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Episode 287
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Episode 287 was broadcast on 20 March 1985, and was the second semi-final of Series 6.
Adam Gilinsky played Darryl Francis, with Darryl Francis winning 72 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
This episode was not broadcast until 6pm due to extended live coverage of the House of Lords.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Adam Gilinksy | Score | Darryl Francis | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | UFNOETCUB | ONCE | 0 – 5 | COUNT | CONFUTE* | 7 |
2 | NTGOAESNA | TANGOES | 0 – 13 | TONNAGES | 15 | |
3 | GPOEVSZNI | POSING | 0 – 20 | PIGEONS | 22 | |
4 | 75 7 9 5 6 1 → 428 | 428
6 × 75 − 7 − 9 − 5 − 1 |
10 – 30 | 428
6 × 75 − 7 − 9 − 5 − 1 |
|
32 |
5 | TRSOIIETL | resoil ☓ | 10 – 38 | TRIOLETS | 40 | |
6 | NAEGDJIEW | WEEDING | 17 – 45 | WEEDING | WINDAGE* | 47 |
7 | KCLOEDUSY | SUCKLED | 24 – 52 | SUCKLED | 54 | |
8 | 75 7 9 1 8 9 → 170 | 170
75 + 9 × 9 + 7 + 8 − 1 |
34 – 62 | 170
(9 + 8) × (9 + 1) |
|
64 |
9 | NICEOUTXE | 34 – 72 | EXECUTION
(1.75 seconds) |
74 |