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Episode 599
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Episode 599 was broadcast on 26 June 1987, and was the first semi-final of Championship of Champions III.
Harvey Freeman played John Clarke, with Harvey Freeman winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as it is specified in the COD7 as two words.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | John Clarke | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FCTOUAYNO | COUNTY | 6 – 6 | TOUCAN | TYCOON* | 6 |
2 | DBDEIERCX | DERIDE | 6 – 13 | DECIDER | DECRIED | 13 |
3 | BMRAIASUE | URAEMIA | 13 – 13 | BRUISE | AUMBRIES | 21 |
4 | 4 5 1 1 6 6 → 964 | — | 13 – 13 | — |
CV: 960 = (6 + 1 + 1) × 5 × 4 × 6 |
28 |
5 | TASEWIDEN | INSTEAD | 20 – 20 | WAISTED | ANDESITE* | 36 |
6 | LVSIOATOE | VIOLATES | 28 – 28 | VIOLATES | 44 | |
7 | CALITEFAS | ELASTIC | 35 – 28 | FACILE | ACETALS*, FACIALS*, FALCATE*, FASCIAE*, FASCIAL*, LACIEST*, LACTASE*, LATICES*, SEALIFT* | 51 |
8 | 100 3 4 6 9 1 → 436 | 436
(100 + 9) × 4 |
45 – 38 | 436
(100 + 9) × 4 |
|
61 |
9 | OVERTHAWS | whatsoever ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
45 – 38 | SHORTWAVE | 71 |