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'''Episode 3959''' was broadcast on 1 July 2005, and was the [[Series 53]] grand final. This was the last episode presented by [[Richard Whiteley]], and was broadcast shortly after his death.
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'''Episode 3959''' was broadcast on 1 July 2005, and was the [[Series 53]] grand final.
  
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[[John Mayhew]] played [[John Brackstone]], with John Mayhew winning 86 - 76. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. Mayhew claims that the game actually had three conundrums, the second of which was cut from the broadcast, but others present in the studio do not recall this event. The game is notable as being the last game [[Richard Whiteley]] ever took part in before his death.
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[[John Mayhew]] played [[John Brackstone]], with John Mayhew winning {{score|86|76}} after a tiebreak conundrum (the first time that a tiebreak [[conundrum]] was used to decide a [[series]] winner). The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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NOTE 1: This was the last episode presented by [[Richard Whiteley]], and was broadcast shortly after his sad death.
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NOTE 2: [[Tanmay Dixit]] was invited back to watch the final in the audience.
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NOTE 3: Mayhew claims that the game actually had three conundrums, the second of which was cut from the broadcast but others present in the studio do not recall this event.
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NOTE 4: To date, this is the only [[15 round format|15-round]] series final broadcast in July.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|John Mayhew|John Brackstone}}
 
{{Rounds-start|John Mayhew|John Brackstone}}
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{{R-letters| 1|FSLTEUAYT|TASTEFUL |FAULTS  |ASTUTELY            |8|0|8}}
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{{R-letters| 1|FSLTEUAYT|TASTEFUL |FAULTS  |ASTUTELY            | 8|0 | 8}}
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{{R-letters| 2|MPNOEOCST|MOONSET  |COMPOSE  |COMPOTES            |15|7|16}}
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{{R-letters| 2|MPNOEOCST|MOONSET  |COMPOSE  |COMPOTES            | 15|7 | 16}}
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{{R-letters| 3|RGLREIEDP|REPLIED  |REPLIED  |GIRDLER*, PLEDGER, REPLIER*|22|14|23}}
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{{R-letters| 3|RGLREIEDP|REPLIED  |REPLIED  |GIRDLER*, PERILED*, PLEDGER, REPLIER*| 22|14 | 23}}
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{{R-letters| 4|NMRIAEDNA|MARINADE |MARINADE |MANDARINE          |30|22|41}}
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{{R-letters| 4|NMRIAEDNA|MARINADE |MARINADE |MANDARINE          | 30|22 | 41}}
 
{{R-numbers| 5|25|2|5|1|6|6| 158
 
{{R-numbers| 5|25|2|5|1|6|6| 158
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|158|sol1=(25 × 6) + 5 + 2 + 1
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|158|sol1=25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1
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|158|sol2=(25 × 6) + 5 + 2 + 1
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|158|sol2=25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1
 
|40|32|51}}
 
|40|32|51}}
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{{R-letters| 6|LRNEOETLS|RELENTS  |renotes ☓|ENTRESOL, RELLENOS* |47|32|59}}
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{{R-TTT    |RENORIPS|He might talk about terms and conditions.|PRISONER}}
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{{R-letters| 7|JLSPOEICW|POLICES  |POLICES  |COWSLIP            |54|39|66}}
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{{R-letters| 6|LRNEOETLS|RELENTS  |renotes {{x}}|ENTRESOL, RELLENOS* | 47|32 | 59}}
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{{R-letters| 8|VHNAEOMFI|FAMINE  |FAMINE  |ANOMIE*            |60|45|72}}
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{{R-letters| 7|JLSPOEICW|POLICES  |POLICES  |COWSLIP            | 54|39 | 66}}
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{{R-letters| 9|TDSRAIATE|RADIATES |RADIATES |ADSTRATE*, AIRDATES, SATIATED*, STRIATED*, TARDIEST*|68|53|80}}
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{{R-letters| 8|VHNAEOMFI|FAMINE  |FAMINE  |ANOMIE*            | 60|45 | 72}}
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{{R-letters| 9|TDSRAIATE|RADIATES |RADIATES |ADSTRATE*, AIRDATES, SATIATED*, STRIATED*, TARDIEST*| 68|53 | 80}}
 
