCIOENHSA | PINCHES | 7 – 0 | PHONIC | CANOPIES*, CAPONISE | 8 |
| 2 | EUWNEYVAJ | AVENUE | 13 – 6 | AVENUE | VEEJAY* | 14 |
| 3 | FNWIEASRC | WINCERS | 13 – 14 | FANCIERS | FRANCISE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 1 3 3 5 8 → 607 | 608
(5 + 1 + 3 + 3) × 50 + 8 |
20 – 14 | 607 ☓ |
CV: 607 = (5 × 3 − 3) × 50 + 8 − 1 |
32 |
| SST | CASHERER | RESEARCH | ||||
| 5 | OIADFPELB | FIELD | 20 – 21 | PIEBALD | BIPEDAL | 39 |
| 6 | XGTGIOEMT | MOGGIE | 26 – 21 | TOTEM | 45 | |
| 7 | IUERBZSAR | BUSIER | 32 – 27 | BURSAR | BRAZIERS | 53 |
| 8 | 100 25 50 7 9 10 → 438 | 439
50 × 9 − (100 ÷ 25 + 7) |
39 – 27 | 450 |
CV: 438 = (50 − 9) × 10 + 100 ÷ 25 × 7 |
63 |
| 9 | GIANTBREN | 39 – 27 | rebating ☓
(5.5 seconds) |
BANTERING | 73 | |
