Episode 40
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Episode 40 was broadcast on 27 April 1983, as part of Series 2.
Philip Appleby played Maurice Packman, with Philip Appleby winning 43 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Philip Appleby | Score | Maurice Packman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNEASGOGE | ? | ? – ? | ? | ENGAGES* | 7 |
| 2 | EUSASRISE | ? | ? – ? | ? | REISSUES* | 15 |
| 3 | RETULENCI | ? | ? – ? | ? | ENURETIC*, RETICULE* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 6 5 10 3 8 → 912 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 912 = (25 × (10 + 8) + 6) × (5 − 3) |
33 |
| 5 | INAVACZEM | ? | ? – ? | ? | ANAEMIC*, CAVEMAN* | 40 |
| 6 | APPIRDMOE | ? | ? – ? | ? | EMPORIA*, MOPPIER*, PAMPERO*, PRIMPED* | 47 |
| 7 | AGDOCIBLA | ? | ? – ? | ? | ADAGIO* | 53 |
| 8 | 7 4 2 75 6 8 → 329 | ? | 33 – 28 | ? |
Best: 329 = (75 + 7) × 4 + (8 − 6) ÷ 2 |
63 |
| 9 | SIMIANDOS | ADMISSION
(? seconds) |
43 – 28 | 73 |