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[[Andrew Dyson]] played [[Maureen Kelly]], with Maureen Kelly winning {{score|44|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]]. | [[Andrew Dyson]] played [[Maureen Kelly]], with Maureen Kelly winning {{score|44|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]]. | ||
| − | Notably, the letters game in | + | Notably, the letters game in Round 3 contained only 4 different letters, likely the lowest number ever. It never happened again until the Round 11 letters game of [[Episode 8362]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |TARITATRI| ? | ? |TARTAR* | ?|? |19}} | {{R-letters |3 |TARITATRI| ? | ? |TARTAR* | ?|? |19}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 |100|6|7|9|5|8|574| ?|? | {{R-numbers |4 |100|6|7|9|5|8|574| ?|? | ||
| − | |other=574|solother=6 | + | |other=574|solother=6 × 100 − 7 × 5 + 9 |
| ?|? |29}} | | ?|? |29}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |GTAVISOWG| ? | ? |GIGOTS* | ?|? |35}} | {{R-letters |5 |GTAVISOWG| ? | ? |GIGOTS* | ?|? |35}} | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |SMOCAESMH| ? | ? |SACHEMS*, SCHEMAS* | ?|? |50}} | {{R-letters |7 |SMOCAESMH| ? | ? |SACHEMS*, SCHEMAS* | ?|? |50}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 |9|3|10|8|6|2|280| ?|? | {{R-numbers |8 |9|3|10|8|6|2|280| ?|? | ||
| − | |other=280|solother=9 | + | |other=280|solother=9 × 3 × 10 + 8 + 2 |
|38|34|60}} | |38|34|60}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|EOIDVRYCS|c2time=?|c2sol=DISCOVERY|38|44|70}} | {{R-conundrum|9|EOIDVRYCS|c2time=?|c2sol=DISCOVERY|38|44|70}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Beverley Isherwood as co-presenter]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:05, 27 September 2024
Episode 54 was broadcast on 20 May 1983, as part of Series 2.
Andrew Dyson played Maureen Kelly, with Maureen Kelly winning 44 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.
Notably, the letters game in Round 3 contained only 4 different letters, likely the lowest number ever. It never happened again until the Round 11 letters game of Episode 8362.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Dyson | Score | Maureen Kelly | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROTIHREIY | ? | ? – ? | ? | HERITOR* | 7 |
| 2 | NYENOGNUG | ? | ? – ? | ? | GUENON* | 13 |
| 3 | TARITATRI | ? | ? – ? | ? | TARTAR* | 19 |
| 4 | 100 6 7 9 5 8 → 574 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 574 = 6 × 100 − 7 × 5 + 9 |
29 |
| 5 | GTAVISOWG | ? | ? – ? | ? | GIGOTS* | 35 |
| 6 | LOSWENGAE | ? | ? – ? | ? | GASOLENE* | 43 |
| 7 | SMOCAESMH | ? | ? – ? | ? | SACHEMS*, SCHEMAS* | 50 |
| 8 | 9 3 10 8 6 2 → 280 | ? | 38 – 34 | ? |
Best: 280 = 9 × 3 × 10 + 8 + 2 |
60 |
| 9 | EOIDVRYCS | 38 – 44 | DISCOVERY
(? seconds) |
70 |