{{R-numbers|10|100|1|6|4|3|10| 723
 
{{R-numbers|10|100|1|6|4|3|10| 723
 
|721
 
|721
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|723|sol2= 100 × (10−3) + 6 × 4 − 1
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|723|sol2=(10 − 3) × 100 + 6 × 4 − 1
 
|68|63|90}}
 
|68|63|90}}
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{{R-letters|11|ZBRKIEIST|STRIKE  |BRISKET  |KIBITZERS*          |68|70|108}}
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{{R-TTT    |OSCARVET|Cloudy, with too many actors.|OVERCAST}}
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{{R-letters|12|RHMAEIPRG|primage ☓|REPAIR  |ARMIGER*, EPIGRAM, GRAPIER*|68|76|115}}
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{{R-letters|11|ZBRKIEIST|STRIKE  |BRISKET  |KIBITZERS*          | 68|70 |108}}
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{{R-letters|13|NTDQEUESA|UNSEATED |QUESTED  |                    |76|76|123}}
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{{R-letters|12|RHMAEIPRG|primage {{x}}|REPAIR  |ARMIGER*, EPIGRAM, GRAPIER*| 68|76 |115}}
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{{R-letters|13|NTDQEUESA|UNSEATED |QUESTED  |                    | 76|76 |123}}
 
{{R-numbers|14|75|9|1|6|10|5| 934
 
{{R-numbers|14|75|9|1|6|10|5| 934
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|934 ☓
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|934 {{x}}
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|0
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|cv=934|solcv=(75 + 9) × (6 + 5) + 10
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|cv=934|solcv=(75 + 9) × (6 + 5) + 10
 
|76|76|133}}
 
|76|76|133}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|ARTGENIUS|sol=SIGNATURE|76|76|143}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|ARTGENIUS|sol=SIGNATURE|76|76|143}}
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{{R-conundrum|16|LIFEFAIDS|c1sol=FALSIFIED|c1time=2.5|86|76|143}}
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{{R-conundrum|TB|LIFEFAIDS|c1sol=FALSIFIED|c1time=2.5|86|76|143}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
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==External Links==
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{{YouTube|ZZcyGo_TC-o}}
  
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:3959}}
 
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 53]]
 
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[[Category:Grand finals]]
 
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[[Category:Grand finals|53]]
 
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
 
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[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Philip Franks as a guest]]
 
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[[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]]

Latest revision as of 09:36, 1 July 2026

Episode 3959 was broadcast on 1 July 2005, and was the Series 53 grand final.

John Mayhew played John Brackstone, with John Mayhew winning 86 – 76 after a tiebreak conundrum (the first time that a tiebreak conundrum was used to decide a series winner). The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE 1: This was the last episode presented by Richard Whiteley, and was broadcast shortly after his sad death.

NOTE 2: Tanmay Dixit was invited back to watch the final in the audience.

NOTE 3: Mayhew claims that the game actually had three conundrums, the second of which was cut from the broadcast but others present in the studio do not recall this event.

NOTE 4: To date, this is the only 15-round series final broadcast in July.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Mayhew Score John Brackstone Others Max.
1 FSLTEUAYT TASTEFUL 8 – 0 FAULTS ASTUTELY 8
2 MPNOEOCST MOONSET 15 – 7 COMPOSE COMPOTES 16
3 RGLREIEDP REPLIED 22 – 14 REPLIED GIRDLER*, PERILED*, PLEDGER, REPLIER* 23
4 NMRIAEDNA MARINADE 30 – 22 MARINADE MANDARINE 41
5 25 2 5 1 6 6 → 158 158
25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1		 40 – 32 158
25 × 6 + 5 + 2 + 1


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TTT RENORIPS He might talk about terms and conditions. PRISONER
6 LRNEOETLS RELENTS 47 – 32 renotes ☓ ENTRESOL, RELLENOS* 59
7 JLSPOEICW POLICES 54 – 39 POLICES COWSLIP 66
8 VHNAEOMFI FAMINE 60 – 45 FAMINE ANOMIE* 72
9 TDSRAIATE RADIATES 68 – 53 RADIATES ADSTRATE*, AIRDATES, SATIATED*, STRIATED*, TARDIEST* 80
10 100 1 6 4 3 10 → 723 721 68 – 63 723
(10 − 3) × 100 + 6 × 4 − 1


90
TTT OSCARVET Cloudy, with too many actors. OVERCAST
11 ZBRKIEIST STRIKE 68 – 70 BRISKET KIBITZERS* 108
12 RHMAEIPRG primage ☓ 68 – 76 REPAIR ARMIGER*, EPIGRAM, GRAPIER* 115
13 NTDQEUESA UNSEATED 76 – 76 QUESTED 123
14 75 9 1 6 10 5 → 934 934 ☓ 76 – 76 —

CV: 934 = (75 + 9) × (6 + 5) + 10

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15 ARTGENIUS 76 – 76 SIGNATURE 143
TB LIFEFAIDS FALSIFIED
(2.5 seconds)		 86 – 76 143


External Links

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