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− | '''Episode 404''' was broadcast on 8 April 1986, | + | '''Episode 404''' was broadcast on 8 April 1986, and was the grand final of [[Championship of Champions II]]. It was a specially extended 45-minute edition with eight letters games, four numbers games and two conundrums (plus a tie-break conundrum). |
− | [[Clive Freedman (Series 6)|Clive Freedman]] played [[Peter Evans]], with Clive Freedman winning {{score|91|81}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | + | [[Clive Freedman (Series 6)|Clive Freedman]] played [[Peter Evans]], with Clive Freedman winning {{score|91|81}}, after a tie-break conundrum. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Clive Freedman|Peter Evans}} | {{Rounds-start|Clive Freedman|Peter Evans}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |1 |RDSRICAEL|cradlers {{x}}|LARDERS |RADICLES | + | {{R-letters |1 |RDSRICAEL|cradlers {{x}}|LARDERS |RADICLES | 0|7 | 8}} |
− | {{R-letters |2 |TWFUANDEH|unthawed {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |TWFUANDEH|unthawed {{x}}|HAUNTED | | 0|14 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|8|3|8|5| 539 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|8|3|8|5| 539 | ||
|542|sol1=(8 + 8 + 6) × 25 − (5 + 3) | |542|sol1=(8 + 8 + 6) × 25 − (5 + 3) | ||
|— | |— | ||
− | | | + | |cv=539|solcv=(5 × 6 − 8) × 25 − (8 + 3) |
|7|14|25}} | |7|14|25}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |4 |GEEYDMTIS|MIDGETS |STYMIED |EDGIEST | + | {{R-letters |4 |GEEYDMTIS|MIDGETS |STYMIED |EDGIEST, TIMESED* | 14|21 | 32}} |
{{R-letters |5 |GNVAEASRO|RAVAGES |ORANGES |AGAROSE*, ANGORAS*, GOVERNS*, ONAGERS*| 21|28 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |GNVAEASRO|RAVAGES |ORANGES |AGAROSE*, ANGORAS*, GOVERNS*, ONAGERS*| 21|28 | 39}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|4|6|9|8|5| 244 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|4|6|9|8|5| 244 | ||
|244|sol1=(6 + 4) × 25 − (9 + 5 − 8) | |244|sol1=(6 + 4) × 25 − (9 + 5 − 8) | ||
− | |244|sol2=( | + | |244|sol2=(5 − 4 + 9) × 25 − 6 |
|31|38|49}} | |31|38|49}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum|7|AMODELARM|c2time= | + | {{R-conundrum|7|AMODELARM|c2time=9.5|c2sol=MELODRAMA|31|48|59}} |
− | {{R-letters |8 |PSYIETQNA|PANTIES |PANTIES | | + | {{R-letters |8 |PSYIETQNA|PANTIES |PANTIES |EPINASTY | 38|55 | 67}} |
− | {{R-letters |9 |HBEOFTLEI|BLITHE |BOTHIE |BELIEF*, BOLETE*, EOLITH*, FOIBLE*, LEFTIE*| 44|61 | | + | {{R-letters |9 |HBEOFTLEI|BLITHE |BOTHIE |BELIEF*, BOLETE*, EOLITH*, FOIBLE*, LEFTIE*| 44|61 | 73}} |
{{R-numbers |10| 75|10|9|6|3|7| 402 | {{R-numbers |10| 75|10|9|6|3|7| 402 | ||
|399|sol1=(7 × 6 − 3) × 10 + 9 | |399|sol1=(7 × 6 − 3) × 10 + 9 | ||
|396 | |396 | ||
− | | | + | |cv=402|solcv=(75 − 10) × 6 + 9 + 3 |
− | |51|61| | + | |51|61|83}} |
− | {{R-letters |11|KCSAELRNO|LOCKERS |SLACKER |EARLOCKS* | 58|68 | | + | {{R-letters |11|KCSAELRNO|LOCKERS |SLACKER |EARLOCKS* | 58|68 | 91}} |
− | {{R-letters |12|SGIEZNNAG|GAZING |AGEING |GINSENG*, SIGNAGE* | 64|74 | | + | {{R-letters |12|SGIEZNNAG|GAZING |AGEING |GINSENG*, SIGNAGE* | 64|74 | 98}} |
