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'''Episode 2271''' was broadcast on 28 May 1998, as part of [[Series 38]]. | '''Episode 2271''' was broadcast on 28 May 1998, as part of [[Series 38]]. | ||
| − | [[Jill Bright]] played [[Wilma Anscombe]], with Jill Bright winning 81 - 38. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Merrill Thomas]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | + | [[Jill Bright]] played [[Wilma Anscombe]], with Jill Bright winning 81 - 38. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Merrill Thomas]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. This game was notable as Jill spotted two nine-letter words in the first two rounds whilst Wilma didn't, resulting in Jill having a 36-0 lead going into round 3. Had Jill buzzed in to the conundrum faster than Wilma, she would have had a final score of 91, which would easily have been the highest in the [[9 round format]]. |
[[Category:Episodes in Series 38|2271]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 38|2271]] | ||
Revision as of 22:05, 3 December 2008
Episode 2271 was broadcast on 28 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Jill Bright played Wilma Anscombe, with Jill Bright winning 81 - 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Merrill Thomas, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman. This game was notable as Jill spotted two nine-letter words in the first two rounds whilst Wilma didn't, resulting in Jill having a 36-0 lead going into round 3. Had Jill buzzed in to the conundrum faster than Wilma, she would have had a final score of 91, which would easily have been the highest in the 9 round format.
