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[[John Rainsden]] played [[Carol Forde]], with John Rainsden winning {{score|48|30}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tim Rice]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Gillian Evans]]. | [[John Rainsden]] played [[Carol Forde]], with John Rainsden winning {{score|48|30}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tim Rice]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Gillian Evans]]. | ||
| − | A clip of this episode | + | A clip of this episode appeared in the 2002 film, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About_a_Boy_(film) About a Boy.]. Tim Rice would later joke that Americans recognise him more for his brief appearance in the clip (and thus the film) than for anything else he's done. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:15, 30 March 2026
Episode 2980 was broadcast on 30 March 2001, as part of Series 44.
John Rainsden played Carol Forde, with John Rainsden winning 48 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
A clip of this episode appeared in the 2002 film, About a Boy.. Tim Rice would later joke that Americans recognise him more for his brief appearance in the clip (and thus the film) than for anything else he's done.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Rainsden | Score | Carol Forde | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RVRSEODIP | PROVIDERS | 18 – 0 | DIVERS | 18 | |
| 2 | TEWENSOYT | TWENTY | 24 – 0 | TONES | TOWNEES | 25 |
| 3 | DTAFNIERZ | TRAINED | 31 – 7 | DEFIANT | DETRAIN*, FAINTED | 32 |
| 4 | 75 25 2 1 8 5 → 957 | 963
(75 + 25 + 5 + 2) × (8 + 1) |
36 – 7 | 953 ☓ |
CV: 956 Best: 957 = (25 + 8) × (75 ÷ 5 × 2 − 1) |
42 |
| 5 | BAGCUOPES | COUPES | 42 – 7 | COPES | BOSCAGE* | 49 |
| 6 | HGLMIARME | HAMMER | 42 – 14 | HAMMIER | GAMMIER*, GLIMMER | 56 |
| 7 | LITNAEDUY | ENTAIL | 48 – 20 | NAILED | UNITEDLY | 64 |
| 8 | 100 2 7 6 1 1 → 234 | — | 48 – 20 | 234 ☓ |
CV: 234 = 2 × 100 + 7 × (6 − 1) − 1 |
74 |
| 9 | MARGINGAP | 48 – 30 | RAMPAGING
(8 seconds) |
84 |