{{R-numbers |13| 50|9|5|5|4|4| 837 | {{R-numbers |13| 50|9|5|5|4|4| 837 | ||
|840|sol1=4 × 4 × 50 + (9 × 5 − 5) | |840|sol1=4 × 4 × 50 + (9 × 5 − 5) | ||
|840|sol2=(9 + 4 + 4) × 50 − 5 − 5 | |840|sol2=(9 + 4 + 4) × 50 − 5 − 5 | ||
− | | | + | |cv=837|solcv=(4 × 50 + 9) × 4 + 5 ÷ 5 |
− | |71|81| | + | |71|81|108}} |
− | {{R-conundrum|14|APEXJOUST|c1time=5|c1sol=JUXTAPOSE|81|81| | + | {{R-conundrum|14|APEXJOUST|c1time=5|c1sol=JUXTAPOSE|81|81|118}} |
− | {{R-conundrum|TB|ANGLEHOAX|c1time=3|c1sol=HEXAGONAL|91|81| | + | {{R-conundrum|TB|ANGLEHOAX|c1time=3|c1sol=HEXAGONAL|91|81|118}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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− | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0404}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0404}} | ||
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[[Category:14-round games]] | [[Category:14-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]] | [[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]] |
Latest revision as of 22:04, 16 March 2021
Episode 404 was broadcast on 8 April 1986, and was the grand final of Championship of Champions II. It was a specially extended 45-minute edition with eight letters games, four numbers games and two conundrums (plus a tie-break conundrum).
Clive Freedman played Peter Evans, with Clive Freedman winning 91 – 81, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Peter Evans | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RDSRICAEL | cradlers ☓ | 0 – 7 | LARDERS | RADICLES | 8 |
2 | TWFUANDEH | unthawed ☓ | 0 – 14 | HAUNTED | 15 | |
3 | 25 6 8 3 8 5 → 539 | 542
(8 + 8 + 6) × 25 − (5 + 3) |
7 – 14 | — |
CV: 539 = (5 × 6 − 8) × 25 − (8 + 3) |
25 |
4 | GEEYDMTIS | MIDGETS | 14 – 21 | STYMIED | EDGIEST, TIMESED* | 32 |
5 | GNVAEASRO | RAVAGES | 21 – 28 | ORANGES | AGAROSE*, ANGORAS*, GOVERNS*, ONAGERS* | 39 |
6 | 25 4 6 9 8 5 → 244 | 244
(6 + 4) × 25 − (9 + 5 − 8) |
31 – 38 | 244
(5 − 4 + 9) × 25 − 6 |
|
49 |
7 | AMODELARM | 31 – 48 | MELODRAMA
(9.5 seconds) |
59 | ||
8 | PSYIETQNA | PANTIES | 38 – 55 | PANTIES | EPINASTY | 67 |
9 | HBEOFTLEI | BLITHE | 44 – 61 | BOTHIE | BELIEF*, BOLETE*, EOLITH*, FOIBLE*, LEFTIE* | 73 |
10 | 75 10 9 6 3 7 → 402 | 399
(7 × 6 − 3) × 10 + 9 |
51 – 61 | 396 |
CV: 402 = (75 − 10) × 6 + 9 + 3 |
83 |
11 | KCSAELRNO | LOCKERS | 58 – 68 | SLACKER | EARLOCKS* | 91 |
12 | SGIEZNNAG | GAZING | 64 – 74 | AGEING | GINSENG*, SIGNAGE* | 98 |
13 | 50 9 5 5 4 4 → 837 | 840
4 × 4 × 50 + (9 × 5 − 5) |
71 – 81 | 840
(9 + 4 + 4) × 50 − 5 − 5 |
CV: 837 = (4 × 50 + 9) × 4 + 5 ÷ 5 |
108 |
14 | APEXJOUST | JUXTAPOSE
(5 seconds) |
81 – 81 | 118 | ||
TB | ANGLEHOAX | HEXAGONAL
(3 seconds) |
91 – 81 | 118 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes in Championship of Champions II
- Championship of Champions finals
- 14-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer
- Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest
- Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums