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[[David Roe]] played [[Will Rogers]], with David Roe winning 95 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was [[Neil Delamere]], and the lexicographer was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[David Roe]] played [[Will Rogers]], with David Roe winning 95 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was [[Neil Delamere]], and the lexicographer was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | This was the first year in the show's history where Halloween was celebrated. To acknowledge the occasion, the entire studio was given a one-off makeover by being adorned with themed set props and orange, purple and green lighting. In addition, the cast were dressed up: [[Colin Murray|Colin]] as his originally created character "Count Down", [[Rachel Riley|Rachel]] as "Marilyn Spunroe", Susie as "The Hexacographer", and Neil | + | This was the first year in the show's history where Halloween was celebrated. To acknowledge the occasion, the entire studio was given a one-off makeover by being adorned with themed set props and orange, purple and green lighting. In addition, the cast were dressed up: [[Colin Murray|Colin]] as his originally created character "Count Down", [[Rachel Riley|Rachel]] as "Marilyn Spunroe", Susie as "The Hexacographer", and Neil as {{w|Frankenstein's monster|"Frankenstein's Monster"}}. The opening titles were edited to have the logo turn red after being struck by lightning. During the conundrum round, horror-themed sound bites accompanied the hallowed clock music. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Revision as of 01:30, 1 November 2024
Episode 8387 was broadcast on 31 October 2024, as part of Series 90.
David Roe played Will Rogers, with David Roe winning 95 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Neil Delamere, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was the first year in the show's history where Halloween was celebrated. To acknowledge the occasion, the entire studio was given a one-off makeover by being adorned with themed set props and orange, purple and green lighting. In addition, the cast were dressed up: Colin as his originally created character "Count Down", Rachel as "Marilyn Spunroe", Susie as "The Hexacographer", and Neil as "Frankenstein's Monster". The opening titles were edited to have the logo turn red after being struck by lightning. During the conundrum round, horror-themed sound bites accompanied the hallowed clock music.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Roe | Score | Will Rogers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNAEWROFE | FOREWENT | 8 – 0 | entree ☓ | 8 | |
| 2 | AUDMRWOAO | MARAUD | 14 – 0 | AWARD | AMADOU* | 14 |
| 3 | 9 2 6 8 3 8 → 344 | ☓ | 14 – 0 | ☓ |
RR: 344 = (8 × 6 - 3 - 2) × 8 |
24 |
| TTT | HIGHSOUL | The spooky character reminds me of a small Yorkshire town. | GHOULISH | |||
| 4 | TEOSPESON | poteens ☓ | 14 – 0 | ☓8 | PENTOSES* | 32 |
| 5 | PEGLIEGPM | IMPEL | 19 – 0 | pegleg ☓ | MEGILP, PIMPLE* | 38 |
| 6 | 100 9 5 8 4 7 → 567 | 567
(100 − (8 × 5) + (7 − 4)) × 9 |
29 – 10 | 567
(100 × 5) + (9 × 7) + 4 |
|
48 |
| 7 | NQSIUNESR | SQUIRES | 36 – 17 | INSURES | NURSIES*, SEQUINS, SINNERS, SUNNIER*, SUNNIES*, SUNRISE*, UNRISEN* | 55 |
| 8 | ADLNIECGE | LEADING | 43 – 24 | LEADING | ALIGNED*, ANGELIC, ANGLICE*, CLANGED*, CLEANED*, DEALIGN*, DEALING*, DECLINE*, DELEING*, ELEGIAC*, ENCAGED, ENLACED*, GALENIC*, GLANCED*, GLEANED*, LINEAGE* | 62 |
| 9 | 75 100 50 25 2 6 → 151 | 151
100 + 50 + ((75 ÷ 25) - 2) |
53 – 34 | 151
100 + 50 + ((75 ÷ 25) - 2) |
|
72 |
| TTT | GOREEMUS | Took part in grisly activities at the allotment. | GRUESOME | |||
| 10 | SLGAEYOIR | GREASILY | 61 – 34 | GOALIES | GASOLIER*, GIRASOLE*, SERAGLIO* | 80 |
| 11 | TMKUEITRO | mottie ☓ | 61 – 39 | MUTER | TIMEOUT | 87 |
| 12 | TLSAEDONF | FLOATED | 68 – 46 | FONDLES | DALTONS*, DENTALS*, DONATES*, ENFOLDS*, ETALONS*, FANTODS*, FOLATES*, FONDEST*, SANDLOT*, SLANTED, TALONED*, TENFOLD* | 94 |
| 13 | TIHESTVAC | AITCHES | 75 – 53 | ATHEIST | ACHIEST, ACTIVES, CATTIES*, CATTISH*, STAITHE*, STATICE*, STATIVE*, TITCHES* | 101 |
| 14 | 25 8 4 9 2 3 → 299 | 299
(8 + 4) × 25 − (3 − 2) |
85 – 53 | 300 |
|
111 |
| 15 | BHALOWEEN | WHALEBONE
(26 seconds) |
95 – 53 | 121 | ||
