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[[Graeme Staples]] played [[Beth Walker]], with Graeme Staples winning {{score|90|85}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Graeme Staples]] played [[Beth Walker]], with Graeme Staples winning {{score|90|85}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | The conundrum in this episode proved to be controversial as [[Rachel Riley]] commented after the round that | + | The [[conundrum]] in this episode proved to be controversial, as [[Rachel Riley]] commented after the round that Walker was a split second behind in buzzing. But to what was aired did not show her attempting to buzz in at all, indicating this was not the original take. The producers later clarified that Staples buzzed in first in the original recording and thus he would have won in any case. [http://c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12454&sid=13f187463a1133a47e120001f5d395be] |
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 14 March 2026
Episode 6713 was broadcast on 20 November 2017, as part of Series 77.
Graeme Staples played Beth Walker, with Graeme Staples winning 90 – 85. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The conundrum in this episode proved to be controversial, as Rachel Riley commented after the round that Walker was a split second behind in buzzing. But to what was aired did not show her attempting to buzz in at all, indicating this was not the original take. The producers later clarified that Staples buzzed in first in the original recording and thus he would have won in any case. [1]
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Graeme Staples | Score | Beth Walker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RODPIEJDG | DODGIER | 7 – 7 | PODGIER | PODDIER, PODDIGE* | 7 |
| 2 | RAUPMDAER | MARRED | 13 – 13 | DUMPER | MARAUDER, RAPADURE* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 75 10 2 9 2 → 389 | 386
10 ÷ 2 × 75 + 9 + 2 |
20 – 20 | 386
10 ÷ 2 × 75 + 9 + 2 |
Best: 389 = (100 × 2 − 10) × 2 + 9 |
25 |
| TTT | DENYLAGER | I can't deny his love for lager was well renowned. | LEGENDARY | |||
| 4 | MVAEOFDGN | FOAMED | 26 – 26 | FOAMED | DOGVANE*, GOADMEN* | 32 |
| 5 | TUTKEILNW | INLET | 26 – 32 | WINKLE | NUTLIKE*, TWINKLE | 39 |
| 6 | 25 100 2 4 8 9 → 620 | 625 | 26 – 39 | 621
(8 − 2) × 100 + 25 − 4 |
RR: 620 = (8 − 2) × 100 + 25 − (9 − 4) |
49 |
| 7 | CENTAIRPO | ACTIONER | 34 – 39 | PROTEIN | PRECATION*, RECAPTION | 67 |
| 8 | AELSBILTU | bulliest ☓ | 34 – 46 | BULLIES | BLUETAILS* | 85 |
| 9 | 100 50 2 2 9 7 → 932 | 932
9 × 100 + 50 ÷ 2 + 7 |
44 – 56 | 932
9 × 100 + 50 − (7 + 2) × 2 |
|
95 |
| TTT | ROYTUTSAT | Roy tuts at all the regulations, but they're required by law. | STATUTORY | |||
| 10 | QSTEIANRE | NASTIER | 51 – 63 | NEAREST | RESINATE*, TRAINEES | 103 |
| 11 | XASNIOFRU | AXIONS | 57 – 69 | FUSION | ANXIOUS, INSOFAR | 110 |
| 12 | LMGAISYEH | GAMELY | 63 – 75 | GLEAMS | GASHLEY*, IMAGELY*, MESGHAL*, MYGALES* | 117 |
| 13 | SAPDOACER | PARADES | 70 – 75 | SPACED | ROADSCAPE | 135 |
| 14 | 75 8 1 5 7 6 → 454 | 454
75 × 6 + 5 − 1 |
80 – 85 | 454
75 × 6 + 5 − 1 |
|
145 |
| 15 | GRIMGIANT | MIGRATING
(0.75 seconds) |
90 – 85 | 155 | ||
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
