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| − | '''Episode 538''' was broadcast on 2 April 1987, and was | + | '''Episode 538''' was broadcast on 2 April 1987, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 11]]. |
| − | [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]] played [[Maurice Sobell]], with John Clarke winning 74 | + | [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]] played [[Maurice Sobell]], with John Clarke winning {{score|74|56}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Russell Harty]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. |
| − | [[Category:Episodes in Series 11 | + | NOTE: This episode had the highest maximum score of any recorded [[9 round format|9-round game]], with 106 points available — a max that is actually higher than the [[Episode 4330|105 points]] available in the lowest-maxed [[15 round format|15-rounder]]. |
| − | [[Category:9-round games | + | |
| − | [[Category:Quarter finals | + | ==Rounds== |
| − | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley | + | {{Rounds-start|John Clarke|Maurice Sobell}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer | + | {{R-letters |1|PNJOAOLMU|MOON |PALM |LAMPOON* | 4|4 | 7}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Russell Harty as a guest | + | {{R-letters |2|NTEIXNEOS|EXTENSION|SONNET | | 22|4 | 25}} |
| + | {{R-letters |3|TFBEIEMSR|BRIEFEST |FIRMEST | | 30|4 | 33}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4| 100|1|3|8|9|7| 959 | ||
| + | |959|sol1=(100 + 7) × 9 − (3 + 1) | ||
| + | |959|sol2=9 × 100 + 8 × 7 + 3 | ||
| + | |40|14|43}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5|TCUIRDEIS|DIRECTS |CRUDEST |CRUDITIES, DIURETICS| 47|21 | 61}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6|NSDAUIGRA|DURING |GUARDIANS| | 47|39 | 79}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7|TSEAHREGS|HEATERS |GATHERS | | 54|46 | 86}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8| 100|3|10|9|3|4| 219 | ||
| + | |219|sol1=3 × 100 − (10 − (4 − 3)) × 9 | ||
| + | |219|sol2=(3 + 3 − 4) × 100 + 10 + 9 | ||
| + | |64|56|96}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|HATNCCMET|c1time=2|c1sol=CATCHMENT|74|56|106}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|wkZOooby-BM}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:0538}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes in Series 11]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Quarter finals]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round joint scores over 120]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Russell Harty as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:03, 11 April 2026
Episode 538 was broadcast on 2 April 1987, and was the first quarter-final of Series 11.
John Clarke played Maurice Sobell, with John Clarke winning 74 – 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
NOTE: This episode had the highest maximum score of any recorded 9-round game, with 106 points available — a max that is actually higher than the 105 points available in the lowest-maxed 15-rounder.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Maurice Sobell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PNJOAOLMU | MOON | 4 – 4 | PALM | LAMPOON* | 7 |
| 2 | NTEIXNEOS | EXTENSION | 22 – 4 | SONNET | 25 | |
| 3 | TFBEIEMSR | BRIEFEST | 30 – 4 | FIRMEST | 33 | |
| 4 | 100 1 3 8 9 7 → 959 | 959
(100 + 7) × 9 − (3 + 1) |
40 – 14 | 959
9 × 100 + 8 × 7 + 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | TCUIRDEIS | DIRECTS | 47 – 21 | CRUDEST | CRUDITIES, DIURETICS | 61 |
| 6 | NSDAUIGRA | DURING | 47 – 39 | GUARDIANS | 79 | |
| 7 | TSEAHREGS | HEATERS | 54 – 46 | GATHERS | 86 | |
| 8 | 100 3 10 9 3 4 → 219 | 219
3 × 100 − (10 − (4 − 3)) × 9 |
64 – 56 | 219
(3 + 3 − 4) × 100 + 10 + 9 |
|
96 |
| 9 | HATNCCMET | CATCHMENT
(2 seconds) |
74 – 56 | 106 |
External Links
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes on YouTube
- Episodes in Series 11
- 9-round games
- Quarter finals
- 9-round joint scores over 120
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer
- Episodes with Russell Harty as a guest
