Episode 2859
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Episode 2859 was broadcast on 12 October 2000, as part of Series 43.
Gordon Cusworth played Audrey Clark, with Audrey Clark winning 69 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gordon Cusworth | Score | Audrey Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRAPELSOH | GRAPES | 6 – 6 | GRAPHS | PERGOLAS | 8 |
| 2 | WEITCQARD | WAITER | 12 – 12 | CARTED | CARDIE*, CRATED*, CREDIT, DACITE*, DIRECT*, REDACT*, TIRADE, TRACED*, WAITED* | 14 |
| 3 | REOLMITED | RETOLD | 12 – 20 | LOITERED | DOLERITE* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 2 4 3 1 2 → 703 | 703
(4 + 2 + 1) × 2 × 50 + 3 |
22 – 30 | 703
(4 + 3) × 2 × 50 + 1 + 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | SHLAEIVGN | SHELVING | 30 – 38 | SHELVING | SHAVELING | 50 |
| 6 | TCKUOSTEB | BUCKETS | 30 – 46 | BUTTOCKS | 58 | |
| 7 | FTNAIUBMO | AMOUNT | 36 – 52 | AMOUNT | MANITOU, TINAMOU* | 65 |
| 8 | 10 9 4 8 8 10 → 427 | 428
(8 × 4 + 9) × 10 + 10 + 8 |
43 – 59 | 428
(8 × 4 + 9) × 10 + 10 + 8 |
CV: 428 Best: 427 = (10 × 10 × (9 + 8) + 8) ÷ 4 |
75 |
| 9 | RAPRAPHAG | 43 – 69 | PARAGRAPH
(2.5 seconds) |
85 |
