Episode 49
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Episode 49 was broadcast on 12 May 1983, as part of Series 2.
Michael Firth played Gary Roussak, with Gary Roussak winning 45 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Firth | Score | Gary Roussak | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIARSYTVG | ? | ? – ? | ? | GRAVITY*, VARSITY* | 7 |
| 2 | SWEMNOEGR | ? | ? – ? | ? | MORGENS* | 14 |
| 3 | IETPDCUOS | ? | ? – ? | ? | DESPOTIC* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 1 7 7 2 5 → 958 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 958 = (7 × 2 + 5) × 50 + 7 + 1 |
32 |
| 5 | PEWSIMAGU | ? | ? – ? | ? | MAGPIES* | 39 |
| 6 | IEENTRTGP | ? | ? – ? | ? | PETERING* | 47 |
| 7 | MOGDOGEWC | ? | ? – ? | ? | COGGED*, COMEDO* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 7 8 2 9 10 → 701 | ? | 40 – 35 | ? |
Best: 701 = 7 × 2 × 50 + 9 − 8 |
63 |
| 9 | IVEEEFFCT | 40 – 45 | EFFECTIVE
(? seconds) |
73 |
