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{{episode|previous=Episode S7|next=Episode S9}} | {{episode|previous=Episode S7|next=Episode S9}} | ||
| − | '''Episode S8''' was broadcast on 8 September 2003 as a [[special episode]], and a rematch of the [[Series 31]] | + | '''Episode S8''' was broadcast on 8 September 2003, as a [[special episode]], and was a rematch of the [[Episode 1782|grand final]] of [[Series 31]]. It was broadcast following the conclusion of {{w|South African cricket team in England in 2003#5th Test|England vs South Africa}}. |
| − | [[David Acton]] played [[Kenneth Michie]], with Michie winning {{score|104|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | + | [[David Acton]] played [[Kenneth Michie]], with Kenneth Michie winning {{score|104|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]] with this episode marking Eadie's last appearance as lexicographer on the show and in front of the cameras to date. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|David Acton|Kenneth Michie}} | {{Rounds-start|David Acton|Kenneth Michie}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |TIROHEPSA|TROPHIES |HARPIES |ATROPHIES | 8|0 | 18}} | {{R-letters |1 |TIROHEPSA|TROPHIES |HARPIES |ATROPHIES | 8|0 | 18}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |BCMIEOGLZ|emblic {{x}}|OBLIGE |EMBOLIC | + | {{R-letters |2 |BCMIEOGLZ|emblic {{x}}|OBLIGE |EMBOLIC | 8|6 | 25}} |
{{R-letters |3 |DARITENFA|FAINTED |DEFIANT |ARANEID*, DETRAIN, FAINTER*, RADIANT*, RADIATE*, TRAINED| 15|13 | 32}} | {{R-letters |3 |DARITENFA|FAINTED |DEFIANT |ARANEID*, DETRAIN, FAINTER*, RADIANT*, RADIATE*, TRAINED| 15|13 | 32}} | ||
{{R-letters |4 |SXNEUAMSO|MOUSE |AMUSES |NOSEMAS | 15|19 | 39}} | {{R-letters |4 |SXNEUAMSO|MOUSE |AMUSES |NOSEMAS | 15|19 | 39}} | ||
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|211|sol2=(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 | |211|sol2=(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 | ||
|25|29|49}} | |25|29|49}} | ||
| + | {{R-TTT |YOBAPLY||PLAYBOY}} | ||
{{R-letters |6 |RTLEIEGDP|TRIPLED |REPLIED |LEDGIER*, PERLITE*, PLEDGER, PLEDGET*, REPTILE| 32|36 | 56}} | {{R-letters |6 |RTLEIEGDP|TRIPLED |REPLIED |LEDGIER*, PERLITE*, PLEDGER, PLEDGET*, REPTILE| 32|36 | 56}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |NOCELISIR|SILICONE |ELISION |ISOCLINE*, LICENSOR | 40|36 | 64}} | {{R-letters |7 |NOCELISIR|SILICONE |ELISION |ISOCLINE*, LICENSOR | 40|36 | 64}} | ||
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|492|sol2=2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 | |492|sol2=2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 | ||
|57|60|89}} | |57|60|89}} | ||
| + | {{R-TTT |ROBWINA||RAINBOW}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|MACIGOTYR|TRAGIC |TRAGIC |TRIGAMY* | 63|66 | 96}} | {{R-letters |11|MACIGOTYR|TRAGIC |TRAGIC |TRIGAMY* | 63|66 | 96}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|BNJAEULSH|NEBULAS |UNABLE |UNLEASH* | 70|66 |103}} | {{R-letters |12|BNJAEULSH|NEBULAS |UNABLE |UNLEASH* | 70|66 |103}} | ||
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|431|sol2=5 × 8 × 10 + 25 + 10 − 4 | |431|sol2=5 × 8 × 10 + 25 + 10 − 4 | ||
|70|94|131}} | |70|94|131}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|IRISHSEAN|c2time= | + | {{R-conundrum|15|IRISHSEAN|c2time=7|c2sol=HAIRINESS|70|104|141}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:54, 20 January 2026
Episode S8 was broadcast on 8 September 2003, as a special episode, and was a rematch of the grand final of Series 31. It was broadcast following the conclusion of England vs South Africa.
David Acton played Kenneth Michie, with Kenneth Michie winning 104 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie with this episode marking Eadie's last appearance as lexicographer on the show and in front of the cameras to date.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Kenneth Michie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIROHEPSA | TROPHIES | 8 – 0 | HARPIES | ATROPHIES | 18 |
| 2 | BCMIEOGLZ | emblic ☓ | 8 – 6 | OBLIGE | EMBOLIC | 25 |
| 3 | DARITENFA | FAINTED | 15 – 13 | DEFIANT | ARANEID*, DETRAIN, FAINTER*, RADIANT*, RADIATE*, TRAINED | 32 |
| 4 | SXNEUAMSO | MOUSE | 15 – 19 | AMUSES | NOSEMAS | 39 |
| 5 | 50 5 1 9 5 10 → 211 | 211
(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 |
25 – 29 | 211
(9 − 5) × 50 + 10 + 1 |
|
49 |
| TTT | YOBAPLY | PLAYBOY | ||||
| 6 | RTLEIEGDP | TRIPLED | 32 – 36 | REPLIED | LEDGIER*, PERLITE*, PLEDGER, PLEDGET*, REPTILE | 56 |
| 7 | NOCELISIR | SILICONE | 40 – 36 | ELISION | ISOCLINE*, LICENSOR | 64 |
| 8 | MTDOAEGRL | MORTAL | 40 – 43 | LEGATOR | DELATOR*, EARLDOM, GLOATED, GLOATER*, LEOTARD* | 71 |
| 9 | NAKISEDTP | PAINTED | 47 – 50 | PAINTED | SNAKEPIT* | 79 |
| 10 | 25 1 10 3 5 2 → 492 | 492
2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 |
57 – 60 | 492
2 × 10 × 25 − 5 − 3 |
|
89 |
| TTT | ROBWINA | RAINBOW | ||||
| 11 | MACIGOTYR | TRAGIC | 63 – 66 | TRAGIC | TRIGAMY* | 96 |
| 12 | BNJAEULSH | NEBULAS | 70 – 66 | UNABLE | UNLEASH* | 103 |
| 13 | DOWETRNAS | WORSTED | 70 – 84 | DOWNRATES | DANEWORTS* | 121 |
| 14 | 25 10 10 5 8 4 → 431 | 432 | 70 – 94 | 431
5 × 8 × 10 + 25 + 10 − 4 |
|
131 |
| 15 | IRISHSEAN | 70 – 104 | HAIRINESS
(7 seconds) |
141 | ||
