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'''Episode 1970''' was broadcast on 26 March 1997, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 34]]. | '''Episode 1970''' was broadcast on 26 March 1997, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 34]]. | ||
| − | [[Harshan Lamabadusuriya]] played [[James Martin]], with Harshan Lamabadusuriya winning {{score|48|31}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Rob Scriven]]. | + | [[Harshan Lamabadusuriya]] played [[James Martin (Series 34)|James Martin]], with Harshan Lamabadusuriya winning {{score|48|31}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Rob Scriven]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Harshan Lamabadusuriya|James Martin}} | {{Rounds-start|Harshan Lamabadusuriya|James Martin}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |TBHIEASGT|ATHEIST |batties {{x}}|BATISTE*, SHITBAG*, STAITHE*| 7|0 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1|TBHIEASGT|ATHEIST |batties {{x}}|BATISTE*, SHITBAG*, STAITHE*| 7|0 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |XMOELSATE|MALTOSE |MOLEST |EXALTES*, LATEXES, OLEATES*| 14|0 | 14}} | + | {{R-letters |2|XMOELSATE|MALTOSE |MOLEST |EXALTES*, LATEXES, OLEATES*| 14|0 | 14}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |WNBIUAWRO|BRAWN |BROWN |RAINBOW | 19|5 | 21}} | + | {{R-letters |3|WNBIUAWRO|BRAWN |BROWN |RAINBOW | 19|5 | 21}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|50|75|100|9|3| 877 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 25|50|75|100|9|3| 877 |
|877|sol1=100 × 9 − 25 + 50 ÷ (75 ÷ 3) | |877|sol1=100 × 9 − 25 + 50 ÷ (75 ÷ 3) | ||
|876 | |876 | ||
|29|5|31}} | |29|5|31}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |NUNERURCA|RUNNER |RUNNER |CANNER*, CUNNER*, CURARE*, NUANCE| 35|11 | 37}} | + | {{R-letters |5|NUNERURCA|RUNNER |RUNNER |CANNER*, CUNNER*, CURARE*, NUANCE| 35|11 | 37}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |FDTOIEQSY|FOISTED |FOISTED | | 42|18 | 44}} | + | {{R-letters |6|FDTOIEQSY|FOISTED |FOISTED | | 42|18 | 44}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |ASARGEFIH|GARISH |FISHER |GARFISH, RAGFISH* | 48|24 | 51}} | + | {{R-letters |7|ASARGEFIH|GARISH |FISHER |GARFISH, RAGFISH* | 48|24 | 51}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 50|9|9|1|2|7| 962 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 50|9|9|1|2|7| 962 |
|964 | |964 | ||
|963|sol2=(2 × 50 + 7) × 9 | |963|sol2=(2 × 50 + 7) × 9 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 15 October 2024
Episode 1970 was broadcast on 26 March 1997, and was the first semi-final of Series 34.
Harshan Lamabadusuriya played James Martin, with Harshan Lamabadusuriya winning 48 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Harshan Lamabadusuriya | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBHIEASGT | ATHEIST | 7 – 0 | batties ☓ | BATISTE*, SHITBAG*, STAITHE* | 7 |
| 2 | XMOELSATE | MALTOSE | 14 – 0 | MOLEST | EXALTES*, LATEXES, OLEATES* | 14 |
| 3 | WNBIUAWRO | BRAWN | 19 – 5 | BROWN | RAINBOW | 21 |
| 4 | 25 50 75 100 9 3 → 877 | 877
100 × 9 − 25 + 50 ÷ (75 ÷ 3) |
29 – 5 | 876 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NUNERURCA | RUNNER | 35 – 11 | RUNNER | CANNER*, CUNNER*, CURARE*, NUANCE | 37 |
| 6 | FDTOIEQSY | FOISTED | 42 – 18 | FOISTED | 44 | |
| 7 | ASARGEFIH | GARISH | 48 – 24 | FISHER | GARFISH, RAGFISH* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 9 9 1 2 7 → 962 | 964 | 48 – 31 | 963
(2 × 50 + 7) × 9 |
CV: 962 = (2 × 50 + 7) × 9 − 1 |
61 |
| 9 | BEDHOTTER | 48 – 31 | BETROTHED | 71 |
