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'''Episode 1966''' was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 34]]. | '''Episode 1966''' was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 34]]. | ||
| − | [[Norman Metcalfe]] played [[James Martin]], with James Martin winning 54 | + | [[Norman Metcalfe]] played [[James Martin (Series 34)|James Martin]], with James Martin winning {{score|54|16}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Suzi Quatro]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Norman Metcalfe|James Martin}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1|NTVAUSEBL|VAUNTS |UNSTABLE | | 0|8 | 8}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2|NTVOAHIRE|THEIR |VAINER |ANOTHER*, HAIRNET, THERIAN*, THRIVEN*| 0|14 | 15}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3|GFSOEOBXR|GOOSE |FORGOES | | 0|21 | 22}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4| 100|75|50|25|6|2| 564 | ||
| + | |562 | ||
| + | |564|sol2=(100 − 75 ÷ 25 × 2) × 6 | ||
| + | |0|31|32}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5|QRDIAFIYM|MYRIAD |fraid {{x}}|RAMIFY* | 6|31 | 38}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6|HPROEASRL|PHRASE |SHARPER |HARPERS*, HOARSER*, PAROLES, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL*| 6|38 | 45}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7|GTEJNUESU|GUEST |UNJUST |GENETS*, GENTES*, TENGES*, UNGUES*| 6|44 | 51}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8| 75|5|2|1|1|3| 226 | ||
| + | |226|sol1=(2 + 1) × 75 + 1 | ||
| + | |226|sol2=75 × 3 + 1 | ||
| + | |16|54|61}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|AGRIMLORE|sol=RIGMAROLE|16|54|71}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:1966}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1966}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 34]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 34]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Quarter finals]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Suzi Quatro as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Suzi Quatro as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 15 October 2024
Episode 1966 was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of Series 34.
Norman Metcalfe played James Martin, with James Martin winning 54 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Metcalfe | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTVAUSEBL | VAUNTS | 0 – 8 | UNSTABLE | 8 | |
| 2 | NTVOAHIRE | THEIR | 0 – 14 | VAINER | ANOTHER*, HAIRNET, THERIAN*, THRIVEN* | 15 |
| 3 | GFSOEOBXR | GOOSE | 0 – 21 | FORGOES | 22 | |
| 4 | 100 75 50 25 6 2 → 564 | 562 | 0 – 31 | 564
(100 − 75 ÷ 25 × 2) × 6 |
|
32 |
| 5 | QRDIAFIYM | MYRIAD | 6 – 31 | fraid ☓ | RAMIFY* | 38 |
| 6 | HPROEASRL | PHRASE | 6 – 38 | SHARPER | HARPERS*, HOARSER*, PAROLES, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL* | 45 |
| 7 | GTEJNUESU | GUEST | 6 – 44 | UNJUST | GENETS*, GENTES*, TENGES*, UNGUES* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 2 1 1 3 → 226 | 226
(2 + 1) × 75 + 1 |
16 – 54 | 226
75 × 3 + 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | AGRIMLORE | 16 – 54 | RIGMAROLE | 71 |
